MAN v FAT Exeter member Paul Bitmead has had his life reworked by being part of the south west membership – lately 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 fighting weight for many of his life, now finds himself all the way down to 81kg.
He instructed us: “A couple of yr 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 choices. I additionally needed to search out one thing that might make the journey enjoyable.”
The group spirit and enjoyable at weekly periods delivered by the Exeter Metropolis Group Belief has confirmed to be an important discover for Paul, who instructed us: “I got here throughout MAN v FAT and thought it sounded attention-grabbing, so I signed up.
“It was the very best determination I’ve made. It’s the cornerstone of my success.
“The workers are actually supportive, however it’s the opposite gamers that make it such a constructive expertise.
“It’s a extremely supportive and non-judgemental setting. All of us rejoice one another’s successes, and all of us exit of our method to provide our help and encouragement when others are struggling.
“It’s additionally actually, actually good enjoyable. The soccer is performed at an honest degree however, importantly, is performed in the suitable spirit. Talent ranges differ, however I’ve by no means heard something dangerous mentioned 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 could 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 below 13 stone with a 40 inch chest and a 32 inch waist.
“It’s been arduous, however I genuinely imagine I couldn’t have finished it with out the assistance of my associates at MAN v FAT.”
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