A Scottish chef who joined a healthy lifestyle programme shed almost two stone while also giving his mental health a much-needed boost
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After realising he had to make a change, Dean joined Man v Fat, which targets men with a body mass index of more than 27.5 – considered by the NHS to be "overweight" and at risk of obesity. Since launching in 2018, more than 8,500 members meet weekly to play football and talk across the UK. "I feel better, happier, have more confidence and feel I can venture into other sports and activities I would have previously not had the confidence or opportunity to do. Despite the great support out there, men's health is still a bit of a taboo subject for some men, especially body image and mental health.
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