Oh good day! We’re going to go forward and guess that you just’re right here as a result of Christmas is over and also you’ve come into January stumbling and squinting into the sunshine: yep, you’ve eaten manner too many mince pies and also you’re having to do some hardcore arithmetic to determine what number of drinks you had as you noticed within the New Yr.
Whether or not you’re persevering with your journey from final 12 months or making your very first New Yr’s decision to shed some pounds, we need to provide you with a giant fist pump.
Right here goes…
Discover the way you’re going to do it
There are 1,000,000 methods to shed some pounds, and we’re not right here to inform you which methods are the perfect* as a result of what works for one man may not work for the subsequent. The key to discovering a manner of shedding pounds that works for you is to seek out one thing you’ll be able to dwell with. Is clear consuming a great way of shedding pounds? Certain, but when a kale smoothie is your thought of hell you’ll be working again to your previous methods earlier than you’ll be able to say ‘Rustlers’. Discover one thing that works together with your life and it’s a lot probably that you just’ll stick with it.
You will discover our information to widespread diets right here, and when you don’t know the place to start out, try this information which can suggest a eating regimen to you based mostly on what you need from it.
* though what we will say is that tablets, wraps and magic potions don’t work. No exceptions.
Get help
Having help round you is crucial whenever you’re making an attempt to make main life-style adjustments. Reducing weight and reworking the best way you take a look at meals is difficult sufficient as it’s with out individuals round you doing their finest to carry you down. Should you discover that your mates aren’t fairly as eager as you might be about you trying to make an actual change your well being in 2019, it’s nearly definitely not private. All of us do it – seeing individuals making constructive adjustments makes us flip inward to take a look at how we’re doing, and when you’re dissatisfied with that, effectively, some individuals take care of this in unhelpful methods. Learn extra about why your mates don’t need you to shed some pounds right here. So, armchair psychology out of the best way – you want a constructive help community.
Be a part of the health club, your native Parkrun, a rambling group, a biking group, your native MAN v FAT Soccer league or discover a kickabout close to you.
Or when you don’t fancy getting on the market simply but, be part of the MAN v FAT discussion board to get help from the consolation of your couch. It’s a bustling place filled with males making an attempt to shed some pounds and whether or not you need to shout about your achievements, get recommendation or simply have a moan about how unfair it’s that you would be able to’t simply maintain consuming complete packets of biscuits each evening, you’ll discover a heat welcome there.
What, you didn’t suppose we’d do that *with out* giving MVFF a shoutout?!
Be a part of your native MAN v FAT Soccer league
Should you’re within the UK or Australia, like soccer, and need to lose some weight, then MAN v FAT Soccer (or MAN v FAT Soccer when you’re down beneath) might be proper up your alley. 14 weeks of footie with males who all have the identical aim of shedding pounds and getting wholesome. The leagues are distinctive as a result of solely males with a BMI of over 27.5 can be part of*, and matches are determined based mostly on objectives scored on the pitch plus bonus objectives scored by shedding pounds. The leagues are formally endorsed by the FA and we’re partnered with Sport England in addition to councils, soccer golf equipment and neighborhood initiatives all throughout the nation. Head to the MAN v FAT Soccer web site to enroll, or when you’re in Australia you’ll be able to be part of MAN v FAT Soccer in Perth right here.
* when you get beneath this whereas a member, there’s a upkeep program so you’ll be able to proceed to play – we gained’t simply turf you out!
Observe us
We’re throughout social media – you could find us on Twitter, Fb, Instagram and even Pinterest. We share what’s happening within the MVF world, information from the MAN v FAT Soccer leagues, recipes, suggestions, information, foolish issues and extra, and when you’re making an attempt to shed some pounds in 2019, we need to hear the way it’s going! Hold us up to date such as you’re our auntie who has solely simply found Fb.
Say goodbye to 2018
Should you had an excellent 12 months in 2018 and made good weight reduction progress, effectively performed – we take our hats off to you! You’re doing an incredible job and simply must maintain going this 12 months.
However when you had a nasty 12 months in 2018 and it’s taking part in in your thoughts, right here’s an excellent likelihood to overlook about it and depart it up to now. You may’t change the previous, however you’ll be able to change what occurs from right here on – when you spend your time fretting about stuff you did or didn’t do (instance: I did eat manner an excessive amount of, and I didn’t lose that 6 stone I promised myself on New Yr’s Day 2018) you’ll by no means make any progress since you’ll simply be caught. So – deep breath – let it go and concentrate on making this 12 months the perfect 12 months you’ll be able to.
Bought a New Yr’s decision to shed some pounds? Good luck – we’re behind you 100%! Tell us the way you’re getting on over on the discussion board.
