Innholdsfortegnelse for May 11, 2015 i Woman's Own

Eamonn Holmes proved he’s a first-class sport when he appeared on Keith Lemon’s Celebrity Juice. After our revelation that sky News presenter Eamonn is good pals with the ladies from rival Sky channel Babestation, Keith Lemon devised the saucy game ‘Eamonnstation’! It saw poor Eamonn a having to read the headlines seductively while lying on a bed and being heavily distracted by Keith. Hilarious! We hope wife Ruth wasn’t cringing too much! Join us online Head to our fabulous website, womansown.co.uk, to get all the latest celeb gossip, great competitions and deals, plus beauty, fashion, easy recipes and health tips.…

Close pals of Vanessa Feltz have revealed her disappointment at reportedly gaining 2st after falling off the diet wagon. The news comes after Vanessa, 53, was recently spotted out looking noticeably bigger. Just six months ago Vanessa looked svelte as she showed off her incredible 3st weight loss, taking her down to size 12. But it seems too many treats have made their way back into the presenter’s diet. ‘We fear that Vanessa has relapsed and is drinking custard again,’ a close friend of the star told us. ‘She’s gained over two stone in weight and is back to a size 16/18.’ Vanessa, who’s engaged to musician Ben Ofoedu, 42, had gastric band surgery in 2010 in the hope it would help her to drop the pounds once and for…

Hours had passed since my last hit and it showed. My legs were trembling, there was sweat pouring down my back and my head was throbbing. But I wasn’t addicted to heroin or cannabis. I was a normal mum-of-one, holding down a responsible job, and my drug of choice was something you can find on any high street. One that perhaps any of you out there might already be taking… Back in 2007, my life was very different. I was a successful administrator and in a loving relationship with my partner, Paul*, 30. We were thrilled when, that summer, I discovered I was pregnant. Our daughter Annabelle* was born in April 2008. ‘She’s beautiful,’ Paul beamed. But, giving birth to my 7lb 13oz daughter, I’d been left with a tear…

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07.00 WEIGHIN Step on the scales first thing in the morning – before you eat or drink – for the most accurate reading. HAVESEX! Although the most popular time for sex is at night, you’re more prepared for it between 7am and 9am when the male sex hormone testosterone peaks, says Michael Smolensky, co-author of The Body Clock Guide To Better Health (Henry Holt, £7.76, Amazon.co.uk). 08.00 MOISTURISE The skin tends to dehydrate overnight due to heat and lack of water – so replenish moisture after a bath or shower when open pores increase the absorption, says Dr Nicholas Lowe, dermatologist and co-author of Skin Secrets (Collins & Brown, £14.99). BRUSHBEFORE BREAKFAST ‘Sugar in food reacts with plaque to cause acid, which softens tooth enamel, so brushing straight after meals…

Supermarketsweep Dim-witted criminal Andrew Hennells (left) boasted on Facebook of his plans to raid a supermarket, making it easier than ever for police to convict him of his crime. Hennells, 31, from Gaywood, Norfolk, posted a status update saying, ‘Doing. Tesco. Over.’ Fifteen minutes later, a member of the public called police when he witnessed a man demanding money from staff at a branch of Tesco in King’s Lynn. Hennells escaped before police arrived and hid in a pub with £410 of stolen cash and a knife. But when police caught up with him, they checked his Facebook and saw his update. He was given four years’ jail. The ‘thick with a brick’ A car thief got a bigger headache than he had bargained for when he threw a brick…

Chinese beef wrap SERVES 2 PREP TIME 10 MINS COOKING TIME 10 MINS YOU WILL NEED ◆ 2tsp sunflower oil ◆ 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced ◆ 175g pack beef stir-fry strips ◆ 2tbsp hoisin sauce, plus extra to serve ◆ ½ cucumber, cut into strips ◆ 6 spring onions, cut into thin strips ◆ 1 little gem lettuce, shredded ◆ 2 flour tortilla wraps HOW TO DO IT 1Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the peppers until softened. Add the beef to the pan and cook for 4-5 mins over a medium heat until just cooked. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the hoisin sauce. 2Divide all the ingredients between the wraps and roll up. Cut in half and serve with extra…

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Stop shaming! Chloe Madeley’s criticism of her parents’ drinking and eating habits is out of order. Her attempts at influencing them to follow a healthier lifestyle are fair enough, but blasting them in the media is disrespectful. Like so many youngsters today, Chloe thinks she knows it all. She should be mindful of the fact that her parents have supported their daughter’s quest for recognition in showbusiness, and any celebrity status she enjoys is more likely to be down to her connections, rather than her talent. Lorraine Kaye, via email Looking good! I’m a pensioner, but still as vain as ever! I volunteer as a model at my local college to give the hairdressing students experience and the chance to practise for their exams. All the treatments are carefully supervised…

Not Safe For Work WEDNESDAYS, CHANNEL 4 This new Channel 4 comedy drama starring Zawe Ashton follows the lives of a generation struggling with the realities of 21st-century work life. Hilarious from start to finish. Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell SUNDAYS, BBC1 Don’t miss this brilliant new BBC drama, starring Eddie Marsan, Bertie Carvel and Marc Warren. Set in the 19th century, the series is full of magic, mystery, intrigue and charm. The PAUL O’GRADYSHOW WEEKDAYS, 5PM, ITV We love Paul O’Grady’s popular teatime show! Get ready for celebrity chats, spectacular stunts and heart-warming surprises, along with Paul’s hilarious wit.…

Amanda Lamb chats hangover cures, embarrassing moments and her trusty Topshop dress Former model and TV presenter Amanda Lamb is best known for hosting A Place In The Sun and Selling Houses With Amanda Lamb. She’s married to cameraman Sean McGuinness and they have two girls together –Willow Rose, six, and 21-month-old Lottie. We caught up with the star, 42, to find out more… What’syourmost usedphrase? I’ve stolen one from Disney’s new movie, Cinderella. I took Willow to see it and there’s a bit when the mum says to Cinderella, ‘Have courage and be kind.’ I say that toWillow every night now. Who’s your celebrity hero? Graham Norton. I love him! He’s just brilliant, accomplished and fabulous – and I like the fact he’s quite private and he’s not at…

Pretty inpink Timeless and elegant, Cate Blanchett, 45, opts for a bias-cut dress with kimono sleeves. That dipped black hem elongates her whole silhouette. Icequeen Pippa Middleton, 31, is royally fabulous in spearmint. The pleats draw the eye downwards to make her look even taller and slimmer. Lovely in lilac Carol Vorderman, 54, enhances her bronzed skin by wearing a pale lavender version of her signature style – the figure-hugging, pencil-skirted dress. It’s play time Singer Taylor Swift, 25, makes the most of her enviably long legs in this cute powder blue playsuit and pastel pink wedges. Coral-blimey Tapping into two major SS15 trends, 34, looks effortlessly stylish in this pretty peach duster coat. Blooming lovely Sienna Miller, 33, is on a sartorial roll of late and this off-theshoulder column…

Woman’s Own EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 1 ITEM OF CLOTHING A jumpsuit, because they are like giant onesies. They’re so comfortable and you can dress them up, you could go to a black tie event and you won’t look underdressed. 2 DRINK I like a lager, although recently I’ve been swayed by cider. I don’t know why, though. I haven’t drunk cider since I was a student and I used to mix it with blackcurrant and lager – a Snakebite And Black. I tend to sometimes be posh and go for half pints, so it looks slightly more feminine, but generally I am a pint girl. 3 PLACETO HOLIDAY Padstow in Cornwall with my whole family – there are about 28 of us, my grandma, aunts, uncles, my mum and dad, my…

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Ready, steady, go! Buyapedometer(prices start at £3.99) or use a smartphone pedometer app. Use it to measure your basic step count, which should be at least 7,500 steps every day. On top of this do four pace walks a week (on different days). These are walks at your OWP or optimum walking pace, which is the fastest you can walk without compromising your technique (see Perfect Your Posture, right). Pace walks should be at least 15 minutes each with a warm-up and cool down. Team your walking with our healthy diet advice (see 6 Top Diet Tips, far right). The most significant of these is avoiding carbs like pasta, rice, bread and potatoes after 5pm. Perfect your posture Feet Focus on your feet being soft and pliable, striking with your…

3 fast fixes Make the latest wellbeing advice work for you A45-MINUTE POWERNAP Research by Germany’s Saarl and University shows that a short snooze can help you hang on to information you’ve just learned. It’s worth trying to fit one in if you’re studying as it can improve your memory fivefold. In place of pasta, create healthier noodle-type ribbons of courgette and carrots by using the latest must-have gizmo, the Spiralizer, £25.99, lakeland.co.uk. SITTINGFOR STANDING... Improve your posture and lose up to 300 cals a day by standing for 15 minutes every hour in an average working day. Research shows that sitting for long periods can be linked to weight gain, circulatory problems and back issues. Reader rated MICHELLEROBINSON,41, FROM NOTTINGHAM ‘Ive had recurrent bouts of cystitis, which can be…

Sitting bolt upright in bed, I gasp for breath, my heart racing. Then, like I do every time, I scan the room and tell myself it’s OK. Though I’ll never get used to having nightmares, they are something I’ve grown to live with. And they stem from when I was just 13 years old. I was living with my mum Mary and dad Charles. My brother Chuck, who was nine years older, had already moved out. I was a shy schoolgirl trying to find my place in the world, but online chatrooms gave me an inner confidence. Tapping away on the keyboard allowed me to really express myself. I could talk to my friends about anything, from our favourite Leonardo DiCaprio movie to who we happy. Until I met the…

Going GREEN We’re loving the newbotanical trend on the high street! Add these leafy accessories to your home for a fresh feel. Paint magic Q My garden is looking dull and winter weary. How can I breathe some fresh life into it? A Laura Ashley’s garden paint comes in five gorgeous new colours, perfect for updating your shed, furniture and fences in no time at all. Great for weekend DIY! Paint, £35 for 2.5ltr, Laura Ashley. Saves v plurge Solve all your storage dilemmas and add a pop of colour, too Sainsbury’s home We love... Pick up these amazing supermarket bargains next time you do your grocery shop. Designer china Ted Baker, renowned for his eye-catching fabric prints, has collaborated with top potters Portmeirion to produce Rosie Lee, a beautiful…

Join with Woman’s Own and Quidco today and start earning! ‘Cash back soon mounts up’ The site keeps track of all cashback earnings and you can see how it mounts up. I’ve bought clothes and booked holiday flights and hotel accommodation through Quidco. I pocketed £180 on my contract with Vodafone – I couldn’t believe it. To date, I’ve earned £900. DEBBIE MACKENZIE, 44 ‘get the best deals’ I use Quidco for loads of things. You log in, search for what you need, and the site brings up the b st deals from the available suppliers. There are some great insurance deals, I’ve earned £50 cashback on my car insurance and £70 onmy home insurance! SYLVIAREIS,36 What is Quidco? Quidco is a free and easy-to-use service that helps four million Brits earn cashback every…

Sharon Harrison, 45, from Essex, couldn’t believe her luck when she won a second time Sitting at my computer, I heard my husband, Steve, 33, pull in to the drive. ‘Hiya,’ I called, as he came in with a friend. ‘She’s on the bingo, she loves it,’ Steve explained. It was about midnight, Steve had been out and I was playing my favourite game, Bejeweled Bingo. I’d only just bought some tickets when I’d heard the car pull up but I was about to win big. I’ve been a Woman’s Own Bingo member for over a year and I’ve won quite a few times, including £400 and £500 on link games, which had been really exciting. But as Steve and his mate were chatting away, my screen began to flash…

Emmerdale actress Natalie Anderson, 33, has been in the Dales playing the feisty Alicia Metcalfe since 2010, but her face has popped up on our TV screens before. She’s appeared in The Royal, Holby City and Dalziel And Pascoe. The married mum of two-year-old Freddie is now tackling the hardest storyline of her career as she deals with the aftermath of a sexual assault by a minor. We caught up with Natalie for a chat to find out more… Summer is nearly here, what reminds you of the warmer months? Strawberries, the tennis being on, the smell of suntan lotion and barbecues. When you smell barbecue, you know it’s summer. What’s your favourite thing to do on a British summer’s day? Have a barbecue, sit out in the garden, watch…

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HYPNO weight loss Claire Sweeney has enlisted the help of a hypnotherapist in a desperate bid to lose the baby bulge. The actress, 44, who gave birth to her son, Jaxton, last September, wants to shed 2st and hopes the therapy will help her. ‘I went to see a hypnotherapist last month for the first time, and told her that I needed to sort out my binge mentality,’ she revealed. ‘It was a bit like having a good night’s sleep – it was so relaxing. I saw a girl eating doughnuts and I felt sick looking at them. I know it will take more than one session but I already feel more disciplined.’ ‘Act your AGE ’ Claudia Winkleman 43, may hav wowed the viewers of Strictly Come Dancing after…

TAKE TOT! This adorable kid became one part of the UK’s biggest boy band… A TALENTED STAR This youngster went on to become a popular actress and TV judge. Can you guess who? REALITY QUEEN This toddler grew up to be the biggest reality TV star in the world... A RIGHT CUTIE This little charmer is now planning his wedding to his ex-Corrie star girlfriend. ROCKSTARBABY She’s the daughter of a global rock star and manager mother… BRIGHT STAR Reality TV is this little person’s calling – that and a roller-coaster relationship. MINI MADNESS This fresh-faced American youngster sports a more coiffed ’do these days! GIR L POWER Can you guess who this little’un grew up to be? Clue: She’s a pop star turned fashionista. PIANO PRINCESS This cutie is…

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My son’s fiancée is abusive I’m worried about my 39-year-old son’s impending marriage. He confided that when his fiancée is drunk she is quite verbally abusive, but has no memory of what’s she’s said the next day. His self-esteem is very low and he seems to think she’s his last chance to start a family. How can I voice my concerns without causing problems? Yvette, 66, Luton Don’t scare yourself that you’re going to ruin his marriage – if anyone’s at risk of doing that it’s his fiancée. Your hunch that he isn’t challenging her behaviour because of his self-esteem is worth voicing. What matters is that you talk to him from a place of love and compassion rather than judgement. So tell him you love him, that you care…

CRIME SPECIAL Growing up, all I ever wanted was to help people, to protect them. That’s why I couldn’t wait to be a mum. Even at school, I was always the one my friends turned to for support. When I was 14, a sad, skinny lad joined our school. His name was Harley and he was a couple of years younger than me. I immediately noticed the older boys were beating him up. I felt desperately sorry for him so, at the next break time, I introduced myself and invited him to sit with me. Over the next fewmonths I did everything I could to keep the bullies away. But still Harley seemed sad and alone. One April day we were chatting in the park near my home when his…

When you think of a violent, cold-hearted murderer, a fresh-faced child is the last image that comes to mind. Yet nearly 400 juveniles have been convicted of the heinous crime in the UK. So what makes a child kill? Is it pack mentality, impulsiveness? Professor David Wilson, a leading criminologist and former prison governor, says there’s no one cause. ‘In my view, it’s a mixture of factors, including characteristics they are born with and the kind of environment or influences they have grown up in.’ Looking at these baby-faced children, there’s no doubt appearances really can be deceiving. Here we look at some of the most notorious... Pretty but lethal Daphne Abdela was a rebellious child. The adopted daughter of a businessman, by the time she was 15 she’d already…

In the news Victims of mobile phone theft will now be protected from massive bills after five major operators agreed to introduce a £100 ‘liability cap’. EE, O2, Three, Virgin Media and Vodafone have signed up to the measure to stop innocent customers having to foot the bill for spending sprees by thieves. The cap will be activated when a phone is reported lost or stolen, as long as that’s within 24 hours of the handset going missing. 5WAYS TO... cut the cost of parking Whether you’re heading for the airport or commuting to work there are ways to save money. Here’s how... How do you save money? Tell us your top saving tip and, i fit’s printed, you’ll get £25. Email us at womansown@timeinc.com. Follow @Womans Own and @holly_thomas_…

Pompeii,Capri& theBayofNaples This escorted tour visits the Sorrento Peninsula and Bay of Naples, one of the nicest parts of Europe. Selected departures up to October 2015. The price includes: • Return flights to Naples fromUK, taxes and transfers • Seven nights in a threeor four-star Sorrento hotel with half board • Escorted sightseeing of Sorrento, Capri, Vesuvius, the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast and Ravello • Escorted by an experienced tour manager LakeGarda,Venice&Verona See some of the finest sights in northern Italy. Start at Lake Garda, framed by the snowcapped Dolomite Mountains, then head to Venice, packed full of delights such as the Doge’s Palace, Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Grand Canal, and end in Verona, the setting of William Shakespeare’s Romeo And Juliet. Departing up…

Pashley Manor, East Sussex Located on the Sussex-Kent border, the manor was the former home of Anne Boleyn’s family and the current owners now allow visitors into the gardens. There are fine old trees, fountains, springs and ponds, bluebells, wisteria and thousands of tulips. Grab a bite to eat at the cafe with views over the moat. OPENING HOURS Until 30 September, Tuesday-Saturday, bank holiday Mondays and special event days, 11am-5pm. COST £9.50 for adults and concessions, children under six get in free. MORE INFORMATION pashleymanorgardens.com Logan Botanic Garden, Nr Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway On the southern tip of Scotland, Logan is the country’s most exotic garden thanks to the Gulf Stream’s warmth that provides the perfect conditions for plants from the southern hemisphere. Don’t miss the Walled Garden, which…

MADGE IS BACK! It was only a few months ago that we saw Benidorm’s Madge Harvey scoot off into the sunset, ready for a new life in glittering Las Vegas. But the chain-smoking, permatanned nan is coming back to her favourite seaside destination! Sheila Reid, 77, quit her role last year to concentrate on other projects, but it looks like the pull of the sunny resort was too much after images emerged of her back on set filming for the new series. And a show source confirmed, ‘It’s wonderful to have Sheila back on set filming – she is adored by the cast, crew and viewers.’ Simply Nigella Also making a triumphant return is domestic goddess Nigella Lawson. Her new BBC2 series Simply Nigella will start later this year and…

‘I love a bit of Guinness’ Emmerdale’s GillianKearney, 42, chatsabout looking young and family trips toIreland You don’t look a day older than you did on Brookside – what’s your secret? I swear by Bio Oil of a night. If it’s good enough for stretch marks, it’s good enough for my face. What’s the best thing about Emmerdale? [Gillian plays Emma Barton] The people are like a big family. I’ve never worked anywhere so happy. It’s a pleasure to go in every day. Who’s your best mate on the show? I love Charley Webb [Debbie Dingle]. She was very young like I was on Brookside when she got into Emmerdale, so I feel really maternal towards her. Theholidays arecoming– where’syour favouriteplace? I have a cottage on the west coast of…