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 combating weight for many of his life, now finds himself right down to 81kg.
He instructed 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 deal with my weight.
“I realised that food regimen 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 search out one thing that might make the journey enjoyable.”
The neighborhood spirit and enjoyable at weekly periods delivered by the Exeter Metropolis Neighborhood Belief has confirmed to be an important discover for Paul, who instructed us: “I got here throughout MAN v FAT and thought it sounded fascinating, so I signed up.
“It was the perfect resolution I’ve made. It’s the cornerstone of my success.
“The employees are actually supportive, however it’s the opposite gamers that make it such a optimistic expertise.
“It’s a extremely supportive and non-judgemental surroundings. All of us have a good time one another’s successes, and all of us exit of our approach to provide our assist 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. Ability ranges fluctuate, however I’ve by no means heard something dangerous stated when somebody makes a mistake. I’ve made hundreds.”
The Exeter membership continues to go from energy to energy and Paul has urged anybody considering of getting began to get entangled.
He completed by saying: “I’d 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 beneath 13 stone with a 40 inch chest and a 32 inch waist.
“It’s been exhausting, however I genuinely imagine I couldn’t have completed it with out the assistance of my pals at MAN v FAT.”
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