Aged 27, I was swept off my feet by my gorgeous husband, Lee, now 42. I was 13st and loved my curvy figure. Lee was the perfect gentleman, and we quickly fell in love. We enjoyed nights out at fancy restaurants and cosy evenings in feasting on takeaways. But our romantic nights took its toll on my weight, and I gained four stone in as many years. Lee told me he'd love me at any size, so I wasn't too worried. However, my weight spiralled out of control after falling pregnant in 2003 with my son, Oliver. Three years later, I weighed a whopping 20st. ‘Does my bum look big in this?’ I asked Lee, as I stuffed myself into a pair of size-24 jeans.
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .