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 complete.
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 12 months and half in the past I weighed round 21 stone, and I made the choice that I needed to do one thing to deal with my weight.
“I realised that weight-reduction plan and train had been the important thing, however I additionally realised that I needed to discover a method to be accountable for my selections. I additionally needed to search out one thing that would make the journey enjoyable.”
The neighborhood spirit and enjoyable at weekly periods delivered by the Exeter Metropolis Neighborhood Belief has confirmed to be an ideal 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 most effective 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 surroundings. All of us rejoice one another’s successes, and all of us exit of our method to supply our assist and encouragement when others are struggling.
“It’s additionally actually, actually good enjoyable. The soccer is performed at a good stage however, importantly, is performed in the proper spirit. Talent ranges fluctuate, 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 considering of getting began to become involved.
He completed by saying: “I might encourage anybody who thinks they may like to affix, to pop alongside to a session and see it for themselves.
“I used to be over 21 stone once I began. I had a 50 inch chest and a 44 inch waist. I’m now underneath 13 stone with a 40 inch chest and a 32 inch waist.
“It’s been arduous, however I genuinely consider I couldn’t have performed it with out the assistance of my mates at MAN v FAT.”
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