Houston has become a hotbed of MAN v FAT Soccer action in the last couple of years – and men in the city will soon have a third league to choose from!
With two leagues already up and running at Revolution Soccer in the north of the city, men in the west of Houston will be able to get started in May as we head to IndoorSoccerBox.
One of the existing members in Houston, Roberto Rodriguez has got off to a positive start with MAN v FAT, having already lost 42lbs on the program. And, not only does he has big ambitions to lose more, he’s on brand with some incredible goalkeeper gloves too! Here’s what he had to say:-
What was it that made you join up to MAN v FAT in the first place?
I had recently moved departments at my job and I noticed that it was a lot less physical and I was really starting to gain more weight. Once I saw the MAN v FAT ad for the first time, I was very intrigued about joining. I love soccer and even though I hadn’t played in more than 5+ years I wanted to be active and play again and lose weight.
How much have you enjoyed the experience so far and what is it that makes MAN v FAT a great place for you?
This is my second season and I have really enjoyed my experience since joining MAN v FAT and everyone that I’ve met has been very supportive and Zac is an awesome trainer. MAN v FAT is a great place for me because I can lose weight, play soccer and have fun with everyone else here.
Have you tried to lose weight in the past and why do you think MAN v FAT has worked in supporting you to shed those extra pounds?
I have tried losing weight in the past, but I’ve never been committed and would stop. I was skeptical when I first signed up because I thought it would happen all over again and I would quit. However, after coming the first week and meeting all the guys and seeing what the program was about I really felt like I had found something that I could commit to and everyone here has helped me along the way and give it my 100%. Seeing everyone come back every week and seeing the transformations that have happened also give me lots of inspiration.
Talk to us about your amazing goalkeeper gloves!
So I’ve always played goalkeeper growing up and I always need a pair of good goalie gloves. With this new season starting, I wanted to get some gloves that remind me of why I’m here and decided to get the MAN v FAT on them and my team’s initials PUFC (Porcinos United Football Club). They’re from West Coast Goalkeeping so if you need a good pair of gloves I recommend them.
What are your long term health and fitness aspirations, both with MAN v FAT and beyond?
When I first joined in October, I weighed in at 297lbs and now fast forward to March I currently weigh 254.5lbs, a total of 42.5lbs which to me is mind blowing. I never thought I would be at this weight again but it has been an awesome journey. My long term goals are to just keep losing weight, have fun and hopefully inspire others to join and do the same.
Want to join Roberto?
If Roberto’s story has inspired you, you can take a look at our MAN v FAT Soccer program online to see where your closest league might be. We’re adding new locations all of the time, so keep an eye out!
