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.
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .