MAN (UNITED) v FAT (REWARDS)

Following five nights away with old uni friends and wives, my mind turns to the waistline and my next health check. I was spurred on to take this seriously, by an article on the wireless overnight. It led me to:-

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/what-unhealthiest-places-west-midlands-10467257

Click on this and insert your postcode. Find out where your local area comes in the "healthy league" in England. It may lead you to football.

Wolverhampton and Walsall are deemed unhealthiest regions in the West Midlands, with the Wolverhampton Hospital featuring as the 21st worst nationally for admissions due to alcoholism. The area also ranks 301/326th in admissions for most overweight 4-5 year olds. Etc Etc.

Soilhull is the healthiest area in the West Midlands but languishes 107th in England's unhealthy league table. Blackpool ranks worst for health and Chiltern in Bucks, the best.

Despite its comparatively healthy position in the West Midlands league table, Solihull Council has set up the "Fat League" for footballers wishing to lose a few pounds. Teams taking part might be known as Tottenham Hotdog, Evertonne and Men U. The local authority has taken the initiative and provided facilities at the local Fox Hollies Leisure centre at Acocks Green.

Those signed on to play must have a BMI of 30+.  Points are awarded for footballing success of course, but also success is measured by pounds lost by each team during the 14 week season. There will be full support from local sports' therapists and the Man v Fat initiative gives a chance to those struggling with diets and gym plans, to get out and kick some "butt", of which there will be ample targets. Check out the website and set one up in your area.
www.manvfat.com/football

OR, if you are comfortable with your body, have a look at this lot:-
https://www.tumblr.com/search/football%20fatties