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.
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .