Group drives Liam to achieve new targets -

MAN v FAT member Liam Gillmore, from our Tonbridge membership, has managed to lose 30kg since becoming a member of in December of 2024, assembly new associates alongside the best way and getting fitter than ever.

Liam was uninterested in his weight, and seeking to get lively. He talks about his journey since then, saying: “I had had sufficient of being 25 stone, being breathless and never having the ability to do a lot actions with my youngsters. MAN v FAT has been actually essential for my weight reduction, actually serving to it to excel as a result of incredible assist system and associates I’ve made.

“In my first season of MAN v FAT I joined as a goalkeeper and gained the league, which was the very first thing I’ve ever gained! The subsequent season I gained the league and cup, and the 2 single awards for probably the most weight misplaced and the most important share of beginning weight misplaced. Now in my third season, I’ve gotten extra assured, and I’m now captain of the crew I play for. I’m now a midfielder, and completely love all of the operating round.”

Liam additionally highlights the constructive group he discovered on the Tonbridge membership, saying: “I really like the truth that everybody there may be supportive, and nobody judges you. This was massive for me at the start as because of affected by anxiousness that I used to be apprehensive about being judged. Not solely do you get the assist and other people to speak to however you make some incredible friendships, have amusing on the similar time and play the game you’re keen on.”

He additionally highlights among the adjustments he has made to his life-style, which has helped him drop some pounds, saying: “My weight loss program has modified loads since becoming a member of MAN v FAT. I’m now way more educated of what to and to not eat. My weight loss program is now extra protein based mostly, which suggests I really feel much more full than I used to, and I’m additionally way more conversant in how a lot I can eat, helped by calorie counting and from Andy the Coach.”

“Now, I’m going to the gymnasium not less than twice per week and am additionally doing British navy martial arts with my son. I accomplished a 10k marathon in November, and have signed up for a half marathon to lift cash for Pancreatic Most cancers UK in my father’s identify in August 2026. It’s one thing I by no means thought I’d do. I’ve additionally participated within the MAN v FAT event with among the gamers from the membership as properly, which was superb.

“My psychological well being has improved immensely. I’m a lot extra assured than I used to be earlier than I began, and I’ve met some superb individuals, and Andy the membership’s coach has been superb giving beneficial recommendation on my calorie consumption and what to eat.

“Becoming a member of MAN v FAT has been the very best factor I’ve carried out in an extended whereas. I’ve beloved each minute of it, making new associates and having amusing with judgement by anybody. Everybody there may be there for a similar motive and it’s superb how everybody cheers and encourages one another on.”