Superb Loser: David Whitfield – MAN v FAT

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

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 way of life like earlier than you joined MAN v FAT Soccer?
Earlier than becoming a member of MAN v FAT, my way of life wasn’t the perfect. I used to be infrequently energetic my eating regimen wasn’t the perfect and the late night time snacking solely made issues worse.

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

What adverse experiences did you may have due to your weight?  Every single day issues like placing socks on within the morning was changing into tougher due to the place I carried my weight and regular daily actions had been additionally changing into troublesome.

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

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 fitness center 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 immediately.

What did your meals and train appear to be earlier than you determined to vary?  
I did little to no train each week my job does contain some heavy lifting at instances however there may be additionally a variety of quieter instances the place I’d be sat round with nothing to do.

My eating regimen wasn’t horrible however the late night time snacking and take aways together with the little to no train was not a great mixture.

What does your meals and train routine appear to be now?
Now I rely my calorie consumption day by day ensuring I’m in a calorie deficit I can nonetheless have treats and so forth moderately, so long as it’s inside my day by day energy.

I’m additionally not strict on myself the place I received’t enable myself to have something dangerous in any respect, a deal with now and again isn’t the tip 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 fitness center.

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 – attempting to return to enjoying soccer was exhausting at first.

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

How has your life modified since shedding weight and altering your way of life?  
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 stress has come down so much since shedding the load.

My general health has improved aswell, I solely had to consider operating after I first began and I’d 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 changing into part of the MAN v FAT Neighborhood?
The help of everybody has such an enormous optimistic affect – it doesn’t matter what your health/ability degree, everyone seems to be there for a similar cause and everyone seems to be so supportive.

Our coach Lee is nice he’s all the time supportive and all the time 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 attempting to attain these targets.

The crew group chats are a extremely good factor as for those who’re ever having a foul time your crew will all the time have your again and decide you again up very quickly.

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

What 3 ideas 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 may have been there for years.

Discover a good becoming pair of astroturf boots – after my first recreation my ft had 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 damage little question about it, however attempt to not over do it, simply work to your present degree. You don’t should impress anybody if it’s worthwhile to 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 had 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 forth.

I hadn’t carried out any form of sport or train in years you all the time are inclined to over assume all the things and all the time assume the worst will occur, however I couldn’t have been any extra mistaken.

When you may give any person 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 cause and has the identical aim in thoughts. You received’t discover a higher group of lads who will all the time welcome you in with open arms and be there to help you each step of the way in which.