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.
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .