Innholdsfortegnelse for 27-Mar-2017 i Woman's Own

What a bod! Andrea McLean, 47, wowed fans when she dressed as rocker Cher for a 70s and 80s inspired episode of Loose Women . Wearing a skimpy leotard, fishnet stockings and thigh-high boots, the star got fans tweeting. ‘Looks as hot as Cher,’ said one, while another told the star, ‘You’re determined to tease teenage boys & old men alike. I nearly choked on my Steak & Ale Pie!’ Andrea had major surgery for a hysterectomy last September and only got the all-clear to go back to the gym in January. Good on you, Andrea! FREE Apple tree for every reader Page 36 Subscribe to Woman’s Own from £10.99* Subscribe online at magazinesdirect. com/11ZL  or call 0330 333 1113, quoting code 11ZL*…

‘She could have been one of those babies’ Loose Woman Coleen Nolan has opened up about her heartbreaking fear for the sibling she never knew. After hearing the news about a mother-and-baby home in Ireland where a mass grave was uncovered full of children’s bodies, Coleen has admitted her worry that her half-sister might have suffered a terrifying fate. ‘The news hit home for me because I’ve talked about the half-sister I never met, who was born over in Ireland,’ said Coleen, who has seven other siblings. ‘I’ve always thought, ‘Why has she never got in touch? Maybe she was adopted and sent to America?’ But I just read this [story] and thought, ‘She could have been one of those babies.’’ When the former singer was in her twenties, she…

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1 Tidy up  Physically tidying up the space where you work and live can help declutter your mind by giving you mental space to sort out what’s worrying you without any distractions from the mess around you. 2 Start writing to-do lists Trello ( trello.com ) is a free tool that allows you to make lists you can tick off to get thoughts sorted in real life and out of your mind. 3 Stop mentally multitasking Visualise a desk clear of all items except for the one task, which you’ll be working on. If anything else tries to work its way on to the desk, push it off in your mind so you can focus.…

‘I was shocked that he hadn’t asked me first’ That afternoon, everything changed. I was in my favourite spot, flopped out on the sofa, when my husband, Adam, walked in to the room and handed me a leaflet. ‘What’s this?’ I asked, barely flicking my eyes up from the TV. ‘I’ve signed us up to the gym,’ he replied. You must be thinking, what a cheek! After all, it takes a brave man to tell his wife she needs to lose weight. Yes, with my rolls of fat, I could barely climb the stairs without getting out of breath, but does that make it right? Well, I know his heart was in the right place. It’s not like he wanted some skinny wife dangling off his arm. He loved me…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr The Sun is in your sign and it heightens the process of redefining love – what it means to you and where it’s going. Saturday is a big day – a realisation prompts unusual conversations and decisions. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May The answer to any challenges life’s throwing at you now is to ‘get in touch with your anger’. Often, feeling annoyed is what helps you get unstuck and do something. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun Saturn has been putting your relationships through the mill over the past two years. You’re nearing the end of the process and now there’s an opportunity to get things on a better footing. Go for it. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Are you in…

1 Go compare If you can be flexible, compare different days of the week as you can often save money by travelling out of peak weekend hours. 2 Star quality Don’t just look at departure dates, search for price differences between three- and four-star properties. You’ll often find there’s not much between them if you do want to really splash out. 3 Protect yourself It is often cheaper to get a package, plus it ensures you have ATOL protection if anything goes wrong. Most of the time you won’t get this if you purchase your accommodation and flights separately.…

‘Anyone with a curious mind should visit the wonders of the Bay of Naples. It never fails to inspire and impress, with its incredible concentration of archaeological sites, many of them remarkably preserved. When one steps into an ancient Roman dining room or decorated mansion, one can start to imagine the complex and diverse lives existing within them. To do so against the backdrop of the dramatic sweep of the Bay of Naples is a great privilege.’ To visit Pompeii and its stunningly preserved streets and buildings is to experience at first hand life in the Roman Empire – and the terrible fate that befell the citizens of Pompeii in 79 AD, when a devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried their town in layers of deep and deadly ash. This…

Jaw dropping 1 Line Of Duty Sundays, BBC1 Hollywood actress Thandie Newton joins an all-star cast for this fourth series. Under intense pressure to catch a killer, DCI Roz Huntley (Newton) makes an arrest but it’s not long before AC-12 are looking into how she handled the investigation. One for art fans! 2 Fake! The Great Masterpiece Challenge Tuesdays, Sky Arts Members of the public turn detective as they try to pick out which pictures are forgeries. Only the curators and presenters Giles Coren and Rose Balston will know which are real. Laugh out loud! 3 Decline And Fall Fridays, BBC1 The ever-glam Eva Longoria returns to British TV screens in this adaptation of the 1920s comic novel. Wrongly expelled from Oxford, Paul (Jack Whitehall) ends up working at an…

Amanda Holden shocked fans last week when she popped up on stage in a teeny-tiny outfit – sparking endless questions over how she manages to stay looking so young! The star, 46, who’s mum to daughters Lexi, 11, and Hollie, five, is currently starring in tap dancing play Stepping Out and the snaps left fans asking, ‘How on earth is she 46?!’ Well, it’s now all been revealed. Amanda has a whole host of secret tips, including a £1.95 wonder product – Vaseline! According to insiders, the BGT judge is never without her tin of lip balm. As well as the Vaseline, Amanda’s other tricks to youthful looks include Moroccan oil for her hair, a £150 serum called Phloretin CF to keep her cleavage looking tip top, regular teeth whitening,…

Feeling cheeky Cute packaging aside, Clarins Skin Illusion Blush is perfect for beauty touch-ups on the go. £16, clarins.com Flower power Brighten your mum’s day with this beautiful bouquet, bursting with roses, stock and lisianthus. £25, M&S Lovely bubbly Skinny Prosecco has nearly half the sugar of regular fizz so you can sip away (almost) guilt-free! £18, thomsonandscott.com Turn heads Earrings make a statement this season, so put your hair up and show off these drops to full effect. £10, Topshop Pillow talk Indulge your OCD (obsessive cushion disorder) and brighten up a sofa with this graphic style. £15, Very Watch out The flowers etched on the face will never wilt, making this a timeless gift for Mum. £45, daisy-dixon.com Scent with love Miu…

3 great reasons to have sex! 1 Boosts immunity It’s possible sex can improve your immune system. An American study found that people who had sex once or twice a week had higher levels of immunoglobulin A, or antibodies, in their bodies. 2 Relieves stress Almost 57% of UK adults admit stress has impacted their sex drive, says a survey*. TRY Vitano Rhodiola (£13.99 for 30 tablets, Boots), a natural de-stresser and sex drive booster. 3 The perfect workout Having sex burns 3.1 calories per minute in women and 4.2 calories per minute in men, according to research by the Uni of Quebec, Montreal. It can also help tone your muscles. Beats going to the gym! It worked for me Nicola Taylor, 37, from Nottinghamshire ‘When I was four…

Teaching assistant Jo, 50 ‘Anyone can change’ Clair’s weight didn’t seem to worry her, until she got this terrible backache – and I think that’s what triggered Adam to do something. They’ve gone on this journey together and their willpower is just incredible. She’s shown that anyone can make a change. Sister-in-law Sarah, 37 ‘I’d have been shocked too!’ After having my son, I put on 3st, and know what it’s like to feel self- conscious about your weight. So, I don’t blame Clair for being hesitant about going to the gym. I think if my husband, Gareth, had done the same thing then I’d have been shocked too! But I’m glad Clair gave it a chance and, looking back, I think Adam definitely did the right thing. They’re happier…

1 CHEAP KETTLE DESCALER Fill your kettle with lemon juice a quarter of the way up and leave for an hour. Top up with water and boil. Before it cools, pour away the mixture and rinse out the kettle with several changes of cold water to prevent your tea tasting of lemon! 2 GLASS CLEANER Smeary windows and mirrors getting you down? Mix 1tbsp white vinegar with 2ltr water and pour into a spray bottle. Squirt on the windows or mirror before wiping over with kitchen towel. I love Ora’s round-shaped paper towels (£1.90, Tesco) that fit perfectly in your hand. 3 SHINE YOUR PANS WITH RHUBARB Don’t chuck out burnt pans! Get their sparkle back by chopping up rhubarb into small pieces, adding water and boiling in the affected…

7am My alarm goes off, I snooze it three times and then drag myself out of bed to wake up the kids. I go downstairs and give my son Tommy, seven, and daughter Miley, two, their breakfast. Brooke, 11, is up and ready by that time. Then I do packed lunches, have a cup of tea and get them dressed. On the road... 11am When I’m on tour, the team and I get on the tour bus and head to the venue. Our bus plays DVDs on a big screen, so we watch films on the way. We watched Bad Moms today. 12pm First thing I do when we arrive is check out my dressing room, unpack all my stuff and then make a cup of tea. I love my…

‘After the book I can’t pretend I’m 48, can I?’ Kate Garraway and I have woken up together for 17 years on the ITV breakfast sofa, so it was a treat to sit down with her to chat about her big 50th birthday, how to avoid a midlife crisis – and to learn all about her new book. Here’s what my GMB co-star and good friend told me... What have you learnt about yourself by writing your new book, The Joy Of Big Knickers? I learnt that writing is flipping hard and chatting with you on the sofa is a lot easier! I genuinely faced up to real fears. I had a massive fear of death and the loss of people I love and I really tried to…

So Tracy’s scheming again, she’s short of cash and looking at Ken’s will! I don’t think the house would be worth a lot and of course now it’s got to be split between the other Barlows – Daniel and Adam. It won’t just be her and Peter, so there’s going to be quite a lot of friction. Do you love the fact you have an extended family now? I do! I love it that I’m the only woman. The blokes are so fun on set. And I still love playing Tracy. The new producers have softened her a bit. She’s not just bitchy so we see a different side to her. Amy Barlow, she’s proving to be a chip off the old block. Totally. She’s more trouble than Tracy right…

Your step-by-step guide 1 Before you embark on a DIY dye journey, ask yourself whether your hair colour would be best left to the pros. If you’re changing your colour more than two or three shades, adding highlights to dark hair or your hair is badly damaged, then it’s best to book into the salon. 2 Pick the right formula for your hair type. If you have grey to conceal, choose a permanent dye. If you only want to tweak the tone of your hair from warm to cool, or vice versa, use a semi-permanent dye. If your hair is thick and longer than your shoulders, you’ll need two boxes of colourant. 3 Work out which tone will suit you best by studying the veins on your inner wrist. Cool…

Q I’m very worried about my 28-year-old sister. We had a traumatic year last year losing both parents. She still lived at home with them and our younger sister, who has Down’s syndrome. She’s taken on looking after our younger sister as well as working part time and running the household. She says she feels constantly on edge since losing our mum, can’t relax and has trouble sleeping. She says she’ll learn to live with it, but I want to help. Sue, Hampshire A You are right to be concerned. Aside from the trauma, suddenly becoming a sole carer and trying to work part time is extremely hard. What’s more, your sister has anxiety and insomnia – both warning bells that she needs help. Assure her that she doesn’t have…

‘She vowed to live life to the full, refusing to mope’ As my daughter Anna took her last breath, I laid my head on her chest and wept. The sun was rising and the house was silent. Everyone else was asleep. Gathering Anna up, I cradled her in my arms just as I’d done when she was a tiny baby. ‘Goodbye, darling,’ I whispered. For the past 20 months, Anna had battled a terminal brain tumour, astounding everyone with her strength. Now she’d died, aged 25, it felt like a light had gone out. Six months on, I’m facing my first Mother’s Day without Anna, who was larger than life, even as a little girl. A chatterbox with a wicked sense of humour, she became a striking young woman, 6ft…

How to do it Choose one breakfast, lunch and dinner a day. In addition, add 300ml skimmed milk and a snack. Aim to do 10,000 steps a day. Why it works The meals are calorie counted but you won’t feel hungry because they contain filling ingredients like protein, fibre and your five-a-day. Keep it going Eat modest portions and five servings of fruit and veg, plus whole grains, lean protein and dairy. Pick ’n’ mix your diet plan days. Each day’s food will come to under 1,400 cals Breakfasts MONDAY Two shredded wheat with skimmed milk and a chopped or grated apple. TUESDAY 2 Oatibix with skimmed milk and 10g sunflower seeds. 1 orange. WEDNESDAY 2tbsp each oats and branflakes, 1tbsp sultanas and 2tsp mixed seeds, served with skimmed milk.…

Bravo, Vicky! I loved The Replacement on BBC1! Vicky McClure is a great actress and Dougray Scott just gets better with age. It was a fab psychological thriller and the plot had me totally hooked. Alison Biezard Fancy dress I’m loving all the Facebook posts about people recycling their wedding dresses. My mother cut hers down to make a Halloween outfit for my sister. She preferred that to having her dress just sit in a box. Debbi Goheen ‘Never love anybody who treats you like you’re ordinary’Oscar Wilde Wise words Give her a break Cheryl has come under fire for not talking about her pregnancy. Maybe the reason she’s not discussing it is to have a little bit of a private life… She’s a human being after all…

Sunny Beach, Bulgaria WHY GO? The popular Black Sea coast in Bulgaria comes up trumps for value. The average price of a three-course meal for two with wine in this Bulgarian resort comes in at around £22. That compares with at least a third more in Spain. Resorts such as Sunny Beach are a great place to self-cater, or opt for B&B or room-only deals, as you can dine out without making too big a dent in your holiday budget. DON’T MISS: The ancient city of Nessebar is just down the road and Bulgaria’s jewel in the crown. A UNESCO World Heritage site, its medieval churches and architecture is under a preservation order as a living museum. Book it Travelsupermarket.com  offers seven nights at the four -star Hotel Ivana Palace…

Afar cry from Lady Sybil Crawley, Downton star Jessica Brown Findlay is back on our screens this week playing an 18th-century sex worker in new drama Harlots. The actress, 27, tells us more… Harlots is kind of risqué, what did you think when you first got the script? I think it’s just very open and honest about sex. We’re talking about women who work in the sex industry and so with that subject will come sex. It’s really interesting to look at what these women did and how they survived, and the men in their lives as well. What can you say about your character? Charlotte Wells is the daughter of Margaret Wells who runs a boarding house. She’s been working since she was 12, which was not uncommon at…