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.
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
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A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
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POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
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THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .