My First Season: Gamaliel, Stephen, Roberto, Alfonso & Jon

A second league received began in Carrollton in Texas, and the blokes there have been joined by fellow new starters in Elkins Park and Hatfield (Pennsylvania), Jacksonville (Florida), Katy and West Houston (Texas).

Over the course of their first season, we’re going to be maintaining monitor of the progress of quite a few the brand new males and their experiences at MAN v FAT. Our because of all of them for collaborating!

Gamaliel Claudio, Katy

Inform us a bit about your self and your each day life

I’m unemployed proper now, so I take the youngsters to high school, watch TV, coordinate Church issues, attempt to work on my yard, choose up the youngsters, take them to apply and weekends is household time and Sundays to Church.

What made you join MAN v FAT Soccer within the first place?

I used to be the heaviest I ever been; plus my youngsters. I’m bringing my expertise of dropping some weight with out feeling anxious – I’ve found that there extra individuals like me (no expertise in soccer) that I can assist and speak with them from a extra understanding perspective.

What had been your first impressions of the league on the opening night time?

Accepting, no strain or offense, so actually a welcoming and inspiring spirit from everyone.

What are your goals for the primary few weeks of being concerned?

Lose the load that I gained throughout my break from my earlier league at MAN v FAT Soccer and make greater than a staff – a gaggle of associates to stroll this highway collectively.

Stephen Baker, Carrollton (Wednesdays)

Inform us a bit about your self and your each day life

I’m a single dad and an legal professional, however let’s be sincere, the youngsters are the more durable job. I do all of the enjoyable stuff to get them out the door for varsity every day, then I rush to work, seize a quick meals breakfast sandwich after which observe it up with one thing equally greasy for lunch. I attempt to cook dinner decently for the youngsters, however with band, sports activities, faculty, associates, and homework, I don’t at all times do the very best job. After I get them off to mattress, I often get pleasure from an alcoholic nightcap.

What made you join MAN v FAT Soccer within the first place?

Nicely, clearly, I don’t have the healthiest way of life and I wish to make a constructive change. However on prime of that, I would like to have the ability to simply play soccer once more. I’m 50 years previous, have had a number of knee and again surgical procedures, and I miss merely having a kick about. On prime of being a single dad, it might be good to have one thing for me with guys my age, too.

What had been your first impressions of the league on the opening night time?

The league appears actually constructive and supportive. It wasn’t embarrassing to be previous, sluggish, and hopelessly off form. To be honest, there are some guys who can actually play, however the vibe is one in all getting on the market and doing it. Certain, you wanna win, however nobody was being a jerk about it.

What are your goals for the primary few weeks of being concerned?

My first purpose is to easily play a recreation while not having to die. I’m a goalie, so I dont have to run as a lot, however even then… I used to be completely worn out. Afterwards, my knees harm a ton. They haven’t been requested to run in anger in a decade. And my purpose is to get to a spot the place after a recreation, I really feel good. Drained, sure, however not needing to wrap myself in a bag of ice.

Roberto Rodriguez, West Houston

Inform us a bit about your self and your each day life

Throughout the week I’m working as a EHS coordinator in Katy, TX and after I’m not at work I’m both spending time with my girlfriend, taking part in video video games or taking part in choose up soccer with associates.

What made you join MAN v FAT Soccer within the first place?

So initially I signed up as a result of I used to be gaining loads of weight pushing near 300lbs and was looking for motivation to be extra energetic once more. Again in September/October 2025 was the primary time that I noticed and heard of MAN v FAT on social media and my first impressions had been that I truthfully didn’t consider it. Nicely I signed up, as a result of I assumed why not and quick ahead to current day, I’m about to begin my third season with MAN v FAT North Houston and in addition my first season right here at West Houston as an assistant coach/participant.

Once I began again in October I used to be 297lbs and yesterday I weighed in at 231 lbs, a complete of 66lbs. The explanation why I wished to affix the West Houston league was as a result of I wished to be an assistant coach and I wish to assist encourage the following group of men which can be desirous about or wanting to begin their weight reduction journey similar to how I used to be initially.

What had been your first impressions of the league on the opening night time?

First impressions for West Houston had been superior. Our first night time everybody misplaced weight and the sport was very enjoyable! We’ve a terrific group of men and I’m positive this season might be crammed with many milestones and reminiscences being shared amongst each other. I’m tremendous excited to be right here with them and it brings again reminiscences to my first night time after I joined and attending to know everybody and what this system is about.

What are your goals for the primary few weeks of being concerned?

For the primary few weeks, I simply wanna be sure that everyone will get acclimated to how MAN v FAT works and what it’s all about. I’m wanting ahead to working with our coach Zac and ensure every thing runs easily and help him in each manner. Lastly I simply need everybody to have a good time and make our group even higher and hopefully encourage others simply the way it has impressed me.

Alfonso Lozano, Houston

Inform us a bit about your self and your each day life

I’m an IT Gross sales Engineer, husband and father of three. I’m now an energetic soccer participant and nonetheless transferring in direction of my greatest type attainable.

What made you join MAN v FAT Soccer within the first place?

2024 I used to be the most important I had ever been at 367lbs and I may barely run or kick a ball. My son is a membership soccer participant and I couldn’t coach him and preserve him energetic whereas I used to be as large as I used to be. I began to enhance my life and began enhance my health. I noticed the advert for MAN v FAT and wished to return to my youth of taking part in soccer whereas strolling the stroll and speaking the speak in teaching my son.

What had been your first impressions of the league on the opening night time?

Unimaginable guys, nice power and everybody helps one another no matter staff.

What are your goals for the primary few weeks of being concerned?

I wish to see my staff develop and succeed on the scales and pitch. The thought isn’t to only win the league however assist males win their life and well being again.

Jon Niles, Elkins Park

Inform us a bit about your self and your each day life

I’m 39 years previous. I reside within the Germantown space of Philadelphia with my spouse and our 4 rabbits! My day-to-day lately is waking up and feeding my furry kids, feeding myself, getting my spouse prepared for work, after which getting work performed round the home. I attempt to get in some train or stretching, however a knee damage final yr resulted in weight achieve and lack of motion. That’s why I joined MAN v FAT Soccer.

What made you join MAN v FAT Soccer within the first place?

I grew up taking part in and in addition performed in some grownup leagues after I lived in NYC. Now that my knee damage is extra manageable, I wished to get again into soccer and lose the additional kilos I’ve placed on. The best way that MAN v FAT is about up is good for my targets!

What had been your first impressions of the league on the opening night time?

Opening night time for the Elkins Park league was nice! There was nice info shared, and it received me actually excited to get began. Then, once we received onto the sector to kick the ball round, I used to be excited to see how good everyone seems to be. I’m positively very excited to play, get to know my new teammates, and work collectively to achieve our targets.

What are your goals for the primary few weeks of being concerned?

I’m aiming to get again into the stream of the sport, rating some sick targets, and lose some weight!

Wish to be a part of the blokes in motion?

You’ll be able to try all of our present MAN v FAT Soccer areas by visiting www.manvfatsoccer.com!

We’ve received a number of extra tales to inform over the following few days – and we’ll be again in contact with the blokes in a few weeks’ time!