A university graduate who was obsessed with achieving a thigh gap has told how she shrunk to just 6st after developing anorexia athletica. At her worst, Kirsty Bonnick, 22, was so desperate to lose weight that she consumed just 500 calories a day. Recovered Kirsty from Newbury, Berkshire, would obsessively exercise up to three hours a day and within a year had dropped from 10st 10lbs to 6st. Her obsession with size was worsened by the growing thigh gap trend, a look popularised on Instagram by users including ‘Made in Chelsea’ star Millie Mackintosh.
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
