Let’s be honest. Most blokes don’t wake up thinking, “I’d love to join a slimming group.”
We wake up thinking, “I’ve let myself go.”
That’s where MAN v FAT is different.
We are a weight loss programme first, powered by the support of an incredible community up and down the UK. Football, rugby and the support of your teammates and those in your club is how we make it happen
Every week, men step on the scales, then step on the pitch. No preaching. No judgement. No stock photos of six packs. Just real men who have been there and done it.
And that matters.
Because when you walk into a MAN v FAT session, you are not the only overweight guy in the room. You are not being singled out. You are joining a squad of men who all want the same thing, to lose weight and feel better.
The weigh-in keeps you accountable.
The match keeps you motivated.
The team keeps you coming back.
Your weight loss earns points. For you and for your team. That means the lads notice when you graft. They notice when you skip sessions too. It is support with a bit of edge. Tough love, not sympathy.
What happens next is bigger than sport.
WhatsApp groups replace late night takeaways. Banter replaces embarrassment. Confidence replaces excuses. Men who have struggled alone for years suddenly have teammates backing them.
You lose weight. You get fitter. You build a powerful community of friends. You realise, “I can do this.”
It is not magic. You still have to put the work in. But when you are surrounded by men who understand the battle and refuse to let you drift, change sticks.
That is the power of MAN v FAT!
Weight loss first. Sporting action second. Results that speak for themselves.
But don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what some of the men who’ve benefitted from MAN v FAT had to say:-
STEPHEN (ST HELENS/AINTREE)
“For me, it’s the community and the commitment of the other players that made it work. I’d struggled with motivation before. Seeing how my weight loss directly contributed to the team’s success, winning medals and certificates, gave me a sense of achievement I’d never felt in football. What really sets MAN v FAT apart is how open the environment is. It’s no longer taboo to talk about weight, food, and health.”
JAMES (BRIDGEND)
“The team spirit and the togetherness is incredible. Everyone’s in it for the same reason, we all want to get healthier and that creates such a supportive and motivating atmosphere… It doesn’t feel like a ‘diet club’, it feels like being part of a proper team and community. I’ve lost 36.2kg, feel fitter, happier, healthier and more confident than I have in years… I’ve made new friends.”
DAN (NORWICH)
“MAN v FAT has given me MOTIVATION. I now get up every day with the determination to do myself and my teammates proud… With MAN v FAT there are no awkward group meetings where you’re the only man… you weigh, you play, and it’s all with likeminded blokes. To anyone thinking of signing up, what are you waiting for? MAN v FAT has changed my life.”
IAN (WESTON-SUPER-MARE)
“I really couldn’t have done it, or in fact, wouldn’t have done it without MAN v FAT. The weigh-in every week with your team is the key… It works because it brings a lot of people in the same situation together and helps them succeed through team spirit and having fun. I have made some great mates.”
Ready to get started?
We’ve got over 150 MAN v FAT Football and Rugby clubs in the UK – so there’s likely to be one near you!
Take a look at our Football and Rugby explainers for more information.
