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.
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .