A mechanic who lost more than six stone in just 10 months by playing football, cutting out junk food and alcohol has been nominated for an ‘amazing loser’ award. Lee O’Kelly, 33, who missed playing football during the pandemic, joined MAN v FAT, a weight loss programme where participants meet weekly for a weigh in and a game of five-a-side, in May 2022.
Dropping from 17st 2lb to 11st in 10 months, Lee has now been nominated for an award by the programme which will hold the ceremony at the Football Museum in Manchester this month. Lee said: “What I love most about MAN v FAT is the camaraderie, it’s such a welcoming place.
“It has also done wonders for my mental health by getting back out and doing something with a great bunch of guys that you know have your back when you’re feeling low. It has been difficult at times, but I’ve always had the guys to fall back on and pick me up when I’m down, also with a strong backing from my wife keeping me going even when I was getting ‘hangry’!
