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I’ve been a professional dieter virtually all my life. From Keto to flexitarian, 5:2, low carb, no carb, you name it, I’ve done it and usually lasted no more than a week. But last week I did something I’ve never done before. I started a soup diet and about 48 hours later, tired and hangry, I gave myself the permission to give in. I stopped judging myself and instead watched TV with my kids, had a healthy meal, an early night and went to the gym in the morning. I felt at peace that I’d done enough and that I was enough. If the art of self-kindness appeals to you, you’ll love our guide on page 60. And if you’d rather eat for brain training, try our memory boosting recipes…

Baby on board? When George Clooney helped his stunning wife Amal to board a boat in Italy, he made sure to hold on especially tight. Now sources tell Woman’s Day it’s because she may be secretly carrying some very special cargo – a baby! Not only was the lawyer, 41, disguising the telltale signs of  a bump under her tasselled dress, but her actor hubby, 58, was also being super protective of his wife during their Lake Como date. “We hear it was a total surprise for both of them, but a very welcome one,” adds the insider of the couple, who are parents to two-year-old twins Ella and Alexander.…

While William and Kate remain on high alert following their recent security scare, Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex have come under fire for issuing their neighbours in Windsor with a controversial set of guidelines to ensure their privacy and see that the locals who live by Frogmore Cottage know how to address them appropriately. British tabloid The Sun last week issued a report revealing the couple have laid down the ground rules – including instructions not to pet or stroke their dogs or to ask to see baby Archie – at a recent residents’ meeting. “It would be funny if it wasn’t so over the top,” one local told the newspaper, while another added, “Even the Queen doesn’t demand this.” “It’s extraordinary. We’ve never heard anything like it,”…

Having a great time Mingling with the rich and famous at the afterparty for his new film, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, man-of-the-moment Brad Pitt looked totally at ease as he worked the room at Hollywood’s luxe Roosevelt Hotel. But it was more than just his devilish good looks that had heads turned, with the vocally sober star clinging to a glass tumbler that looked suspiciously like a cocktail. Now sources tell Woman’s Day that the talk of the party was that Brad, 55, might have fallen off the wagon. “Brad had someone bringing him drinks throughout the evening – though, of course, they could be mocktails,” says the insider. “He certainly became more animated as the night went on, which had a lot of people questioning whether he…

‘I was like, “Oh my god, I don’t know what I’m doing here!”’ With four studio albums under her belt and an interstate tour just a few months away, Ricki-Lee Coulter has proven to be one of the country’s most successful reality TV talents ever, after soaring to stardom on Australia Idol in 2004. But it seems no accolades were enough to earn the singer a spot on the coveted Australia’s Got Talent judging panel after Seven made Ricki-Lee host of the family friendly talent quest instead. With former Pussycat Dolls frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger, 41, and theatre veteran Lucy Durack, 36, taking up two seats at the judges’ table, it seems there was no room for another vocalist’s opinions on the acts. And while Ricki-Lee, 33, appears to have warmed…

Tom Long was riddled with cancer and told he had just days to live when he was given one last chance – and invited to take part in a medical trial in the US. “I was at the point where my number was up,” the Australian actor told Fairfax last week after revealing that not only did the treatment save his life but it also “killed” his cancer. “It was either I do the trial or I start palliative care. It was this choice of, well, should I just sit by a stream in the green grass and look up at the sun and enjoy the time I have left. Or should I climb the mountain.” And to many the mountain may have seemed insurmountable. Tom weighed just 60kg and…

Here’s my granddaughter Dusty on her pony Bucky. She just loves farm life! Leigh Reilly , Gympie, Qld The hills are alive... After watching the movie at least 12 times growing up, I was thrilled to go on The Sound Of Music tour in Salzburg. It was a dream come true. Robyn Whitehead , Eight Mile Plains, Qld LEAFY ADVENTURE Maple loves to play in a pile of leaves! Elizabeth Johnston , Riverside, Tas Thank you, Margaret We were married in 1966, and in 1970 I was given a Margaret Fulton cookbook. As a new bride my cooking skills were limited, and consequently her recipe book has been well used. Coincidentally, the day of her passing we were enjoying Margaret’s one-pot risoni stew. Thanks to her, one of my greatest…

Clean up “Use cleansers that don’t stress your skin. Avoid soap or washes with high levels of fragrance.” – Dr Fabrizio Spada, Ego Pharmaceuticals research and development manager TRY QV Face Gentle Cleanser $12.95 Exfoliate Removing dead cells makes skin look younger and absorb product better. A formula with fruit enzymes will dissolve cells without stripping skin. “I exfoliate in the shower with steam, [which] not only warms the skin, it also adds hydration.” – Kate Somerville, Hollywood facialist TRY Kate Somerville Exfoli-Kate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment $37 (15ml) Keep it simple  Skin red and irritated? Pare back your regimen. Eliminating active ingredients “reduces irritation to already-sensitised winter skin. Instead, look for ingredients like DNA anti-ageing enzymes.” – Dr Daniel Lanzer, dermatologist and D’Lumiere Esthetique founder TRY D’Lumiere Esthetique Day Defence…

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Grant’s sassy pup AMANDA SAYS I’ve actually spoken to Grant Denyer about his dog Princess Popcorn on his radio show in the past – she’s a real character! She’s had a few emotional issues lately and can get upset if there are changes around the household, but overall she’s quite stable. Princess Popcorn had a couple of little physical problems recently but has overcome them. She knows her family – Grant, Chezzi and their daughters Sailor and Scout – stop at nothing to make sure she’s well cared for. Princess Popcorn can be a bit naughty at times but never really gets into trouble. This young lady knows she has it all and is grateful. She tells me, “I might not be big in size, but I am big in…

MOVIE DANGER CLOSE: THE BATTLE OF LONG TAN This Australian war movie tells the story of one of the most famous battles during the Vietnam War. The film, which boasts a veritable who’s who of top Aussie acting talent including Vikings star Travis Fimmel, is getting plenty of chatter overseas. IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK IS THERE STILL SEX IN THE CITY? by Candace Bushnell In this laugh-out-loud first-person account, the author and creator of Sex And The City takes on an honest and genuine journey of what happens when a woman of a certain age (OK, it’s “middle” age) finds herself no spring chicken, free and single in the city. Sit back with a dry martini and enjoy! OUT TUESDAY (Hachette, $32.99) PODCAST PLAYING DEVIL’S AVOCADO Funny friends Claire Isaac…

Georgia loves to run! Reality star Georgia Love knows she’ll always have boyfriend Lee Elliott’s shoulder to lean on! The pair pounded the pavement to raise funds for the Pancare Foundation in Melbourne. Big Summer Bay day! Home And Away co-stars James Stewart and Sarah Roberts tied the knot in a fairytale wedding in Luttrellstown Castle in Ireland. Hollywood hottie A flawless Margot Robbie stole the spotlight from her co-stars at the London premiere of Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. Pooch pash! Liev Schreiber has never failed at winning over the ladies and he won over his dog too with a cheeky smooch. J.Lo’s just fab at 50! Dressed in a stunning Versace gown, Jennifer Lopez glowed as she celebrated her 50th birthday surrounded by friends in Miami, Florida.…

Troubled actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers has sparked fresh fears for his sobriety after being snapped looking worryingly worse for wear at LA airport. The Tudors star – who has had a long-running battle with alcohol – appeared dishevelled and sombre. “He looked like a man who had a big night and hadn’t washed for days,” says the source. Jonathan, 42, admits that airports “are a trigger for me” because “you’re surrounded by alcohol”. Indeed, last year he was detained by police at LA after a mid-air disagreement with his wife Mara Lane.…

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were living every parent’s worst nightmare last week after it was revealed a security breach saw a convicted torturer allowed onto palace grounds, within metres of their eldest son and future king, Prince George. Now royal insiders tell Woman’s Day the couple are in lockdown, as royal security officials scramble to keep the Cambridge children safe. “This isn’t the first potentially deadly security oversight. It’s been one of many over the last few months – most of which the palace have managed to keep from getting out,” says one royal staffer. “Not only has there been a multitude of security breaches, including a delivery driver who was allowed into Kensington Palace without ID and an attempted burglary in May, but there have also been…

Zara Phillips’ loose-lipped husband Mike Tindall has been issued a stern warning when it comes to talking about his royal relatives – don’t! The former rugby player, 40, who has been married to the Queen’s granddaughter since 2011, has reportedly been asked not to speak out about private family news for fear he’ll spill something he shouldn’t. The request comes after the down-to-earth dad-of-two revealed at a charity event in Wales recently that his daughters Mia, five, and Lena, 13 months, had not yet met their two-month-old second cousin Archie. “Everyone loves Mike, but the royals are on tenterhooks whenever he opens his mouth,” says an insider.…

Princess Eugenie’s husband Jack Brooksbank has been snapped strolling through the streets of London with a pretty brunette – but the only problem is the woman in the photo isn’t his wife. The handsome wine merchant, 33 – who wasn’t wearing his wedding band – blended into the crowd as he chatted to the mystery woman who gazed adoringly at her married companion. Now sources tell Woman’s Day there are fears cracks are starting to form in his marriage to Eugenie, mere months after the pair wed in October. “It’s not just fans who are worried, it’s her friends too,” a royal insider tells. “Things are tense between them and now it looks like he’s confiding in another woman, too.” The source says that while the couple have been together…

Just weeks ago Princess Mary of Denmark and her husband Prince Frederik were embarking on a sad summer apart – dividing their time solo with their four young children as their marriage appeared to crumble. But when they made the decision to unite for a holiday outside the castle walls in the pretty port of Skagen, it turned out to be the getaway they needed to reconnect and ultimately save their marriage. “It really opened their eyes and made them realise they’ve been so bogged down with royal duties and their crazy schedules that they had forgotten how to have fun together,” one royal watcher out of Denmark tells Woman’s Day. “They promised their children – and each other – that this holiday would be all play and no work,…

As if a multimillion-dollar divorce and bitter custody battle isn’t enough to squabble over, Brad and Angelina are now going head-to-head with their careers, too. Sources tell Woman’s Day the exes are desperately trying to top each other at the box office. “It’s a case of anything you can do, I can do better,” says the insider. “Brad’s hit the ground running with Once Upon A Time In Hollywood and now Ange has signed up for the Marvel films. “But Brad is already hunting for the next bigger and better project to overshadow her.”…

As the mass exodus of girls leaves emotions high, Woman’s Day can reveal it’s chemical engineer Chelsie McLeod, 28, who could be headed for an early exit! While originally pinned as a frontrunner, our spy reveals Chelsie is “plagued about whether or not to leave the show” after having doubts over leaving her job in Victoria to take part on the series. Meanwhile, it seems Matt could be in for a shock over brainiac Chelsie’s past, with racy photos emerging of the hopeful posing in her underwear while swigging from a bottle of alcohol.…

Ricki-Lee has had no problems reigniting a 13-year-long feud with former Australian Idol star and Young Divas bandmate Kate DeAraugo. On radio last week to promote the show, the star made a pointed dig at the Idol winner when asked about their past. “We don’t really get on, our personalities clashed and I would just rather be anywhere but with her,” she said. In 2006, Ricki-Lee and Kate joined former Idol alumni Paulini Curuenavuli and Emily Williams to form Aussie pop group Young Divas. After departing the group in 2007, Ricki-Lee taunted Kate for failing to lose weight through a Jenny Craig ambassadorship, mocking “how unfortunate” it was.…

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Do you feel as though you often jump at the chance to critique your choices and actions? Do you spend more time making others feel special than you do yourself? Does what people think about you matter more than your own opinion of yourself? Well, then it’s time for you to embrace some self-love! It’s more than putting on a face mask, or treating yourself to your favourite cheat meal (but they’re both all well and good!), it’s about looking inside yourself for self-affirmation, respect and understanding. Psychologist Rebecca Ray shares her advice on how to reconnect with yourself. SELF-KINDNESS It seems so much easier to be tough on ourselves than being kind, so how do we kick those negative voices from our mind? “Self-kindness is both an attitude and…

PRAWN, KALE & CHICKPEA TABOULI SERVES 4 PREP 25 MINS • 1/2 cup fine burghul • 300g kale, trimmed, shredded finely • 400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed • 500g cooked medium prawns, peeled, deveined, halved horizontally • 1½ cups mint leaves • 1½ cups coriander leaves • 200g yellow grape tomatoes, halved • 4 green onions, sliced thinly • ¼ cup lemon juice • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 Place burghul and kale in a large heatproof bowl with 1 cup boiling water, cover and stand 10 mins or until soft. Drain if necessary, return to bowl. 2 Add chickpeas, half the prawns, mint, coriander, tomato and green onion to burghul mixture, season. Stir to combine. Add juice and oil, toss gently to combine. 3 Divide tabouli among plates,…

Best of the bunch! Woman’s Day Food Editor Wendy Quisumbing reveals tasty new ways to use up fresh herbs PARSLEY Flat (Italian) parsley has a more intense flavour than the curly variety. Both the stems and leaves can be tossed through salads, as well as used in dishes such as quiches and in sauces. CORIANDER You either love it or loathe it! Also known as cilantro or Chinese parsley, all the parts can be eaten – roots, stems and leaves. Finely chop the roots to add flavour to meatballs, or use a whole bunch to make coriander pesto. SAGE Because of its cottony texture, sage is best cooked. Pair it with poultry and sausages, or add to stuffing, tomato sauces, bean dishes, omelettes and risottos. Sage also makes a delicious…

Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 With expressive stars casting a bright light, it’s time to step outside your comfort zone and do something you’ve dreamed about. Writing, designing, painting, performing... under Jupiter’s expansive rays, your efforts should pay dividends. Couples, why not join forces and create something special together? Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 As the social whirl subsides, your need for peace will grow. Some Virgos may find themselves devouring an eclectic range of books or box sets, while others might head towards unusual therapies like kinesiology and shiatsu. Focus on recharging and getting things in order. By spring it’ll be all systems go! Libra SEP 24 – OCT 23 Socially, you’re flying high, but it’s not all fun and games. As you become more involved in…

MUSCLE MEN NASSER SULTAN & CAMERON MERCHANT What has Nasser been doing since his stint on Married At First Sight, you ask? Working on his biceps, by the looks of this catch-up with Cam. Seems Nasser got the short end of the stick! Shopper’s remorse! SOPHIE TURNER & JOE JONAS Looks like the honeymoon is already over for these newlyweds, as Joe can’t even be bothered pretending to enjoy a day of retail therapy with his new wife! Just hold the bags and sit on the waiting seat, Joe – remember, happy wife, happy life! From shower to street... Remember when pyjamas were all the rage in the fashion world? Well, now it’s the humble towel’s turn to get a look-in as this season’s style must-have. Our top tip? If…

Just a few years ago, Nicole Kidman insisted her young daughters would “run the other way” from a career in acting, but insiders say she’s now riling up her husband Keith Urban by turning into a stage mum! After their cameos in season two of Big Little Lies, Sunday, 11, and Faith, eight, have scored roles in The Angry Birds Movie 2, voicing two birds called Lily and Beatrice. But the girls’ blossoming careers in Hollywood are thought to be proving a bone of contention for Nicole, 52, and Keith, 51. “Keith was furious when he found out Nicole had got the girls an agent – telling her he  felt this went against everything they’d discussed about letting the girls live a normal childhood,” says an insider. “Nicole explained how…

The Duchess of Sussex made what was thought to be a public dig at Kate last week, when it was revealed she chose not to feature herself on the cover of her Vogue September issue because it could appear “boastful”. Kate, 37, famously appeared on the cover of Vogue’s June 2016 issue, but royal insiders say the duchess’ comments have angered William even more than his wife. It’s believed William, 37, took Meghan’s comment to be a slight at his late mother Princess Diana, who featured on the magazine’s cover on three separate occasions. And it’s not just Meghan, 38, who has reignited the feud with Wills. Prince Harry, 34, has been vocal about his desire to become a father for years, so royal fans were shocked when he revealed…

Another royal wedding could be on the cards with sources out of Buckingham Palace telling Woman’s Day it’s only a matter of time before Princess Beatrice’s boyfriend Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi gets down on one knee. The inside information comes as bookies last week suspended all bets on Beatrice, who turns 31 this week, announcing her engagement by the end of the year. “They are so incredibly happy,” our insider reveals of Fergie and Andrew’s eldest daughter and her man, who has been married before and is a dad of one. “Nobody would be surprised at all if Edo didn’t already have the ring. Bea wouldn’t hesitate to say yes either.”…

‘There’s been a level of resentment about her role’ Friends on set... ...and off It was supposed to be a celebration for The Project family, but former Today star Lisa Wilkinson was left feeling more like an “unwanted stepchild” and walked out of Ten “in a huff ” before snubbing the show’s 10th birthday party. “Lisa was mortified,” confirms one Ten insider, who says the TV star is “very sensitive” about her public image and struggling with her growing awareness of just how much on the outer she is with her co-stars. “There’s been a level of resentment for months about her role, because she really isn’t a team player, and I think that sentiment boiled over on the night. There was a lot of love for Carrie, not so…

They were once the leading men of one of the most popular television shows in the world, but looking at Friends trio Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer and Matthew Perry, you’d never have known it. Gone are the boyish good looks that made them household names in the ’90s, with the actors looking dishevelled and bloated. “It’s so sad to see them like this. If you walked past them you would never think, ‘There goes Chandler, Joey and Ross’,” an insider tells Woman’s Day. “It’s as if they’ve given up on themselves. They look terrible and can’t be feeling too good, either.” Despite their whopping $1.4 million an episode pay cheques while on the show and reports they’re still raking in an annual $28 million salary each from reruns, the men…

She looks to be winning Matt over, but we can reveal fashion designer Monique Morley became the centre of attention for another reason after her fellow contestants accused her of having a sugar daddy! “The girls really gave it to Monique – they were making wild accusations about her,” says our spy. It’s not the first time Monique has been forced to defend her love of all things luxury. She told Woman’s Day she blames the fact she’s single on her “lifestyle”. “I’m always on the move. My personality is very out there.”…

Seven-year-old comedian JJ Pantano from Melbourne wowed the judges with his charm and wit, scoring a place in the next round, thanks to Shane Jacobson and the Golden Buzzer. So just how much would it mean to the pint-sized entertainer if he won Australia’s Got Talent? “It would be a dream come true to win, but it’s been amazing to even come this far,” he says. JJ comes from a family of entertainers and says he’s been performing on stage since the age of two. And his newfound TV fame is causing quite a ripple at school among the kids in the playground! “Some don’t really care, some are kind of like my fans,” he says. “Some have even asked for my autograph – but I still need to learn…

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What do you see when you think of Hawaii? Is it picture-perfect beaches? Perhaps it’s volcanoes or maybe even hula dancers? While the tourist hotspot – which draws in around nine million people each year, FYI! – does boast all of those fabulous things, there’s even more to Hawaii. While I didn’t visit all of the islands that make up Hawaii on this trip, I did make it to the famous Waikiki as well as Waikoloa, which is on the island of Hawaii, aka the Big Island (a 45-minute flight away). You’re spoilt for choice with accommodation, but I stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki and the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island (hilton.com). These hotels are like little cities, with multiple pools, restaurants, cultural shows and…