Up and down the country, MAN v FAT’s members are making positive steps to improve their life on the programme.
Through the course of 2025, around 150,000lbs of weight has been lost by our community, supplemented by our new arrivals in both Rugby and Soccer.
In Milton Keynes, Antony Brookes has made huge progress since joining the league there, recently achieving his 30% weight loss.
He told us: “I joined MAN v FAT after seeing it advertised on social media, I’ve always struggled with weight and for the last 10 years have progressively put on more weight getting to my heaviest. I have 2 young children and thought it was time to make a positive change.
“I love football and help coach my son’s team and was well aware that my weight was an issue. Once I joined MAN v FAT I started losing weight being spurred on by helping the team win and the personal goals also.”
It’s fair to say that Antony has made a big impression in his time in Milton Keynes and not only on the scales. During his time on the programme, he has won the Clubman Award, played in the National Tournament and swept the board with his teammates.
“I’ve managed to win leagues, pitch leagues, scale leagues and cup wins. I also won the Clubman award, which was a great honour to be rewarded for my efforts at MAN v FAT. I’ve also played in the National Tournament and Kent Cup which I never thought I’d be fit enough to do.”
The recent 30% achievement was spurred on by a health check at the start of 2025. Antony’s fresh motivation has seen him have a fantastic year and he heads into 2026 in great shape.
“At the beginning of this year, I had a health check and my blood pressure was an issue. This really gave me the extra push I needed, I then pushed on and lost another 20% of my body weight by making healthy choices and exercising daily at the gym.
“The weekly weigh ins at MAN v FAT keep me in check and massively help me track my progress, while having great fun doing it – who doesn’t love playing football with like minded people?
“The results are amazing and I ended last season Amazing Loser and Top Scorer. I’m now captain for the second time and have a new team as our season has just started. I’ve just reached the milestone of 30% weightloss and as I’m only 5ft 3 that’s a massive shift in weight.
“In a nutshell MAN v FAT has changed my life. All the lads there are great and the football is great. Every Monday I look forward to playing and trying to help the team. I would recommend it to anyone as you get a great coach and like minded people that want to help each other on and off the pitch.
“I have made great friends for the future and believe MAN v FAT has changed the way I look at exercise and diet and put my in a good way for my future – not that I’ve stopped as I’ll continue to get healthier!”
Want to join Antony at Milton Keynes?
You can get involved at Milton Keynes by registering today! We look forward to welcoming new faces aboard at this fantastic club.
