Being current to your kids is usually a key motive why many males become involved with MAN v FAT.
Whether or not it’s with the ability to sustain as they run across the backyard or aiming to make sure you’re round for a few years to return, youngsters are a key inspiration throughout the MAN v FAT neighborhood.
That was actually the case for James Rutledge, who has loved nice success at MAN v FAT Watford.
He instructed us: “My kids are the principle motive I’m doing this. I wish to see them develop up and to have the ability to be lively with them and MAN v FAT helps me obtain these objectives. I’m additionally aiming to run a 10k with my son by the tip of the yr.
“I’m aiming to succeed in 80kg which is my preferrred body weight and to construct some constructive wellbeing objectives i.e. to proceed to eat healthily and play soccer for a veterans workforce on a Sunday.”
James joined MAN v FAT Watford in January 2025 and has had a outstanding begin to his time on the programme, as he approaches 15% weight reduction having shifted over 15kg to this point.
However what has been the key to his success?
He instructed us: “I’m helped by the help from an amazing group of men who all have a love of soccer and a purpose to shed extra pounds.
“Not solely is it the outcome on the pitch that issues but additionally on the scales which for me has helped maintain me targeted on reducing weight as we will nonetheless win a match even when we lose.
“The connections and help you get from everybody concerned are implausible, MAN v FAT Watford is extra than simply assembly as soon as every week, they’ve a park run group, a devoted Sunday League workforce and individuals who care and help one another.
“The laughs and jokes maintain me going and nobody judges you probably have a nasty week on the scales.”
The Watford group continues to flourish and James is urging different native males to consider getting began, saying: “Will probably be the most effective resolution you ever make.
“Don’t be nervous or anxious about being judged, everyone seems to be there to help and welcome you. Come alongside for a taster session and you’ll adore it!”
If you wish to be a part of James and the blokes at Watford, then you will get registered right now by visiting the membership homepage and signing up!

