Innholdsfortegnelse for 4 January 2016 i Woman's Day

We’ve made it through Christmas, so of course what’s next is a new year! Talking to the team about New Year’s resolutions, it’s clear we’re all on the same track – eat less sweets from the office lolly jar, go to the gym more, drink less, do more for other people, be less stressed out… you know how it goes. I’ve told everyone we’re going to write down our resolutions then look back at them later in the year to track our progress – I’ll let you know how we get on! Meanwhile, we’re all blown away that our Friends favourites Chandler and Monica are a real-life couple! Yes, Matthew Perry and Courteney Cox are dating – turn to page 8 for the romantic details. We’re also really impressed by…

Drum roll please… They’re the bodies we’ve talked about nonstop this year, and now we’re taking one last look at 2015’s super celebrity slimmers. Whether they shed the kilos on the dance floor, hit the gym with a vengeance or dropped the weight with a complete diet overhaul, these stars are looking trim, terrific and better than ever. We can’t wait to see them flaunting their fabulous new figures well into the new year! KHLOE KARDASHIAN Training her way to top results Look out, Kim! The reality star’s younger sister Khloe turned heads after shedding 16kg thanks to a healthier, more balanced diet, and regular exercise. The 31-year-old trains under the expert eye of Gunnar Peterson, who works with a host of high-profile celebs including Jennifer Lopez, Sofia Vergara and…

Mary and Fred have made the most of their time in Australia, showing their kids the sights in a number of states around the country. And while they’re royalty in Denmark, back home Mary is nothing but a down-to-earth Aussie mum. In fact, the royals look just like any other regular Aussie family! It’s believed they spent a number of days driving around Western Australia before flying over to Queensland where they were joined by Mary’s sister Jane and brother John for some fun in the sun, a stark contrast to the cold weather in Copenhagen at this time of year. “Coming from the cold weather here in Denmark to the heat in Australia is quite a challenge,” a royal commentator explains. “It’s only around seven degrees here.” The royal…

CHICKEN & BEETROOT SALAD WITH TARRAGON DRESSING SERVES 4 PREP 15 MINS PER SERVE 2503kJ COST ¾ cup buttermilk ¼ cup whole egg mayonnaise 1 tbsp chopped tarragon juice ½ lemon 2 x 425g cans brown lentils, rinsed, drained 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 150g baby rocket leaves 300g packet cooked baby beetroot, cut wedges 1 barbecued chicken, skin, bones removed, shredded 1 small red onion, thinly sliced rounds 1 In a medium jug, whisk buttermilk, mayonnaise, tarragon and lemon juice together. Season to taste. 2 In a medium bowl, toss lentils in olive oil. Season. 3 Pile rocket and lentils on serving platter. Scatter with beetroot, chicken and onion. Drizzle with plenty of dressing. TIPS For a superfood boost, swap rocket for baby kale leaves (softer than regular kale…

Michelle Bridges & Commando Our Christmas delivery! Michelle Bridges and Steve “Commando” Willis received an early Christmas gift last week – a baby boy! The fitness guru, 45, is said to have given birth at the Royal Hospital for Women in Randwick and the overjoyed Biggest Loser trainers announced their happy news on Instagram. “We are thrilled to welcome our little boy into the world, Axel Bridges Willis born 19/12/15. Healthy and happy,” new mum Michelle wrote. In true Michelle style, she was already up and about with her boys last week, going for a stroll around their Sydney neighbourhood. The TV star may have given fans an early hint at her son’s name when she was pictured wearing a Guns N’ Roses T-shirt…

He was embroiled in a cheating scandal with former Hi-5 entertainer Lauren Brant earlier this year, and now it looks like Beau Ryan and his family have well and truly put the infamous indiscretion behind them. Last week, the NRL Footy Show star and his wife Kara, 29, looked head-over-heels in love as they treated their daughter Remi, three, to a swim at Sydney’s Bronte baths, where Beau, 30, reached out to kiss his wife – a public message that their relationship is rock solid. “My happy place is with my favourite people in the world,” he posted online. “I love being the three amigos. Truly blessed.” In September, Woman’s Day exclusively revealed that Beau cheated on his wife with Lauren, 26, while they were performing in the Sydney production…

David Beckham This year’s People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive, footballer-turned-model David, 40, hasn’t always made us swoon. He’s modest, too. “I never feel that I’m an attractive, sexy person,” David says of his win. Justin Timberlake Long before he brought sexy back, JT, 34, made us cringe with his peroxide blond hair and double earrings as the youngest member of boy band NSYNC. But what’s with the grandad cardi now, JT? Ryan Gosling It’s hard to imagine Hollywood hottie Ryan being anything other than too hot to bear! But looking back at old photos of the 35-year-old star makes us think he spent a lot of time at the gym before his big break in 2004 smash-hit The Notebook. Zac Efron A long way from the lead in hit High…

Monday CHARGRILLED SKIRT STEAK WITH CORN & JALAPENO SALSA SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS + MARINATING COOK 10 MINS PER SERVE 1803kJ 750g skirt steak, fat trimmed 1 tbsp olive oil 3 tsp garlic powder 500g frozen corn kernels 1 cup coriander stalks and leaves, finely chopped 3 jalapenos, seeded, finely chopped 2 long red chillies, seeds removed, finely chopped 1 tsp smoked paprika 2 tbsp lime juice 2 tsp lime zest salad leaves, to serve 1 Rub steak with 3 tsp oil and garlic powder. Season. Set aside 15 minutes to marinate. 2 In a frying pan, heat remaining oil on high. Cook corn, stirring, 4 minutes until tender and lightly browned. Transfer to a large bowl to cool. 3 Preheat a barbecue grill or chargrill pan on high.…

HAPPY NEW YOU! Follow these three tips to set healthy resolutions you can keep all year BE REALISTIC AND SPECIFIC Only eight per cent of people keep their fitness-related New Year’s resolutions, US research has found. Start with small, clear goals, like exercising for 30 minutes twice a week for a month. When you’ve nailed that goal, set a new one for the next four weeks. WRITE IT DOWN Start a diary to record what you eat and how much exercise you do. If you fall off the wagon, you’ll know what happened and can avoid the same traps next time. FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE Rather than telling yourself you’re going to lose weight, rephrase your goal to say you’re going to achieve a fitter, healthier body. Putting a positive…

THE LOB Start the year with a fresh new ’do. All our favourite celebs are getting a lob this year. Why? It suits all ages and face shapes and is quick to dry and style. Here are three variations to try… CARRIE BICKMORE Go for a lob that’s all one length, paired with super blunt ends, and a few face framing layers to soften the overall look. MEGAN GALE Keep the ends in line with your collarbone at the longest. This look is fairly layered, so the ends should be light and feathery by cutting layers into them and throughout the style. DUCHESS KATE This is quite a long lob – it should sit a good few centimetres below your collarbone. Make the ends semi blunt with a few layers…

1 Exciting new projects or an ambitious undertaking will prove successful and rewarding this year. You’ll be inspired with many new ideas or you’ll find a fresh approach to overcome a challenging situation. Opportunities that are long overdue will finally open up to you. A fresh outlook or a new life direction will see you move forward in leaps and bounds. LUCKY COLOUR RUBY RED LUCKY NUMBERS 1, 10, 19, 28, 37 2 Sharing happy social occasions will fill your heart with joy. Chance meetings will lead to bright relationship prospects, and for singles they may sparkle with romantic possibilities. A new lifelong friendship could form. You will turn a corner to overcome a hurdle or setback. Take care not to burn the candle at both ends – maintaining balance…

AMANDA SAYS The moment I connect to Barney, he’s very grumpy and tells me to go away and leave him alone. He then decides he wants to talk and tells me that he bites and scratches Lisa when he wants attention. He is a bit of a nervous cat and tells me he’s always been that way. He has a little bit of attitude and says he’s an only cat but does see another cat in spirit at times. He’s about 10 years old now and has been with the family since he was a kitten. I’m picking up an undetected renal problem that Lisa is going to get checked out. Other than that, he is in very good shape and still has great eyesight and hearing and he is…

Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 Watch those end-of-year sales, for Neptune is guiding you like a sleepwalker! Upmarket clothes and cosmetics may prove irresistible, so if you’re on a budget, shop with a frugal friend. If those energy levels have been dipping, Mars’ entry into your sign on Sunday spells good news. Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 Ready for overdue relationship repairs? Not only should communication lines open up this week, but with Venus shining brightly, affection levels should skyrocket. Conversations should be productive as plans for the coming year are formulated – you might even dream up a money-making idea. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 The stars are propelling you out and about! Friends might be a bad influence this week, but it’s…

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She’s made a career out of her good looks, but Cindy Crawford, who turns 50 in February, says she isn’t fazed about getting older. Modelling comes second these days, with Cindy determined to spend time with husband and nightclub mogul Rande Gerber, 53, son Presley, 16, and 14-year-old daughter Kaia. The mum has vowed to protect Kaia who, despite her tender age, has landed a few top modelling jobs. But while her daughter’s career is on the rise, Cindy’s still in demand – and likes to remind Kaia that she will always be the original supermodel. “I don’t want her to feel in competition with me, although I’ll tease her, and say, ‘You have my old hair – give it back!’ Or, ‘Give me back my legs!,” Cindy told The…

Like many young girls, Skyla Corlis dreams of being a ballerina. But the bright lights of big city stages are a long way away from the remote northwest Queensland cattle property where the nine-year-old lives with her parents Fiona, 41, and Phillip, 42, and big sister Nakita, 13. In fact, the closest town is Richmond, 125km away! Every Friday, Skyla and Fiona make a 280km round trip to Julia Creek for Skyla’s ballet class. But distance hasn’t stopped this outback dancer from making headlines. After just a year of lessons, Skyla recently beat 550 other entrants to make top 10 in the Suncorp Wish Upon a Ballet Star competition, winning her studio a workshop with a member of the Queensland Ballet. “I’ve always loved dancing,” says Skyla, as she sits…

Imagine waking up every morning to the sound of your alarm, excited and happy to be starting a new day. When you look in the mirror you admire your body. Everyone tells you how great you’re looking and asks what your secret is. Sound too good to be true? If you, like many other women, don’t feel this way, you may have a hormonal imbalance. Research has documented that over 40 per cent of women have an undiagnosed underactive thyroid gland. If you feel tired all the time, crave sugar, use alcohol and coffee to lift yourself, retain weight around your middle and feel the cold, you could be suffering from this problem. What Does Your Thyroid Do, and What Does This Mean For You? The thyroid gland is the…

Q Since my husband’s death, I’ve been feeling so alone – we were true soulmates. Will I ever be happy again? Thank God for my family. Lonely Heart Yes, you will find happiness again. Your beautiful husband in the spirit world tells me that down the track he’ll send a wonderful companion into your life – it’ll happen by being in the right place at the right time. Loneliness will soon be a thing of the past. I’m also getting a sense that a family member will be moving closer to you. Q I’m in a rut in finance and love. Will I get a new job in the near future and will new love come into my life soon? Capricorn Yes to both of your questions. However,…

Hugh’s fun in the sun! He describes fatherhood as “unbelievable, tiring and magical” and Aussie actor Hugh certainly looked like he was having a blissful time when he hit Adelaide’s Henley Beach with his 10-year-old daughter Ava last week. The 47-year-old pulled his little girl in for a hug, before cooling off with a post-swim ice-cream. Uma and Luna hit the ice It was all fun and games when Uma, 45, took her daughter Luna ice-skating in New York… until the little one fell face-first onto the ice! Lucky, three-year-old Luna took it all in her stride. Brosnan boys’ blue steel! Pierce’s photogenic son Dylan strikes a very familiar pose in the latest Burberry campaign. The 18-year-old model seems to have taken inspiration from a shoot his 62-year-old dad did…