The recent launches of MAN v FAT Soccer leagues in Texas took the number of locations stateside to eleven and our Soccer audience to over 350 guys looking to improve their health and wellbeing.
However, it’s in one of our first ever leagues that an intriguing story is developing. Matt Koehler, who plays in MAN v FAT Tampa Bay, is currently on a 14 week losing streak, with his overall weight loss now exceeding 40lbs since he got started in the fall of 2024.
Matt, a keen soccer fan said: “When I saw MAN v FAT, it seemed like a great concept and a great way to stay in the game at my age.
“I’ve really benefitted from the accountability. You know you’re going to get on the scales every Thursday, and no one wants to let down their team. I stay in the gym and workout hard, but diet is 99% of weight loss.”
The Tampa Bay club has now hit nearly 350lbs of weight lost since it got started last year and is led by Michael Hess, one of MAN v FAT Soccer’s first ever employees.
“Hess is a great leader and represents us well,” Matt added.
“At this point, the guys are the reason the league is so enjoyable. Seriously a bunch of great gents!”
Matt remains ambitious in his targets that he’d like to hit with MAN v FAT Soccer, but he is already feeling the benefits at this stage of his journey. He became the first Tampa Bay player to hit 15% weight loss and is reaping the rewards.
Reflecting on his progress, he said: “Man, I just feel better. I have a young son I want to stay healthy for and that’s the ultimate motivation.
“I still would like to shed another 15-20lbs. And now that I am on a weight loss streak of 14 weeks in a row, I don’t want to let that go! Once I get down to my goal weight I’ll go on a beer and chicken wing bender so I can stay in the league!”
Matt and his Tampa Bay friends meet on a Thursday evening at BT Sports Academy. You can sign up for Tampa Bay or any of our Soccer leagues at www.manvfatsoccer.com.
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