Dietspam 733 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 First off, I’m sorry if this isn’t allowed here. I know there are a few topics like this in the Bears Den but I think this can help improve the health of some of our larger Bears like myself! Those who don’t want to go to slimming world or some equivalent, this is playing fitba for guys looking to lose weight. I love playing 5’s with my mates but if anyone has ever played, you’ll know it’s a proper pain in the arse to get a regular thing going ever week and if you’re overweight like me, trying to join a normal team for regular games probably isn’t an option. I spotted ManVFat last year before it started up in Glasgow. It was all over England but hadn’t been set up here yet. I forgot all about it until I started playing 5’s again with my mates a few weeks back but as usual, games were cancelled and there were some really fit players there so it was like chasing shadows. I checked up on it again a couple of weeks ago and was surprised to find that they were near the end of their season! After looking into it again, I joined up on the Saturday night after playing 5’s that day and was playing the next morning! Have a look here and check the page out. One of the teams has uploaded some photos of their squad and it’s a really good indicator of the average size of the players. If you think you’re too big or unfit to play, you are wrong. Some lads are massive, some just carrying some extra pounds and all the in-between. Games are on a Sunday over at Glasgow Green Football Centre. They start around 12pm depending on when your team is up. Although I think this is being changed to an earlier time for next season. Talk is about 10 or 11 start time. There are 3 weeks left and teams are looking for players to play in their cup games. After the 3 weeks, the new season starts 1 week after that so it’s pretty regular. It’s 6 a side, normally with a dedicated keeper, but some of the teams swap their man in the sticks if they are blowing out their arse. Teams can use subs for the same reason. When you join up, you get the What’s App group code and then you are allocated a team and their team What’s App code. I was fucked into the bottom team that hasn’t won a game this season But I don’t mind as it’s a laugh and I’ve lost half a stone and been there only 2 weeks. It’s not for everyone but for me, I just wanted to play some football again. It’s an easier way to lose weight and the motivation is there because if you pile the pounds back on above your start weight, you cost your team an own goal. https://www.manvfatfootball.org/glasgow Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoatbridgeBear 7,113 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Crackin idea mate, play football regularly but it's an absolute nightmare when it gets cancelled, all the best with it mate and hope you shed the pounds ???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 61,035 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 I back this to the hilt. From my couch! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 great idea mate. but I would kill myself before I turned up at fat mans football. Just being honest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,141 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Send the link to Waghorn. Should be right up his street.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 It's a great idea to be honest and will hopefully encourage people who maybe aren't as confident to get involved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottywellhousetb 50,133 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Fat cunts who are shite at football shouldn't be playing football, I'd have thought Martyn Waghorn was enough evidence of this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottywellhousetb 50,133 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 8 minutes ago, STEPPS BOY said: Send the link to Waghorn. Should be right up his street.. Beat me to it, that's what I get for jumping in without reading through threads properly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietspam 733 Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 12 minutes ago, cushynumber said: great idea mate. but I would kill myself before I turned up at fat mans football. Just being honest. Not everyone is massive mate. There are a lot of guys there that are standard blokes. Anyway, as i said, not for everyone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 That's a great idea. Getting up and getting active is a daunting task for someone who is heavy and self conscious. There was a lad in the gym tonight getting a few sniggers as he ran on the treadmill because he was massive, i say fair play to him for getting in there and doing something about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietspam 733 Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, plumbGER said: That's a great idea. Getting up and getting active is a daunting task for someone who is heavy and self conscious. There was a lad in the gym tonight getting a few sniggers as he ran on the treadmill because he was massive, i say fair play to him for getting in there and doing something about it. exactly mate. people can't win. Laughed at for being fat, laughed at for doing something about it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 1 minute ago, Dietspam said: Not everyone is massive mate. There are a lot of guys there that are standard blokes. Anyway, as i said, not for everyone. I know mate. Its the stigma. Even just saying to myself "right I am off to the fat mans football" I just couldn't do it. I appreciate the sentiment and whats being tried - and it makes sense to do some exercise to lose weight but I just couldn't do it. And I am not even overweight so fuck knows why I am even talking about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoatbridgeBear 7,113 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 13 minutes ago, Scottywellhousetb said: Fat cunts who are shite at football shouldn't be playing football, I'd have thought Martyn Waghorn was enough evidence of this. Take a day aff wae the shite patter big man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 1 minute ago, Dietspam said: exactly mate. people can't win. Laughed at for being fat, laughed at for doing something about it I didnt laugh Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottywellhousetb 50,133 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Just now, CoatbridgeBear said: Take a day aff wae the shite patter big man. Oh fucking dry yer fucking eyes ffs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoatbridgeBear 7,113 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Just now, Scottywellhousetb said: Oh fucking dry yer fucking eyes ffs. ?? cut the guy some slack. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, cushynumber said: I didnt laugh ok i laughed a wee bit. Sorry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottywellhousetb 50,133 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Just now, CoatbridgeBear said: ?? cut the guy some slack. Think he'd prefer if I cut him some pork, I'm only joking, too much seriousness on here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, Dietspam said: exactly mate. people can't win. Laughed at for being fat, laughed at for doing something about it Mate, i was 14.5 stone of fat when i joined the gym to cut down before my boy was born. Didn't want to be a fat dad. He's 12 this year and i'm still enjoying it, it's a great social tool to meet new folk, made loads of good mates through the years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoatbridgeBear 7,113 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 1 minute ago, Scottywellhousetb said: Think he'd prefer if I cut him some pork, I'm only joking, too much seriousness on here. If anycunt takes it serious on here it's time tae shut the door ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 8 minutes ago, cushynumber said: I know mate. Its the stigma. Even just saying to myself "right I am off to the fat mans football" I just couldn't do it. I appreciate the sentiment and whats being tried - and it makes sense to do some exercise to lose weight but I just couldn't do it. And I am not even overweight so fuck knows why I am even talking about it. I would look at it as off to play football with guys at my own fitness level. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Sounds like a great idea OP, what happens when you lose the weight are you not allowed to play any more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietspam 733 Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 9 minutes ago, cushynumber said: I didnt laugh That wasn't aimed at you mate sorry if it looked that way Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietspam 733 Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 Just now, Courtyard Bear said: Sounds like a great idea OP, what happens when you lose the weight are you not allowed to play any more. I can't remember what the lowest BMI is. Something like 24.5. After that I dunno to be honest. I've got a while to worry about that Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnberry18 3,204 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Anything that gives people the opportunity to be or stay active has to be a good thing. All the best with that OP; sound's a great idea, for anyone to be involved in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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