Innholdsfortegnelse for 15-feb-16 i Woman's Own

Can Eddie Redmayne do it again? On Sunday night, the very best actors and actresses will be donning their finest for the BAFTAs 2016. And for Eddie, who won last year for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking in The Theory Of Everything , it’s a chance to make it two times lucky – he’s nominated for transgender movie The Danish Girl . Also up for a gong is Maggie Smith (inset) for the hilarious The Lady In The Van . Good luck to them all – and with the Oscars round the corner, this could just be the start! Join us online Head to our fabulous website, womansown .co.uk , to get all the latest celeb gossip, great competitions…

TV’s Ruth Langsford has admitted just how worried she is about her husband’s double hip operation, confessing it’s left her in tears at night. As Eamonn Holmes said an emotional goodbye to his legions of fans on This Morning before going off for the major surgery, Ruth admitted, ‘I had a cry the other night because I was so worried about you!’ Eamonn, 56, will be taking 10 weeks off work to have both hips replaced and admits he now wants to get it all over and done with as soon as possible. ‘I want to get off the conveyor belt [of work] for as short a space as possible,’ he said. ‘And then back on, all done in one go.’ It’s certainly a change in…

Denise has worked hard at transforming her body with the LighterLife diet plan, losing a staggering 2st since 2012. Now, with spring drawing closer, she’s revealed two new ways to keep in shape! First, she tweeted a photo (below) of a new running machine she’s had installed at her house – assembled by her son, Louis. She’s also been undergoing a cellulite-busting procedure called Endermologie. The nonsurgical treatment uses a special vacuum device to gently knead and massage the skin in the problem areas, releasing excess fluid and toxins. Treatments can last for up to an hour and cost between £40 and £70. And as Denise showed in her photo (above), patients are required to wear a special bodysuit during the sessions for hygiene reasons and to help target areas.…

‘Howcould someone dosuch athing?’ ‘Ifelt like I was betraying him’ As a mum, life is full of dilemmas. You always want to do the best thing for your children. But when I thought my son had done something wrong, I had to decide whether to turn a blind eye or do the right thing and change his life forever… As soon as Lee was born, I fell in love. With his delicate fingers and big brown eyes, he was perfect. Having split with Lee’s dad a few months into my pregnancy, it was just the two of us. I’d read him bedtime stories and watch him as he drifted off to sleep. Then when Lee was two, I met someone new. I had another son, Paul, and as the boys…

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VALENTINE’S DAY IS SO DEPRESSING I know I sound bitter but I hate Valentine’s Day. I’m not with anyone at the moment, but even when I was, all the heart-shaped gifts and flowers turned me right off. I hate the fake sentiment, the pressure to do something romantic and the way you’re made to feel worthless if you’re single. In the past I’ve tried to go out with friends and ignore it but we ended up surrounded by couples and paying high prices. It’s in my face every year and it depresses me. Any tips for getting round it? Lisa, 50, Brighton You’re not alone in your hatred of Valentine’s Day. If you can’t ignore the day like many do, then do something different to mark the day. Instead of…

Sitting down to dinner with my husband, Kevin, 54, and our children Thomas, 25, and Katie, 21, we chat about what was on TV last night and our plans for the weekend. But as we do, I can’t help but think about what I saw earlier that day… Working as a nurse on a burns ward, I’m used to treating the victims of terrible accidents, but over the last few years, I’ve noticed a rise in something altogether more horrific… acid attacks. The victims of these callous crimes are left scarred, both physically and mentally, for life. That’s why I’m supporting Woman’s Own and the campaign to help put a stop to this senseless violence. It needs to end. I still remember the first time a victim of an acid…

Coconut sesame prawns SERVES 2 PREP TIME 10 MINS COOKING TIME 5 MINS YOU WILL NEED • 50g panko breadcrumbs • 25g desiccated coconut • 1tbsp sesame seeds • 200g large raw peeled prawns, defrosted throughly if frozen • 1 medium egg, beaten • Vegetable oil for deep-frying • Bottled sweet chilli sauce with sliced spring onion, lime wedges and lime zest, to serve HOW TO DO IT 1 Mix together the panko breadcrumbs, coconut and sesame seeds on a plate. Dry the prawns on kitchen paper, then one at a time dip in the beaten egg followed by the breadcrumb mixture. Press the crumbs on firmly to coat the prawns. 2 Half fill a medium pan with vegetable oil and heat to 180 ° C, or until a cube…

HURRAY! Nuisance call victory There is excellent news for the many people with a landline who are receiving unwanted cold calls every month. From this spring, companies will have to display a valid phone number when they ring you, putting an end to mystery numbers and making it easier to report companies making bothersome calls. Firms could be fined up to £570,000 for breaking the new rules. It comes after a company in Swansea, which was making 40,000 PPI cold calls every hour, had their licence removed. A £7 DYSON ANYONE? You could bag some incredible bargains at auction houses all over the country with our guide on where to go and what to bid for… HOW DOES IT WORK? A host of budget auction houses are springing up…

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DOCTOR DOCTOR! Doctor Who could be heading in a new direction next year – it’s rumoured that a female star is being lined up to take on the iconic role. With the news that Peter Capaldi might be leaving the show, a host of stars have been suggested as possible replacements. Bookies are already offering odds on Miranda Hart, 43, Helena Bonham Carter, 49, and Olivia Colman, 42, taking over! ‘This could be my final year and it’s pretty terrifying,’ Peter, 57, has admitted. ‘When you accept the job, you know there’ll come a day, inevitably, when you’ll be saying goodbye.’ ‘I didn’t want my friends to think I’d changed’ Sara Cox is back on our TV screens to meet up with the people who know her best Radio DJ…

‘Weflirtedinthe make-uproom!’ Catherine Zeta-Jones on why life on the home front was such fun… You star in the big-screen reboot of Dad’s Army . How was it? I love hanging out with actors and working with this calibre of cast was everything I wanted it to be. We’d flirt in the makeup room every morning. It was so much fun. You play a journalist chasing a spy on the loose. How was that? I had to wear a Chanel suit and do a sexy walk! I come into the village, stir it up and cause a bit of havoc. We were laughing all through it. How did you find the 1940s fashions? It was right up my street. I often think I was born in the wrong…

TV’s Denise Welch has revealed the heartache she goes through as she tackles one of her toughest roles – being a mum. In our exclusive interview, the former Loose Woman said that she ‘gets scared’ and can’t help worrying for her two boys, Louis, 14, and Matthew, 26. But it’s particularly her youngest son she is most fearful for. ‘I’m scared for him all the time,’ she admitted. Denise, 57, who’s married to Lincoln Townley, 43, had both sons with her first husband, Benidorm star Tim Healy, and revealed that the pressure of keeping Louis safe has led her to take extra measures. ‘Every time I see a phone number on Louis’ phone, I’ll jot it down so I’ve always got it. If I ever can’t get hold of him,…

DOS & DON’TS DO Experiment with colour. The S/S16 catwalks were flooded with eye-catching stripes in all shades, shapes and sizes. DON’T Wear stripes from head to toe. Be bold and daring, but if there’s not one item in your ensemble that isn’t striped, then you’ve probably overdone it. DO Mix stripes with other top trends, like cut-out shoulders, fringing and wide-legged trousers. DON’T Underestimate the power of accessories. A red shoe will make monochrome stripes pop. Wearing coloured stripes? Pick out your fave shade and match your bag or shoes to it.…

The promise behind the plan This four-week plan is based on revolutionary science that links the state of our gut to our weight and health. In particular, eating more vegetables and fibre increases the diversity and balance of bacteria in our gut, which in turn can lead to us absorbing fewer calories. The Gut Makeover * also helps deal with digestive issues, strengthens the immune system and will also improve your hair and skin. How it works Before getting started, you should ideally prepare yourself the week before by weaning yourself off processed and sugary foods (such as ready meals, biscuits and takeaways) as well as alcohol, caffeine and artificial sweeteners. If you want to just get stuck in that’s OK – but be aware you may…

5 WAYS TO… boost your love life Top tips to ensure you have an extra special Valentine’s Day! 1 Try Korean ginseng It’s a natural stimulant that may raise sexual desire, especially in menopausal women. It may also improve erectile function in men. Avoid it if you have trouble sleeping, though – it can cause insomnia. Panax Ginseng (£8.95 for 120 tablets, healthspan.co.uk ). 2 Up your iron levels Being low in iron can dampen the libido. Snack on almonds or take a supplement to increase your intake. But remember that having more than 20mg a day can cause constipation. 3 Get some good vibrations! Some 59% of women say they feel they need to spice up their sex life.* Worth trying is a Smile Makers Personal…

I’ve just been asked out by one of my best male friends. We’ve known each other for more than 10 years and he’s lovely, attractive and we get on well. He says he’s had feelings for me for quite a while but didn’t know how to tell me. I’m still so shocked – I’ve never thought of him as boyfriend material. My gut feeling is to say no as surely I would have felt more before now. But my other friends say I’m being picky and it would be foolish of me not to give it a shot. Gaby, 43, London If you’re not going to be picky about the person you spend your life with, what are you going to be picky about? However, that said, I wouldn’t be…

‘I knew he was The One’ ‘I’d never known pain like it’ Standing under the Eiffel Tower, my partner John pulled me close. It was Valentine’s Day 2009 and he’d whisked me away on a surprise trip to Paris. As we’d wandered around the romantic city, I felt so in love. But this month, I won’t receive a card or gift from my Valentine. All I’ll feel is a loss so heartbreaking that I can barely breathe… I was 22 when I met John. I’d just moved to Swansea to study law and, keen to make friends, I joined a Facebook group for people in the area. John and I started messaging each other almost immediately. He was six years older, a project manager and had a passion for motorbikes.…

‘I GOT STUCK IN A TURNSTILE!’ ‘I threw out our weighing scales’ We’ve all had that ‘I wish the ground would swallow me up’ moment – when something happens that’s so humiliating you just want to disappear. It can haunt you forever – I know that more than anyone. Mine happened because of my love of food. Even as a child, I was greedy, piling my plate high at dinner and going back for second helpings of pudding. By age 17, I was 17st – far too big for my 5ft 7in frame. I was happy enough – I had great friends, I’d never been bullied and I reasoned I didn’t look that bad, not when I did my hair and make-up, at least. Bigger and bigger Aged 18, I…

Holly Willoughby AQUARIUS (10 FEBRUARY) It seems impossible that the multitalented TV presenter could add yet another string to her bow, but in 2016 much of Holly’s focus will be on a new venture. Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Some epic misunderstanding with a friend, ex or lover can be resolved once and for all. Which should be helpful for a week with Valentine’s Day in it. And if appropriate (or even if not!) any post-conversation sex should be hot, hot, hot. For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May With the Moon in your sign on Valentine’s Day, there’s potential for sensual delights and earthy experiences. Other signs may need to talk this weekend, but you and your beloved do best by expressing your…

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PIC OF THE WEEK Win £50 if we feature your photo Smarten up! I agree with the headmasters and mistresses who have taken a stand against parents turning up at the school gates in their pyjamas. People may say that it’s none of their business, but it reflects badly on the school. It’s sending out the message that children can be lazy and don’t need to look after themselves. It doesn’t take much to throw on a pair of jeans! Rachel Smith, via Facebook Just not on I must say, I think it is absolutely wicked that shops are now charging for plastic bags! I mean, I can understand supermarkets and food shops charging, but when I’ve spent a lot of money on a new coat or a pair of…

Carol Decker was an international success as the front woman of pop band T’Pau, releasing smash hits such as China In Your Hand and Heart And Soul in the ’80s. Now 58, she lives in Henley with her husband Richard Coates and children Scarlett, 17, and Dylan, 13. We caught up with Carol, who has released new album Pleasure & Pain, to find out more. What makes you happy? When my children are happy, I’m happy. We love to go up to London and have a day in Camden, go and have breakfast in the Sky Garden or go up The Shard. What makes you cry? I lost my mum last year so I spent a lot of time in and around…

PYJAMA PARTY It looks like it’s not just mums dropping their kids off at school in their pyjamas – the dads are at it, too! Richard Madeley has revealed that he used to do the school run is his PJs after struggling to wake up. ‘There were some days, when I was running late through a combination of disorganisation and incompetence, I got behind the wheel in a crumpled dressing gown and frayed slippers,’ he admitted. But the presenter, 59, said he wasn’t the only one. As stepfather to wife Judy Finnigan’s twins Dan and Tom, now 38, he would join many other parents looking stressed at the school gates. ‘The boys thought it was very funny,’ he added. ‘And I was rarely the only harassed parent to arrive at…

‘Lincoln thought it would be a bonk buster!’ Why did you decide to write the book? I had an autobiography that was a bestseller and then I thought, ‘I think I’ll do a novel.’ It took me several pitches and several ideas! Like me, my character Harper is at the age where her kids are growing up and I found it quite interesting watching how the dynamic changes in people’s relationships when the children leave home. Did you find it tough? Yes and I got weepy writing it. I felt really vulnerable and it was a long process. I had to take myself away and say to Louis, ‘You can’t just keep barging in, this is really important.’ He’d say ‘Oh not the book again.’ And then I’d hear Lincoln…

1 Eat mostly plant foods – at least five cups of veg and two cups of fruit every day, aiming for 20 or more different varieties a week. (Tip: the cup size is of uncooked, chopped fruit and veg. Alternatively, you can measure a cup as the size of a balled fist.) 2 Add some protein, such as meat, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds, at every meal. The ratio on your plate should be two-thirds plant foods and one-third protein. (Note: vegetarians can add pulses for protein after the first two weeks.) 3 Use virgin olive oil to cook and make dressings. Coconut oil is another option for cooking. 4 Avoid all forms of wheat, rye, and barley for the four weeks of the gut makeover plan. Even if you…

The menopause may be a fact of life for all women, but everyone’s experience of it is different. Medically, it’s defined as 12 months without periods. But the time leading up to it – which, in itself, may last up to 15 years – as well as the year, are considered part of the experience. The changes can include mood swings, memory loss and emotional upheaval, which occur as a result of the body’s decreased production of the hormone oestrogen, which is what releases eggs into the ovaries and regulates periods. IS HRT FOR ME? HRT may be appropriate in the following situations: If you are suffering symptoms of oestrogen withdrawal, such as hot flushes and night sweats, and they’re interfering with everyday life. If you’re at an increased risk…

1 Live your life fully. You may not be in a couple or married but the upside means you are free to do whatever you want with your life – it’s your choice of holiday, meal or film! 2 Don’t be passive about dating. Playing the waiting game is a depressing stance. Be proactive – tell your friends and work mates you’re looking for dates, and then go on them. 3 You aren’t desperate. Remind yourself that you are single because you haven’t yet met someone you like yet – it’s not because you’re waiting to be picked. 4 Don't define yourself with the word ‘single’. You have no reason to feel bad about being on your own. It doesn’t mean you’re unworthy or desperate. 5 Do something about feeling…

Easy Mexican MOJO BRAISED BEEF SERVES 6 PREP TIME 15 MINS COOKING TIME 4 HOURS COST PER SERVING £1.35 1 Rub 1kg beef brisket with 70g Cool Chile Co Mexican Mojo de Ajo paste and put into a deep casserole or slow cooker. Add 2 chopped banana shallots, 100ml red wine, 200g passata and a pinch of sugar. Cover with a lid and cook for 4 hours in an oven set to 150°C/Gas 2 or a slow cooker turned to high. 2 To make the salsa, dice 1 avocado and 2 tomatoes, then mix with 1 small sliced red onion, handful of oregano and the juice of 1 lime. Serve with the sliced brisket, sauce and steamed rice. GET BAKING BakeBox, a new subscription service costing £14.99 every two months,…

Standing in the queue, I flipped through the magazine in my hands and, as I did, I caught sight of it – a photo of me, with a bulging stomach and huge arms. I’d been asked to pose for the snap for an article about my business – but if I’d realised just how big I was, I’d never have agreed! I was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries in my twenties. One of the side effects is weight gain, so no matter how careful I was with food, the pounds kept creeping on. After having Sophie in 1999, then Sam in 2002, I couldn’t shift the baby weight and running around after the kids meant I’d grab whatever I could for extra energy. I couldn’t go to the kitchen without having…

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‘Empty swimming pools are creepy. Imagine a big pool with no water in it – that’s weird. It would be all echoey and horrid – it freaks me out!’ Charlotte Bellamy has been on Emmerdale for 13 years playing Laurel Dingle, a recovering alcoholic. Happily, life away from the set is less complicated. We caught up with Charlotte, 42, who’s mum to Sunnie, 11, Herbie, eight, and Teddie Boo, six, and married to company director Mungo Denison, to talk family life, guilty pleasures and her heart-wrenching dementia storyline… Hi, Charlotte! Laurel’s had her fair share of dramatic stories. How do you switch off after a difficult day? I have a very busy family life, so when I go home, my focus is on them. I don’t…