Play healthy as Man v Fat launches in Lincolnshire

The FA-endorsed Man v Fat Football scheme that, has helped more than 15,000 men lose more than 230,000lbs, is launching in Lincolnshire.

The initiative - which combines playing football with diet and lifestyle advice - will kick off in Boston, Skegness and Lincoln this month.

Local men who want to tackle their weight issues now have the chance to join this weight-loss league, with places funded by the One You Lincolnshire programme.

With 95 per cent of players losing weight during a 14-week league, now is your chance to join in.

There’s the traditional weigh-ins before each game, but this is then followed-up by a 30-minute game of six-a-side football.

Extra goal bonuses are awarded depending on the pounds lost by the players, so it becomes a real team effort.

Man v Fat head of football Richard Crick said: "We've seen that Man v Fat football can have an incredible impact on the health of our players with 95 per cent of players losing weight and 93 per cent reporting improvements from a range of conditions such as curing sleep apnoea to reversing diabetes.

“Our players have now lost more than 230,000lbs and we want to keep increasing that with leagues like the ones in Lincoln, Skegness and Boston.”

Players can join up at www.manvfat.com/football .

The Lincoln League launches in January 14 at the Yarborough Leisure Centre with the Skegness League beginning on January 21 at The Pavilion, Wainfleet Road.

The Boston League will start on January 24 at the Peter Paine Sports Centre, Rosebery Avenue.