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Married At First Sight is back! Yep, it’s officially that crazy time of year again… and when I say crazy, I mean crazy! With this season of MAFS tipped to be the most scandalous yet, the Woman’s Day entertainment team is dedicated to bringing you the best of the best behind-the-scenes gossip about TV’s newest brides and grooms. So dedicated, in fact, we’re launching a very special MAFS podcast. Starting Thursday, and each week, we’re giving you more of the mag stories you love – and some extra juicy gossip we couldn’t print, too! To listen, look for Woman’s Day presents MAFS Confessional at nowtolove.com.au/podcasts…

Ian Thorpe is becoming a father at last! The swimming champion announced last week he and partner Ryan Channing are set to welcome a child via surrogacy, after Ryan was spotted entering the Southern California Reproductive Center in Beverly Hills. “It’s still early days,” revealed Ian, 36. “We’ve been thinking about it for a while.” Indeed, Ian has made no secret of the fact he wants kids. He previously told Woman’s Day, “I want a family of my own. I’ve loved being an uncle and I would love being a father as well.” Ian and Ryan, who have been dating since 2015, opted to use a surrogacy agency in the US due to the strict rules that apply in Australia. “Unfortunately, the laws in Australia are difficult for same sex…

Ada Nicodemou has spent the past two weeks in the Maldives with her millionaire businessman boyfriend Adam Rigby – and speculation is flying that the couple may have secretly tied the knot during their romantic escape! The Home And Away star posted a series of loved-up photos with Adam on social media, who she describes as her “dream man”. Fans couldn’t help but notice the snaps have all the telltale signs of a wedding in paradise. Ada was often dressed in white, while love hearts and candles adorned almost every table they ate at. The couple also enjoyed a romantic sunset dinner in front of a big “Love” sign, and posed underneath a large heart-shaped frame. “Loving life here in paradise,” the actress gushed on Instagram. If Ada, 41, has…

Try as Celine Dion might, not even the towering structured shoulders of her power suit could hide the bones protruding through her chest at Paris Fashion Week. The singer, 50, who just last week penned a heartbroken tribute to her late husband Rene Angelil, who passed away in 2016, looked thinner than her usually waifish frame had ever been. The mum-of-three even shocked fashionista onlookers who are used to svelte models prowling the catwalk. “Celine was no doubt the skinniest person there,” says one onlooker. “It’s weird because she pretends she has so much energy and vivaciousness to her, but she must be exhausted because there obviously aren’t a lot of nutrients going into her body at the moment.” Earlier that week, Celine sparked rumours she was more than friends…

As Hollywood’s sweetheart fast approaches her 50th birthday, and with a career still flying high as she films her latest TV show Top Of The Morning, you’d think it’d be all smiles and celebrations for Jennifer Aniston. But Woman’s Day has learned the former Friends star is far from happy. Instead, the actress – who announced her split from second husband Justin Theroux, 47, one year ago – looked devastated on set recently and it’s all since whispers have been whirling that her first husband Brad Pitt, 55, has moved on with Mad Max: Fury Road actress Charlize Theron. “Jen looked so unhappy,” says an onlooker. “She got on with her work but she kept her head down trying to hold back tears in between scenes. She wasn’t her usual…

While Jules had no say in who would be waiting for her at the end of the aisle, she did get to choose her gown. “I tried on at least 12 dresses, but when I put on The One, I just knew it was it. To my surprise, it made me emotional, which I didn’t expect,” reveals Jules. “It’s completely different to what I thought that I wanted – the feathers on the bottom were what drew my attention, it’s so unique!”…

John Travolta said “I do” to Kelly Preston twice in 1991 – first in Paris, then again in Daytona Beach, Florida – so perhaps that’s why the legendary actor remembers to take his wedding vows to heart every single day. “We have, thus far, adhered to ‘for better or for worse and ‘in sickness and in health,’” he tells about the secret to his nearly 30-year marriage. Oh, and regular date nights don’t hurt, either. “The favourite,” says the star, “has always been dinner and dancing.” Having a steady partner – on and off the ballroom floor – has helped the actor through tough times in his life, most significantly the tragic death of his and Kelly’s 16-year-old son Jett in 2009. Now, 10 years later, he’s opening up in…

‘I GAVE UP MACCAS AND LOST 47kg ’ Brisbane mum Holly Todor tried everything to control her food demons, before eventually resorting to surgery – and she hasn’t looked back! “I was addicted to Maccas,” Holly, 29, admits. “When I got my driver’s licence, the freedom of having a car opened my eyes to the world of drive-through fast food.” She was snacking daily on a Big Mac, fries and fizzy drink plus a few cheeseburgers and an ice-cream. When she weighed herself for the first time ever aged 19 she was a shocking 103.5kg. Stunned into action, she lost 30kg over two years, but gradually piled it back on. “I became a yoyo dieter,” she says. “I tried every weight-loss program under the sun. Each time I’d shed a…

FETTUCCINE WITH ARTICHOKES & TOMATOES SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 15 MINS • 400g fettuccine • 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra to serve • 4 garlic cloves, sliced • 1 long red chilli, chopped • 400g can artichokes, drained, roughly chopped • 250g punnet cherry tomatoes • juice and zested rind 1 lemon • 1 cup basil leaves, plus extra to serve • 100g fetta, crumbled • lemon wedges, to serve 1 Cook fettuccine following packet instructions. Drain pasta and return to pan. 2 Meanwhile, in a frying pan, heat oil on medium. Saute garlic and chilli 30 secs until fragrant. 3 Add artichokes, tomatoes and juice. Cook, stirring, 2-3 mins until tomatoes start to collapse. Season to taste. 4 Pour sauce over hot pasta with basil and…

How to create A-list cakes at home! Benny designed this fab teddy bear cake for Jennifer Lopez’s birthday party! NYC celebrity chef BENNY RIVERA reveals his must-follow baking tips USE ROOM TEMPERATURE INGREDIENTS If a recipe states room temperature ingredients, then please, follow this instruction! If the butter is still chilled you may see chunks in your batter and this will affect the cake’s consistency. PREPARE YOUR PANS Make sure you put a coat of butter and flour on your pans, including corners, to prevent your cake from sticking. Add a sheet of baking paper at the bottom of each pan so the cake slides out easily. ALWAYS SIFT THE FLOUR Even when the flour seems to be perfect, do not forget to sift it! There may be chunks within…

BREAKFAST • 2 slices of German-style dark rye bread with 60g light soft cheese. Plus a bowl of blueberries. • 2 poached eggs on wilted spinach and a banana. • Bowl of porridge (40g oats, 220ml semi-skim milk) with strawberries. LUNCH • Baked sweet potato topped with ½ chopped small avocado, 2 tbsp tomato salsa and 1 tsp sour cream. Served with green bagged salad. • 300g bowl of tomato and basil carton soup served with 1 slice of wholemeal bread topped with mustard, 25g sliced cheddar and a large handful of watercress. • Chicken caesar salad bowl (from the supermarket packaged salad section) and a small apple. • Store-bought prawn and mayonnaise sandwich and an apple. • 1 wholemeal pitta, 60g reduced-fat hummus, grated carrot, loads of watercress or…

1 BRUSHING HARSH Vigorously brushing locks from root to tip can cause hair follicles to snap, especially if there’s a snag or knot. SOLUTION Say goodbye to split and frayed ends by simply reversing the order. Brush the ends first, then move up to the roots so you can sort through tangles individually – without tearing at the strands. 1. Lady Jayne TanglePro $11.99 2 NAILS CHIPPED After investing time in painting nails and letting them properly dry, nothing’s more frustrating than seeing the polish chip. SOLUTION After painting the entire nail, carefully apply polish across the edge of the nail tip during the second coat. This adds a protective layer where the most wear and tear takes place. 2. Rimmel 60 Seconds Super Shine Nail…

OPTIONS & CHOICES If you’re feeling stuck or at a crossroads right now, Spirit is asking you to consider all the possible options before making a decision on which direction to take. Turn over every stone and search your dreams. NURTURING Spirit is asking you to take some much-needed time out. Be gentle and kind with yourself. Reconnect you with you by spending time out in nature. It will replenish your soul. LOVE Spirit is asking you to open your heart to receive unconditional love. Remember you are worth loving. Drawing this card confirms long-awaited love is on the way, or an existing relationship spark could rekindle. Mitchell Coombes’ Psychic Soul Oracle Cards reproduced with kind permission from Brio Books…

Helping hand! My daughter Paige helped cool down and refresh a surprise pool side guest on a hot summer’s day! Lauren Miller, Rose Bay, NSW A daily reminder In the early stages of a New Year, we can have some preoccupation with what major changes we should be making to claim a happier, more successful and satisfying life. Popular resolve tends to be around such issues as exercising more, losing weight or reconnecting with relatives and friends. I have become convinced that a better mindset to adopt is the philosophy of, “Today is the first day of the rest of your life.” This reminds us that every day is an opportunity for positive change, and that it might even be something quite minor that can help you to move in…

MOVIE BEN IS BACK Struggling addict Ben (Boy Erased star Lucas Hedges) decides to skip rehab for the holidays – and it’s a decision that changes his family’s life forever. Julia Roberts has never been better as Ben’s worried-sick mother Holly, whose undying love for her troubled son is tested as she does everything in her power to keep him safe. Tissues are a must for this weepie! IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK SURFING: WATER IS FREEDOM by Russell Ord and Anthony Pancia Photographer Richard Ord and wordsmith Anthony Pancia have teamed up to bring together true stories of passion and adventure about the people who follow the surf culture. You can almost hear the sounds of the ocean as you turn every page. OUT NOW (New Holland, $49.99) TOUR DAMIEN…

Love all Mark Philippoussis took to the court at the Australian Open as his wife Silvana and five-month-old daughter Maia cheered from the stands. Greatest fans Hugh Jackman had his Japanese fans in a fluster as he arrived at Narita International Airport. The star stopped for a chat and even posed for selfies. Flower power! One is feeling rosy! The Duchess of Cambridge couldn’t wipe the smile off her dial as she attended a charity event in England. Squad goals What’s better than one Deadpool? A whole bunch of them! Ryan Reynolds was flanked by several die-hard fans at the premiere of Deadpool 2 in Beijing. Bit chilly, doc? Dr Chris Brown got into a rather compromising situation while hosting I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! with Julia…

He may be one of Hollywood’s hottest young actors with the body to match but Zac Efron, 31, is a pain to eat with. According to insiders, his fussiness about maintaining a strict vegan diet knows no bounds. “Zac’s extreme vegan habits are winning him no friends,” our insider tells Woman’s Day. “It’s got to the point where no one wants to dine with him. Zac won’t eat in any restaurants unless they have 100 per cent vegan menus. At the faintest whiff of milk, chocolate or cheese, he makes a fuss. He’ll cross the street just to avoid a hot dog stand because he can’t stand the smell of meat.”…

When Brad Pitt and Charlize Theron teamed up to star in an ad campaign in March last year, they seemed like a perfect pairing. “Their chemistry was pretty intense and they hit it off straight away,” an insider close to both stars tells Woman’s Day. “From the get-go you could tell they were attracted to each other. Brad was captivated by Charlize and they’d spend a lot of time hanging out off the set between takes. People were commenting at the time what an amazing couple they’d make.” Now, 10 months on, 55–year-old Brad and Charlize, 43, have emerged as the new celebrity golden couple, and “Brangelina” has been replaced with “Bralize” by excited Tinseltown insiders. With his big secret out in the open, friends tell Woman’s Day Brad…

It is, perhaps, the bitterest pill dumped Today host Karl Stefanovic has had to swallow since his life imploded after a bitter split with his wife of 21 years, Cassandra Thorburn. “He’s more likely to throw a brick at the TV than give Cass a standing ovation!” one former close mate tells Woman’s Day. “He’s been benched indefinitely, and he’s genuinely worried about his future. GRUMPY & LOST FOCUS “It will be the ultimate slap in the face for Karl to see Cass on TV looking fitter than she’s ever been. And trust me, he’ll be raging behind closed doors. How the tables have turned! “I know he’s not coping very well with the fact his ex-wife has a great new gig, while he’s not even sure what he’ll be…

Marrying a stranger would make any man nervous. And it seems the reality of venturing into the great unknown with a mystery woman by his side was a bit too much for one groom to handle. Cameron, who weds Jules in a romantic ceremony in Sydney’s Centennial Park, seemed “totally stressed out” at his reception, prompting some guests to speculate he might become a runaway groom! “During the party Cam stepped out for some air, and we were a bit worried he was having second thoughts about it all,” reveals an insider. “He seemed to be quite overwhelmed with everything, At one point it looked like he wasn’t going to go back in.” Adding more concern that Cam was about to leg it, the former professional cricketer was spied having…

Perth-based meditation guru Dino may seem like this season’s most conservative groom, but Woman’s Day can reveal he’s quite the wild thing when it comes to his bedroom behaviour. “He tied my feet to the edges of his four-post bed and blindfolded me,” one former lover tells us. “He would tease me by running peacock feathers over my body. I had never tried anything quite like it!” Dino’s style of intimacy was “unique”, claims the ex, who adds the self-described Master of Zen fancied himself to be a tantric sex god, too. “He was different from anyone I’d been with in the past. He explained that to get the most intense orgasm, I had to ensure I was breathing through the stomach in full breaths,” she tells. “He was right…

She’s opened up about her battles with PTSD and postnatal depression in the past, and now Grant Denyer’s wife Chezzi is getting real about something most of us can relate to – holiday weight gain. In a candid Instagram post last week, Chezzi shared to her 30,000 followers that although she’s put on a few pesky kilos she’s never been happier. “I can’t fit into the clothes I wore last summer. My chest, tummy, bottom and arms are much bigger now than this time last year,” she wrote alongside a makeup-free selfie. “I am happy. I am wildly happy! Happy with what I see. Happy with how I feel. I’m at serious peace with myself.” ‘Every kilo I gained… was spent enjoying life to its fullest!’ Earlier this month 39-year-old…

Katherine Kelly Lang has one word of advice for her I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! campmates – don't let her go hungry or else! The Bold And The Beautiful star, 57, is the newest intruder to enter the jungle, and tells Woman’s Day she's not afraid of roughing it as she’s “a nature girl”. But what about the eating challenges? Well, they might be a little tougher to stomach… Hi Katherine! Is I'm A Celeb the craziest thing you’ve ever done? Definitely! I’ve never done anything like this and have no idea what to expect or how I’m going to react in some of these situations. How do you feel about being an intruder? It’s hard, because I’m the one person coming into this group of people…

SUMAC EGGPLANT & CHILLI TOMATO SALAD SERVES 4 PREP + COOK 30 MINS • 2 large eggplants, chopped coarsely • 2 lemons, sliced thickly • 2 tbsp garlic oil • 1 tsp ground sumac • 2 tbsp roasted flaked almonds • 280g labne CHILLI TOMATO SALAD • 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves • 400g mixed baby heirloom tomatoes, halved • 1 tbsp thinly sliced preserved lemon rind (see tip) • 1 long red chilli, deseeded, sliced thinly • ½ cup mint leaves • 2 tbsp red-wine vinegar • 1 tbsp garlic oil 1 Place eggplant, lemon and oil in a medium bowl. Toss to coat. Thread eggplant and lemon onto 8 skewers. Season. 2 Cook skewers on a heated oiled grill plate (or grill or barbecue) over medium-high heat for…

HOMEMADE RICOTTA ON BRIOCHE WITH FIGS & HONEY • 8 cups full-cream milk • ¹/3 cup lemon juice • 1 tsp salt • brioche loaf • butter • 3 figs • honey • walnuts, toasted EQUIPMENT • 21-cup (5-litre) saucepan • sieve • large bowl • muslin or cheesecloth • spatula • frying pan • spoons • knife 1 Place milk in a large saucepan. Bring to oil over high heat. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and salt. Stand, without stirring, 10 mins or until milk separates into small curds. 2 Set sieve over large bowl. Line sieve with muslin cloth. Slowly pour liquid into prepared sieve. Stand 10-30 mins, depending on preferred thickness of ricotta. 3 Toast brioche with some butter in a frying pan for 3-5…

CALCIUM “If you’re entering or going through the menopause, you’ll need to increase your bone density,” says Dr Forer. “Calcium-rich foods are advised, so enjoy three to four servings of milk, yoghurt, cheese, fish with edible bones or soy milk with calcium everyday.” GO PLANT-BASED As the risk of heart disease and high cholesterol increases during this time, it’s important to opt for lean meals and ditch excess salt and processed foods. “Increase your intake of fresh fruit and vegetables, aiming for at least one-and-a-half cups of each every day,” says Dr Forer. “When you enter menopause, ovulation no longer occurs, which means your body ceases to produce oestrogen and progesterone. It’s thought phytoestrogens, which are found in plant foods, may help relieve these uncomfortable sweats and surges of heat.”…

Whether it’s heights, public speaking, creepy-crawlies or flying, we all have a fear of something! And while it’s totally normal to be scared of certain objects or situations, it is possible to overcome some of the crippling fears that could be hindering you from living your best life. Clinical psychologist Judy Chan, from Sydney’s Wesley Hospital, offers some advice to help you embrace what you’re afraid of. HOW FEAR WORKS Of course we’re all different, so the way we perceive fear and what threatens us will vary between each person. “Fear arises from how we perceive threat and/or danger,” says Judy. “The word ‘perceive’ is very important because the threat or danger a person experiences may not be real or actually present, or the threat is present but the likelihood…

IN A CAPSULE… Nobody does capsules better than Elizabeth Arden and its latest has us very excited. Retinol Ceramide Capsules Line Erasing Night Serum $75 (for 30) mixes retinol, ceramides and peptides together for a skin-smoothing winner. Not only does the capsule keep the formula fresh and potent, but it also ensures you put the right amount on. IN YOUR HAIR… The trick to really making hair shine is to seal the cuticle so it reflects light better. A good product for the job is Marc Anthony Bye.Bye. Frizz 8-in-1 Perfecting Serum $18.99, which uses keratin oils and Hydrolyzed Silk to smooth frizz and bring back the shine. You’ll also find anti-fade and humidity protection ingredients in here, too. AROUND YOUR EYES… For daytime use, a serum such as Trilogy…

TRILBY RETREAT, QLD Especially designed and created to take time out from devices, this rustic retreat nestled in the heart of South Burnett, Queensland, will help you get back to basics. Perfect for beginners who aren’t ready to do a week-long detox, but need to relax and reboot or schedule in regular downtime, both day and weekend packages are offered. And with yoga, meditation, Ayurvedic massages, cooking classes, personal training sessions, winery tours and a spa – complete with a digital detox three-hour package – there are plenty of fun ways to recharge. Kingaroy, Qld, 0419 945 194 SAL SALIS NINGALOO REEF, WA Set within the Cape Range Nation , so al get Park ready , this – unique this is wilderness a real deal camp detox! has absolutely no…

Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 It’s all happening this month! Mars is kicking a few plans into action, particularly at work. For many, a mini-makeover is also in the pipeline, along with some flattering new clothes. It might all feel a tad extravagant, but with your work and social sectors both sparkling, you’ll want to look your best. Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 Step off that treadmill, Pisces, and give your senses a treat. Book a massage, immerse yourself in nature or enjoy an indulgent meal out. Just watch those cocktails, and think twice before mixing friendship with finances. Sadly, loans made under these fanciful stars are unlikely to be paid back. Aries MAR 21 – APR 20 Offbeat? Quirky? Like you care! Showing your true colours will…

New Amsterdam WEDNESDAY, 9PM, NINE There’s a new TV doctor getting our hearts racing! Ryan Eggold plays the charming and brilliant Dr Max Goodwin, the new medical director at the oldest public hospital in the United States. Max is tasked with bringing back to life the understaffed, underfunded and underappreciated institution, which is the only hospital in the world capable of treating ebola patients, dangerous criminals and the President of the United States all under one roof. Velvet Buzzsaw FRIDAY, NETFLIX You’ve been warned – this terrifying horror will probably keep you up at night! Jake Gyllenhaal stars as art dealer Morf Vandewalt, who lands in a terrifying situation when he discovers supernatural forces are embodying art pieces. It seems the spirits are seeking revenge on those who let greed…

Lindsay Lohan is back – and she’s in total boss mode! MTV’s new reality show Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club follows the former child actress as she juggles running her Mykonos club with the never-ending drama of her young and ambitious staff. “[The show gives] people a front-row seat to a different side of my life that many haven’t seen before,” Lindsay explains. “I’m excited to share my passion for the hospitality industry and a behind-the-scenes look into how I build my empire.” So what type of boss is The Parent Trap star? “A little tough love can go a long way,” she says, before adding she’s tried her best to become a mentor to her employees as they navigate their newfound fame. “I’ll always offer words of encouragement and support.…

She’s sparked rumours in recent weeks that she was off the market after she was spotted out with two different mystery men at the beach on separate occasions in Sydney. However, Woman’s Day can confirm Casey Donovan is very much still single. A friend of the 30-year-old singer tells us one of the men snapped is a good mate who is more like a brother than a boyfriend, while sparks failed to fly with the other. “There’s definitely no romance between the two of them,” the source confirms. But despite that, it appears the 2004 Australian Idol winner’s newfound confidence has given a boost to her love-life. The friend reveals Casey did have a “fling” with a man last year, with the relationship lasting about two months before they parted…

Among all the celebrities who turned out for a Chris Cornell tribute concert in LA last week, it was Courteney Cox who turned the most heads. The 54-year-old actress showed up to the gig, which was in honour of the late Soundgarden frontman, on the arm of a mystery man. Her fiance, Irish singer Johnny McDaid, 42, was nowhere to be seen at the all-star event. “Whoever it was, he was just her type – he looked exactly like Johnny, just a little younger,” reveals an onlooker. “It was strange because a gig like this would usually be right up Johnny’s street.” Courteney’s on-off relationship with the Snow Patrol musician has puzzled even her closest friends since they got engaged in June 2014 after dating just six months. The pair…

Bradley Cooper’s long-time partner Irina Shayk has had enough – and insiders say you don’t have to do too much digging to uncover the reason behind her fury. It’s believed the 33-year-old Russian supermodel’s relationship with Bradley, 44, is all but over after whispers that the actor is too close with his A Star Is Born co-star Lady Gaga. “Gaga and Bradley poured everything into this movie together, and they’ve become ridiculously close as a result, to the point where they’ve prioritised each other over their own relationships,” spills a source. “Irina accepted it at first but it’s getting to the point where their chemistry is nothing short of humiliating for her. She feels like the third wheel, but Bradley barely notices. “Irina’s going to have to walk out altogether…

While fans are thrilled to see Brad coupling up with Charlize, not everyone is happy. Sources tell Woman’s Day that Angelina, 43, is furious because she found out in the news like the rest of the world! “She thought that when the time came for Brad to move on, he or one of their mutual friends would let her know before it became public knowledge,” spills an insider. “But she’s fuming she’s been blindsided!” With their tumultuous divorce turning into one of the ugliest splits in Hollywood history, Brad’s romance is only driving a further wedge between the former couple, who share six children. “Ange and Charlize have been rivals for years,” adds our insider. “But Brad doesn’t care what she thinks. It must feel like the sweetest revenge!”…

Before she ventured into the crazy world of reality television, Married At First Sight bride Jules was hobnobbing with the British royal family! In an exclusive chat with Woman’s Day, the fiery redhead, 36, reveals she was employed by Truefitt & Hill, the oldest barbershop in the world, when she lived in London during her 20s. The respected salon received their first royal warrant from King George III in the 1800s, and has continued serving the UK’s monarchs throughout nine consecutive reigns. While Jules’ days of grooming England’s most esteemed aristocrats might be behind her, she’s got plenty of memories she’s all too happy to share. “Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh still has his hair done there,” she spills. “I’ve not done him personally, but I’ve worked on members…

Ajay Rochester, who was the first campmate eliminated last week, tells Woman’s Day Olivia Newton-John was one of the people who helped her get back on her feet when she hit rock bottom. “When I applied for my visa to move to LA, she was the first person who wrote me a letter of support,” says Ajay. The duo really bonded in 2008, when Olivia invited Ajay on her 21-day trek along The Great Wall of China to raise money for cancer research. “I remember walking with her, singing her songs… I was thinking ‘I’m holding Sandy’s hand!’ I grew up watching Grease. I couldn’t believe it was real.”…

Behind personal trainer Jacqui Grant’s slim physique is a lifetime battle with obesity so severe it almost killed her. After shedding two-thirds of her body, the Melbourne mum-of-two now weighs just 55kg and is a picture of happiness and health. It’s hard to believe that only two-and-a-half years ago the 52-year-old former nurse faced a terrifying brush with death after tipping the scales at 158kg. “I came home from my office job one day and said to my elder son, ‘I don’t feel right’ and went to bed without dinner,” Jacqui recalls. “It wasn’t long before I realised my heart rate was 120 beats per minute. I raced out and said, ‘We need to call an ambulance!’” By the time paramedics arrived, Jacqui’s heart rate had risen to a frightening…

HAM, TOMATO & HALOUMI RICE SALAD SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 10 MINS • 2 x 250g packets 90-second steamed brown rice and quinoa • 2 cups frozen broad beans • 100g shaved ham • 250g haloumi, sliced • 250g cherry tomatoes • ½ cup kalamata olives in balsamic vinegar • ½ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, to serve BALSAMIC & GARLIC DRESSING • ¼ cup olive oil • 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 Prepare rice mixture according to packet instructions. Transfer to large platter. 2 In medium saucepan of boiling water, blanch broad beans 1 min. Drain and rinse under cold water. Pod beans. 3 Preheat chargrill or barbecue on high. Char-rill ham and haloumi 1-2 mins until…

Since her exciting MasterChef 2017 win, Diana Chan has cooked up a hugely successful culinary career – from a food column and her own range of dumplings to Chanteen, her Malaysian street food pop-up. The self-taught chef and qualified accountant chats to Woman’s Day about her favourite ingredients and go-to meals she whips up in her own home... Who inspired your love of cooking? My parents. They are both amazing home cooks and are big into fresh produce and good-quality food. Why should people try making their own ricotta? It’s easy and fresh – and anything homemade is always better! What ingredients would we always find in your kitchen? Lemons, Vietnamese mint, coriander, parsley and thyme. I use these ingredients in pastes…

Fasting diets are still big news as many claim they’re an effective weight-loss aid if adhered to for a period of time. But imagine if you could get the benefits with less effort – with the 16:8 diet you absolutely can! HOW THE 16:8 WORKS Recent research has found restricting your entire daily eating to a window of eight hours (and fasting for at least 16 hours overnight) makes weight loss easier, even if you don’t change what you eat. This eating window seems to activate the body’s brown fat – the type that burns calories effectively. Restricting your eating hours also helps reduce high cholesterol and diabetes, because the body’s blood sugar and insulin levels aren’t constantly raised. If you choose healthy foods and watch portion sizes, the benefits…

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Q My mother died suddenly before I was able to visit her. I still feel her presence very strongly. Is she at peace? Also, can you tell me what future my sister has? I would love for her to meet someone. Wondering, via email MITCHELL SAYS Your beautiful mother tells me she is happy and doing well on the other side. She doesn’t want you to feel bad about not being able to visit her. She will send butterflies to you as a sign of love. Your mother tells me that your sister is coming out of a very difficult period and has a lot of happiness to look forward to. I feel she will end up with a wonderful companion who will show her a beautiful side to the…

AMANDA SAYS Jodie owns and runs Amazing Animals, which is a mobile farm. They go to children’s parties. I actually visited the farm, which is at Glasshouse Mountains. All the animals had so much to say and every one of them is very happy and well cared for. Two alpacas called Star Boy and Tristan told me they came from another farm. Larry the Llama just wanted to spit at me – he always does this to people. A horse on the property named Hazel told me she was just recovering from a massive front right lower leg injury. The injury was unnoticeable when I went there, but it had been very severe. This discovery shocked Jodie, but Hazel is now getting around very well. Another horse named Stretch told…

‘I don’t trust myself to do reality television!’ Rosehaven follows two best friends running a real estate agency together in Tasmania. What can we expect in season three? It’s all about having more fun with the characters we’ve already met. It’s just really stupid. Is it hard being the star and writer? It’s hard in that it’s just a lot of work! It’s fun when you’re just acting and you’re given the product and script, and you work from there. But writing has its advantages too, because you write to your own strengths. It’s really fun because you get to feel a bit like God, in that whatever we can imagine gets bought to life. You and your co-star and co-producer Luke McGregor are good friends. Is it easy working…

Cheers to 25 years strong! MICHELLE PFEIFFER The actress marked her 25th wedding anniversary with husband David E. Kelley with this sweet Instagram post. Michelle told fans she felt like the happiest girl in the world! LAUNDRY DAY SARAH JESSICA PARKER You’d be forgiven for thinking Carrie Bradshaw had let her dirty laundry get the better of her as SJP lugged a sack on her shoulder. But it turns out the former Sex And The City star was just filming scenes for her new show Divorce. Cankles be gone! JESSICA SIMPSON The star, who’s heavily pregnant with her third child, turned to cupping to aid her severely swollen feet after asking fans for advice on the best pregnancy hacks. BACK IN ACTION ANGELINA JOLIE Rock climbing is just like riding…