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.
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
