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.
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
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Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .