Mark eager to maintain progressing

Having been a long run member of the MAN v FAT Chelmsford membership, Mark Lyons hit a really particular landmark lately – clocking up his 25% weight reduction since becoming a member of the programme.

Mark is a devoted goalkeeper within the Thursday evening classes in Chelmsford and has now shifted 43kg as he progresses in direction of his 30% achievement.

We caught up with him to search out out the secrets and techniques of his success.

Why did you are taking the leap to hitch MAN v FAT? Was there a single ‘lightbulb’ second or construct up of circumstances?

After I hung up my boots, the load slowly crept up and I discovered myself near 26 stone. I actually missed taking part in soccer and knew I wanted to make a change. Then I noticed an advert for MAN v FAT and it simply felt like the right alternative – an opportunity to get again on the pitch doing one thing I like whereas additionally beginning to shed some pounds and enhance my well being.

What do you most take pleasure in about MAN v FAT Soccer? And would you advocate it to others, in that case why?

I’ve loved getting again on the pitch and taking part in the sport I like once more whereas additionally bettering my well being. It’s additionally the folks – I’ve made some actually good mates by means of it and I actually couldn’t ask for a greater bunch of lads.

I’d positively advocate it to others. It’s a good way to shed some pounds, get fitter and be a part of a supportive group the place everyone seems to be pushing one another to do higher.

Why do you assume that MAN v FAT has labored for you in comparison with different methods of reducing weight?

It combines soccer with weight reduction, which saved me motivated. Having the weekly video games and weigh-ins gave me one thing to concentrate on and helped hold me accountable.

After I first joined, I didn’t actually know anybody in Essex as I’d moved up from Epsom after assembly my fiancée, Leanne. Via MAN v FAT I’ve made some nice mates and actually couldn’t ask for a greater bunch of lads. It’s helped me construct an actual social circle – we go for meals, have weekends away, and it’s been nice for me each bodily and mentally.

What are your future plans on your well being and wellbeing?

To maintain constructing on the progress I’ve made. I need to proceed reducing weight, keep energetic, and hold taking part in soccer because it’s one thing I actually take pleasure in. Being a part of MAN v FAT has helped me change my way of life, so the aim now’s to maintain these wholesome habits going.

I additionally need to hold bettering my total wellbeing – each bodily and mentally – and proceed being a part of the nice group of lads I’ve met alongside the way in which.

Need to be part of Mark in motion?

If you wish to get entangled in Chelmsford, then you’ll be able to enroll as we speak! It’s one in all a bunch of MAN v FAT golf equipment within the space, so we sit up for seeing you quickly.