Innholdsfortegnelse for 1703 i Woman's Day

At this time of year, there are certain things you can count on as an Aussie – sand between your toes, the smell of Aerogard, noisy cicadas and stories of shark attacks. Having just taken up surfing (and when I say “just”, I mean one week in!) I can’t say I wasn’t totally freaked out getting into the water after putting together our interview with shark survivor Brett Connellan last week. He describes in terrifying detail how he was knocked about by a white pointer tearing into his leg, and at one stage, as he wrestled the three-metre shark, how his arms were directly in its mouth… Argh! Worst. Ever. Nightmare! We were there to capture the moment brave Brett took his first surf after recovering from his horrific injuries…

REESE TAKES THE KIDS! Reese is doing everything she can to shelter her children as she prepares for single life. The mum-of-three took Ava, Deacon and Tennessee on a fun-filled beach getaway over the festive season, presumably to distract them from the conflict at home. But fans wonder if she was also using the trip to hint at the alleged trouble in her marriage. Reese only included herself and her three kids in a holiday snap posted at New Year captioned, “#HappyNewYear from my family to yours.” JULIA LAWYERS UP! With a net worth as large as hers is, it’s easy to understand why Julia has always been protective of her hard-earned cash. Insiders allege she’s met with lawyers on a number of occasions over the past few weeks, and…

This year is shaping up to be an unforgettable one for Australia’s favourite radio star Fifi Box, with increasing speculation the single mum is expecting another baby. Just weeks after Woman’s Day revealed the aspiring actress has been secretly dating Neighbours star Damien Richardson, 47, since early November, those close to the couple say she’s been keeping an even bigger secret. But then Fifi has always tried to keep her love life under wraps, even though she shares so much of her personal life on her radio show. It took the usually candid Fifi almost four years to even confirm former ironman Grant Kenny, 53, was the father of her three-year-old daughter Trixie, after the couple played out their love affair in secret for almost five years. And she is…

‘She’s not holier than thou, yet she gets my reluctant arse into gear’ Emma Thompson is looking fitter and healthier than she has in years after turning to Louise Parker, dietitian and trainer to the Duchess of Cambridge. Proving that diets don’t have to be tedious to see results, the Oscar-winner, 57, reveals she’s dropped from size 14 to 10 after embracing Louise’s “anti diet diet”, and shedding 8kg in just six weeks. Emma says her training regimen sees her working out for 90 minutes, six days a week, and Louise doesn’t make her eat fad foods such as kale and chia seeds. And, in a confession that may shock some, she admits she has continued to enjoy her favourite treats, including bacon sandwiches, cheese, and the occasional glass of…

MARBLE & CHOC-FLECKED ITALIAN MERINGUE CAKE SERVES 12 PREP 20 MINS COOK 1½ HOURS Preheat oven to moderately slow, 160°C. Lightly grease and line a 22cm round cake pan with baking paper. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat 250g softened unsalted butter, 2 cups brown sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract together until creamy. Add 4 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Lightly fold in 12/3 cup self-raising flour, alternating with ½ cup milk, beginning and ending with flour. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt 150g dark chocolate in 15-second bursts until melted and smooth. Cool slightly. Pour half cake mixture into a bowl. Stir melted chocolate through one half. Dollop alternate spoonfuls of cake mixtures into pan. Drag a skewer through batter to…

‘I eat McDonald’s!’ Jennifer Lopez At 47 she still has one of the best bods in the business, and she puts it down to eating in moderation and not depriving herself. “I eat meat, I eat carbs, I even eat McDonald’s. What I don’t do ever is overeat. I don’t have desserts, and I can limit the chocolate chip cookies to one or two.” ‘I quit drinking tea’ Adele British singer Adele, 28, credits ditching her huge tea habit as the key to her new svelte figure. “I used to drink 10 cups a day with two sugars in each, so I was having 20 sugars a day,” she reveals. ‘I follow the one-bite rule!’ Jennifer Garner “It took me years to learn to just have a couple of bites,”…

Energise your home for the NEW YEAR! ENERGISE YOUR ENTRANCE An inviting entrance draws energy (known as chi) into your home, so lavish it with attention. If you have to step around plants or piles of shoes, the helpful chi will be blocked. Good lighting can enhance a home’s feng shui, especially if an entrance is narrow. For extra sparkle, add solar lights to your garden. Plant fragrant or colourful flowers, then clean or repaint your porch and front door. Most importantly, give your doormat a good wash – or if you’ve had a rotten year, buy a new one. TIP Fruiting trees, such as cumquats and mandarins, can attract more luck and fertility into your home. Best days in January: 11, 31 CLEAR OUT CLUTTER Too much…

Jolly Miss Jolie What divorce stress?! Angelina Jolie was all smiles strolling in the snow, while on holiday with her kids in Colorado. The mum-of-six’s relationship woes seemed far from her mind as she carried a box of treats and laughed with Shiloh, 10, and Knox, eight. The whole family were well and truly in holiday mode, with the kids tucking into ice-creams despite the freezing temperatures. Brrr! Splash happy! Her marriage may have ended in October, but Naomi Watts looked far from heartbroken as she splashed in the waves in Mexico. The star, who was holidaying with famous friends Jonathan Lapaglia and his wife Ursula, made it clear she’s looking to the future, posting “Bring on 2017!” along with a holiday snap online. What a squad! United in pink,…

JENNIFER ANISTON & BRAD PITT It was an awful case of new year, new you for Jen, 47, whose then-hubby Brad, now 53, left her in the first week of January 2005. KATY PERRY & RUSSELL BRAND This one’s pretty rough! The 41-year-old British comedian dumped 32-year-old pop star Katy via text on New Year’s Eve in 2011. That’s no joke. JESSICA SIMPSON & NICK LACHEY Missed this divorce announcement? Singer Nick, 43, and reality star Jess, 36, released the bad news the day before Thanksgiving in 2006. RYAN REYNOLDS & SCARLETT JOHANSSON It was a not-so-happy Christmas for Ryan, 40, and 32-year-old Scarlett, who called time on their two-year marriage on December 23, 2010.…

For more than a decade, posing in a skimpy swimsuit or lacy negligee was part of Nicky Buckley’s day job as a successful model and TV game-show presenter. Now the former Sale of The Century co-host, 51, who is mum to Cooper, 19, Jasper, 18, and Baxter, 14, is bravely baring her famous bikini body once again – more than three decades after her first swimwear shoot. “I had a thought this morning that I’m so glad I don’t do this for a living anymore!” says Nicky as she poses for Woman’s Day. Setting an example “I never felt that way as a model, but as you get older you can be judged and I want to be a good representative for women,” says Nicky, who is married to former…

Antonia Kidman’s baby on board PREGNANT WITH 7TH CHILD?! Antonia Kidman may finally have a reason to smile again after a few years of family heartache as she looks set to welcome her seventh child! Frolicking in the waves at Palm Beach in Sydney, her otherwise slim frame could do little to hide her growing belly, as the 46-year-old at times protectively used her arms to caress her stomach. “Adjusting to a new baby is always emotional and a life change on all levels,” Antonia said in a recent interview. Yet there’s no task that Antonia relishes more than motherhood – she’s delivered all six of her children naturally, with those closest to her expecting she’ll do the same with this baby. “The best part about motherhood is…

‘The Queen knows she is ready to rule’ In breaking news out of Denmark, royal watchers are reporting that Queen Margrethe has virtually stepped down from the throne, handing the crown and the country to Australian-born Princess Mary and her husband Crown Prince Frederik – despite once claiming she’d never choose to abdicate. Confirmation of 44-year-old Mary’s fast-tracked coronation alongside her husband comes from Woman’s Day’s royal insiders in Copenhagen, who were at the palace to witness her very exciting first engagement as queen of the Danish people. Onlookers at Amalienborg Palace say Mary appeared “confident and relaxed” as she presented herself as the next woman to lead the nation at the annual New Year reception on January 1. In a stunning gold gown and dripping in jewels, the Tasmanian-born…

TUNA & SOMEN SALAD WITH LEMON & WASABI DRESSING SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 5 MINS PER SERVE 3140kJ COST $$$ •  270g somen noodles• cup Japanese mayonnaise• 1 lemon, finely grated zest, juice• 2 tsp wasabi paste• 425g can tuna in oil, drained, flaked• 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed• 1 Lebanese cucumber, peeled, julienned• 3 green onions, thinly sliced• 1 avocado, seeded, peeled, wedges• 4 eggs, hard boiled, quartered• ¼ cup pickled pink ginger• mixed sesame seeds, to serve 1 Cook noodles following packet instructions. Drain and refresh in cold running water. 2 In a jug, whisk mayonnaise, zest, juice and wasabi paste. Season. 3 In a large bowl, combine noodles, tuna, edamame, cucumber and green onions. Toss with one-third dressing. 4 Serve salad topped with avocado and eggs. Drizzle with half remaining dressing and sprinkle with pickled…

# TRENDING Quinoa for breakfast The super-grain isn’t just for salads… Boost your summer brekkie with the hottest new way to serve this trendy superfood POMEGRANATE & PEACH QUINOA (SERVES 4) Preheat your grill to high and line a baking tray with baking paper. Toss stone fruit (3 peaches or nectarines, destoned and sliced thickly) in 3 tsp melted coconut oil, then arrange in a single layer on the baking tray. Place under the grill for approximately 12 minutes, or until the fruit is lightly golden. While the fruit is grilling, toss 1½ cups cooked quinoa with ½ cup shredded, toasted coconut and arrange in bowls. Top with grilled stone fruit, Greek or coconut yoghurt, pomegranate seeds and 1½ tbsp shredded mint leaves and serve. Edited extract from…

‘I stopped binge eating and lost 80kg’ Sheryl Brown’s weight battle started when she moved to the US in the early ’90s and began obsessively binge eating. “The amount of junk food available was incredible – it was everywhere I turned. I’d snack on doughnuts and Danishes throughout the day, then for dinner I’d sit down to high-kilojoule meals like deep-fried sausages and pizza,” says the 44-year-old, who ballooned from a size 10 to size 22 by the time she returned to Australia. Her emotional eating continued when she became a mum to two boys and split with her husband. “Food was an escape, a quick emotional fix,” says Sheryl. Tipping the scales at 142kg, she knew she had to take action. After advice from her doctor she switched her…

BEST FOR AFFORDABLE GLAMPING WHERE? Tandara, Lane Cove National Park, NSW Imagine a luxe national park experience just 25 minutes by car from Sydney’s CBD. You’ll stay in a roomy safari-style tent complete with a plasma TV, an inviting ensuite tub and barbecue and kitchen facilities on a private deck. Hire a pedal boat or kayak, explore the park on a bushwalk (feeling energetic? Try the 20km section of the 250km Great North Walk that passes through the park – it offers stunning views across to Sydney) or just sit back and sip wine on the deck, to the sounds of local birdlife. Bliss! BOOK IT: From $220 per night, sleeps two. To book, contact Lane Cove Tourist Park on (02) 9888 9133. BEST FOR ECO-CONSCIOUS CAMPING WHERE? Ridgetop Retreats,…

JANUARY 16 Start a weight-loss plan 18 Redecorate or choose colours 25 Control pests or nits 31 Start a dream diary FEBRUARY 4 Buy jewellery or get a massage 8 Launch a business or project 12 Budget and get organised 13 Start a diet or join a gym 18 Organise a romantic date 23 Formulate a business plan MARCH 7 Plant flowers or vegies 8 Set up a savings account 10 Throw a party or join a club 11 Revise plans and get organised 22 Drop a bad habit or declutter 26 Start a dream diary APRIL 4 Plant seeds or invest money 8-9 Budget and get organised 9 Launch a health or fitness kick 13 Organise a night of romance 15-16 Research travel options 19 Declutter or drop a…

Miranda’s wedding joy! It was a family affair when Miranda’s brother Matt wed his long-time partner James Wright in the Hunter Valley. Flying by private chopper with billionaire beau Evan Spiegel, Miranda almost stole the show in a lace dress and a flower crown, while her mum Therese officiated the ceremony. “We are proud as punch,” Therese beamed. Jane’s a pooper scooper! Celebs aren’t known for picking up after themselves, but when it comes to her pet pooch Tulea, Hollywood royalty Jane will do just about anything. The glam 79-year-old gave A-listers a good name when she stopped and scooped her dog’s poop. Bert’s secret coke addiction Bert’s been busted! It seems the 78-year-old can’t get enough of coke – Diet Coke, that is. The legendary entertainer is often snapped…

‘Nicole and Keith have been battling problems for a long time now’ Most of us were really relishing the chance to enjoy time with our families over the festive season – but actress Julia Roberts and her husband Danny Moder were allegedly preparing to tear their family apart. The couple’s 14-year marriage has been teetering on the brink for some time, but friends say Julia, who shares twins Hazel and Phinnaeus, 12, and nine-year-old son Henry with the cameraman, finally looks set to walk away from Danny once and for all. “If Julia and Danny didn’t have kids, they would probably have broken up a long time ago. They have simply drifted apart,” an insider close to the star tells Woman’s Day exclusively. “Sure, they have their moments when everything…

‘They do make a great couple and they have a lot in common’ House Husbands star Hugh Sheridan flew back from Los Angeles to spend a romantic summer holiday with pop princess Delta Goodrem after the couple tried for weeks to deny their feelings for each other. But last week Delta, who also stars on House Husbands, wasn’t hiding the fact she has found love in the arms of her leading man, kissing and cuddling handsome Hugh for all the world to see during a cruise with friends on Sydney Harbour. Radiating happiness, the 32-year-old Voice coach couldn’t keep her hands off Hugh, 31. “Delta didn’t stop smiling or laughing. I’ve never seen her looking so happy or at ease,” confirms one close friend. The inseparable duo were glued to…

1 Be in and out of the gym within 45 minutes. Go while a TV show you like is airing – if you have something else to focus on, time will fly by! 2 Do exercises you enjoy – my girlfriends and I go stand-up paddleboarding and before we know it two hours have passed. 3 Ditch the scales – they are for weighing your luggage, not your body! 4 Reward yourself – whether it’s a glass of wine, a few squares of chocolate or a tablespoon of Milo. 5 Maintaining your fitness means less work long-term. PLUS CHECK OUT WHAT SHE EATS!…

TERIYAKI CHICKEN UDON NOODLES WITH CHOY SUM SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 15 MINS PER SERVE 2535kJ •  270g udon noodles• 2 tbsp olive oil• 500g chicken thigh fillets, sliced• 3 green onions, 3cm lengths, tips shredded• 2 garlic cloves, crushed• 1 carrot, julienned• 1 zucchini, batons• 1 choy sum, stems, leaves chopped, separated• 2 tsp grated ginger• ½ cup teriyaki sauce• 1 tbsp soy sauce• 1 tsp sesame oil• toasted sesame seeds, to serve 1 Cook noodles following packet instructions. Drain well. 2 Meanwhile, in a wok or large frying pan, heat half oil on high. Stir-fry chicken in two batches, 1-2 minutes each, until browned. Transfer to a plate. Cover to keep warm. 3 In same wok, heat remaining oil on high. Stir-fry onion and garlic 1 minute. Add carrot, zucchini, choy sum stems and ginger. Stir-fry 1 minute.…

Forget 5:2, the hottest – and easiest – new diet to follow is 5:5:5! Fresh from the UK and devised by nutritionist Angela Dowden, it focuses on eating at five regularly spaced intervals every day to keep hunger and cravings at bay. You’ll eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables – especially high-fibre, low-carb greens – to fill you up and help you trim down. And in just two weeks you can expect to lose five pounds (that’s 2kg). It really is as simple as that! Just choose from our delicious, nutritionally balanced breakfasts, lunches and dinners each day. Need more variety? The beauty of this plan is that it’s so easy, once you’ve got the hang of it you can come up with your own meals. So…

Kangoo This 45-minute cardio class will see you jumping around like a kangaroo, wearing specially designed bouncy shoes. Bonkers, sure, but it combines running, jumping and dance moves to tighten and tone you up all over. Think high energy, lots of sweating, and heaps of fun. WHO DOES IT? Kim and Kourtney Kardashian WHERE TO TRY IT Although the trend started in the US, selected fitness clubs in Australia now offer Kangoo classes. Prefer to try it at home? Buy some Kangoo boots online and bounce around to your heart’s content (kangoojumps.com). Just bear in mind the boots can be quite pricey, so maybe give a class a go to see if you like it first, before you splash out on your own pair. Hula hooping It’s not just for…

1 I like my skin to look like skin so I mix a tinted moisturiser with Becca Aqua Luminous Perfecting Foundation $72. Building as you go gives you a natural look and applying makeup in natural light or a soft front light is best – downlights are the devil! 2 I have extremely dry skin so I have to take care of it otherwise I feel like a crocodile! I use oil on my upper body then Alpha Keri Intensive Recovery Body Cream $17.95 on my legs and feet. 3 I do my own makeup – it’s a passion of mine – and this Nars Blush in Orgasm $44 is my favourite. It’s such a pretty shade of pink. 4 Johnson’s Daily Essentials Face Care Cleansing Wipes $6.99 take off…

Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 Start your engines! A plan could get the green light this week, or a problem might be resolved. A wave of nostalgia could see you visiting somewhere (or someone) from your past, but don’t get carried away by Saturday’s over-the-top stars, especially if money or exes are involved. Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 The truth may become clear this week, but inside you already knew. Thursday’s feisty full moon might bring a showdown, and interestingly, the emotional release could coincide with a decision concerning your health or wellbeing. If allergies have flared, try reducing chemicals at home. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 If a decision has been weighing heavily, focus on de-stressing, whether it’s a yoga class, a bushwalk or a heart-to-heart…