Thursday, July 23, 2026

My First Season: Jon, Abel, Brian & Bryan

Because the MAN v FAT Soccer leagues that launched in Could enter the second half of the season, issues are beginning to scorching up on and off the sphere.

The fellows are in full swing now with their MAN v FAT expertise and a few robust friendship bonds have been shaped.

We now meet up with one other 4 of our lads to see how they’re getting on!

Jon Niles, Elkins Park

What bodily and psychological adjustments are you noticing since you bought began on this system?

Mentally, I really feel extra assured on the pitch, placing in additional effort and making an attempt out some expertise.

What has been the very best second for you to this point at one in all your MAN v FAT Soccer classes?

I scored a hat-trick on scales and on the pitch, which felt fairly nice!

What has turn into your go to meal to assist your weight reduction? And what stays your favorite meal to reward your self for week’s efforts?

Child carrots are my go-to snack as of late. They assist me keep wholesome whereas satisfying my cravings. And my “reward” meal is any of the sandwiches from one in all favourite spots in Philly: Monster Vegan.

Abel Morelos, Katy

What bodily and psychological adjustments are you noticing since you bought began on this system?

Bodily adjustments: I’ve misplaced 7 kilos (nearly one per week) and anyone simply instructed me final week that I look a bit slimmer, however I actually don’t see any distinction myself. Then again, even when I feel I don’t look thinner, I can see my physique form is bettering. I’d say I’ve positioned extra effort within the health facet than within the food plan facet, and I’m beginning to see some payoff.

Psychological adjustments: I’m nonetheless adjusting; I nonetheless wrestle and can cease for some potato chips or tacos once I let my guard down. I perceive a few of my consuming is emotional and never starvation, and I’m nonetheless engaged on that. The sense of neighborhood with MAN v FAT can be one thing I actually respect, and I discover myself wanting ahead to those video games extra, however I’ll admit I nonetheless really feel nervous about my efficiency and health within the subject.

What has been the very best second for you to this point at one in all your MAN v FAT Soccer classes?

I feel it was the final sport on July fifteenth, I didn’t do something excellent on this sport (nicely, I missed an excellent likelihood, however I additionally had a few good saves as goalkeeper), however this sport felt like a breakthrough for me since I used to be in a position to hold working a bit greater than common and carry out some strikes that I simply couldn’t execute once I began 7 weeks in the past. The cherry on prime was when my son additionally instructed me after the sport that I used to be wanting higher than once I began.

What has turn into your go to meal to assist your weight reduction? And what stays your favorite meal to reward your self for week’s efforts?

I’ve a candy tooth, and my go-to dinner has turn into Greek non-fat yogurt, granola, a little bit of honey, peanut butter, and a bit of fruit. This meal satisfies my candy tooth, it retains me full, and general I feel it’s wholesome.

Brian Lafonte, Katy

What bodily and psychological adjustments are you noticing since you bought began on this system?

Bodily adjustments – a few of my garments not match. It is a good factor. I can eliminate previous shorts and pants which can be too massive. Additionally, my biking is bettering. I’m in a position to maintain increased energy output for longer.

What has been the very best second for you to this point at one in all your MAN v FAT Soccer classes?

I’m able to get near my full pace in video games once more. I used to run observe years in the past as a sprinter. It feels good to really feel that once more.

What has turn into your go to meal to assist your weight reduction? And what stays your favorite meal to reward your self for week’s efforts?

My breakfast is both rooster and rice bowl (Mexican) or eggs and rice bowl (Asian). My sanity meal each Thursday is Pho for lunch.

Bryan Kuhn, Carrollton Wednesdays

What bodily and psychological adjustments are you noticing since you bought began on this system?

We’re at the moment on week 8 for the season, and general I’ve misplaced over 23lbs. From the primary week to now, I positively have extra bodily endurance and I’m beginning to really feel extra snug in my previous garments. I’ve even began subbing in for different video games and taking part in again to again video games the final two weeks!

What has been the very best second for you to this point at one in all your MAN v FAT Soccer classes?

⁠The present first place staff in our league has been dominating on the sphere all season. They’ve gained each sport, normally by a number of targets. On week 6, we held them to a 0-0 sport. That doesn’t sound like loads, however for our staff, particularly on the bodily degree we began at in week 1, confirmed huge bodily enchancment for everybody concerned.

Moreover, our staff moved into first place for the season by way of complete weight reduction! The vitality that evening was very cool to see, and every week we’re solely getting stronger and extra energetic.

What has turn into your go to meal to assist your weight reduction? And what stays your favorite meal to reward your self for week’s efforts?

I’ve turn into much more balanced in my day by day meal selections. I’ve began each morning with a low calorie protein shake for breakfast, which helps me get my day began and controls my starvation simply sufficient till lunch. Massive salads with some form of protein added in have been my go-to meals through the work week. As for my little deal with days, I’ve discovered that a number of manufacturers have began making actually good excessive protein, low calorie ice cream in pints. I’ll normally have a small bowl each few days as a bit reward for myself, which scratches the itch for sweets with out ruining my energy for the day.

Need to be part of the fellows in motion?

We’ve acquired extra places launching all the time, so MAN v FAT Soccer could possibly be coming your method. Check out our web site for extra particulars.

Not in your space but? Drop us a line at advertising@manvfat.com and we will begin a Register Your Curiosity web page!

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