MAN v FAT Reviews 147

Changed my life, so happy I took the plunge in April 2024! I guess it all depends on your club but I’ve really struck gold with St Helens. Having that group of likeminded people who are going through the same struggle, and a reason to hold yourself accountable and want to lose weight is a game changer. Stop thinking about it and get it done!

I’ve lost nearly 40kg through MAN v FAT, and it’s been life-changing. The way football is combined with weight loss to influence match results keeps you motivated every week.
The community is a massive part of it too—supportive, welcoming, and a great way to build genuine friendships. Best of all, I’m no longer pre-diabetic.
If you’re struggling with your weight, this programme genuinely works.

Really struggled before MvF the whole system is great, the Local team Bridgend was incredibly welcoming, with great challenges and coaches! Just Class from everyone involved!

The best part is the group of lads—great banter, real support, and everyone pushing each other to do better. It’s a really relaxed and welcoming environment, which makes it easy to keep coming back.
Dropping over 20kg hasn’t been easy, but being part of this group made it achievable. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone thinking about joining

I’ll be honest: I was a very very big guy and I was convinced I was far too big to start playing football again. But I signed up with the thought that in a few months time I'd be ready. I’m so glad I pushed past that fear and joined MAN v FAT Bridgend. I joined up mid week and by the Friday I had a new team and had to dig out my old boots.

Since starting in October 2025, I’ve lost 12% of my body weight. The Friday night 6-aside games have become the highlight of my week. The physical activity is tailored for guys of all sizes, so you never feel out of place. Beyond the weight loss, the social side is brilliant and my personal confidence has completely transformed. If you’re sitting on the fence because you think you’re too out of shape, just sign up. It’s the best thing I’ve done for myself in years.

I JOINED MAN V FAT BRIDGEND 18 MONTHS AGO, AND IT HAS CHANGED MY LIFE.
I have struggled with weight loss all my adult life and have tried all sorts of diets that I have been unable to stick to until know.
You get so much support from the lads and noone judges you. Its just great.
Great bunch of lads, weight loss support and a run out on the pitch, wish I had found it earlier in life.

Joined man v fat Bridgend in 2024. I was very apprehensive about starting and coming out of my comfort zone but was put at ease straight away by the coaches and all the players. Recommend to anyone.

Joined MvF around two years ago, my weight has been up and down for years but the last 6 months the club has really helped me find a proper balance and put me on track. Great group of friendly lads and made some real good friends there! Would recommended to anyone regardless of football level, it’s all one club.

Great group of lads and an opportunity to join likeminded individuals on your journey to find your happy weight. I joined at 135kg and left at 78kg after deciding struggling to stay within the bmi goal and constantly scoring own goals. I lost all focus and piled the weight back on. When I rejoined I was 105kg, and I’m now feeling my best and most confident at 87kg, enjoying my football and sharing experiences with fellow members

Great support, and got me back on the straight and narrow. Couldn’t recommend enough. 103.5kg down to 85kg and feeling fit and healthy.

Joining MAN v FAT Football in Bridgend has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. It’s a great mix of football, fitness, and support, with a friendly atmosphere that makes everyone feel welcome regardless of ability. The sessions are well organised, competitive, and genuinely enjoyable, while also helping with weight loss and confidence. The Bridgend group is supportive and motivating, making it easier to stay consistent and keep improving each week.

The culture around of the team is amazing, everyone helps each other in the biggest amount of ways

Joint MVF in 2024 and I can say it was the best decision of my life. it helped me to loose weight and achive my goals and most importantly it helped me to make new friends and really come out of my shell thank you MVF for everything.

Great community

A very important piece of my social circle with a lot of fun people. so happy to be a part of it!

The positives - great community of people with the same goal in mind. It’s a great idea to get people motivated for weightloss. The venue and facilities are pretty great.

The negatives - 35 pound a month. This gets you a very small amount of playing time each week. Sometimes it feels pointless turning up for a 10 minute runaround. To add to this, there is no added time due to the venue being booked for a short period. Surely the company makes enough money to rent an extra hour? Most clubs have an 11s side. This 11s team has no opportunity to train together. Plenty of people at the club feel that the team should prioritise being competitive. This means choosing the strongest team for important fixtures.

Finally, BMI is one of the most backwards ways to measure health available. Dwayne the rock Johnson would be considered obese according to BMI. If you are a bodybuilder who is struggling to lose weight after a bulk, you may reach your desired weight with 12% body fat and still register as obese on BMI. This is going to have very negative ramifications. Someone could reach their BMI, desire to gain muscle, be successful in that endeavour, be punished for it by the ManVSFat system.

All things considered, I’m a bit tamping about spending the money but I’m a grumpy man and Fridays have become one of the highlights of my week

I signed up when the organisation was newly established in my area and didn't know what I was walking into...to see how the club has grown and the support it offers to men for weight loss and mental health is life changing. It's a real life line for some of the lads and it's something I look forward to every week.

I joined MvF Bridgend around 2 1/2 years ago and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! I would encourage anyone who is thinking of joining their local club to definitely make the leap!

Joined in Jan 2023 and its been a great experience! Lost weight and gained lifelong friends! Its not just about the weightloss though, lifestyle and mental health support is great as well. 100% recommended for any bloke who feels lost or stuck on wanting to lose weight and start fresh!

Great place to meet new people, make friends who all enjoy football and aiming for the same goal! Loosing weight while having a a laugh!