Man v Fat: Football helps overweight men lose half tonne in weight in 12 weeks

Overweight men in Oldbury have turned to football to help lose weight in the Man v Fat program., external

Around 80 men have lost half a tonne (500kg) between them in 12 weeks.

The participants have become one of the national scheme's most successful group's with the help of coaches from West Bromwich Albion Football Club.

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