Overview

• Dan Shilling, a 39-year-old offshore technician, reduced his weight from 26st 1lb to 15st 6lbs after joining fitness programmes in January 2024.
• Repeatedly denied helicopter access due to weight restrictions, Shilling committed to lifestyle changes after a breathless 50-metre walk in late 2023.
• He credits Man v Fat Football and Couch to 5K for his success, which included losing nearly 11 stone and dropping from a 4XL to an XL clothing size.
• Shilling’s transformation also improved his mental health, allowing him to stop antidepressants and better engage with his family life.
• Now training for the Rome Marathon 2026, he will also play in Man v Fat Football’s Amazing Losers match on May 23 in East London.