Gym owner helps Ian’s journey
Hamilton gym owner, Steven Mcmillan, has been“blown away”by the commitment shown from Ian to transform his life.
The owner of Bravehearts Boxing Gym, which is located in the town’s Low Waters Road, is delighted that he can help Ian with his huge weight loss challenge and vows to get him to his target.
He explained:“i came across Ian from one of my members and I chatted with him for some time before I asked him to come into the gym. I have been blown away with his progress.
“I knew he would be apprehensive about coming in to train, but the guys in here are all brilliant, so I convinced him to give it a go.
“The members were brilliant and made him feel welcome and he’s been back on a regular basis since.
“I’ve been making him park his car away from the gym so that he has a walk here before he begins his workout too.
“He’s really embraced it all and I have now got to know him and his family.
“He’s really turning his life around; I find that really motivational for others and I will continue to help him with this.”
Ian carries out various exercises in the gym and has since been put in touch with one of Steven’s friends who has also made him a meal plan.
Steven said:“he has his food prep now and does the training with me and also goes walking on a Wednesday.
“He is doing so well; he’s had his ups and downs and it’s not always been weight losses he has had.
“But seeing him lose the weight fills me with excitement and I’m going to set him the challenge of climbing Ben Lomond and then we will think about a greater challenge.
“Ian is such a positive guy and we will continue to take it step by step, week by week, it’s great to see him gaining more confidence too.”