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.
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
