Son’s words set Matthew on a healthier path

Having children can often play a part in getting men onto a new life path – and that was certainly the case for Matthew Riggs, who turned his life around after a conversation with his then seven-year-old son. At that point, Matthew was at his unhealthiest but that chat triggered a change in fortunes and, […]

Losing weight after 40 without losing muscle

by Ethan Walker There is a version of weight loss that leaves you lighter but weaker, softer and more tired than when you started. Most men over 40 who “just eat less” end up there. The scale goes down, the trousers fit, and yet the body looks and feels worse. The reason is simple: when […]

Jack ready for new challenge after weight loss success

Having previously played rugby for many years, the bodybuilding stage is the next challenge for Jack Ako after his remarkable weight loss story. Jack’s efforts to get back into shape began when he hit 47 stone and, after much hard work and determination, he’s now getting set for his first bodybuilding show as well as […]

Mark finds happiness in hitting the road

Hitting the road has helped Mark Simpson find his mojo in 2026 – and it’s the start of something positive for the north easterner. Mark has shifted over 12 stone since realising he needed to improve his health at the end of 2024 and, after getting the running bug, is set to tackle the Great […]

Tre fights back to win weight loss battle

MAN v FAT Soccer will soon be expanding its reach with the launch of its first three leagues in California. California and Massachussetts will become the sixth and seventh state to join the MAN v FAT Soccer program and mean even more men can benefit from the support we provide. Men in Cali – and […]

Community the key to MAN v FAT’s success

Let’s be honest. Most blokes don’t wake up thinking, “I’d love to join a slimming group.” We wake up thinking, “I’ve let myself go.” That’s where MAN v FAT is different. We are a weight loss programme first, powered by the support of an incredible community up and down the UK. Football, rugby and the […]

Making the most of Nutracheck

MAN v FAT members have been able to make the most of Nutracheck’s fantastic app after the two businesses struck a partnership deal earlier in 2025. And it has been a big success so far, with many guys across our community benefitting from Nutracheck’s support when it comes to tracking their food diaries through the […]

Seven Supplements That Actually Work

Let’s be completely honest: supplements are sus. There’s a $152 billion industry built around the idea that the answer to all of life’s problems can be found in a bottle. Frankly, we’d love it if that was true, but anyone who has tried to lose weight for a while will tell you that there are […]

Gift Ideas For Men Who Are Losing Weight

You’ve probably arrived at this post because you’ve got a man in your life who is currently losing weight. The issue there is that the normal man-friendly gifts (Oh, hello craft beer selection! Nice to see you again sock subscription!) might not always be appropriate – do you know how many calories there are in […]