Innholdsfortegnelse for October 9, 2017 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

She’s not too posh to push! Angelina Jolie might have been trying to blend in as she browsed the aisles at her local supermarket, but the single mum-of-six certainly cut a glam figure with a fresh blow-wave, towering heels and a chic black coat. Smiling as she did the weekly grocery shop in Los Angeles, Angelina loaded her trolley with eggs, fruit and veges, dried noodles and flowers, plus the last-minute additions of fake-moustache stickers and a National Geographic magazine. The Maleficent actress opened up recently about life post-Brad Pitt, saying their children, Maddox, 16, Pax, 13, Zahara, 12, Shiloh, 11, and twins Vivienne and Knox, nine, had helped her cope with the shock divorce. “We’re really such a unit. They’re the best friends I’ve ever had. Nobody in my…

It was on a trip to New Zealand two years ago that Prince Harry spoke wistfully of hoping to find someone to spend his life with and share the burden of royal duty. Last week, that dream came true as he was joined by girlfriend Meghan Markle for their picture-perfect first official outing as a couple. Finally able to send a clear message that they’re deeply in love, Harry looked happier than ever as he proudly walked hand in hand with his brunette beauty, making their debut on the world stage at the Invictus Games in Toronto. Their smiles said it all, and fans were thrilled to witness such warmth, affection and chemistry between the smitten pair. Harry, 33, and 36-year-old Meghan – who are understood to be secretly engaged…

It’s been up to Prince William to take little Prince George to school each morning, clasping his hand while the duchess stays at home with severe morning sickness. While the adorable four-year-old seemed unfazed on his first day on September 7, his dad admitted he’s no longer so keen. Talking to mother-of-two Louise Smith on a visit to Milton Keynes last week, the 35-year-old prince confided, “I just dropped George off and he didn’t want to go.” “It was really exciting meeting William,” tells Louise. “He told me he’d just dropped Prince George off at school and he didn’t want to go. Sounds a bit like mine, really.” Meanwhile, Kate is continuing to battle with hyperemesis gravidarum, the severe illness that has plagued all three of her pregnancies. Our insider…

Sound the horns and send a r aven – Kit Harrington has confirmed he’s set to marry his former Game of Thronesco-star Rose Leslie! The pair, both 30, met while playing lovers in the epic fantasy saga, but their characters, hero Jon Snow and wildling Ygritte, didn’t get a happy ending on scr een, with Rose’s character getting killed off in 2014 However . , in real life, the pair have formally announced their wedding plans with a notice in a posh British newspaper. Of their engagement, a close source tells, “Kit cooked Rose a romantic candlelit dinner and proposed to her . She burst into tears and immediately said yes.”…

Determined that only the best will do when it comes to their four-month-old twins, Amal and George Clooney have poached royal nanny Sadie Rice from Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge! With lawyer Amal’s return to work at the United Nations, Sadie is helping actor George, 56, with Alexander and Ella, who were born on June 6. Having previously worked for the Norwegian royals, Sadie, 35, was a housekeeper at William and Kate’s rural home of Anmer Hall but quit due to the demands of the role, which included cooking, cleaning and childminding. Amal, 39 – who is already rumoured to be pregnant again – made contact with Sadie soon afterwards and was delighted when she joined her growing family. “Amal and George have been using a team of…

With her due date fast approaching, actress Julia Stiles had one more thing to tick off her to-do list – get married! Donning a white lace dress over her baby bump, the 10 Things I Hate About You star, 36, wed cameraman Preston J. Cook in a Seattle ceremony attended by just two friends. The happy couple shared the news on Instagram with a photo of Preston’s hands resting on Julia’s belly, proudly showing off their new rings. “Who doesn’t love a shotgun wedding?” wrote Julia. Baby Stiles-Cook’s arrival in December will be the high point of a whirlwind two-year romance for the pair.…

With her wild curly hair, outrageous leopard-print outfits and in-your-face self-confidence, of all the Spice Girls, it was Mel B who perhaps best epitomised the girl-power Zeitgeist of the ’90s, making her a role model for an entire generation of women. And as a judge on America’s Got Talent, the artist formerly known as Scary Spice still plays the arch-feminist who invariably gets what she really, really wants. But with sordid details emerging almost daily from her humiliating divorce battle with estranged husband Stephen Belafonte, a very different picture of Mel has come to light. Due to start last week, the nasty court case has now been delayed, but a sneak peek at the sensational evidence expected to be presented suggests the mum-of-three, 42, has given in to her insatiable…

When The Bachelor New Zealand contestant Bel Clarke announced to her friends and family she’d be looking for romance on yet another reality series, tying the knot with a complete stranger on Three’s Married at First Sight, there were mixed reactions. Her dad needed a few bourbons to process the news before saying, “Oh, it’s OK.” Bel jokes, “I don’t think he’s stopped drinking since!” But there was a group of gal pals who took a stand. “They told me I was stupid and that they didn’t agree with it,” reveals the Christchurch-born, Auckland-based blonde, who works in travel and tourism. “They’ve left my life now. This has cost me some very good friends – well, what I thought were good friends. But the ones who have stood by me…

There are some days when single mum Holley Radford feels like it’s just her and her precious son Xzavier against the rest of the world. Holley was a teenager when Xzavier was born and ever since, his many health problems have kept the pair largely confined to their flat in West Auckland. “For the first year in particular, I hardly left the house unless it was a medical appointment,” says Holley, 21. “Xzavier had a feeding tube and an oxygen bottle, and I became self-conscious because people would ask, ‘What’s wrong with your baby?’ I always had the same answer, ‘Nothing – he’s just a little bit special.’” Special is an apt description for Xzavier, an engaging little boy with startling blue eyes, impossibly long eyelashes and an almost-permanent smile…

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1 Baikal skullcap This plant, which hails from high-altitude places such as Siberia and Mongolia, is known to have immune-regulatory properties. More specifically, it has anti-allergy and anti-inflammatory benefits, and is thought to suppress histamine release within the body when we come into contact with an allergen such as pollen. It’s typically taken in tablet or liquid form. 2 Ginger This plant has antihistamine, anti-allergy and anti-inflammatory properties. It has great immune-support properties too. Drink it in a tea, take it as a tablet or add it to your morning juice. 3 Bupleurum This East Asian herb boosts immunity as it relieves hay fever symptoms. In traditional Chinese and Western herbal medicine, it cools the body and calms upper-respiratory congestion. Its analgesic properties can relieve mild sinus pain. It’s usually…

I was interested to read a recent study that reported most parents would rather their children had a great personality than a high IQ. I’ve long been a fan of this approach. To my mind, if kids can make eye contact, speak when spoken to, use manners and be kind, I hail that as a greater win than any A+ report card telling me how good they are at maths. A survey of 142 mothers in the UK showed more than half wanted their kids to become extroverts. They desired that trait more than conscientiousness and intelligence. Only 10% rated intelligence as a top quality. I was surprised by the conscientiousness bit because that trait is widely regarded as strongly aligned with positive life outcomes. But as a mum, I…

It’s oil good! Olivado has introduced three new oils to its range. The mild Liquid Coconut Oil is ideal for baking and cooking, and can be used as a rehydrating beauty treatment when applied to your face or massaged into hair. The Extra Virgin Olive Oil is rich, peppery and great for salad dressing. And the Avocado Cooking Oil is perfect for all cooking needs. Olivado oils are available at Countdown stores nationwide, rrp from $10.49. So you can try the whole range of new Olivado oils for yourself, we have six prize packs, worth $40 each, to be won. To enter, go to womansday.co.nz/olivado and enter the code OO41 by October 13. One entry per person. The lowdown The classic Kiwi breakfast just got even better! New Weet-Bix Cholesterol…

Judge Nicole Scherzinger, 39, shares her thoughts on the brand-new season of The X Factor UK. THE IDEAL CONTESTANT I’m always looking for talent over entertainment value. Real talent speaks for itself and is entertaining on its own merits. THE ONE TO WATCH There’s a girl called Grace who is very unassuming. She comes out a little bubbly, flighty and you don’t really know what to expect. Then when she sings her original song “Pandora’s Box”, she opens up to her soul and it’s clear. You see straight into her – you connect with that. She makes me cry like a baby every time she performs. WHO’S THE REAL CHARACTER THIS YEAR? Danny Lambo. He calls himself that because he has three Lamborghinis. He’s a self-made multimillionaire, as he says.…

Move over, Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp, there’s a new house-hunting duo on the block! Fans of the UK’s Location, Location, Location will love Slice of Paradise, a similar local series that helps Kiwis find the homes of their dreams. Woman’s Day catches up with hosts Shelley Ferguson and Peter Wolfkamp. SHELLEY What is your dream piece of property to own? My house now is my dream! Well, it’s got my dream views, but also needs a lot of renovating, so I’m hoping it will eventually be my dream. Do you have any nicknames for Pete? I called him Pete the Teddy Bear the other day, so let’s go with that! He’s cast as the gruff foreman on the show, but in real life, he’s just a really lovely bloke.…

Libra SEP 24 - OCT 23 After a period of uncertainty, something or someone you’ve been fantasising about is moving closer. As summer approaches, you might even switch jobs or buy a home. Many Librans will find their romantic lives blossoming this week, so couples, why not enjoy a candlelit dinner? Scorpio OCT 24 - NOV 22 Feeling a bit restless? Then it’s time to shake up your usual routines – catch a film after work, explore a new part of town or check out a local group. People who enter your orbit this week could rekindle your passion for life. Singles, look out for someone who’s a dreamer, in the best sort of way. Sagittarius NOV 23 - DEC 22 It’s decision time! An unexpected offer could get you…

No, you’re not seeing double! These gorgeous Hollywood doppelgängers are so similar, they look like they were separated at birth. Just don’t get them mixed up when you’re asking for a selfie! Girl Guide power! The Girl Guide biscuit season is on its way! Proceeds from the sales make up a third of GirlGuiding NZ’s annual income and, even after over half a century, their bikkies still sell out fast. So to keep our tins stocked, they are now available online at guidebiscuits.org.nz! We have a Girl Guide prize pack, with glass cookie jars, T-shirts, a drink bottle, a backpack, bandanas, an alarm clock, an apron and a huge selection of their signature biscuits, worth $500. To enter, visit womansday .co.nz and click on the “Win” tab…

She has a head of thick, dark locks to rival the Duchess of Cambridge. But like 35-year-old Kate, Meghan Markle relies on regular dye jobs to keep the greys at bay! “She is going silver,” dishes a friend. “She’s only 36, but she got her first grey hair in her late 20s. She jokes that it was the worst day of her life! She has naturally dark hair and any silver strands show up all the time.” Since she started dating Harry, Meghan has relied on fortnightly dye jobs for fear of being photographed with her roots showing. And in between salon visits, she uses mascara to cover the strays, tells the pal. Back in 2015, Kate made headlines when she let her roots go grey while pregnant with Princess…

There must be something in the water at the Kardashian mansion, after not one but two pregnancy bombshells in the past week! Just 24 hours after the news emerged that Kylie Jenner is pregnant with her boyfriend Travis Scott’s baby, it was soon reported her half-sister Khloé Kardashian is expecting a child with basketball player Tristan Thompson. They join big sister Kim Kardashian West, 36, whose third kid will arrive via a surrogate in January. “It’s insane that all three sisters are having babies at the same time,” a family insider tells Woman’s Day. “They can’t stop giggling about it. The little cousins will be very close.” While Khloé has been trying for a baby for years, it’s little sis Kylie who’s caused the biggest shockwaves. Having dated rapper beau…

The cobbles were awash with tears as Coronation Street farewelled the legendary Liz Dawn, who starred as gravel-voiced battleaxe-with-a-heart Vera Duckworth for 34 years. The soap matriarch and mum-of-four passed away last week at the age of 77 after recent heart surgery and a long battle with emphysema that forced her to be written out of the show. “We are devastated and heartbroken,” says her husband of 51 years, electrician Don Ibbetson. “She has been the love, light and inspiration in our lives, and we are bereft at her passing.” Her Coro co-star Sally Dynevor, 54, who plays Sally Webster, tells, “She was such a giving person who always thought about others before herself. She was an inspiration of how to be in life and I’m going to miss her.”…

The godfather of pornography, ringmaster of the sexual revolution, builder of a business empire and a reality TV superstar, Hugh Hefner sure packed a lot into his 91 years, including sleeping with more than 1000 different women. But the pipe-smoking, pyjama-clad Playboy founder – who died of natural causes at age 91 last week – was a self-described “romantic” who confessed he spent much of his life “looking for love in all the wrong places”. Even in 2011, the year before his third marriage, Hef lamented, “I never really found my soulmate.” Born in Chicago in 1926, he started his world-famous magazine in 1953 with a $1400 loan from his deeply conservative mother. “Not because she believed in the venture, but because she believed in her son,” Hef said. The…

It’s safe to say Leonardo DiCaprio has a type, with the playboy actor romancing not one but two German models on the same day! After spending the night at 23-year-old beauty Lorena Rae’s New York apartment, the next day, the Titanic actor took her for a shopping spree. And when it was over, he rushed straight into the arms of ex Toni Garn, 25, with the pair enjoying a bike ride and romantic dinner before heading back to her place. They dated for 18 months and split in 2014, when Leo moved on to Danish model Nina Agdal, 25, from whom he split in May. A close source reveals, “He loves the ladies, but he loves being seen with them even more!” #…

Scores of women are writing letters to their “wobbly womanly body parts” thanks to the initiative of a Tauranga breast cancer survivor. Emily Searle underwent 14 rounds of chemotherapy, a bilateral mastectomy with node clearance, breast reconstruction and five weeks of radiation, and has ongoing hormone treatment. The day after her last radiation dose, she launched The Dear Boobs Project. The endearingly named scheme is about collecting “intimate, courageous and sometimes hilarious Dear Boobs letters” from women who have undergone surgery due to breast cancer. Since launch day on June 31, the 37-year-old has received 54 letters and had hundreds of women join her Facebook community. A qualified physiotherapist and childbirth educator, Emily – a wife to Tim, and mother to Matilda, six, and Stanley, four – plans to compile…

Middle Eastern-style Warm Salad SERVES 4 PREPARATION 10 MINUTES COOKING 10 MINUTES 250g packet pearl couscous ½ cup instant couscous 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 celery stalks, plus leaves, sliced 1 tablespoon Moroccan seasoning 2 cups cooked cauliflower florets (or other veges) ¼ cup dried apricots, chopped 2 tablespoons currants 1/3 cup chopped almonds 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest ¼ cup coriander leaves lemon wedges to serve DRESSING ½ cup natural yoghurt 2 tablespoons tahini finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 1. Cook both couscous following packet instructions. Set aside. 2. In a large frying pan, heat oil on medium. Sauté celery and seasoning for 2 minutes until fragrant. 3. Add cauliflower, dried fruit and couscous. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Season to taste. 4.…

Pikelets MAKES ABOUT 20 PREPARATION 5 MINUTES (PLUS RESTING) COOKING 10 MINUTES 1 cup self-raising flour pinch of baking soda ¼ cup caster sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten ¾ cup milk 30g butter, melted jam, whipped cream to serve 1. Sift flour and soda together into a medium bowl. Mix in sugar. Make a well in the centre and gradually stir in egg and enough milk to give a smooth, creamy pouring consistency. Rest for 15 minutes. 2. Heat a frying pan on medium. Brush with butter. Drop tablespoons of batter into pan, allowing room for spreading. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles begin to appear and break. Turn pikelets and cook for 1 minute until golden. 3. Transfer to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with…

#SKINGOALS When it comes to flawless complexions, Nicole’s the queen. Don’t be fooled by her alabaster skin – she works hard to maintain it by keeping it under wraps all year round, sticking to a good skincare regimen and always wearing SPF. Go easy on the cleanser Cleanser can strip your skin of natural oils, which decrease as you get older. Instead, splash your face with tepid water and apply a hydrating, sun-protecting moisturiser like 1. Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Moisturiser SPF30, $39.99. Don’t forget the area under your eyes. It has fewer oil glands than the rest of your face, so you’ll need a targeted eye cream. We like 2. Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Resist 24 Intensive Eye Contor Cream, $98. Follow the 3-step bedtime routine Exfoliate and cleanse with…

After almost a decade of playing hockey for the Black Sticks, I have decided that it’s time to call it a day. While the news of my retirement became public last week, it’s something I’ve been thinking about for many months now. And it’s certainly been the biggest, most difficult decision I’ve ever had to make. But after winning the National Hockey League with the Midlands team last month, I was on such a high that suddenly my decision was made clearer and easier. It takes incredible commitment to be part of a national team and after a decade, it feels like the right time to move on. I’m excited about having more time to focus on my career, not to mention more time with my friends and family. I…

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QI like to put up quirky, sexy selfies on social media, but my colleague says it’s not a good look and it’s even unprofessional. I don’t think it’s any of her business because I don’t have my job title on my Instagram profile. But she says that doesn’t matter because once something is online, it’s there forever. What do you think? • Selfie-Conscious, Rotorua AI believe selfies are another way of saying, “I’m alone and desperate for attention!” They are very rarely a good idea and your colleague is courageous to tell you – and quite right! Q My husband and I have just broken up after a 17-year marriage. We met the traditional way – at a bar when we were each out with our respective group of friends.…

As a first-timer to Fiji, I didn’t quite know what to expect. And what I found was a foodie paradise! Blanketed in tropical warmth – from the joyful people to the incredible climate – next time I’ll be sure to take the kids. 1 The mainland Situated on the main island Viti Levu, the Outrigger Resort is a five-star tropical paradise about an hour’s drive from Nadi Airport. It sits on 16 hectares of landscaped gardens alongside a picturesque lagoon. Plus, the five restaurants and bars mean there’s something to tempt any palate. Dinner at Ivi Restaurant – awarded Best Visitor Dining Experience 2016 – is a must, with delicacies like lobster cheesecake, coconut prawns, heart of palm salad, deep-sea snapper and shelled mud crabs. And sign up for lagoon-side…

Cam Mansel, host of ZM’s radio segment Snapchart, dishes the dirt on the hottest social media app out now. WHAT IS IT? Snapchat is downloadable on smartphones and is a fun, user-friendly way to communicate with friends and keep up with celebs. The app lets you send photos and videos up to 10 seconds long, and then they disappear – so you’ll need to keep your eyes peeled or you’ll miss it! HOW DOES IT WORK? • One-on-one direct communication: You can send a text message, photo or a video message directly to the person or people of your choosing. • Snapchat Stories: This is shared to your Snapchat account and can be viewed by any friends who add you. They last for 24 hours and can be watched multiple…

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›› Her parents make up one of Hollywood’s cutest couples, and the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree when it comes to Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’ little girl Wyatt Isabelle! Showing off her love of Minnie Mouse in a cute all-pink ensemble, Mila’s mini-me, three, steps out with her famous father for a play date in Los Angeles. Ever the doting dad, Ashton lends a hand with his trilingual daughter’s Peppa Pig lunchbox. “She already speaks three languages,” boasts Ashton, 39, of his eldest child. “She’s got Russian, Spanish and English. She actually understands and speaks them!” He and Ukrainian-born Mila, 34, are also parents to 10-month-old son Dimitri.…

Feeling fresh from a fabulous family holiday in Tahiti, I came back to Woman’s Day desperate to catch up on all the celebrity gossip. After switching off in paradise for a week, I was dying to know what the stars had been up to. And I was spoilt for choice by office chatter. No sooner had we heard the baby of the Kardashian clan Kylie was having one of her own, then big sister Khloé trumped her news with a “me too” (page 14). Along with Kim’s surrogate, that’s three more Kardashian cousins to ensure succession in the reality TV royal family. On that note, Prince Harry’s first official public declaration of love for Meghan Markle, holding hands and snuggling his bride-to-be at the Invictus Games in Toronto (page 10),…

Harry and Meghan Markle w ere all smiles on their first official outing, but behind the scenes, the actress is fuming o ver a series of cruel betr ayals. While her ex-husband Trevor Engelson, 40, is cashing in on his famous former wife with a TV show, Meghan’s estranged half-sister Samantha Gr ant is shopping around a tell-all book. Named The Diary of Princess Push y’s Sister, it promises to lift the lid on famil y secrets. “Meghan is angr y and hurt,” tells our source. “She can’t believe these people who used to love her have turned. She puts it down to jealousy . While Harry has assured her nothing can come betw een them, she can’t help but w orry about the royal family’s opinion of her .”…

Just a day after her record-breaking Emmys win, Julia Louis-Dreyfus was diagnosed with breast cancer. The Veep star, 56, got the news after bagging her sixth consecutive trophy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. On social media last week, she wrote, “One in eight women get breast cancer. Today, I’m the one.” As we went to press, no other details had been released. The star – mum to Henry, 25, and Charlie, 20 – says, “The good news is that I have the most glorious group of supportive and caring family and friends, and fantastic insurance through my union.”…

When Cindy Crawford’s daughter Kaia Gerber made her debut at Paris Fashion Week, the hot new catwalk sensation drew gasps – and it wasn’t just her striking resemblance to her famous mum! At 1.75m tall and less than 49kg, the 16-year-old appears scarily skinny and those close to the up-and-coming model fear for her health. “Kaia has wanted to follow in her mum’s footsteps since she was a little girl and is willing to starve herself to do it,” a family friend tells. “She barely eats – she won’t touch a carb or even dairy. She’ll maybe have a few field greens and a coffee all day, and that’s it.” Cindy, 51, has voiced her concerns about the intense pressure of being a model and reportedly warned Kaia about staying…

‘ She’s the love of my life and it’s tough – but I know, in time, it will be OK ’ The moment My Kitchen Rules New Zealand kicked off last Monday night should have been a memory to savour for married contestants Chris and Bex Wright. On the first episode of the TVNZ 2 reality cooking show, the cute couple from Wanaka sparkled as they talked about their love for food and each other. But instead, the season premiere was bittersweet because, since the cameras stopped rolling, Chris, 35, and Bex, 32, have called time on their marriage. “It was a strange moment,” tells Bex. “No marriage break-up is easy, but ours just happens to be public as well. It’s something we’re going to have to deal with.” Chris…

Two days after the shocking news that former Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie had called time on her nine-year marriage to Josh Duhamel, the singer jetted to Brazil for the Rock in Rio Festival. And her estranged husband wasn’t exactly licking his wounds as he looked after their son Axl in Los Angeles, his wedding ring conspicuously absent, refusing to deny rumours he has already moved on with Olivia Munn, the sexy leading lady in his new film. In their joint divorce statement, Fergie, 42, and Josh, 44, said they separated “earlier this year” but kept it quiet for the sake of Axl. But now sources say the couple are gearing up for a nasty, no-holds-barred battle over their four-year-old. “Fergie is way more furious about Josh and Olivia than…

“Thank you for being the ‘front of house’ in a way to represent my femininity and for shaping my clothes – my school ball gowns, my bikinis, my wedding dress … and wow, your work was only just beginning. My thank you can be no greater than the gratitude I have to you for nurturing and nourishing my two children. I see the incredible results of this Every. Single. Day. “So, as we share our final weeks, you have already dealt with the toxic chemical aimed at you and next will be the scalpel. Please know that the time we have had together has been perfect. It has been exactly how it should have been – you raised my children with me and you guided me to learn about myself…

COVER UP Elle “The Body” Macpherson, 53 The Aussie supermodel reveals, “I wear broad-spectrum SPF daily. La Roche-Posay makes good sunscreens and I also like Invisible Zinc. And I wear a cowboy hat whenever I’m at the beach.” SLEEP MORE Marisa Tomei, 52 “I am a dedicated sleeper. I get a solid eight hours and will take more if you give it to me. I wash my face with Cetaphil and moisturise with Persephenie Rose Paka Face Butter. Good skin really comes from the inside and has a lot to do with what you eat.” HAVE A NIGHT-TIME SKINCARE ROUTINE Rebecca Gibney, 52 “At night, I start by making sure every skerrick of make-up is removed using the Olay Regenerist Advanced Cleansing System. It really preps your skin so it’s…

HYPNOTHERAPY ... COULD HELP IF YOU CAN'T STOP OVEREATING How often do you eat when you’re not really hungry? Or when you’re bored, stressed or sad? Overeating can be a deep-seated habit stored in the unconscious mind. The good news? Hypnotherapy, or hypnosis, can break the habit. CHANGING PATTERNS “Most people are aware of what constitutes healthy eating,” says therapist Margaret Warren. “Let’s face it, we’re bombarded with messages about it every day.” It’s true – while we all know the hows and whys of a healthy diet, our deeply ingrained eating habits soon send even the hottest new weight-loss plan into crash-and-burn mode. “Hypnotherapy can help break the habit of overeating and tackle underlying reasons for eating when you’re not physically hungry,” explains Margaret. “Whereas diets can often lead…

Oh, woe is me. The Ginger has got a big, fat work contract, meaning long hours away from home, thus messing most horribly with my meal plan. It’s just not fair to have him making me three meals a day while he’s slaving for 12 hours somewhere else. Breakfast he can manage, obviously, because he’s making his own in the early hours before he leaves so why not throw a second one together and leave it on the kitchen bench for when the princess gets up? And lunch I can scrape together myself. It takes no skill to get a homemade (not by me, I might add) chicken soup out of the freezer, heat that up and toast a bit of Vogel’s. But dinner? I don’t make dinner. My dinners…

‘I am going to have the best-looking potted plants on the planet!’ With sunshine comes hope for all things bright and beautiful. With sunshine, my inner-optimist fire is ignited and I know now is the time to buy all those things that will bring spring bouncing forward in my life – fake flowers and faux bushes. I realise it’s ludicrous that really convincing fake topiary is more expensive than the real thing, but golly gosh, unless someone tries to bite into a leaf or gets up close with a special iPhone magnifying app, I am going to have the best-looking potted plants on the planet! Yes, spring is the time to say, “If I plant this and tend to it for a few weeks, then I will end up with…

Fans thought they’d farewelled the fab four forever when the finale of Will & Grace aired way back in 2008. But now, the gang has returned – 19 years after they first arrived on screens! The comedic quartet tell us why they’re most excited about their comeback. ERIC MCCORMACK AS WILL Did you ever think Will would be back? “I absolutely did not think we would be here again because the ending of the show was absolute. A lot of the fans liked it and a lot didn’t because they didn’t want to see Will and Grace old – they didn’t want to see that they hadn’t spoken for many years or their kids grown up. But I loved it and totally assumed we had closed the book, so to…

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Your letters What a Gem I love Gemma McCaw’s Wellness page! I have two questions for her: 1. Can she share some of her hikes in Auckland? Beginner tracks to do with kids would be great. 2. Does she have any tips on going alcohol-free? Does she have any non-alcoholic beverages she can recommend? • Jessica, Auckland Editor’s note: Thanks for the letter, Jessica! We’ll pass your questions on to Gemma. Oh so chic A big thank you to your Style Director Leigh Matheson! I loved her fashion files for spring wear (WD, September 25). Now that daylight saving has started, it’s definitely time to add a little flair and colour to one’s spring wardrobe. I have seen the perfect red, frilled jumper that is right on trend and I…

Unlucky-in-love Demi Lovato is giving her heart a break – from men, that is! The “Sorry Not Sorry” singer has been spotted on a romantic Disneyland date in Los Angeles with DJ Lauren Abedini just four months after splitting fr om mixed martial arts fighter Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos , 31. “Demi has always been attracted to women, but no-one expected her to date one,” reports an insider. “After Bomba dumped her in May, Demi pressed to reconcile with her ex, That ’70s Show actor Wilmer Valderrama , 37. When he blew her off, she swore off boys!” Demi, 25, has been tight-lipped on her relationship with Lauren, 26, who works under the name DJ Kittens, but she hinted last month, “I like to keep my personal life as private as…