How to ease post-lockdown anxiety
Lockdown has, at times, felt never-ending. It’s been a worrying time to say the least, so when the announcement came that lockdown rules would be easing it seemed that the country let out a collective sigh of relief. We’ll be able to see our family again soon! We can get haircuts, buy something from a […]
The Lions Barber Collective Lockdown Trim
Sort Your Lockdown Trim, thanks to the Lions’ Barbers Collective MAN v FAT is delighted to be working with The Lions Barbers Collective in 2021, helping spread the word on their great work around men’s mental health. The Lions Barber Collective is an international collection of top barbers which have come together to help raise […]
Mental health resources and other help
The NHS is incredible, but the sad truth is that a decade of cuts has left it in a pretty sorry state. This is especially evident when it comes to mental health support, with long waiting times, overworked specialists and frustrating postcode lotteries all common. Mental health problems differ in severity, and sometimes you’re able […]
How to deal with stress
You’re stressed, I’m stressed, we’re all stressed. Welcome to the 21st century! It might be hard to imagine a stress-free life, but there are ways you can deal with stress and minimise its effect on your life. No matter what the source of your stress is, here are a few ways you can deal with […]
Dealing with an eating disorder during a pandemic
We’ve got to admit – in the midst of this pandemic, our routines, anxieties and especially our eating habits seem very out of kilter. Between 1.25 and 3.4 million people in the UK have been affected by an eating disorder, and even if that doesn’t apply to you, many of us have experienced the overwhelming […]
Men and Grief: Don’t Man Up, It’s Good To Talk
Losing a loved one is an incredibly difficult life event to go through, and though there is definitely no one-size-fits-all way for a man to deal with grief, it’s important to try and work through it as best as you can. And the best way to do that? To talk. We’re a bit crap at […]
Is Dry January actually good for your health?
Following a month of celebratory bubbles and excessive drinking, many people may want to go on an alcohol detox to give their body a much-needed break. It’s obvious to see why Dry January is so popular, and chances are you’ve been trying to cut down. So as Dry January comes to an end, we wondered […]
How to have a healthy Christmas
Christmas can be tough if you’re trying to lose weight. Everyone’s in a good mood and everything seems to focus on food and drink as we get closer and closer to Christmas Day itself. Now, we’re not ones to demonise food and if you really want a mince pie then we’re definitely not suggesting you […]
Top tips for managing stress
As the days get shorter and the dark nights start creeping in earlier and earlier, you’d be forgiven for succumbing to the ‘winter blues’. It’s easy to get stressed about things when you leave for work when it’s dark and come home without seeing sunlight too. Everyone gets stressed sometimes, but it can be difficult […]
MAN v FAT talks to the Lions Barber Collective
This month’s webinar saw us chat to Tom Chapman from the Lions Barber Collective, a collective of barbers from around the world who are dedicated to opening up discussion around mental health and suicide prevention in men. Their aim is to encourage customers to chat to their barber, turning barbershops into safe spaces where you […]
