MAN v FAT Reviews 147

Before joining MVF I started too loose weight with a conventional diet but had no motivation to exercise, I had hit a plateau and found MVF advertised on Facebook. At first I was very apprehensive about turning up somewhere I didn’t know anyone doing something I hadn’t done in a very long time, but straight from the off Quinny was very welcoming, understanding and supportive, once I started I was quickly made to feel like I had been there forever and the whole club encourages each other to do well on their own weight loss journey. MVF Bridgend has not only helped with my mental health but my physical too and I am now almost 50kg down from where I started, best thing I have ever done and would highly recommend it.

A great group of lads in Bridgend let by coach Quinn. Successful and motivating

Great place to be on a Friday night, always a joy and laughters for hours, club filled with some gems and filled with men all aiming for the same goals - to lose weight and get fit/fitter

Only had a couple sessions so far but absolutely phenomenal. boys are great people and everyone is trying there best with life inbetween, would recommend it to anyone who needs a good laugh and good competition. up the gers wahaaay

Been going to Bridgend MAN V FAT for over 3 years and have a great time and met some decent lads. We have a great laugh whilst also getting fit and losing weight. It has been great for fitness, socialising and for mental health and physical wellbeing: a great group for also providing a listening ear, not just for playing football ⚽

Didn't know what to expect when I first joined. Only joined to play football and did not expect the support and help to actually lead to weight loss! It genuinely works.
You get the odd one or 2 obviously but mainly its a cracking bunch of lads with the right spirit. Very welcoming and supportive

Fantastic bunch of lads all working towards the same end goal. Much easier to maintain focus when others around you are all helping each other out.

Genuinely a life changer for me. Started being healthier and fitter. All while making a bunch of new mates!

I’ve had a really positive experience with MAN v FAT Football. Combining weekly football matches with a structured weight-loss programme, and the team support makes it much easier to stay motivated than trying to lose weight on your own.

The Bridgend club in particular has been great. The support and morale are really strong, everyone is welcoming and encouraging, and even as someone who isn’t naturally a footballer I’ve always felt able to get involved. It’s a great environment where the focus is on weight loss, teamwork, and helping each other improve week by week.

Man V Fat Bridgend is a game changer, it’s not just a weight-loss group it’s a brotherhood, people I would never normally meet I’ve met and now consider friends for life, I know I can call on them 24/7 for support for not just weight loss but mental health issues advice or even just to talk nonsense to them. In my first week I lost 8.7KG and it motivates me to do better everyday the coaches are so supportive and if they’re not around someone will always have advice.

Man v Fat Bridgend is a really healthy, happy and beneficial way to lose weight. There is added incentive to do well and stay on track as it also benefits the team you are palying in, my frame of mind is not to let my team down which helps me stay focused.

Im not a footballer but the boys and environment are so welcoming that any level of footballing ability is acceptable as the main goal is to lose weight and have fun.

Great Leadership, great group and great to be a part of !

What made my experience great? The lads... I joined to lose weight, im losing weight and gained a bunch of friends in the process what else could you ask for.

I've lost a lot of weight, regained some sort of fitness and made a lot of quality mates, but the main thing I love is having this to look forward to every week. My Friday nights having fun with these beautiful bastards gets me through the week. Do it. You won't regret it.

Joining Man v Fat Bridgend has genuinely changed my life for the better.

What started as just a way to lose weight has become so much more than that. The combination of 6-a-side football, weight loss support, and the focus on mental health has given me motivation, confidence, and a real sense of belonging.

The football sessions are brilliant — competitive, enjoyable, and welcoming no matter your fitness level. It’s helped me become more active in a way that never feels like a chore. Week by week I’ve seen progress, not just physically with weight loss, but mentally too.

The biggest difference for me has been in my mental wellbeing. Being part of a supportive group of lads all working toward similar goals has helped me feel more positive, more motivated, and much more confident in myself. The encouragement from the coaches and the camaraderie within the group make a massive difference.

Since joining, I feel fitter, happier, and more motivated in everyday life. I’ve built healthier habits, improved my confidence, and found something I genuinely look forward to every week.

I can honestly say Man v Fat Bridgend has made my life better, and I’d recommend it to any man wanting to improve both physically and mentally in a supportive, enjoyable environment.

MVF bridgend. Enjoyable way to lose the weight without feeling uncomfortable around people. Very supportive from coaches and players. Best thing I done

Brilliant concept, gives you added incentive to lose weight but also a great social side to it and massively helps with the mental health side of it

Joined Bridgend ManvFat in 2025 and from the get go, the coaches were incredibly supportive.
A cracking bunch of lads made me feel welcomed right away!
I've consistently lost weight as a result of joining this group.
Football every week helps break the cycle of otherwise just sitting around, doing nothing. The banter also gives a much needed mental release after a difficult or stressful week in work.

On the face of it it's a weight loss club based around football, and if that's all you want then it's a great programme with a great success rate. But, for me, the biggest draw is the people. A group of men who come together with a common goal to lose weight, and become a community of friends who support one another through their respective journeys. And, of course, have a laugh and a kick about while we're at it.

Its a great Community to be around, they really give you the motivation you need to lose weight. Over all the boys are nice to be around and you get to play football. Its a win win!

Man v Fat (MvF) is a great way to meet new people and have the support to lose weight and get healthier.

The football is played in right spirit and open to any ability levels. Due to how MvF is structured, the scales goals always count more so it's so much more than 6 aside football.

Having the accountability to my team helps me stay on track with my weight loss goals and gives me the encouragement to keep going. So far I have lost 4st, just over halfway towards my goal.

If you want to lose some weight, make friends and play some football then give MvF a go!