Innholdsfortegnelse for April 29, 2013 i Woman's Own

I think being busy is what we women do best! Many of us thrive on ‘doing it all’ but, if we’re really honest, we’d always like to squeeze a bit more time out of the day. Well, now you can. In our 12-page special, we reveal how to cut corners in your beauty routine and still look just as good, cook up speedy family meals, and we’ve even created a 15-Minute Diet. It’s never been easier or quicker to lose that last 7lb in an achievable way that I’m sure will fit in your hectic lives! facebook.com/womansownmagazine twitter.com/womansown womansowneditor@ipcmedia.com 020 3148 6565 This week! Join us ONLINE! In a recent poll on our website, 68 per cent of you told us losing weight makes you feel more confident, closely followed…

As anyone in a longterm relationship will tell you, it can be hard to keep the magic alive. From date nights to those crucial little romantic gestures, couples up and down the land make that extra effort to ensure the passion doesn’t fizzle out with time. Loose Women’s Carol McGiffin has been left reeling, convinced that the sense of mystery between her and toy-boy fiancé Mark Cassidy has vanished because she’s revealed too much. Carol, 53, has been with Mark, 30, for five years but, after a recent bout of sickness left her bedridden, Carol admits that having her man see her in her most vulnerable state has taken the fire out of their relationship. ‘We live in a very small flat and we only have one bathroom,’ she says.…

It took us a few glances to realise that this young-looking lady was in fact former Grease actress Olivia Newton-John, 64. Years of cosmetic procedures have left supermodel-turned-reality TV star Janice Dickinson, 58, with a face so plump we can no longer see her eyes. Former Dragon Hilary Devey, 56, has admitted she’s had a bit of Botox and fillers, but perhaps it’s time to step away from the injections? Almost unrecognisable, actress Melanie Griffith, 55, doesn’t have a wrinkle in sight – and then there’s her unnatural-looking lips. Surely a sign she’s gone too far? From lip fillers to a nose job, when it comes to cosmetic surgery there isn’t much that Katie Price, 34, hasn’t tried. Her ‘plastic’ look is getting a little out of hand. Despite being…

Beauty Editor Stephanie Maylor reveals the secrets behind this on-trend ’do Michelle was in a hairstyle rut – her cut had barely changed for years and, apart from a dalliance with brunette a while ago, she’d always been blonde. She wanted to keep the length but asked us to bring her colour up to date. THE CUT Michelle’s hair had heavy layers that left her with a boxy shape. Stylist Karine thinned out the layering to flatter her naturally thick hair and took an inch off the length. Keep layers fresh with regular trims and deep conditioning masks, like Lee Stafford Argan Oil Deep Nourishing Treatment, £14.99. THE COLOUR The ombré trend (dark roots with lighter ends) was huge last year, but the latest take on it is the reverse…

3 of the best CC creams Forget blemish balms – with built-in skin tone adjusters, complexion-correcting products are hot for 2013… FOR FLUSHING L’Oréal Paris Nude Magique Anti-Redness CC Cream, £9.99, neutralises rosy areas on the face. FOR DULLNESS Get your glow on with Max Factor CC Cream, £9.99. It’s packed with rose hip extract and cucumber water to brighten and smooth. FOR DRYNESS The hyaluronic acid in Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream SPF30, £28, sucks in water to keep skin plump all day. It launches in store this weekend. Reader rated LEXY LAW, 30, FROM COUNTY DOWN ‘As a busy mum, I don’t have the time to wait for fake tan to develop, so Rimmel Sunshimmer Instant Tan Water Resistant Make Up, £6.99, is a must.’ How I look…

Fancy a treat? Then why not club together with friends and start saving now for a fantastic, relaxing spa break at the award-winning Ragdale Hall. The specially discounted two-day event will give you the chance to sample the spa’s state-of-the-art facilities, including the multimillion-pound Thermal Spa and newly opened Pavilion, the long-awaited leisure area. Featuring sumptuous sofas to relax in, garden-view loungers and beautiful contemporary artwork and glassware, the area oozes blissful calm and is Ragdale Hall’s ultimate chill-out zone! Take advantage of this great offer now for an indulgent twonight (three-day) break at one of the finest spas in Europe. To view all treatments and facilities, go to ragdalehall.co.uk 2013 dates for your diary 2-4 June 8-10 September 29 Sept-1 October 10 -12 November Your two-night break includes A…

Eating processed meat can shorten your life? Woman’s Own GP Dr Radha Modgil helps sort fact from fiction THE LOWDOWN Scientists now believe that one in 30 deaths are caused by consuming meat such as ham, sausages and salami. THE TRUTH This study found that eating 160g of processed meats (e.g., three sausages) a day increased the risk of dying by 44 per cent. This is credible research, so it’s wise to limit your processed meat intake to 20g daily (one bacon rasher) or one fry-up a week. It’s weird... but it works! Struggling to get a doctor’s appointment? Research shows the quietest mornings to call are Tuesdays and Thursdays. However, if you need to see your GP urgently, get to the surgery for when it opens. Most have one…

Save with out spending Here are my top tips this week to ensure you’re making the most of your hard-earned cash ENJOY FREE HOME ENTERTAINMENT Tesco Clubcard holders can now sign up to a free TV and movie streaming service. Just go to clubcardtv.com, sign in and you can watch everything from The Only Way Is Essex and Doc Martin to classics like O cean’s 11 and The Shawshank Redemption on your computer. CALL 0800 NUMBERS FREE Although freephone numbers cost you nothing from a landline, they can be pretty pricey when called from a mobile. If you have unused inclusive mobile minutes, call the 0800Buster number – 0333 555 8800 – then the 0800, 0808 or 0500 number you want to ring, followed by the # key, and your…

Two-bean chilli SERVES 4 PREP TIME 5 MINS COOKING TIME 10 MINS YOU WILL NEED 450g packet of pork sausages 2tsp vegetable oil 1 red pepper, sliced 1tsp each of chilli powder and ground cumin 1 garlic clove, crushed 600g tinned tomatoes 200g kidney beans 100g cannellini beans 1 tomato, chopped, 1 red onion, sliced, and fresh coriander, to garnish HOW TO DO IT 1 Cut each of the sausages into thirds. Heat up the vegetable oil in a large pan, and fry the sausages for 5 mins until brown and cooked through. Add the pepper and fry together for a further 2 mins. 2 Throw in the spices and garlic, and fry for 1 min before adding the tinned tomatoes and drained beans. 3 Allow the chilli to simmer…

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I’ve always been a bingo fan and used to play regularly at my local hall. I never won very much, but it was good fun. Then when I started my current job as a care assistant at a dementia home five years ago, I began working shifts, so it became difficult to get along. Instead, I looked into playing online. I’d never tried it before, but I saw an advert for Woman’s Own Bingo that offered a welcome bonus if I signed up and deposited just £10 to play with, so I thought it would be worth giving it a go. I loved it immediately. It’s far more exciting than going to the bingo hall and you can play for just a penny, so you don’t have to spend a…

Naughty father-to-be David Walliams loves to wind up his boss Simon Cowell and, if we’re honest, we find it hilarious watching Mr Nasty squirm! Talking about the latest series of Britain’s Got Talent, David, 41, reveals he’s thrilled to have returned, saying, ‘If you’re not invited back it’s like, “You weren’t good the first time.” So I’m delighted.’ Here, he chats about his BGT stage cameos and Mr Cowell’s fear of comedy. So, how are you feeling about being reunited with Simon? Very excited. We’ve had two days apart – but we’ve been Skyping. Is it good to be back with The Boss again? Very. There’s been a lot of fun banter. The good thing about Simon is he’ll really react to things and you’ll go along with him –…

Feeling blue We can’t believe model Yasmin Le Bon is 48 and is so on-trend! Be brave with colour and pair a slouchy suit with neon heels. Talk about bold! Flower power The Voice judge Jessie J, 25, knows a tropical print is the modern alternative to a floral dress for summer. Scarlet woman M&S face Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, 26, looks red hot. Avoid overkill with minimal accessories. Flirty flares Wide-legged trousers can swamp petites, but Amanda Holden, 42, has kept her top half fitted. All white Lorraine Kelly, 53, shows she’s a pro at spring dressing. A bright top and shoes make this the ideal office-to-out ensemble. Animal magic Corrie star Michelle Collins, 51, taps into the python trend. Match your shoes to your top to keep this statement print…

After 31 years and three children together, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are reportedly on the brink of breaking up, after it was revealed they have been living apart for a month. The couple, who married in 1982, have been at loggerheads over an unpaid £1.1m tax bill, with pals fearing it could lead to a permanent split. They have even been pictured without their wedding rings. A source says, ‘They’re no strangers to rows, but they’ve been under a lot of pressure recently. The financial situation has been a real burden for them both and put a massive strain on them.’ Separate lives ‘What makes things even harder for them is that they’ve both got huge work commitments for the rest of the year that stand in the way of…

Every morning my husband Steve has to dress me. I lie on the bed and he fastens my bra, pulls on my trousers, gently tugs a jumper over my head. It’s been this way since a vicious attack in June 2012 left me paralysed on the right side of my body. I can’t move my leg and the nerve endings in my neck, back and arm are so painful, I am in constant agony. I have to take morphine just to sleep and I can’t go out without a wheelchair. At home I use crutches to get around. Most nights I cry myself to sleep remembering the healthy mum-of-three I used to be. Doctors have said I’ll never regain the use of my leg and, when I think of that,…

The super serum Olay Total Effects 7 In One Moisturiser + Serum Duo, £16.99, combines the hydrating properties of a day cream with the anti-ageing ingredients of a serum. Its mineral pigment gives a flattering airbrush-effect finish, so you can even skip foundation if you wish. The peeper treater Benefit Fake Up, £18.50, is our new favourite bag-buster. The concealer hides dark circles, while a vitaminenriched outer layer gives a hit of hydration that will last for six hours. Goodbye creasing, hello lovely lie-in! The no-hands ultra-cleanser If you want a flawless face, the experts recommend a double wash – great for your skin, but not that speedy. Philips VisaPure, £150, removes make-up and deep cleans skin in one minute. Used with your regular cleanser, it shifts dead cells and…

Flinching as the cold gel was spread over her tummy, Sarah Mawer looked anxiously at the grainy image on the screen. It was December 2011 and Sarah, then six months pregnant with her third child, had been rushed to hospital after she’d started having contractions. She feared she was going into early labour. ‘I was terrified I was going to lose my baby,’ says Sarah, 35, from Bridgend, Wales. ‘People were always saying that I should slow down, but it was only then it hit me that I’d been doing far too much – and now I could pay the ultimate price.’ Like so many women, Sarah had been striving to keep on top of the demands of her job – running a soft play centre – while looking after…

DEAR EMMA Miscarriages have changed her My younger sister is 42 and has just had her fourth miscarriage. I’ve tried to be there for her but in recent months she has grown more and more angry and off-hand with me. Recently when I mentioned what a great aunty she is to my children, she snapped that I kept saying truly insensitive things and I should just keep quiet in future. I am now upset and sad as all I was trying to do was support her. Linda, 48, Cardiff I really hear that your heart is in the right place. I’m sure your sister didn’t mean to snap, but she doesn’t want to be an aunty – she wants to be a mum. It takes immense courage to cope with…

Just follow these three rules… 1 Choose one quick-to-make breakfast, lunch and supper daily, plus one snack. 2 Drink 300ml skimmed milk every day, which you can have in tea and coffee if you want. 3 You can add extra salad or non-starchy veg to any of the meals if you are still hungry. Quickie breakfasts 4tbsp unsweetened muesli topped with 125g low-fat fruit yogurt and 2 handfuls of blueberries 45g serving Sultana Bran and 150ml skimmed milk. Plus an orange Porridge made in the microwave with 30g oats, 125ml skimmed milk and 1 level tsp of brown sugar. Plus half a grapefruit 5 strawberries, 15 raspberries and a handful of blueberries, topped with 100g low-fat plain yogurt, 1tbsp crunchy oat cereal and 1 level tsp honey 1 pack Belvita…

How much money could I save? If you spent £200 at Debenhams with Quidco you could expect to save £4 to £6 with two per cent cashback in store and three per cent buying online. Shopping for big-ticket items will get you the most cashback. With Quidco you can get up to 10 per cent cashback on Dell sales, plus free delivery*, on a laptop worth £550 – that could be £44! Make life easier – order online and get paid for having your shopping delivered. For new grocery buyers, shop at asda.com this week and get £5.50 cashback on orders over £25. Quidco is the UK’s No1 cashback and voucher code site with over 2.7 million members, who will save pounds on their shopping, insurance, travel, mobiles, utilities and…

The room slowly came into focus as the surgeon peeled the bandages off my eyes. I took in my surroundings Ð the hospital bed with its white linen, the sunlight streaming through the open window and, beside me, my mum, Angela. ‘Look at you,’ I gasped as I hugged her tightly. I couldn’t stop staring, seeing her brown eyes, the tiny lines that wrinkled as she smiled. She was 71, and it was the first time I’d ever seen her face clearly. I’d been born with a genetic disorder called Marfan syndrome, which affects the body’s connective tissues. It had left me completely blind in my left eye and partially blind in my right. Growing up I had seen shapes and colours but nothing with any definition. It was like…

Just for fun WORDSEARCH The answer is the one word missing from the grid ACTOR BEARD BREAKFAST CAR PARKER COOK DIY DRIVER GARDENER HAIRCUT JOKE KARAOKE PASSENGER ROAD TRIP TOUPEE VAN Just for fun SIMPLE SUDOKU To solve the puzzle each 3x2 box, each column and each row must contain the numbers 1 to 6 Just for fun MINI WORD ACROSS 1 Horse-drawn vehicle (4) 5 Sector, zone (4) 6 Say ‘th’ for ‘s’ (4) 7 Opposite of ‘early’ (4) DOWN 1 Shout to (4) 2 Long operatic solo (4) 3 Put your feet up (4) 4 Recording ribbon (4)…

Embrace technology! At 74 years of age, I thought I was too old for a mobile phone with Facebook, email and Skype. But, after getting one, it has opened up a whole new world for me. I can now be part of the lives of friends and family who are far away. It’s so great to physically see, via Skype, all of my grandchildren, who live in California. I’m still able to witness them growing up. Never say you are too old for anything! Freda Thompson, Worcester WIN a bunch of f lowers Our star letter will win this beautiful spring Simply Tulips bouquet of seasonal flowers in a vase, worth £34.80, courtesy of iflorist.co.uk Grow old gracefully I was really shocked recently to see an interview with Olivia Newton-John, who…

CORRIE STARS reunited Ken Morley and Sherrie Hewson, who played husband and wife team Reg and Maureen Holdsworth in Corrie, are to reunite for the new series of Benidorm. Sherrie, 62, will return to her regular role as hotel manager Joyce on the hit ITV sitcom. Ken, 70, will be making a guest appearance in the show, currently being filmed in Spain. We bet they’ve got plenty to catch up on! It’s a dog’s life Jessie J, 25, may regret bringing her dog Jackson to work on The Voice, after the tiny bulldog peed in Sir Tom Jones’ dressing room! A source said, ‘Jackson was often seen backstage while Jessie was filming. He would wander off and be found going to the toilet in Tom’s room. He hadn’t been toilet-trained…

Simon: ‘I’d love a baby girl’ Simon Cowell says that he wants to become a father… if he can find a woman he can stay faithful to. Simon, 53, says, ‘Would I like kids? If I knew I could be, and how could I put this delicately? Faithful, then yes. I do like kids. I’m not sure I would be a good dad for the first six months or so but once they know who I am, I would like it.’ For more Simon gossip, turn to page 14 to see how his face has changed over the years! ‘It just didn’t work out!’ Corrie’s Catherine Tyldesley is ready to move on from her split with boyfriend Sam Witter, she claims, and has even hired a £240-an-hour trainer to help…

We all know Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby get on like a house on fire. From their witty banter on This Morning to their wild nights out (and in!), the TV duo obviously understand each other better than anyone. So when Holly, 32, got the chance to interview Phil, 51, for the latest issue of Hunger, the results were more revealing than anyone would have expected. Sitting him down for a one-onone, Holly grills Phil on everything from his wild, hidden past and unlikely sex symbol status to his array of, ahem, eager fans. Over H As a kids’ TV presenter, you had this squeaky-clean image. Was that one you portrayed and hid a dark side? P Let me ask you this. When you met me, you had your preconceived…

Tears streamed down my face and I clutched my friend Helen’s hand in mine. ‘I had no idea you went through all this,’ I said. It was November 2009 and we were editing the book Helen McNallen had written about her depression. For the first time, I was reading the horrifying details of her suicide attempt and her long stints in psychiatric clinics. Yet minutes later we were crying with laughter, reading about one manic episode when Helen escaped from hospital to go shopping in Harvey Nichols. ‘See, depression can be fun, sometimes,’ she said. I shook my head, amazed at her strength. I always knew Helen was special, even back when we met as students at Bristol Polytechnic in 1990. Bubbly and popular, but fiercely ambitious, she was a…

We all deserve a little pampering, so Woman’s Own has teamed up with The Beauty Group to give readers a mini beauty treatment. Choose from six different therapies that will rejuvenate you in half the time! The Beauty Group is the fastest-growing collection of independent salons, with more than 160 across the UK. To enjoy your free treatment, just fill in the coupon below with your preferred choice. Offer closes on 30 June 2013. HOW TO CLAIM Simply go to beautygroup.co.uk to find your nearest participating salon. If your local area doesn’t have one, The Beauty Group will keep your details on file for when a salon joins. Then complete the coupon below and send it to The Beauty Group/Woman’s Own, Unit F, Penfold Trading Estate, Imperial Way, Watford, Herts…

1 Line up a week’s worth of meals rather than agonising over what to cook each day. It will save you valuable minutes and money. And the same goes for weekend activities with your partner or children – if you organise it in advance it’ll leave you more chance to enjoy it. 2 Ensure you have a place for everything in the home. Label up drawers with what goes into them and encourage everyone to share the responsibility for putting things away afterwards. 3 Believe that you are important. No matter how busy you are, you need to make time for yourself for the sake of your health and wellbeing. Once you start to feel the benefits, you’ll become less stressed and it will be easier to stick to it.…

Every year around 140,000 people die needlessly. Yet had first aid been given, they could have lived. ‘These are the tragic victims of emergency situations such as cardiac arrest, choking and allergic reactions for whom help didn’t come in time,’ says Clive James, who is the training development manager for St John Ambulance. ‘But, even if you’re not a trained first aider, your actions in one of these situations could be the difference between life and death.’ LIFESAVER Stop someone choking It’s a myth that people cough and splutter when choking. ‘Their airway is blocked and they can’t make any sound,’ says Clive. ‘Firstly, encourage them to cough. If they can do that, they will dislodge the blockage. If this doesn’t work, stand behind them and get them to lean…

Chatting on the phone to my son Richard, I had to smile. ‘Not that again!’ I laughed. ‘But Mum,’ he protested. ‘You should think about finding a good man – someone as wonderful as I am,’ he added cheekily. Richard was 27, my only boy and as protective of me as I was of him. I had a daughter as well, Melissa, 22, who I adored, but I’d always felt especially close to Richard because I’d had him when I was just 20. It was as if we had grown up together. When he was 17, I had split with his and Melissa’s dad and Richard had stepped into the role as head of the family, caring for us both. Yet, although I had been on my own now for…

TOP CONSUMER ADVICE FROM DEBBI MARCO As the weather finally starts to warm up, it’s natural to turn our thoughts to summer holidays and whether we’ll be able to afford a trip away this year. And, while it’s tempting to hunt down travel bargains, make sure you’re not walking straight into a scam. Some of the best prices can be found online, but unfortunately the con artists are aware of this too. It’s easy for fraudsters to set up a website with photos of beautiful villas at great prices that don’t exist. When booking your accommodation or flights, be wary if something appears too cheap. Find out what the average price for the area you’re planning to visit should cost at that time of year. If you’ve been offered a…

‘I have a figure half my age’ What do you think of me posing so provocatively in my skintight trousers? A bit racy, cocky even. I hope so, because I’m a lads’ mag pin-up and proud of every inch of my sexy body. But here’s the staggering bit. I am 53 years old. That’s right. I’m a mum-of-one with a size 10 figure many younger women would be envious of. I get fan mail from men and I’m happy to pose topless, even nude. But what makes me most proud is that I’m flying the flag for mature women. Taking control I spent my young life feeling self-conscious and shy. I had grown up with my British mum and dad in Africa, but had a lot of puppy fat and…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Conversations with loved ones could suddenly erupt into conflict – especially if they’re about money. Maybe the whole issue of how you share resources with others needs looking at. Perhaps someone is spending more than they should. Tackle this now to clear the air. For more call 0901 609 4780* Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun This is a week when all one-on-ones are in a kind of relationship boot camp. Will your closest associations pass muster? Will they make it through? Perhaps you need to start setting stricter limits on what you will put up with from the ones you love. An unusual solution saves the day. For more call 0901 609 4782* Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Alliances with friends and/or…

Lazing, mojito in hand, by a palmedged pool, I flicked through the leaflets urging me to throw myself into exciting activities – an elephant trek through emerald rainforest or snorkelling on Phi Phi Leh island, where Leonardo DiCaprio filmed The Beach. They sounded exhilarating. But, quite frankly, exchanging a damp, dismal UK for the super-strength sunshine of Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, was all the thrill I needed. Anyway, I reckoned my two-centre holiday had a little adventure built into it. After four days at this hotel, the Amari Coral Beach Phuket, I’d be flying back to the mainland for a final two nights at Pattaya on the Gulf of Thailand. So for now all I had to do was relax. And it wasn’t hard to do in this secluded hotel…

Crush... This will sound really mad, but my first crush was on my female English teacher at school. I was about 13 years old and she was so clever and interesting. I still get girl crushes on very intelligent women today. In fact, I’ve got a crush on all the Loose Women! Kiss... I was sweet 16 and I’d never been kissed, so I had a holiday romance on a family trip to India and snogged a boy on my birthday. I wasn’t really bothered about kissing people before that because I was quite geeky. It wasn’t as brilliant as I thought it might be, and it later turned out he fancied my sister. Hair disaster... I used to be a hair model, so I’ve had all sorts of different…