Innholdsfortegnelse for November 23, 2015 i Woman's Own

They’ve become as much a part of our Christmas traditions as mince pies and turkey – the TV supermarket ads! Asda kicked off the run with a house festooned with lights. And last year, Sainsbury’s poignant First World War storyline was said to have been the most watched ad in the UK. But one thing’s for sure, whichever one wins the viewing war this year, these clever ads are sure to get us all spending. Experts reckon we’ll fork out £5.3 billion on food and drink alone. Now that sounds like a very merry Christmas! Welcome to this bumper Christmas issue. Your next Woman’s Own is on sale Tuesday 24 November. Join us online Head to our fabulous website, womansown.co.uk , to get…

Coleen Nolan has been given a cheeky reminder at work to not show too much cleavage! The Loose Women star was chatting about how Goldie Hawn was asked not to wear a revealing top when she appeared on the show recently. Coleen, 50, said, ‘I often fall into the same trap. The stylist will say to me [on seeing her choice of outfit], ‘Er, this is a lunchtime show.’ But Coleen was quick to defend her indiscretions. ‘It can happen to us big-busted girls,’ she admitted. ‘All of a sudden I look like I have the Mitchell brothers stuffed down my top!’ But while the presenter may be having to watch her wardrobe choices on TV, off-camera she’s focusing her attention on a different change of…

Emma Bunton started off her career in the Spice Girls back in 1994. Now, she’s stepped away from the zigazig-ah and splits her time between DJ’ing for her Heart Breakfast Show with Jamie Theakston, fulfilling her responsibilities as a UNICEF ambassador, and looking after her sons, Beau, eight, and Tate, four, with her fiancé Jade Jones. Emma looks set to have a busy 2016 too, with her 40th birthday, the 20-year anniversary of the Spice Girls and starring in the new Absolutely Fabulous movie. We caught up with the star to reflect on 2015, chat all things Christmas and find out whether she’ll be adding her wedding to the list of celebrations for next year… Hi Emma! What are you doing for Christmas? We generally stay…

HOW IT WORKS Following the low carb, low sugar New Atkins Nutritional Approach, you can easily shift those last few stubborn pounds in time to sparkle at your Christmas do. This eating plan is based around Phase One of the New Atkins way of eating, where you eat around 20g of carbs per day and can lose up to seven pounds in just a week – ideal to get in shape in time for Christmas. New Atkins Nutritionist Linda O’Byrne explains: ‘By reducing refined, starchy carbs, you will see a noticeable difference in reduced bloating within the first few days. Carbs make the body retain water, so by reducing the bad carbs from your diet, your tummy will be flatter by the end of the first week too.’ Visit…

Hannah Maunderell, editor-in-chief at money.co.uk , says: Getting organised early, like Natasha, is a brilliant idea. It allows you to spread the cost of present-buying throughout the year. You can also take advantage of year-round sales and avoid inflated Christmas delivery charges. The downside is that you might not be getting people what they want and end up buying generic gifts instead. Waiting until the Boxing Day sales, like Lucy, is a great way of saving a lot money. However, you may run the risk of missing out if that must-have present is sold out. It’s also important not to get carried away in the post-Christmas sales rush, and make sure you have a clearly-defined list and budget. To save money on your shopping, use voucher codes…

HOMEMADE MOJITO CALS: 122 UNITS: 1 (Make yours with white rum, mint and a sprinkle of brown sugar. Top with lime juice and soda water.) GIN MARTINI CALS: 52 UNITS: 1 COSMOPOLITAN COCKTAIL CALS: 137 UNITS: 2 GIN AND SLIMLINE TONIC CALS: 58 UNITS: 1 HALF A PINT OF LAGER CALS: 90 UNITS: 1 TEQUILA SHOT CALS: 55 UNITS: 1 SMALL RED WINE (125ml) CALS: 119 UNITS: 1.6 BLOODY MARY CALS: 120 UNITS: 0.9…

What do you think when you look at me on this page? Perhaps you think I look glam and that I wear a dress well. But this picture is about more than looks. It’s me showing the world who I am – the woman I was always meant to be. And it’s been a long journey… Born a boy, I was the much-loved oldest son of the family. I was expected to like football and play in all the school teams – just like my brother Darren. But no matter how hard I tried to be ‘one of the guys’, I just didn’t fit in. I was desperately shy and had this overwhelming sense of sadness about me. And aged 10, I sneaked into my mum’s room for the first…

As it’s the season of giving, we’re offering you the chance to win a £100 One4all Gift Card that you can use at some of your favourite high-street stores. Stock up on Christmas decorations or treat the family to some special presents. With plenty of different stores to choose from, you have plenty of options! Accepted in more than 22,000 outlets nationwide, the One4all Gift Card can be spent in department stores such as John Lewis, House Of Fraser and Debenhams and popular fashion retailers including Topshop, River Island and H&M. You can also use the One4all Gift Card to treat yourself and your friends to meals out at popular restaurants including Zizzi and Pizza Express. One4all Gift Cards are available to buy from any UK Post Office or online…

If you’ve had a loan, credit or store card, catalogue account or car finance in the past 10 years, then you could have paid for something called PPI. If you paid for it unnecessarily then you could claim back £1,000s – but the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering putting a time limit on claims, so you’ll need to check. WHAT IS IT? PPI stands for Payment Protection Insurance. It was sold to people to insure them if they couldn’t make repayments on a loan, if they got ill or lost their job, for example. However, it was widely mis-sold and it has resulted in millions of pounds being paid out to those who paid for it unnecessarily. HOW DO I KNOW IF I CAN CLAIM? First, contact any lenders…

Anne Hathaway SCORPIO (12 NOVEMBER) Like all Scorpios, the actress has endured Saturn’s influence for two years. She’s said younger actresses get all the best roles Now Saturn’s moved on, there’ll be more parts coming her way. Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Whatever you do after Friday, do it with someone else. Until early December you function best in the world by teaming up with partners, best friends or close colleagues and doing things in tandem. After that you’ll be a self-starter again, but now… For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Wednesday’s New Moon in your partnership zone brings potential for a fresh start. You could begin an exciting new project together or take a different approach with areas that are stuck. It’s…

As the local vicar, Ashley Thomas has been at the heart of village life in Emmerdale for nearly 20 years. But he’s about to get a devastating diagnosis that will change his life forever. We caught up with star John Middleton, 62, to find out more… When you heard that Ashley was going to develop early onset vascular dementia, what did you think? I’ve known for a year – I had a meeting with producer Kate Oates and she pitched the idea to me. She asked me, ‘Are you happy to do this story? Do you want time to think about it?’ And I said immediately, ‘No, I don’t.’ I recognised it for what it is – the best story I’ve ever been given in my…

Explosive rows, forgotten gifts and arguments over the decorations – Christmastime is never dull in the Madeley household! In our exclusive interview with Chloe, 28 – the daughter of TV’s most famous couple, Richard, 59, and Judy, 67 – she reveals all about the best and worst bits of the festive season for this crazy household… Hi Chloe, so it’s nearly Christmas again! How was last year's? It was a bit pants because I was on my own with my parents in the house. I’d just started dating my boyfriend [England rugby star James Haskell] and I really wanted him to come over, but it was way too early days. So it was just me, Mum and Dad and they made me watch Downton Abbey and Doctor Who. I wanted…

Simon Cowell has got everyone talking after dramatically changing his look from smart to dishevelled and back again in just a matter of weeks. The X Factor star shocked fans when he stepped out sporting a beard and wearing a tracksuit earlier this year, before returning to his former groomed self just a few weeks later – but still sporting the salt-and-pepper hair. And, with a recent shock surgery confession, too, experts are now wondering if this is a sign that the 56-year-old is finally giving in to age. In a recent interview, Simon admitted, ‘I probably did have a little too much Botox a couple of years ago, because everyone on TV has it.’ He then added, ‘Hopefully, I look better now.’ Simon’s move away from the injections comes…

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I always carry a bottle of water with me. My day starts with an Atkins shake. I have fish for lunch – sashimi and salmon are my favourites. When you think about the amount of sugar in some fruit and things like ketchup it’s unbelievable. Since cutting back on sugar, my skin has really improved and my energy levels have too. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, make sensible choices – I love the Atkins Cookies & Cream bars.…

1 Don’t aim for perfection. Wanting the day to be perfect is the number one way to feel stressed and anxious and drive everyone crazy. It’s a special day but it will still be fun even if things go a bit wrong. 2 Ask for help. Taking everything on by yourself, from cooking to buying gifts, is a road to stress. Delegate and make sure you’re not the only one in the kitchen sweating over the cooker. 3 Stick to your budget. It’s easy to overspend but that can have a negative effect on the rest of the year – all for the sake of one day. Set a budget and challenge yourself to look for the cheapest ways to get what you want. 4 Avoid your stress triggers. If…

Former Olympian and father-of-six Bruce Jenner announced this year that he was, in fact, a she. Caitlyn, 66, now has her own reality TV show, I Am Cait. In 2014, boxing manager and dad-of-three Frank Maloney announced she’d had hormone therapy and voice coaching. In April, Kellie, 62, said her transition was complete. EastEndershas cast its first transgender star. Riley Carter Millington, 21, joined as Kyle, a man who transitioned from female to male – like Riley has in real life.…

Special starters Specially Selected Succulent Rock Lobster Tails with Garlic, 240g, £9.99. Aldi These showstopper lobster tails ooze garlic and herb butter and are a truly decadent way to start your meal. Truly Irresistible Chicken Liver Parfait, 170g, £4, The Co-op This fine pâté is so smooth and light, it’s a great way to avoid filling up too much on starters. Topped with salty butter and thyme it’s perfect spread on toast or served straight to the table in its own stylish Kilner jar. Smoked Salmon and Mackerel Christmas Baubles, 121-125g each, £5, M&S Pick your favourite! We love both of these deliciously light fish mousses. The mackerel is topped with creamy horseradish and red peppercorns, while the smoked salmon comes with a with watercress sauce and flaked smoky hot…

My husband Cian took my hand. ‘You’re so brave,’ he said. It was August 2005 and I’d just had an operation to have my breasts and ovaries removed. Yet I didn’t feel brave – to me it was the easiest decision. After three of my aunts were diagnosed with breast cancer, I’d been tested for the so-called cancer gene – BRCA1. Aged 33, I was devastated to discover that I had it too. It gave me a terrifying 95% chance of one day having breast cancer and a 50% chance of having ovarian cancer. As my consultant delivered the news, I’d known what I had to do. As a mum to my son Sacha, then five, and daughter Kim, four, I wanted to be there to see them through school,…

This used to be my Christmas with my husband Ian: Wake up at 8am for buttered toast and crumpets, then we’d get the turkey on while munching on crisps and chocolates. Lunch at 1pm with my parents would be layers of turkey, gammon, pigs in blankets, mounds of crispy roasts, bread sauce, gravy and veg dripping in butter. I’d manage at least seconds and thirds, savouring every last mouthful. Then it was Christmas pudding with custard, mince pies and more chocolates, before sinking on to the sofa to watch TV, snacking on sausage rolls until we fell asleep. OK, so lots of people overeat at Christmas. But the truth is, food was my lifeline. Ever since I was 16 and working 10 hours a day for an engineering company, I’d…

So moving I wanted to write in and say how moved I was by your story ‘How I found happiness again in 100 days’. What a sad, sad tale. But I really admire Kerensa’s courage and positive attitude, despite her husband’s death. It takes a lot of strength to even get out of bed every day after going through something like that, let alone finding happiness. Appreciating the little things in life really does help. I wish her and little Stirling all the very best for the future. Sharon Turner, Birmingham Emmerdale is hotting up! I can’t wait for actress Nicola Stephenson, who I remember from Brookside , to start her role in Emmerdale . It’s hard to believe that she’s been on our screens for so long and she’s…

JANE AUSTEN SEASON SUNDAYS, DRAMA From Pride And Prejudice to Emma, Drama is airing a season of Jane Austen classics. It all kicks off with a three-part adaptation of Sense & Sensibility on Sunday 15 November at 2pm. Toast Of London WEDNESDAYS, CHANNEL 4 Matt Berry is back as Steven Toast, an eccentric actor with a strange past who seems to spend more time dealing with problems off stage than starring on it! Missed out? Catch up on All 4. Keeping Up With The Kardashians SUNDAYS, E! Catch up with the world’s most-famous family as they struggle through the biggest changes they’ve ever had to deal with. A series not to be missed!…

‘IT’S VERY SCARY’ Poor Holly Willoughby once got so terrified in her own home, she couldn’t use the loo! The This Morning presenter, 34, revealed that she found herself too scared to visit the bathroom after watching scary play The Woman In Black. ‘That play is very, very scary,’ she said. ‘The next morning, I woke up and my husband left to go to work so I went downstairs to say goodbye. Our bathroom is upstairs and I needed the loo but I thought, ‘I can’t go upstairs in case she’s up there!’ I’m wearing my pyjamas so I had to go to the laundry bin and get dirty clothes out of the laundry and put them on to drive to Sainsbury’s to go for a wee!’ Christmas KISSES Ruth…

HAYLEY TAMADDON Last Christmas my dad built The Cube – just like the one on the TV game show – and me and all my family, about 20 of us, played all of the games. It was amazing. We were drunk as well, so it was hilarious. Dad made all the noises and he also put up posters inside the house that told us where to go and what to do – it was absolutely brilliant. GINO D’ACAMPO We didn’t have much money, but when I was about 10 my grandparents very kindly bought me a Scalextric set. I have a picture somewhere and I think I’ve never cried so much in my life, I was so happy and I will always remember that day. I’ve got too many funny…

The red lip When you’re short on time, this look delivers instant glamour. Plus, a strong red can make your teeth look brighter so you don’t have to splash out on pricey whitening treatments. Top tip Make sure your lip colour stays put all night by filling in your whole mouth with lipliner. I t acts like a stain and gives your lippy something to cling to. The smoky eye We’re calling this the ageless smoky eye. Black eyeshadow is too harsh for most of us but grey is softer, equally chic and wearable at any age. Go for a touch of shimmer to brighten eyes. Top tip The key to flawless smoky eye make-up is to blend, blend, blend, and use a primer specifically for the eye area to…

What were you doing five months ago? Watching the Wimbledon final? Enjoying a cold glass of Pinot Grigio on the patio? Or tucking into a BBQ? Not me. On the hottest days of the year, this July I’d just finished the last of my Christmas shopping! Think I’m mad? It makes more sense than you might think… When I was a child my experience of Christmas shopping was so very different. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, my mum, Stella used to rush me round the shops with her as she desperately tried to get all the presents for the family. I grew to dread squeezing through crowds where everyone seemed so angry. One year, I remember standing in the perfume aisle at a department store feeling sure I…

SHOULD I GIVE MY CHEATING EX ANOTHER CHANCE? Throughout our marriage my husband has been a serial cheater. I’ve always forgiven his affairs, mainly because I thought, despite everything, it was me he really loved. But two months ago at a wedding I caught him with a woman in our room. It was terrible and shaming, but it made me realise that he has no respect for me and I have decided to end our marriage. Since then he seems to have had a total breakdown. He’s staying with his parents who tell me he keeps threatening to hurt himself and is unable to go to work. His GP even put him on medication! I feel guilt ridden – should I take him back? Anon While it’s awful that your…

Tucking into a feast of turkey and all the trimmings, I laughed with my four best friends. We were having our annual pre-Christmas dinner. Each year, we took it in turns to host and we spent the evening gossiping, pulling crackers and taking pictures in our ill-fitting paper crowns. Usually, our nights would last until the early hours. But by 11pm I was stifling a yawn. At four months pregnant, it was time to put my feet up. I was exhausted, but I loved being pregnant. Already parents to Beau, then three, and Sonny, one, my husband Darren and I couldn’t wait to have a new baby again. As I grabbed my coat, the girls hugged me goodbye, excitedly patting my baby bump. Then I climbed into my Vauxhall Zafira.…

Three-onion soup with Parmesan and thyme crisps SERVES 6 PREP TIME 20 MINS COOKING TIME 1 HR 20 MINS COST PER SERVING 50p YOU WILL NEED 40g butter 1kg onions, sliced 250g shallots, sliced Pinch of celery salt 2tbsp brown sugar 2tbsp plain flour 175ml white wine 750ml veg stock 700ml whole milk 1 bouquet garni 1tsp thyme 50g Parmesan, grated 1tbsp oil 3 red onions, sliced HOW TO DO IT 1 Melt the butter in a large pan, then add the onion, shallot and celery salt. Cook gently until soft. Add 1tbsp sugar and cook for 5 mins. 2 Stir in the flour and cook for 3 mins, pour over the wine and mix until smooth. Gradually add the stock, milk and then the bouquet garni. Cover and simmer…

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Which celebrity would you like to see on Strictly ? I’d love to see Dan Walker from Football Focus , the comedian John Bishop and Joanna Lumley – make it happen! Why does Strictly still have such a hold over the nation’s hearts? It’s such a spectacle – the dazzle, the lights, the music, the costumes, the jeopardy, and no matter how good or not so good our stars are each week, it’s top-class entertainment. Who wouldn’t want to just jump up and join in? All the former contestants say it’s the most extraordinary thing they’ve ever done – why is that? It’s hard to comprehend how the bug takes over your life, it’s truly terrifying. But when you manage to get three…

Gaby Roslin, 51, has been a fixture on our TV screens for almost 30 years, presenting shows from The Big Breakfast to The National Lottery Draws . Now she’s back with her new Saturday morning show, bringing us views on the news and the gossip of the week! We caught up with the busy star, who is married to publisher David Osman and mum to Libbi-Jack, 14, and Amelie, eight. What’s the most glamorous Christmas party you’ve ever been to? The ones that Planet 24 used to have when we were doing Big Breakfast were pretty glamorous. Lots of the guests who had been on the show would come. Also, the BBC had big Christmas celebrations back in the day. I usually just…