Oh good day! We’re going to go forward and guess that you simply’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 means 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 12 months.
Whether or not you’re persevering with your journey from final yr or making your very first New 12 months’s decision to shed extra pounds, we need to provide you with an enormous fist pump.
Right here goes…
Discover the way you’re going to do it
There are 1,000,000 methods to shed extra pounds, and we’re not right here to let you know which methods are the perfect* as a result of what works for one man won’t work for the following. The key to discovering a means of reducing weight that works for you is to seek out one thing you’ll be able to stay with. Is clear consuming a great way of reducing weight? Positive, but when a kale smoothie is your thought of hell you’ll be working again to your outdated methods earlier than you’ll be able to say ‘Rustlers’.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 simply’ll follow it.
You could find our information to common diets right here, and for those who don’t know the place to begin, try this information which can suggest a food plan to you primarily based on what you need from it.
* though what we will say is that drugs, wraps and magic potions don’t work. No exceptions.
Get assist
Having assist round you is crucial once you’re attempting to make main way of life adjustments. Losing a few pounds and reworking the best way you have a look at meals is tough sufficient as it’s with out folks round you doing their finest to convey you down. Should you discover that your mates aren’t fairly as eager as you’re about you making an attempt to make an actual change your well being in 2019, it’s nearly definitely not private. All of us do it – seeing folks making optimistic adjustments makes us flip inward to take a look at how we’re doing, and for those who’re dissatisfied with that, effectively, some folks cope with this in unhelpful methods. Learn extra about why your mates don’t need you to shed extra pounds right here. So, armchair psychology out of the best way – you want a optimistic assist 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 for those who don’t fancy getting on the market simply but, be part of the MAN v FAT discussion board to get assist from the consolation of your couch. It’s a bustling place filled with males attempting to shed extra 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 preserve 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 for those who’re down beneath) can be proper up your alley. 14 weeks of footie with males who all have the identical objective of reducing weight 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 primarily based on targets scored on the pitch plus bonus targets scored by reducing weight. 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 for those who’re in Australia you’ll be able to be part of MAN v FAT Soccer in Perth right here.
* for those who get beneath this whereas a member, there’s a upkeep program so you’ll be able to proceed to play – we received’t simply turf you out!
Observe us
We’re throughout social media – you’ll 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, ideas, information, foolish issues and extra, and for those who’re attempting to shed extra 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 a great yr in 2018 and made good weight reduction progress, effectively accomplished – we take our hats off to you! You’re doing a terrific job and simply must preserve going this yr.
However for those who had a nasty yr in 2018 and it’s taking part in in your thoughts, right here’s an excellent probability to overlook about it and depart it previously. You’ll be able to’t change the previous, however you’ll be able to change what occurs from right here on – for those who spend your time fretting about stuff you did or didn’t do (instance: I did eat means an excessive amount of, and I didn’t lose that 6 stone I promised myself on New 12 months’s Day 2018) you’ll by no means make any progress since you’ll simply be caught. So – deep breath – let it go and deal with making this yr the perfect yr you’ll be able to.
Obtained a New 12 months’s decision to shed extra pounds? Good luck – we’re behind you 100%! Tell us the way you’re getting on over on the discussion board.
