Most women would jump at the chance to put on some lipstick, sling on a pair of heels and head out for a romantic meal with their other half. But for super-sized mum Zeena Macdonald, 37, it was her worst nightmare. At 24 stone and a size 24, the home helper and mum-of-four was so ashamed of her appearance that she shunned date nights in favour of baggy sweatpants and a takeaway in front of the TV. When her husband tired of her excuses and ended their marriage in April 2011, Zeena decided to change her life for good and lost an incredible 13st. Now the former couch potato is a slinky size 10 and has never felt better.
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .