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 […]
12 Days of Movement: Stay Active This Christmas

Shin pads rusty? Boots a bit ripe? Don’t worry – MAN v FAT has 12 days of football-focused movement to get you sharp, active, and feeling like you’ve still got it.
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 […]
The MAN v FAT Weight Loss Diaries: A Change In Seasons

Steven Mason MyFitnessPal username: LiangMiUK Season End: Starting Weight: 140.4KG / BMI: 35.81 Current Weight: 125.8KG / BMI: 32.08 Total Weight loss: 14.60KG (10.40% of weight) Achievements earned during season: Biggest loser in week 1 5% of total weight lost 2nd biggest loser in week 2 Biggest loser in week 3 2nd […]
It’s National Registered Dietitian Day – Hooray! But What Do They Actually Do?

We’re celebrating National Registered Dietitian day today – a day when we can marvel at all the things our RD buddies do for us. And to be fair, it’s a lot. Registered dietitians are incredibly well qualified and have a hand in all of the science around weight loss – whether that’s advising on calorie-controlled […]
The MAN v FAT Weight Loss Diaries: Eat Your Feelings

Cory Hickton The last couple of weeks has been a rollercoaster of emotions for me. The company where I work are going through several redundancies at the moment, which has hit hard with me. Stress is not good for anyone at the best of times. If you’re an emotional eater like myself, it makes it […]