Innholdsfortegnelse for 25 July 2016 i Woman's Day

If you read Woman’s Day regularly you’ll know half the office has a girl-crush on Today’s Sylvia Jeffreys – we think she’s fab! Which is why we’re all so excited and happy to hear the great news that she and Pete Stefanovic are getting hitched (p10). TV editor Kietley even messaged us at 5am on the day they announced it to tell us the good news. Pete, you have a long line of women in this office who support your decision – congrats to both of you! If you’re also a fan of TV romances, here’s betting you’re as excited as we are about the return of The Bachelor next week (and the return of my personal favourite, Richie!). If so, you’ll love our pull-out Bachie poster in this issue…

‘She loves talking about her scars and making it a competition!’ Matilda Williams isn’t shy about bringing up her heart problem. In fact, the brave youngster, who turns seven this week, boasts about it. “She loves talking about her scars and making it a bit of a competition between us” says mum Holly, 32, who, like Matilda, has had multiple operations in her fight against heart disease. Between them, the inspiring pair have faced 18 surgeries. But Holly says her condition – her heart beats dangerously fast – is nothing compared to what her daughter’s been through. Matilda was born six weeks early, and Holly knew from the start something was wrong. “She wasn’t a nice pink baby – she slept all the time and struggled to put on weight…

‘Believe it or not, I’m very, very maternal, soft as butter’ Jana Pittman has accepted she won’t be winning an Olympic medal this year. Instead, she’s expecting her third child – using the same sperm donor with whom she had daughter, Emily – and she couldn’t be happier. “I’ve got a bit chubbier this time around” laughs the former world champion, who is also mum to son Cornelis, nine, with her ex-husband, and 15-month-old Emily. At 13 weeks pregnant, Jana – who became a household name thanks to her prowess at the 400m run and hurdle events, before turning her attention to the two-woman bobsleigh – still very much has the figure of an athlete. However she’s noticed it’s starting to change. “I’ve got a flabby backside and the first…

When it comes to asking permission to marry, many men say broaching the topic with their future father-in-law is nerve-racking. But in the case of Pippa Middleton and James Matthews, it’s Pippa’s mum Carole who calls the shots. The mum to the Duchess of Cambridge rules the roost in her family, so it’s safe to assume James, 41, was somewhat anxious when he met her for dinner. In what many are taking to be a sure sign he’s ready to pop the question, the millionaire hedge fund manager was seen deep in conversation with the Middleton matriarch, before Pippa arrived at a London restaurant to join them half an hour later. It’s likely Carole, together with Pippa’s dad Michael, is in full support of an engagement. Pippa, 32, appears happier…

When Emma Betts heard Pete Evans tell his fans sunscreen’s full of “poisonous chemicals” and his choice of sun protection was “generally nothing”, she was outraged. Emma has every reason to be passionate about sun safety – she is just 25 years old and dying from melanoma. “Since I was diagnosed I’ve spent my time trying to raise awareness of melanoma. “For a lot of people it’s a preventable cancer, so I’ve been teaching people tanning is bad and to be sun-smart. Pete’s comments open people up to not take skin cancer and melanoma seriously and that’s dangerous” says Emma, from Brisbane. The My Kitchen Rules star, who has caused controversy with his views on fluoride and advocating the Paleo diet for babies, voiced his comments to his 1.5 million-plus…

HAM HOCK & LENTIL SOUP SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS COOK 1½ HOURS PER SERVE 3204kJ COST •  2 tbsp olive oil• 1 ham hock (850g)• 3 stalks celery, finely chopped• 2 carrots, finely chopped• 1 onion, finely chopped• 2 garlic cloves, crushed• 1 tsp dried Italian herbs• 8 cups chicken stock•  3 cups water• 375g packet French-style lentils• ¼ cup roughly chopped parsley 1 In a large saucepan, heat half oil on medium. Add hock and cook, turning, 10 minutes until browned. Transfer to a plate. 2 Add remaining oil to pan. Saute celery, carrot, onion, garlic and herbs 8-10 minutes, until tender and beginning to caramelise. 3 Stir in stock and water. Bring to the boil. Add hock and simmer, covered, 45 minutes. 4 Stir in lentils. Simmer, covered, 40-45 minutes, until lentils are tender. Remove from…

JOOLS’ TUNA PASTA BAKE SERVES 4 COOK 1 HOUR 10 MINS •  4 black olives (stone in)• 4 cloves of garlic• olive oil• 2 leeks• 1 bulb of fennel• 2 x 400g tins of plum tomatoes• 2 x 160g tins of tuna steak in spring water, from sustainable sources• 300g dried wholewheat pasta• ½ a bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley (15g)• 150g cottage cheese• 20g Parmesan cheese 1 Tear up the olives, discarding the stones, then peel and finely slice the garlic. Place a large pan on a medium heat with 1 tablespoon of oil, the olives and garlic. Cook and stir while you trim, wash and finely chop the leeks and fennel, adding them to the pan as you go. Cook with the lid on for 15 minutes, or until softened, stirring regularly. 2 Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas…

Dinner in 10 CHEAT’S CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP   Forget slaving over the stove for hours – this easy recipe, packed with shortcuts, is the perfect winter meal SERVES 4 1 Place 80g packet instant noodles (do not add the flavour sachet) in a saucepan of boiling water. Cook following packet instructions, then drain. 2 In a large saucepan, combine 1 litre chicken stock and 310g can creamed corn. Heat on medium, stirring, until boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1-2 minutes. 3 Stir ½ cup chopped BBQ chicken and noodles through soup. Season with 1-2 tbsp soy sauce, to taste. Simmer a further minute. Divide evenly among serving bowls. Sprinkle with sliced green onion to serve. CELEB FOOD FAVOURITE “Spaghetti! It’s not that hard to make, and it’s one…

Q I’m starting to believe our house will never sell. The first time we put it on the market, no one was interested, and I was sick back then and didn’t have the energy to keep trying. Now we’ve decided to put it back on the market as my husband has applied for a job that requires a lifestyle change, but again no one seems interested. Will we ever be able to sell our house? Homebody The first time you had it on the market, it wasn’t the right time. Don’t be disappointed if there is a hold-up with your husband’s job application, because he’ll end up being offered another opportunity he wasn’t expecting. Your home will eventually sell but you need to rethink your asking price…

Pop open the Bollie sweetie darlings, Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie is almost here! With news of the imminent arrival of Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley – aka Eddie and Patsy – on our shores, we can’t wait for the new film, which promises to be just as good as the series. In the movie, the glamazons embark on a hilarious caper to the Cote d’Azur, fleeing London and the paparazzi after an “incident” involving Kate Moss and the River Thames. But when the highfalutin pair hit the French Riviera, not everything is as expected. With all our favourites returning, including Saffy, Mother and Bubble, plus star appearances by the likes of Jerry Hall and Joan Collins, it’s set to be the ultimate chick flick.…

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SLEEP APNOEA Conditions such as sleep apnoea are common in people with Type 2 diabetes, with 58 per cent of people having some form of sleep disorder.2 Sleep apnoea is a condition where the throat closes during sleep, causing breathing to stop for a period of time.3 Sufferers of sleep apnoea will often wake up several times in the night gasping for breath.4 This can cause symptoms such as: • Daytime sleepiness • Morning headaches • Poor concentration • Irritability and mood changes Sleep apnoea can also increase the risk of health complications such as heart disease. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT For some people, their weight may also contribute to their risk of sleep apnoea. Appropriate weight management is a strategy which may help to reduce the risk of sleep apnoea and…

‘Conservation is in my blood. It’s why I was put on this planet … it’s my destiny’ There’s a difference between pressure and responsibility,” says Bindi Irwin. “I feel the responsibility on my shoulders, and I’m ready to carry it” Indeed, the daughter of late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, who celebrates her 18th birthday this week, has always been wise beyond her years. Although she’ll celebrate the special milestone as all teenagers would – at home with her family, friends and fans, at Australia Zoo on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast – Bindi is now more focused than ever on continuing her dad’s legacy as a wildlife warrior. Tragic loss Together with her mum Terri, 51, and younger brother Robert, 12, Bindi is committed to spreading Steve’s message of wildlife conservation. She…

Just weeks out from her wedding, Kym Johnson is thrilled to be marrying the man of her dreams. But the Aussie dance star was shocked when her millionaire fiance Robert Herjavec, who she met on Dancing with the Stars in 2014, unveiled a prenup that will leave her penniless if they split. “She’s agreed to a prenup that gives her next to nothing,” a friend tells Woman’s Day. “If anything goes wrong with this marriage, Robert intends to hold onto his money.” Insiders say US Shark Tank host Robert, 53, is still reeling after his wife of 25 years, Diane Plese, was granted half of his $263 million fortune when they finalised their divorce in January. “It’s a case of once bitten twice shy for Robert,” our source continues. But…

SERVES 8-10 PREP 20 MINS + COOLING COOK 35 MINS •  12 egg whites• 1½ tsp cream of tartar• ¼ tsp salt• 1½ cups caster sugar• 1 vanilla bean split, seeds scraped• 1¼ cups plain flour, sifted 3 times• fresh edible flowers, raspberries, to decorate MERINGUE FROSTING • 1 cup caster sugar• cup hot water• 2 egg whites• pink food colouring 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Line bases of three 20cm round pans. 2 In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt on high 1 minute until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar 1 tbsp at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla. 3 In four batches, sift flour over egg white mixture. Use a rubber spatula to lightly fold in. 4 Divide mixture among pans. Smooth tops.…

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AMANDA SAYS Annabella’s dad comes through and tells me he passed about five years ago. He laughs and tells me Charlie was named after him. Charlie is a rescue cat who tells me he had three or four homes before Annabella took him in. He is very independent and loves cuddles when it suits him. He is very fussy with his food and it takes Annabella several attempts to get him to eat. Even though Charlie lives on a farm, he tells me he is not a big fan of being outside, but that he’ll go when Annabella is in the garden. He enjoys following her and attacking her feet in a playful way while she’s gardening. He prefers being indoors because he feels safe there, but he’ll venture onto…

‘Kate talked about George playing tennis. He enjoys it’ He may be the future ruler of Britain, but as far as are we’re concerned he’s the King of Cute! As he celebrates his third birthday on July 22, we can’t believe how quickly Prince George – who his parents say is “very lively” and a “cheeky monkey” – has grown. Like all toddlers his age, he’s fast developing his own little personality and outgrowing his baby ways. And as he leaves the “terrible twos” behind, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have revealed George is maturing into a real boy’s boy. Like his dad Prince William, 34, and his favourite uncle Prince Harry, 31, George loves anything with wheels or wings. No doubt his playroom at home in Norfolk is…

‘It was very smooth. I had absolutely no idea!’ She recently revealed he stole her heart by writing her love letters during the early days of their relationship. Now, romantic Today newsreader Peter Stefanovic has struck again, this time dropping to one knee in the stunning vineyards of Saint-Emilion in the South of France, asking the woman of his dreams, Sylvia Jeffreys, to be his wife. “I was so surprised,” says Sylvia, adding it took her a mere millisecond to give her answer. “I said, ‘Yes!’ Because of course I want to marry him!” Sylvia couldn’t contain her excitement as she recalled the “beautiful” moment in a live interview with her Today family, including her soon-to-be brother in-law Karl Stefanovic and co-host Lisa Wilkinson. “He’s very romantic and he…

It’s been a big few weeks for Margot Robbie, with the release of her movie The Legend of Tarzan, and a controversial Vanity Fair profile about her that many deemed degrading. Needing some time out, the 26-year-old Australian actress and her boyfriend – assistant director Tom Ackerley – jetted to Hawaii for a romantic break. The pair made the most of their holiday away from their South London home, which they share with four friends in Clapham. “Everyone chips in and does the dishes, and the boys do the bins,” says the down-to-earth star of her living arrangements. “Actually, we downsized – until recently we were living with seven others!”…

Despite vowing to seek help again to “get off the booze , Grant Hackett’s best intentions looked as if they might have fallen by the wayside when he was pictured hitting the bottle with a blonde friend at Palazzo Versace last weekend. According to sources, the former Olympian and his US friend knocked back more than a few drinks over dinner at the Gold Coast hotel’s waterside eatery Vie on Saturday night. “They’d both had quite a bit to drink and got quite loud – she was hard to ignore, letting everyone know how great Grant is in bed!” reveals an insider, adding that the fun spilled into Sunday with a string of friends – including renowned tennis party boy Bernard Tomic – stopping by. “Grant spent Monday holed up…

She’s spoken endlessly of her desire to start a family with husband Joe Manganiello, now fans are wondering if Sofia Vergara is turning to IVF in an attempt to fall pregnant. The actress, who’s already mum to son Manolo, 23, stepped out last week looking slightly puffy in the face and rounder across the middle – known side-effects of the IVF process. Sofia, 44, who married Joe, 39, in November, admits she’ll need some extra help falling pregnant. “My husband is younger than me and he wants kids,” she says. “The idea of doing it all again doesn’t scare me but, hey, it’s not going to happen naturally, is it?”…

Her husband nicknamed her the “princess , but life has been anything but an easy ride for reality TV villain Jennifer Evans since she won My Kitchen Rules with Leigh Sexton four years ago. The bubbly home cook from Adelaide was so traumatised by internet bullies after she won, she fled to Bangkok to start a new life with her husband, Wayne Ormond, and their boys, Harlow, four, and Hudson, two. She returned to Australia 18 months ago to attempt a fresh start in Tasmania with professional punter Wayne, but Jen, 30, has now called it quits on their marriage, saying it never recovered from the battering she got after the show. “I really struggled after MKR ” she says. “It definitely had something to do with…

If you’re the only girl out of a family of four, it’s not unusual to be a little bit spoilt. And when Harper Beckham celebrated her fifth birthday last week, her mum Victoria and dad David certainly did everything they could to show their little girl just how much they love her. According to insiders, Harper’s gifts started with a cubby house worth an astounding $220,000! “Victoria and David had it specifically designed for Harper” a source reveals. “They had her cover her eyes and led her out into the backyard.” The surprises didn’t stop there. Harper was also given a red toy Ferrari, and a new wardrobe of dresses and swimwear designed specially for her by her fashion mogul mum. Harper’s brothers – Brooklyn, 17, Romeo, 13, and Cruz,…

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Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 Your inner sparkle is shining through. Singles may catch someone’s eye, while in the office your efforts will be well and truly noticed. The power of positive thinking will be demonstrated this month, so start dreaming. If online trading has grabbed your attention, leap on in. Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 Winter may have pushed you into soul-searching mode, but as the sun energises your sign, your outlook should brighten considerably. As your desire to express yourself intensifies, one of your talents might prove lucrative. Your romantic life also stands to benefit, so plan a hot date. Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 Many Virgos will feel their spiritual side growing through winter, thanks in part to a friend or relative’s influence. Health…

THE WORKOUT › Walk to park carrying 15kg dumbbell. › 10-minute warm up: jog, side-step and lunge over 20 metres, with squats and push-ups mixed in › AMRAP (as many reps as possible): five 20-metre sprints, five burpees and five squats with 15kg dumbbell, raising from ground to overhead. › Walk home with dumbbell. The couple who train together, stay together! Seven months after giving birth to son Axel, fitness guru Michelle is looking stronger than ever. And we’ve found her secret weapon – her partner Steve, 40. Lunging and lifting at a park in Sydney, the 45-year-old worked up a sweat as he put her through her paces. PRINCE CHARLES He’s no pro! “I hate motorbikes,” he once said – and Prince Charles, 67, certainly looked a little awkward…