The achievements of members of a weight-loss football league were celebrated this week, as the Man v Fat Carlisle club hosted its awards evening.
It was a night to remember as the league celebrated the end of a successful season and recognized the outstanding achievements of its players: both on and off the pitch.
Man v Fat Carlisle is a weight-loss football league for men with a BMI of 27.5 or above, and provides a supportive and friendly environment for men to lose weight and improve their overall health and wellbeing.
The league - which combines football with a weight-loss program that includes diet and exercise advice, weekly weigh-ins and support from fellow players - has been a resounding success, with dozens of players experiencing significant improvements in their physical and mental health.
Speaking at the event, the Carlisle league's Head Coach, Beverley Young, highlighted the importance of the league's supportive community in achieving personal goals.
Beverley said, “It was undoubtedly our best ever awards evening and rounded off our best season ever. There were so many smiling faces on the night!
“I absolutely have loved watching the achievements and responses to the challenges of the last 18 months and hope we can continue to improve physical and mental health for the men in our city.
“Man v Fat Carlisle is the best club for men to lose weight, build fitness, make new friends and be part of a great community.”
Kev Brough was awarded the Goalkeeper of the Season award for his consistent remarkable performances for Piezer Chiefs Oranges, whilst Harry Watson and Shane Statter were joint winners of the Top Scorer Medal, awarded to the player who scores the most weight loss goals for the season. Glenn Fraser received an Amazing Loser special commendation for losing over 8% of his body weight since the turn of the year.
MAN v FAT Football Carlisle, which meets at Carlisle Campus Sports on Mondays from 7 to 9pm, has seen over 100 men join up since it started in September 2021. Between them, players at the Carlisle club have now lost an incredible 910 pounds in weight since the club started just over 18 months ago.
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