Since getting began in 2024, MAN v FAT Soccer has helped males lose over 10,000lbs of extra weight and make numerous well being enhancements.
Could noticed one other batch of MAN v FAT Soccer leagues go reside and we’ve been catching up with a few of the latest recruits to the MAN v FAT group to search out out their causes for getting began.
Amgad Albukari, Katy
Inform us a bit about your self and your each day life
My identify is Amgad, however everybody calls me Migo. I personal a building firm with my brothers right here in Houston, so we work in an workplace or from dwelling generally. I work on a regular basis from 7 to five within the workplace, generally extra generally much less. Often after that I hangout with my buddies to eat out or hardly ever prepare dinner meals at dwelling. I then get again dwelling and end my day on my PC.
What made you join MAN v FAT Soccer within the first place?
My buddy Haadi, who’s captin of the purple workforce, satisfied me to take action as a result of we weren’t very energetic and began to achieve loads of weight. So we each signed up collectively.
What had been your first impressions of the league on the opening night time?
I felt actually included and the place I belonged, as a result of everybody had the identical concern as I did. All of us received drained quick and it wasn’t embarrassing to say that you simply wished to sub that quick. Additionally I’m often self conscious of my look so I all the time tried to cover my stomach, however right here it didn’t hassle me that a lot.
What are your goals for the primary few weeks of being concerned?
Hopefully lose a bunch of weight, enhance my stamina, and eliminate this stomach!
Javier Bray, Katy
Inform us a bit about your self and your each day life
My identify is Javier Bray – I’m from Argentina so love soccer or futbol as we name it. I’ve lived within the USA for 28 years.
What made you join MAN v FAT Soccer within the first place?
I signed up as a result of it was the proper mixture of futbol and a weight reduction program!
What had been your first impressions of the league on the opening night time?
It was wonderful, I used to be not alone on this journey and everyone welcomed me.
What are your goals for the primary few weeks of being concerned?
Attempt to match with this system, make new buddies and get all the assistance that I can to attain my objectives on dropping pounds and get a greater routine.
Joan Alvarenga, Carrollton Wednesdays
Inform us a bit about your self and your each day life
I’m a 28 12 months outdated aspiring actor – I cherished performing all my life in addition to soccer. The two hobbies have been an enormous a part of my life since I used to be 5. I work as a retailer supervisor at Paymore Electronics and earlier than this my bodily actions had been non existent. I moved from Houston to Irving and I’m glad I joined this program because it has ignited a flame in me to do higher.
What made you join MAN v FAT Soccer within the first place?
I signed up as a result of I used to be uninterested in seeing myself within the mirror and see how far I had let myself go. I really like soccer, so I couldn’t let this opportunity go the place I can benefit from the sport once more and drop extra pounds.
What had been your first impressions of the league on the opening night time?
When the presentation was happening, I used to be kinda nervous however because it was all defined and I noticed the room, I used to be in I felt protected to pursue my purpose to drop extra pounds and play some good soccer.
What are your goals for the primary few weeks of being concerned?
My purpose is to see how far I can go together with dropping pounds. I need to look the very best I can for my marriage in November and that is the primary steps I’ve taken to make sure that. I’m excited for the journey!
Jose Molina, West Houston
Inform us a bit about your self and your each day life
I’m 41. I’m an lawyer working in-house at a renewables EPC. My each day is both working from dwelling or in workplace and I’m fairly busy on a regular basis from 8-5:30. I’m burned out by 5:30 usually. Earlier than shifting in-house, I used to be a agency working 50-60 hour weeks. I reside alone and it’s laborious to prepare dinner for one.
What made you join MAN v FAT Soccer within the first place?
I joined as a result of I really like soccer since a child. I’ve all the time performed rec leagues, and was enjoying as late as 2021 in a league with with regulation faculty buddies. However they’re all late 20s or early 30s, many former school athletes and I couldn’t sustain anymore, and I’ve missed enjoying ever since. I noticed advertisements for MAN v FAT and thought it was a terrific alternative to get again into it, whereas getting more healthy, and at a stage I may have enjoyable enjoying (nobody likes being on the receiving finish of a 14-2 drubbing).
What had been your first impressions of the league on the opening night time?
I used to be stunned on the stage of camaraderie. It was nice to see everybody’s optimistic angle. Everyone seems to be there for a similar motive and I feel that helps everybody let the guard down and be themselves and have enjoyable.
What are your goals for the primary few weeks of being concerned?
Intention to: get to know everybody on the membership; proceed to drop extra pounds; construct stamina and power; have enjoyable!
Stephen Arbour, Elkins Park
Inform us a bit about your self and your each day life
I’m 53 years outdated, and have struggled with weight reduction for years. I work out constantly, a minimum of 5 days per week, however I’ve a sedentary desk job in monetary software program. I’ve two boys, 11 and 14, and we prefer to go on hikes or kayaking on the weekend.
What made you join MAN v FAT Soccer within the first place?
I take pleasure in enjoying soccer/soccer, however haven’t had a lot alternative as an grownup, besides when my youngsters performed in native rec leagues. I see it as an effective way to enhance my accountability in my weight reduction journey, whereas additionally having a good time!
What had been your first impressions of the league on the opening night time?
Ha! We’re all nervous and scared and extra succesful than we notice.
What are your goals for the primary few weeks of being concerned?
Get to know my workforce. Keep in mind the way to play. Begin good habits round monitoring meals and exercises (thank god for the Sensible Watch right here). Simply have enjoyable!
Wish to be a part of the fellows in motion?
You may take a look at 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 subsequent few days – and we’ll be again in contact with the fellows in a few weeks’ time!
