Innholdsfortegnelse for November 30, 2015 i Woman's Own

We’ll be on the edge of our seats this weekend when Andy Murray takes part in the Davis Cup final. The last time the Brits won was back in 1936 and Andy said reaching the important match was the highlight of his year. Well, that was until it was pointed out he discovered his wife Kim was pregnant back in the summer. ‘Yeah, we’re expecting our first child in February so I have that to look forward to,’ he added. A victory and a baby – what a celebration! 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.…

TV star Denise Welch has opened up about a traumatic food nightmare she suffered from for years. The actress, 57, admitted she secretly gorged on food in private – an addiction that took over her life. ‘I wasn’t eating normally,’ she said. ‘I was bingeing, secret eating. I wouldn’t just think, ‘Oh I’ll have a little bit of cheesecake.’ I’d keep going back for more. I’d sneak into the kitchen after dinner. I couldn’t understand why I would want the whole cheesecake when everyone else was happy just to have a little bit. ‘I would eat until I was so full it felt like I was going to burst. It made me so unhappy and it wasn’t long before my weight started ballooning.’ Her food hell began after Denise gave…

Looking in the mirror at my round stomach and full face, I can’t help worrying. I’m 32st but it’s not that I think I’m fat. In fact, it’s the opposite – I’m scared I’m too thin and my new, smaller figure might drive my husband away! Food has always been my addiction. At eight years old I weighed 9st. Mum worried about me constantly and tried to cook me healthy meals, but I’d sneak crisps and chocolate into my room at night and use my pocket money to buy treats after school. By the time I was 12 I was in size 20 clothes. ‘You’re disgusting!’ the kids would shout. The bigger I got, the more I hated myself. But even after leaving school, aged 16 and 20st, nothing could…

Ravishing in red Katie Holmes, 36 It’s the perennial beauty look that never goes out of style – a classic red lip is simple, chic and oh-so glamorous. It’s important to pick the right shade for you. Cool complexions suit cherry and wine shades – anything with a blue undertone. Fiery reds, like rust and tomato, look great against warmer skin tones. Pretty in pink Kate Winslet, 40 Pink lipstick is completely age-defying and has the power to perk up your whole face in an instant. Pale complexions, with a pinky undertone, look best in rose and berry hues. Darker skins, with golden and olive tones, can pull off punchier pinks, like fuchsia.…

3 natural ways to a healthy smile Get ready for those kisses under the mistletoe this Christmas! 1 EAT UP ‘The crunching motion of eating foods like apples can break down plaque, helping to restore whiteness,’ says Natasha Corrett, founder of Honestly Healthy. ‘It’s also important for producing saliva to neutralise acid and help remove extra debris.’ 2 CUT BACK ON COFFEE AND RED WINE They dehydrate, which causes bad breath, and stain your teeth. Fight stains with a whitening product like BlanX Advanced Whitening Toothpaste (£7.49, most pharmacies and supermarkets). It contains Arctic lichen, a natural whitener. 3 BRUSH BETTER ‘When brushing, also brush the inside of the cheeks, roof of the mouth and back of the tongue,’ says dentist Dr Harold Katz, founder of The Breath Co. ‘If…

None of us can ever know what sort of child we’re going to have. You can plan what their lives will be like but things change. It’s what happened to our family when our son Lochlann was born. What I want to share here is that however difficult it’s been to come to terms with what Lochlann’s faced, we’ve adapted. Yes, our dreams for his future may now be different, but they are still our dreams… He was my second baby and I admit, when I was pregnant with him, I never worried. Sure enough, on 26 April 2005, Lochlann arrived, weighing a healthy 8lb 5oz – a little brother for Byron, then two. Back home in Sandhurst, Berkshire, my husband Mark and I settled into our new routine as…

Becoming a mum has always been my dream. After all, it’s every woman’s right to feel their child growing inside them, to feel it kick and move. That bond is priceless. As a little girl, I took it for granted that one day I’d have a baby of my own. And after meeting Andy when I was 17, I knew that I wanted him to be the father. He felt the same, but with us both so young – he was only 22 – we decided to hold off until we were more settled. The next few years, we focused on getting our careers off the ground – mine in admin and his in security – and by June 2000, we finally felt we could provide for a baby. Aged…

Women everywhere will soon be preparing for the Christmas party season, making sure they look their best. You might be tempted to get a spray tan, have your hair coloured or maybe, like me, have your teeth whitened. But before you do, read my story – or you could risk ruining your looks for life. Standing in front of the mirror in January this year, I felt pretty proud of myself. Not only had I lost 2st 7lb through healthy eating, I’d finally quit smoking. ‘You look great, sweetheart,’ Spencer, my partner of 16 years, said, giving me a cuddle. But while I felt amazing, there was still room for improvement especially as we were due to jet off to Tenerife in May to celebrate Spencer’s 50th. So, a week…

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Marilyn Monroe was so beautiful. Susie Wilkins Great to see the Queen still riding a horse at 89! Bev King I love Pretty Woman – one of my favourites! Kelly Hanson So excited that Cold Feet is coming back for a new series! Ashley Marks What do YOU think? Last week, we asked you… DO YOU PREFER GIVING TO RECEIVING PRESENTS? This is how you answered: YES 65% NO 35% Don’t forget to visit our website for this week’s question!…

She’s already made her mark playing Aidan’s feisty sister, Kate Connor. But engaged to soldier Caz, could things take a different turn for Kate when she goes on a night out with Sophie (Brooke Vincent)? We chatted to Faye, 28, who’s dating Gareth Gates, to find out more… Have you settled into life in Weatherfield? Even though I’m there every day and I’m in the knicker factory, or Roy’s Rolls, or walking past the Kabin, sometimes I still just have to stop and take it all in. I want to enjoy the moment: I’m optioned for three years, but you never know how long it’s going to last. What’s her relationship with fiancée Caz like? They’re such a sweet couple. But because Caz is in the Army, it’s been very…

How are you enjoying Emmerdale ? I love playing Tess and I’m having a great time. It’s lovely to see so many old friends while I have been there. Gaynor Faye was my sister on the BBC drama The Chase , I went to school with Jeff Hordley, who plays Cain, and I’ve known Gillian Kearney since I was 18. It feels more like catching up with old mates than going to work. You’ve created quite a stir with Paddy [Dominic Brunt]! I think he and Rhona [Zoe Henry] needed something to spice up their happy marriage. I love causing trouble! If you go into a soap, you don’t want to be just hanging around The Woolpack. What’s it like playing the mistress? I’ve previously played…

Amanda Lamb has been on our screens for more than 20 years, first in the iconic Scottish Widows ads, then hosting shows like A Place In The Sun and Selling Houses With Amanda Lamb . A self-confessed Christmas fanatic with two young daughters, Willow Rose, six, and Lottie, two, with cameraman husband Sean McGuinness, the 43-year-old reveals that there is always plenty of festive fun in her household… What makes you happiest at Christmas? It’s an old cliché, but it really is the most wonderful time of the year. It’s about spending time with the people I love because I don’t get to do it enough. It’s a wonderful excuse to put your foot on the brake for a few days and just…

Our favourite lunchtime gang are usually all smiles on camera, but behind the scenes, apparently, not all is quite what it seems. The ladies have revealed they can get caught up in bitter rows when the cameras stop rolling. Kaye Adams, 52, who regularly presents the lunchtime show, admitted, ‘Sometimes it gets quite heated and we can get a bit huffy with each other.’ Argumentative And Kaye’s also held up her hands to being one of the argumentative ones! ‘I find myself getting into debates with people, even when I’m not on the show,’ she joked. ‘I’m sure sometimes I walk out of a room and everyone rolls their eyes and says, ‘Oh, for God’s sake.’ But it’s just the way I am.’ With Kaye and the other Loose Women…

THE ONE SHOULDER If you have a bigger bust, a multi-way bra will give you support. If you’re small on top, opt for a strapless bra or body suit. THE FIGURE HUGGER Clingy dresses don’t leave much to the imagination, so keep your curves under control with tummy support briefs, smoothing body suits and waist trimmers. Look for seamless styles to avoid unwanted VPLs and seam lines. THE PLUNGE NECKLINE Going for low-cut this Christmas? Whether you’re daring to go deep or just deciding to flash a little flesh, these plunge bras will show off your assets and not your undies. Look for a bra or body suit with a low U-shaped front and a wider back strap for a little extra support.…

HOW IT WORKS 1 Six days a week, choose one calorie-controlled breakfast, lunch and dinner from the lists below – take day seven off. 2 In  addition you’re allowed 300ml of skimmed milk and one small festive treat daily from our list, but make sure you stick to the portion sizes given. 3 Stay off any calorie-containing drinks unless it’s a tea or coffee made with your milk allowance or a small alcoholic drink from your Festive Treat list (right). 4 Your reward for staying on track is one day off a week to allow for office parties and other festive get-togethers. Follow our guidelines for how to do this without going too crazy and you’ll still be on track for a weight loss of one to two pounds…

1 Get out of your comfort zone. Do one small thing a day that you’re fearful of. Whether that’s going somewhere alone, chatting to a stranger or trying something new. 2 Write a list. Take note of the situations and people that stop you feeling confident. What do you tolerate and put up with in your life? Then think of new ways you can minimise each one. 3 Look for the patterns. Think about when the voice inside your head puts you down and stops you doing something. Overcome the fear bit by bit and your confidence will rise. 4 Accept and give praise. Confident people give and take compliments. Don’t just brush them off as people being ‘nice’. Take them on board and let them make you feel good.…

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Rosie Marcel has been starring as scary consultant surgeon Jac Naylor in Holby City since 2005, keeping us on the edge of our seats with her character’s power-hungry ways. But now, having taken a break to raise her baby, will Jac return to the hospital showing a softer side? We caught up with Rosie, 38 – who’s also become a mum in real life to Beau, 10 months – to find out what we can expect from her return… Was it hard going back to work after having Beau in January? The days are so long, I didn’t really have a lot of time to think about it. The hardest thing is not being there when she wakes up and not being able to put her…

I’M NOT VAIN! Our favourite Strictly star Peter Andre reveals that while he might have been ‘super-vain’ in his pop star heyday, he’s now the lowest-maintenance celeb on the dancing show! Talking about when Mysterious Girl was topping the charts, the 42-year-old said, ‘I was super-vain. I’d get through a whole can of hairspray when I was going out. I did hundreds and hundreds of press-ups a day. I had 3% body fat – which is really dangerous, by the way.’ But when asked if he was the vainest contestant this series, Peter laughed, ‘No! I’m usually the last in make-up. I’m the least maintenance.’ Splashing OUT! Simon Cowell paid £2,000 for a swanky hotel suite, just so he could have a bath! Desperate for a soak but with a…

Anthea Turner is someone who usually brims over with bubbly excitement and enthusiasm for whatever she turns her hand to. But it seems this Christmas could be more of a struggle for the Health Lottery presenter, who recently moved into a plush new home in south-west London. After her recent divorce from her husband of 13 years, Grant Bovey, Anthea, 55, reveals why she may find herself making some very different plans… Hi Anthea, are you someone who loves this time of year? I have a love/hate relationship with Christmas. The excess of Christmas is nauseating. The pressure put largely on women over Christmas and the expense is getting too much. We are being pushed too hard. But I’ve moved into a new apartment and I…

I WANT Salon smoothness If you’d happily forego a lottery win, sports car or even a puppy to have a Christmas without frizz, help is at hand. As soon as hair comes into contact with humidity or moisture in the air, it will reshape and become fuzzy. This is exacerbated when your hair is particularly dry, damaged and broken. Tresemmé 7 Day Smooth Heat Activated Treatment, £7.29, uses polymers that are activated with the heat from straightening irons to give week-long smoothness. Once hair is styled, top up your frizz shield with a spritz of KMS Hair Stay Anti-Humidity Seal, £16.15, feelunique.com , if you feel you need it. I WANT Lush length Hairdresser got a bit scissor happy? We feel your pain.…

SUPERDRUG RAPID-PEDI ELECTRONIC FOOT FILE (£29.99 from Superdrug) Who’s it for? Anyone who regularly pounds the street and deserves a bit of TLC for their feet. It comes with two roller heads and batteries so you can quickly look forward to softer, smoother tootsies. GEORGE FOREMAN 14181 FAMILY GRILL AND MELT HEALTH GRILL (£34.99, Currys PC World) Who’s it for? Meat lovers who want less fat on their plates. The famous Foreman grill is sloped to drain away the fat before it can pool on your steak or chops; and this one cooks four portions at a time. And if you’re short of cupboard space, you can store it vertically. MISFIT FLASH (£49.99, Lloyds Pharmacy) WHO’S IT FOR? The active person in your life who wants more than a pedometer…

TEXTING ANOTHER WOMAN… IS IT CHEATING? I never even thought about checking my husband’s phone, but last week, I borrowed it to send a text to our daughter and I found a series of messages and pictures that one of my friends had sent to him. She was suggesting all kinds of things to my husband, and the pictures – while not naked – didn’t leave much to the imagination. All of this had been going on for weeks. I read all of his replies – he was jokey, but non-committal. I’m furious and hurt by his cheating. When I confronted him, he said he was sorry, but he insists it’s not infidelity. The more he insists, the more upset he’s making me. Who’s right? Anon, Norwich Let’s turn the…

GREAT AND GLUTEN-FREE Looking for delicious-tasting gluten-free bakes? Take a look at the 1-2-3 Gluten Free and the Simple Mills ranges available from makeitglutenfree.co.uk. There’s everything you need in one box to whip up delicious-tasting decadent cakes, cookies, brownies, muffins, doughs and breads. From £3.95. MUSHROOM & BEETROOT BLINIS MAKES 32 PREP TIME 10 MINS COOKING TIME 10 MINS COST PER SERVING 34p 1 In a food processor, whizz 150g vacuum-packed beetroot, 3tbsp crème fraiche and 125g ricotta until coarse. Season, stir in 2tbsp chopped dill and chill until required. 2 Melt 40g butter in a large frying pan, add 250g sliced button mushrooms and 2 crushed garlic cloves and fry until golden. 3 To serve, put 2 x 160g packs of ready-made cocktail blinis on a platter, spread each…

1 FIONA WATTS, 38, FROM DONCASTER ‘We give Christmas hampers to our older family members each year. They save the baskets and give them back to us ready to refill the following year. I find two-for-one offers from supermarkets are great and we get lovely treats for the hampers throughout the year that are on special offer.’ 2 JANET JACKSON, 65, FROM BRISTOL ‘A bottle of fizz is always a treat my whole family enjoys, and recently I discovered Aldi’s award-winning Veuve Monsigny champagne, which costs £12.99 a bottle. It tastes fantastic and is around half the price of others I’ve seen. So stock up for the festive season. Cheers!’ 3 MICHELE FROSDICK, 56, FROM HAYES, KENT ‘Debenhams has some great beauty offers this year, including a Nicky Clarke Salon…

Online ordeal What a terrifying tale ‘My online date was a murderer’ is. It just goes to show that you never really can be sure who you’re talking to on dating sites and you have to be so careful. I’m happily married, but I can’t say I’d be too happy chatting online to someone I’d never even met. Francina had a lucky escape. Many are not so fortunate. Caroline Truman, Yorkshire Good on you I was pleased to read about the two teenagers from America who bought 100 McDonald’s cheeseburgers and handed them out to the homeless. What a lovely pair of lads – it was such a kind thing to do. More people should take a leaf out of their book. Bless you, boys. Elspeth Blair, via Facebook RIP…

CRAFTY KIRSTIE KIRSTIE’S CHRISTMAS CRAFTS, TUESDAY, CHANNEL 4 Kirstie is back once again to inject some homemade magic into our festivities. She’ll be getting crafty with experts from across Europe as she shows us how to set the scene for the perfect celebrations. Wedding dress WARS ALL HAIL THE VEIL, MONDAY, E4 Three very different bridal salons compete against each other to find one bride-to-be the dress of her dreams. There’s every style and price range, from discount diva to high-end couture queen, but it’s down to the bride to pick the winner . Fern gets up close and personal FERN BRITTON MEETS...SHANE LYNCH, SUNDAY, BBC 1 Fern returns with another series of her show where she talks to people in the public eye about their life, career and faith…