Innholdsfortegnelse for November 11, 2013 i Woman's Own

Cheeky TV presenter Richard Madeley has revealed his secret crush – on a Strictly star! He said, ‘Ladies of a certain age can make male pulses quicken. Fiona Fullerton looks more and more sultry on Strictly Come Dancing.’ I must admit, I think he’s dead right, because former Bond girl Fiona, 57, looks simply amazing and her dresses get better every show. I remember her starring with Sir Roger Moore in A View To A Kill and envied her looks then – and almost 30 years on, I still do!…

She may be a comedy queen in the UK, but Dawn Firench is finding out that life overseas is tougher than she imagined. The actress, 56, has just wrapped flming on Australia’s Got Talent, where she was brought in to give the show some star power – but the programme suffered from disastrous ratings, which some critics have even described as embarrassing. To add insult to injury, viewers have been less than kind about Dawn, calling her decision to judge the show ‘career suicide’. Dawn, who married Mark Bignell in April, appeared to be loving her stay in Oz, and has formed close bonds with fellow Brit judge Geri Halliwell. The pair have shared adorable snaps of each other and regularly stand up for one another in the heat of…

Sobbing, doubled over the microphone, mascara smeared in black streaks – yes you’ve guessed it. It’s another Saturday night on The X Factor. It doesn’t seem to matter if the contestant’s just been told they’ve ‘nailed it 100%’ or they’re out of the competition, it’s cue tears! And if the singers aren’t crying, then it’s the judges, with Nicole Scherzinger being the biggest blubber. ‘I’m letting it out and keeping it real,’ she declares proudly of her endless tears. In fact, crying is so commonplace on TV shows now that we barely bat an eyelid at it any more. According to a new survey, 51% of us have even abandoned the stiff upper lip altogether, saying it’s an outdated stereotype that has no place in today’s world. ‘What’s going on?’…

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How are you feeling today? A bit uptight? You wouldn’t be the only one. A new book by psychologist Graham Price claims that our generation is more stressed than any before it. In The Promise, he says today’s adults have double the worries of those who lived through the Second World War. Having treated hundreds of patients for anxiety, he argues that we’re consumed by negative thoughts about our problems, including worries over careers, bills and relationship wobbles. But has life really changed for the worse, or are we simply less resilient than our elders? Psychologist Beverley Stone thinks that we are simply more likely to admit to our feelings these days. She cites the increase in choice we’re faced with and our reliance on technology as reasons for our increasing…

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Tandoori prawn skewers MAKES 12 PREP TIME 15 MINS COOKING TIME 4 MINS YOU WILL NEED 300g raw peeled king prawns 2tbsp tomato purée 2tbsp low-fat natural yogurt ½tsp mild chilli powder 1tsp garam masala 1tsp ground cumin 2tsp coriander seeds, crushed Raita or plain yogurt HOW TO DO IT 1 Mix the prawns, tomato purée, yogurt, chilli powder, garam masala, ground cumin and crushed coriander seeds. Leave for at least 2 hours in the fridgeo marinate or overnight. 2Soak wooden skewers in a bowl for 30 mins, then thread on the prawns, 3 per skewer. Heat a griddle pan to high, add the skewers and cook for 1-2 mins per side until pink and cooked through. Serve with the raita or yogurt. NUTRITION PER SERVING 22 cals, 5g protein,…

My friend Carla Cuthbertson is known to so many in my home city of Sunderland. She’s a local hero, a woman who has shown such bravery after suffering every mother’s worst nightmare. Because in April 2008, her soldier son Nathan, 19, left for his first tour of Afghanistan – and never came home. Yet, since that awful day, she has kept strong in the face of the most unimaginable grief, and has become a source of inspiration to me and so many other people. I got to know Carla after seeing an advert on Facebook in 2009 for a charity bike ride that she was organising. With my own son, Michael, 18, also in the Army, I wanted to get involved and do all I could to raise money for…

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Peter Andre admits he’s rubbish at DIY but he’s game when it comes to his new show 60 Minute Makeover. It’s an exciting time for Pete, 40, who’s expecting a child with girlfriend Emily, 23, in the new year. Plus, he’s quitting reality TV and heading in a new direction. We chatted to the singer-turned- TV star to find out more. Pete and Emily are expecting a baby soon Hi Pete! Did you enjoy working on 60 Minute Makeover? It was brilliant. Mind you, I did tell them that if they wanted me on board, it might not get done in 60 minutes – and I was right. So now we’ve shaken up the format and we get a day to get the job done. So it’s fair to say…

Hello yellow Anna Friel, 37, looks bright and beautiful. The ft-andfare ’50s style is given a modern twist with its high, see-through neckline. Blue crush Sheer chiffon and velvet are a winning combination. Katie Holmes, 34, shows just a hint of skin in this knee-skimming number. Green goddess Looking glamorous in deep emerald, Kim Kardashian, 32, opts for a crushed velvet wrap style that skims over her famous curves. Purple reign Model Iman, 58, shows off her statuesque figure in a two-piece suit. The chunky gold necklace and clutch bag make perfect partners to this rich amethyst shade. Pink lady Trust Sarah Jessica Parker, 48, to be one of the first celebrities to debut the velvet trend. We’ve got serious frock envy over this pink maxi dress. Get the LOOK Boutique…

Hannah Barrett, 17, is fghting hard to remain in the competition, after several emotionally charged performances. We caught up with the former Greggs worker to find out what it’s like having Nicole Scherzinger as a mentor, and why she calls Gary Barlow ‘grandpa’… Are you getting recognised everywhere now? Yeah, a lot! I was in Asda the other day – down the biscuit aisle because I really love custard creams – and an old woman came up to me and said, ‘You look like the girl from The X Factor!’ I had to tell her, ‘That’s because I am’. It’s all still so bizarre. What’s the best fireebie you’ve been given so far? We get a lot of fireebies – we got some cool Bluetooth headphones the other day. I…

As I stepped into the shower that bright April morning, I was happy. It was 2009 and I was newly divorced and full of hope. I had managed to buy a lovely little townhouse for me and my children, Dexter 17, Paige, 13, and Charlie, 11. To pay for it I was working two jobs, caring for people with disabilities, which I enjoyed. Even better, I had a brand new figure after losing 2½st at a slimming club. So as I stood showering, washing my new 10½st body, I soaped a bust that was now two cups sizes smaller. Small enough for me to find it… The lump. It was a hard nugget in my left breast, but I didn’t panic. I’d had a harmless breast cyst once before, so…

AGE LESS beauty heroes 2013 The wait is over. Thousands of you voted in our beauty survey to tell us all about your favourite age-defying products – from super serums and instant wrinkle-busters to fabulous body frmers and magic mascaras. When it comes to youth-boosting beauty, you ladies really know your stuff! So read on to discover this year’s worthy winners and give your skincare regime the seasonal shake-up it needs! Dream creams They plump, they brighten and they smooth. In fact, there’s not much they don’t do! Here are your top skincare products Day cream Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Ageing Day Moisturiser with SPF, £14.99 You’re into multi-tasking products and this little beauty does it all, from evening out skin tone and minimising pore size to boosting radiance. And…

More manners please, guys I don’t get offended when men open doors for me. There aren’t enough good manners around. I’m all for ladies paying their way, as that’s equal opportunities. But we should still be treated like ladies. So please hold the door open. To all the men reading this – put the ‘gentle’ back into gentleman! SARAH BASHAM, DEAL, KENT MEN SHOULD BE MEN I love it when men do gentlemanly things. Call me old-fashioned, but it makes me feel like a woman. I’m even happy doing the housework because men should be men and women should be women. BEVERLEY PAPWORTH, WORTHING Just plain rude I’m shocked by some men’s manners. I was at the doctor’s recently trying to open the door while holding my baby, when two…

When does it start? The average age in the UK for the menopause is 52, but the symptoms can start from as young as 40. Smokers tend to start earlier than non-smokers. The first symptoms It all starts with the perimenopause – the transition stage that ultimately leads to the menopause. Your periods will start to become a bit hit and miss – they may be more firequent, you might skip some, or they could become much heavier than usual. No two women will have the same symptoms, but for all women, periods will start to tail off as the ovaries stop working so effectively. You may also experience hot fushes. The average perimenopause lasts for around four years. What happens next? Your monthly periods will eventually stop completely. You…

‘For perfect poached eggs, stir simmering water to create a vortex, then crack the eggs into it. Poach for 3 mins, then remove from the pan’ JAMES MARTIN, TV CHEF Luscious lemon sandwich A fabulous new twist on the classic Victoria sponge SERVES 10 PREP TIME 10 MINS COOKING TIME 40 MINS 1 Heat oven to 180˚C/Gas 4. Line and grease a 20cm spring-clip cake tin. In a mixing bowl, put 175g self-raising four, 175g golden caster sugar and 1tsp baking powder. Mix, leaving a well in the centre. Measure out 150ml natural yogurt and mix in 3 eggs and 1tsp vanilla extract. Melt 200g butter. 2 Pour the butter and egg mix into the dry ingredients and stir briefy until combined. Then spoon it into the tin and smooth…

It sounded so ridiculous, but here I was seven stone lighter! Tucking into my second slice of cake, I told myself the calories didn’t matter, I deserved a treat. It was December 2006 and a month earlier I’d been leaving a friend’s house when I’d slipped and broken my left leg in four places. now here I was stuck needing months of bed-rest. At 5ft 4in and a size 18, I’d never been skinny, but I’d gone on walks and working as a supermarket shelf-stacker had kept me ft. now with nothing to do all day but watch TV, my husband, Paul, and our sons, sonny, then 16, alfe, 13, and Harry, nine, were bringing me constant snacks. After four months, my leg was better but I’d put on 3st.…

I was just settling down to a nice Friday night in. I’d fnished all my housework and logged on to the computer for a few games of bingo while I relaxed. I deposited some money and bought £3 worth of tickets for the Sapphire Bingo room, then called my best friend for a chat while I watched the games play out. As we were catching up about what we’d been up to that week, I spotted the Tycoons Progressive slot mini game in the corner of the screen. ‘I’ll just have one spin,’ I thought to myself, as I was telling my friend about the aqua aerobics class I’d been to that afternoon. I stopped talking mid-sentence. On screen I saw I’d got three Tycoon head symbols – and then…

Festive reunion The Big Reunion bands have recorded a charity Christmas single. Firesh from the success of the latest series, the likes of Atomic Kitten, Blue and 5ive got together in the studio to belt out Wizzard’s classic I Wish it Could Be Christmas Everyday. All profts will go to ITV’s annual Text Santa campaign. Kitten Liz McClarnon said, ‘This time last year we couldn’t have imagined we’d be doing this!’ ACCESS HOLLYWOOD Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood is off on the road on a live tour aptly called Paul Hollywood Live – Get Your Bake On! Four members of the audience will be chosen at random to join him on stage, with the chance of being named ‘Star Baker’. Meanwhile, it seems Paul’s never firee from people wanting…

GORGEOUS GEORGE Who can blame Kate and Wills for being so smitten – as the official christening snaps prove, Prince George is one gorgeous baby! The happy family posed for the portraits, taken by top celeb photographer Jason Bell, alongside the royals and the Middletons. Despite his less-than-impressed face at the christening, George turned on the charm for the camera, and at one point waved his arms with a big smile. It’s no wonder his parents (and the rest of us) can’t get enough of the future king! No way back! As we reported last week, Kym Lomas has now begun divorce proceedings to end her year-long marriage to Jamie. The Corrie actress, 37, has allegedly cited his ‘unreasonable behaviour’ as grounds for the split, despite the fact that she is accused…

Zoë Ball counts down the days until Strictly Come Dancing is back so she can take her place on the It Takes Two sofa! As a former contestant herself, Zoë knows what it feels like when a routine doesn’t go according to plan. Woman’s Own caught up with Zoë, 42, who lives in Hove with her husband, norman, and their two children, Woody, 12, and nelly, three, for a gossip – and she gave us her verdict on this year’s Strictly, what the contestants are really like and why she can’t avoid the sequins… If you had to name the one thing you loved the most about presenting It Takes Two, what would it be? I can’t pick out one thing because I love the whole shebang and I get really excited…

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WHAT TO DO Choose a healthy breakfast and lunch from our selection below and then pick a delicious comfort dinner. Vary your choices to ensure you have a good nutritional balance. In addition, you are allowed a 100-calorie snack from our list and 300ml of calcium-rich skimmed milk daily, to make tea and coffee, or just have by itself. You should aim to drink eight glasses or cups of fluid (excluding alcohol) a day. Lose 2lb a week Breakfasts 150g low-fat natural yogurt topped with half a grated apple, 10 blueberries and 10g sunflower seeds A boiled egg with soldiers made from a small slice of wholemeal toast with a scraping of low-fat spread. Plus 1 small or half a large banana 1 small slice of wholemeal toast with 2tsp…

When I became a mum, something happened to me. I held my little boy, Gary, and stared at his golden curls. I knew right then I’d live and die for this little life. I’m sure many other mothers can understand that feeling. Yet it was so significant to me because I’d never actually wanted children. I was one of three, from a large extended family. ‘No point asking Christina to babysit,’ my aunts would say. ‘She always says no.’ It was true. I was too busy with my own life to make time for the demands of little ones. By 22, I was working for a whisky distillery near my home town of Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire. I wasn’t broody in the slightest, but when I fell pregnant two years later,…

He said I drink too much I recently had a fight with my partner, who said I was drinking too much. I have a glass or two most nights, but just as often he’s the one who fnishes the bottle! My friends drink about the same amount and their partners see no problem with it. My father was a terrible drunk, so this comment has hit very close to the bone. Yvonne, 35, Leeds Put aside your justifications that your hubby drinks and your Dad really liked a drink and all your friends drink, and you’re left with an important question. How do you feel about how much you’re drinking? Does your husband’s feedback hold any truth and, if so, what are you willing to do about it? If you…

Money myths I need to start saving for my children’s university fees while they’re young. FALSE It’s not sensible to shell out for fees upfront. The Student Loans Company (slc.co.uk) can pay the fees for your child, who will then pay them back once they fnish university. And as long as their salary remains below £21,000, they’ll never have to repay a penny. But once it increases, they’ll still only pay 9% of their salary over and above £21,000. So, for example, if they earn £23,000, they’ll only pay back £180 which is 9% of £2,000 or £15 a month. Their employer deducts their salary directly and you can choose to transfer the money into their account to offset the payment. The loan doesn’t go on your child’s credit fle,…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr It’s like you’ve jumped the last hurdle in a series and now all you have to do is run to the fnishing line. You might even get a burst of stamina while you’re about it. The only thing that can stop you getting where you want to be is being distracted by details. For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May any relationship has to be able to survive confict, frustration and trying periods. a partnership could well experience one of these this week. But there’s profound potential for understanding one another better as a result. Don’t be afraid of ructions. For more call 0901 609 4781* Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun It’s one of those challenging nose-tothe-grindstone weeks…

Terrific teens I am writing to thank our daughter and all her friends for their exemplary behaviour at her 18th birthday party. There were 50 guests aged 17 to 20, plus family and friends, who just wanted to enjoy themselves and have a dance. They even enjoyed partying with my husband and I when we joined them on the dance foor! At the end of the night, the DJ said she had held a huge amount of birthday bashes over the years, but had never seen a crowd as good as this one. So many people are quick to blast teenagers, but this is proof they can be a credit to young people everywhere. Julie Harris, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan Doppelgänger I loved your 14 October issue, which had a…

Actress and TV presenter Denise, 39, has certainly had a varied career. From presenting The Big Breakfast in the 1990s to starring on the West End stage and presenting a national radio show, the mumof-one is used to living the A-list lifestyle. We asked Denise just how glam her life really is… Do you google yourself? I actually do it quite often. I like to stay on top of what’s being said about me, particularly if I’m in a new play or TV show – I read the reviews. It’s important to learn and improve from what other people are saying. Who’s the biggest celeb you’ve got on your phone? I’m not sure… I don’t really see any of my friends as celebrities. David Walliams is in there and so is…