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.
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A family who were refused the location of their missing cat under the Data Protection Act have been reunited with their moggie after the keepers handed him back .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
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A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
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A diabetic who was addicted to energy drinks has lost 8st after doctors warned her habit was blinding her .
A stunning ice cave in Iceland is illuminated by sunlight as the bright blue ice appears glow inside .