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.
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
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 .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
