Superb Loser: David Whitfield – MAN v FAT

We head to Suffolk for our newest Superb Loser case research.

David Whitfield has loved nice success with MAN v FAT Thetford, surpassing 15% weight reduction since becoming a member of the membership.

He tells us a bit extra about his story to this point!

Beginning Weight: 143.3kg
Present Weight (as of October 2024): 120.9kg

What was your life-style like earlier than you joined MAN v FAT Soccer?
Earlier than becoming a member of MAN v FAT, my life-style wasn’t the very best. I used to be rarely lively my weight loss plan wasn’t the very best and the late night time snacking solely made issues worse.

I had gained lots of weight through the years and had additionally been identified with sleep apnea and hypertension.

What unfavorable experiences did you will have due to your weight?  Day-after-day issues like placing socks on within the morning was turning into tougher due to the place I carried my weight and regular everyday actions have been additionally turning into troublesome.

My blood strain was at a dangerously excessive degree, I used to be recurrently in hypertension stage 2 so I needed to begin taking blood strain tablets to attempt to stabilise my blood strain.

What made you resolve change was wanted?
I had recognized for some time I wanted to do one thing about my weight. After having a chat with my spouse I made a decision to signal again as much as the health club however I additionally had a glance to see if MAN v FAT had a league nearer to me as I had performed beforehand in Ipswich however altering jobs made it too far to journey to play.

That was after I see they’d began a league in Thetford so I signed up right away.

What did your meals and train seem like earlier than you determined to alter?  
I did little to no train each week my job does contain some heavy lifting at occasions however there may be additionally lots of quieter occasions the place I might be sat round with nothing to do.

My weight loss plan wasn’t horrible however the late night time snacking and take aways together with the little to no train was not an excellent mixture.

What does your meals and train routine seem like now?
Now I depend my calorie consumption each day ensuring I’m in a calorie deficit I can nonetheless have treats and so forth sparsely, so long as it’s inside my each day energy.

I’m additionally not strict on myself the place I received’t enable myself to have something unhealthy in any respect, a deal with every so often isn’t the top of the world it’s simply getting again on it the following day that makes all of the distinction.

I play soccer as soon as every week now have began to go on walks on my days off and have additionally simply signed again as much as the health club.

What was the toughest factor about your journey to this point and the way did you overcome this?
The toughest factor was being so inactive for thus lengthy – making an attempt to return to enjoying soccer was onerous at first.

I nonetheless keep in mind how a lot I ached the following day after that first sport again. However I saved at it ensuring to relaxation when wanted so I might make it again each week.

How has your life modified since shedding weight and altering your life-style?  
My life has modified a lot for the higher since shedding weight. I’m not as drained anymore, I’ve much more vitality and my blood strain has come down quite a bit since shedding the load.

My general health has improved aswell, I solely had to consider working after I first began and I might get out of breath! Now I can run up and down the pitch and shut individuals down with out practically dying.

What has the expertise been like turning into part of the MAN v FAT Neighborhood?
The help of everybody has such an enormous optimistic influence – it doesn’t matter what your health/ability degree, everyone seems to be there for a similar purpose and everyone seems to be so supportive.

Our coach Lee is nice he’s at all times supportive and at all times asks how your getting on and actually cares about each participant.

He units weekly challenges to maintain us working in the direction of the larger image on a regular basis and it additionally will get your crew actually bonding on making an attempt to attain these targets.

The crew group chats are a very good factor as if you happen to’re ever having a foul time your crew will at all times have your again and decide you again up very quickly.

The most important optimistic is you’ll make some actually good associates, all of the whereas getting your self fitter and more healthy.

What 3 suggestions would you give to different males beginning their journey with us?
Don’t be nervous when first becoming a member of – sure you received’t know anyone there however, when you first meet everybody, you’ll really feel like you will have been there for years.

Discover a good becoming pair of astroturf boots – after my first sport my ft have been in bits, so I shopped about for a greater becoming pair and haven’t had a difficulty since.

After your first session you’ll harm little doubt about it, however attempt to not over do it, simply work to your present degree. You don’t need to impress anybody if it’s essential sub then sub and simply be sure to relaxation up the day after and you’ll be able to go once more the following week and I promise it does get simpler!

What have been your ideas / emotions main as much as your first session?
I used to be very nervous earlier than my first session, not understanding anyone there, worrying about my health ranges and so on.

I hadn’t executed any kind of sport or train in years you at all times are inclined to over assume all the pieces and at all times assume the worst will occur, however I couldn’t have been any extra incorrect.

For those who might give any individual beginning who could also be anxious about becoming a member of some recommendation, what would this be?Simply do it – it doesn’t matter what your fitnessskill degree is everyone seems to be there for a similar purpose and has the identical purpose in thoughts. You received’t discover a higher group of lads who will at all times welcome you in with open arms and be there to help you each step of the best way.