A Carlisle father transformed his life by losing over five stone through a football weight loss program
Carlisle: A dad named Ben Millington has made a remarkable change in his life. He lost over five stone by joining a football-based weight loss club.
At 33, Ben weighed nearly 16 stone when he signed up for the MAN v FAT Carlisle club back in March 2023. He was inspired to make a change after realizing he couldn’t keep up with his two young daughters during playtime.
Ben shared that he had always struggled with his weight, which affected his mental health. He recalled feeling happiest when he played football regularly, but that had slipped away from him.
One day, while driving through Carlisle, he spotted an ad for the club. Curious, he pulled over to check it out, even thinking it might be too good to be true.
Despite his doubts, he decided to join and was quickly contacted by the club’s coach, Beverley. That first call made him feel supported and eased any worries he had.
Fast forward eighteen months, and Ben has lost 30 percent of his body weight, with a significant chunk coming off in just one season. He loves the team aspect of MAN v FAT, saying it keeps him motivated.
Being part of a group with shared goals has created a positive environment for him. He encourages anyone interested to give it a shot, as it has opened up many opportunities for him, including tournaments and new friendships.
The club meets every Monday evening at Carlisle Campus Sports, and so far, the players have collectively lost an impressive 52 stone. If you want to learn more, check out manvfatfootball.org/carlisle.
