Having been a long run member of the MAN v FAT Chelmsford membership, Mark Lyons hit a really particular landmark just 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 the direction of his 30% achievement.
We caught up with him to seek out out the secrets and techniques of his success.
Why did you are taking the leap to affix MAN v FAT? Was there a single ‘lightbulb’ second or construct up of circumstances?
After I hung up my boots, the burden 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 proper alternative – an opportunity to get again on the pitch doing one thing I like whereas additionally beginning to drop some weight and enhance my well being.
What do you most get pleasure from 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 enhancing my well being. It’s additionally the folks – I’ve made some actually good buddies by means of it and I actually couldn’t ask for a greater bunch of lads.
I’d undoubtedly advocate it to others. It’s a good way to drop some weight, 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 suppose that MAN v FAT has labored for you in comparison with different methods of dropping pounds?
It combines soccer with weight reduction, which stored me motivated. Having the weekly video games and weigh-ins gave me one thing to deal with and helped preserve me accountable.
Once I first joined, I didn’t actually know anybody in Essex as I’d moved up from Epsom after assembly my fiancée, Leanne. By way of MAN v FAT I’ve made some nice buddies 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 dropping pounds, keep energetic, and preserve taking part in soccer because it’s one thing I actually get pleasure from. Being a part of MAN v FAT has helped me change my life-style, so the objective now could be to maintain these wholesome habits going.
I additionally need to preserve enhancing my total wellbeing – each bodily and mentally – and proceed being a part of the good group of lads I’ve met alongside the way in which.
Wish to be part of Mark in motion?
If you wish to become involved in Chelmsford, then you’ll be able to join immediately! It’s certainly one of a bunch of MAN v FAT golf equipment within the space, so we stay up for seeing you quickly.