AN AYR businessman has transformed his health and wellbeing, before showcasing his success on a popular cooking show.

Mark Edwards, lost an incredible seven stone after he was left shocked by photographs from his 40th birthday party.

Supported by his fiancé, Adele the pair also got into healthy cooking which saw them compete against each other in the new version of Ready Steady Cook hosted by Rylan Clark.

The MD of a Glasgow firm, took it upon himself to hit the gym and take steps towards his new self.

Mark joined Bannatyne’s Gym in Heathfield where he started to train at the health club every day. And his amazing progress was shown for all to see on the show, as they previewed a clip of all Mark’s hard graft.