MAN v FAT Exeter member Paul Bitmead has had his life remodeled by being part of the south west membership – not too long ago hitting his 35% weight reduction whole.
65-year-old Paul has continued to hit new landmarks all through his time with MAN v FAT and, after combating weight for many of his life, now finds himself right down to 81kg.
He informed us: “A few yr and half in the past I weighed round 21 stone, and I made the choice that I needed to do one thing to handle my weight.
“I realised that weight loss plan and train have been the important thing, however I additionally realised that I needed to discover a approach to be accountable for my selections. I additionally needed to seek out one thing that would make the journey enjoyable.”
The neighborhood spirit and enjoyable at weekly classes delivered by the Exeter Metropolis Neighborhood Belief has confirmed to be an excellent discover for Paul, who informed us: “I got here throughout MAN v FAT and thought it sounded attention-grabbing, so I signed up.
“It was the very best choice I’ve made. It’s the cornerstone of my success.
“The employees are actually supportive, but it surely’s the opposite gamers that make it such a optimistic expertise.
“It’s a very supportive and non-judgemental atmosphere. All of us rejoice one another’s successes, and all of us exit of our approach to supply our help and encouragement when others are struggling.
“It’s additionally actually, actually good enjoyable. The soccer is performed at a good degree however, importantly, is performed in the correct spirit. Ability ranges differ, however I’ve by no means heard something unhealthy stated when somebody makes a mistake. I’ve made hundreds.”
The Exeter membership continues to go from power to power and Paul has urged anybody pondering of getting began to get entangled.
He completed by saying: “I’d encourage anybody who thinks they may like to hitch, to pop alongside to a session and see it for themselves.
“I used to be over 21 stone after I began. I had a 50 inch chest and a 44 inch waist. I’m now beneath 13 stone with a 40 inch chest and a 32 inch waist.
“It’s been arduous, however I genuinely consider I couldn’t have completed it with out the assistance of my buddies at MAN v FAT.”
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