I was depressed - I had to change for myself and my daughters

Tom Pollard had to 'knuckle down' for his kids14:26, 30 Jul 2026Updated 14:26, 30 Jul 2026A dad determined to overhaul his health for his children is celebrating reaching his goal through an unlikely pathway. Tom Pollard, 33, from Liverpool, was depressed, overweight and lacked the motivation to shed weight. That was until a chance game of football appeared on his Facebook feed.‌Tom was a staple of nightlife across Liverpool venues for years, but continuous alcohol consumption and takeaways left him feeling depressed and self-conscious. Although he made attempts to shed the weight himself, his motivation kicked into overdrive when he realised his health would affect his ability to be a dad.‌In 2019, MAN V FAT, a Wirral based football club for men with a BMI over 27.5, which the NHS describ