Innholdsfortegnelse for 31-Jul-2017 i Woman's Own

Congratulations on your British Soap Award! I was ecstatic and so was my family. I think you could hear them screaming for an hour afterwards! Being trusted with a storyline so close to my heart, I was proud of how the show dealt with it. [Michelle’s tragic storyline echoed the stillbirth of Kym’s son, Archie.] You’ve been in Corrie for 11 years, you’ve really earned your stripes! When you come from a different background, as I did, you’re aware that people are thinking, ‘C’mon, show us what you can do.’ I’m lucky here because they let me fit in. You are a grafter – and your private life has become very public... I was taught to work hard for everything. I come from a council estate in Wigan – there’s…

Jeff rocks! I’m so happy for Jeff Brazier and how he’d love to propose to his girlfriend [3 July issue]. He deserves all the happiness he gets. He’s done a wonderful job bringing up his and Jade’s boys. He’s a great role model as a dad. Morag Macdonald Beautiful SJP I really admire how Sarah Jessica Parker hasn’t messed around with her face like other stars. She’s beautiful! Her lighter blonde bob really suits her. Janet Robb Congrats to the Andres Happy anniversary to Peter and Emily Andre! He wrote such a lovely tribute to her on Instagram. What a lovely couple they make, I’m so glad he’s found his soulmate. Linda Reed Your photo of the week… Win £50 if we feature your picture – email, tweet or Facebook…

What to do Follow Jessie’s plan and make this the week you get moving too, adding 30 minutes’ exercise four to five times a week. Why it works Jessie says, ‘It’s all about ditching ‘diet’ foods and going for natural, healthy ingredients that energise and fill you up, like fruit, veg, lean proteins and healthy fats.’ Keep it going ‘You’ll be motivated to stay on track when you seehowproper,healthy food makes you look and feel,’ says Jessie. Go to pavelka.co.uk  for more food ideas. Day one BREAKFAST Smoothie Blend 1 frozen banana, ½ a cantaloupe, 180ml strong green tea (chilled), 1tsp honey and 60ml almond milk. LUNCH Baked sweet potato (220g uncooked) topped with half a can warmed black beans, a chopped tomato, 2 level tbsp half-fat creme…

Santa Barbara Thanks to its Spanish-style buildings, this beautiful town has a Mediterranean vibe. We booked the Eat This, Shoot That! excursion, an easy-going walking and smartphone photography tour around the city's restaurants. We even had time for a ride on the local trolley bus up to McConnell’s, for one of their famous ice creams – don't miss the Earl Grey Tea & Shortbread Cookies flavour! Back on board, it was fun hearing about tours other guests had experienced, from local vineyards to kayaking around the harbour. Ensenada Our second port of call was Ensenada in Mexico and we to do our own thing and explore unescorted. Don’t miss Hussong’ Cantina, the birthplace of the margarita. Leave enough time to queue at La Guerrerense, an award-winning taco stand. But if…

OMG! Richard Madeley has made a surprise confession about his plans to spice things up at home with wife Judy Finnigan! The TV presenter was filling in on The Wright Stuff alongside Melanie Sykes and Bobby Friction when they started discussing a recent study linking alertness among older people and having more action in the bedroom! ‘Older people stay more alert and it’s really good for brain function to have more nookie,’ Mel revealed. But Bobby then cheekily asked, ‘Is this true, Richard?’ The presenter quickly replied, ‘I’m 61 and cast aside, on the scrapheap. I couldn’t possibly comment.’ Only then perking up, he added, ‘But I can speculate on it. It’s interesting.’ The conversation then turned to the benefits of sex, with Mel explaining it releases endorphins – feel-good…

Ex football star Jamie Redknapp has told pals he wants to fight for his marriage following reports that he and wife Louise have split. The showbiz couple, who met when Louise was in girl band Eternal and married in 1998, shocked fans with news that they were going their separate ways, with Louise reportedly saying she has decided to ‘re-evaluate’ parts of her life. But after the singer jumped on a plane with their two kids to Majorca in a bid to get away, friends now say Jamie is determined to win her back. ‘It’s a very difficult situation because of their two children, who they are both determined to protect,’ a source revealed. ‘That’s why they’re not prepared to officially end the marriage or comment publicly. ‘They hope time…

‘I could hear her screeching with delight behind me’ Watching my daughters’ little excited faces, I couldn’t help smiling. It was May 2015 and my husband Firat and I had brought our girls to a giant water park as part of a two-week holiday in Turkey. Now, as they saw the multicoloured slides shooting down into the swimming pools, they couldn’t wait to have a go. ‘Come on, Mummy,’ said Zara, five, tugging my arm as her big sister Isabel, nine, grabbed her dad’s hand. Firat, then 38, had grown up in Turkey before moving to the UK so we had combined the holiday with the chance to see his parents. We’d had a lovely time and this visit to Nirvana Lagoon in Kemer was a real highlight. Terrifying accident…

Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Eau Fraiche, £57 With coconut, amber and vanilla, this is the perfect holiday fragrance. Totally addictive. Marc Jacobs Splash Rain EDT, £38, theperfume shop.com The smell of rain on a warm day – a refreshing blend of wet cut grass, rain and moss. CK One Summer EDT, £33 A unisex cocktail of cucumber, lime and fiery pepper – watch your partner doesn’t pinch it! Michael Kors Turquoise EDP, £43 The cool, serene bottle hints at the crisp cucumber, lime zest and alluring jasmine within it. M&S Island Escape EDT, £16 Smells more luxe than the price tag suggests! Zesty bergamot melts into driftwood and musk. Miu Miu L’Eau Bleue EDP, £49, John Lewis Spritz yourself happy with this fresh floral scent, just bursting with…

DO... try the right herbal supplement ‘Sage is great for night sweats and hot flushes as it rebalances the sweat-regulating mechanism in the brain,’ says A Vogel’s Alison Cullen. Try A Vogel Menoforce Sage Tablets (£12.99 for 30, Morrisons). DON’T... feel you’re alone Celebs including Carol Vorderman, 56, and Meg Matthews, 51, have both spoken out recently about their experiences of the change. Speak to your GP or nurse, or visit the A Vogel Menopause hub online, avogel.co.uk/menopause. DO... buy the right products Some 36%* of us say vaginal dryness means we stop enjoying sex, so try Vagisan MoistCream (RRP £14.99, Boots). To help reduce hair loss, Plantur 39 Phyto-Caffeine Tonic (RRP £9.99, plantur39.co.uk) is a proven preventive product. It worked for me Karen Reekie, 40, Surrey ‘Getting ill with…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Life’s going through a soap-opera phase when feelings are intense and acting over-the-top is all too tempting. But if you have a creative job or hobby, your talents are super-strong! Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Many Taureans had a painful event last week and some are still hurting. Whether it was finance related or about the way you value yourself, talking to someone you know will be kind helps no end. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun You might be quietly struggling with something painful. Perhaps a subject hard to talk about, like an ill-advised dalliance that has left you sad. Be kind to yourself. Soon you’ll be bouncing back. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Next week, Venus in Cancer will bring…

1 INVEST IN SOME GOOD SHOES. I know it’s obvious but badly fitting footwear can easily lead to unnecessary injuries. 2 FIND A BUDDY. We all need accountability partners who will support us and keep us going on the days when we don’t feel like it. 3 UNDERSTAND YOUR WHY. What will keep you going when things get tough? Pinpoint the things that will motivate you to stay training. 4 LOOK AT FOOD AS FUEL. Eat right for your challenge. Our bodies are miraculous machines if we treat them right! To sign up for a race and support Cancer Research go to raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org .…

Buy it Cook it Tuna and pepper quesadilla John West Tuna Steak, three cans x 120g, Co-op In a bowl, flake the tuna and mix with 1tbsp lime juice, pinch of black pepper, 50g sweetcorn, handful of chopped coriander, 2tbsp chipotle sauce, 2 roasted red peppers, chopped, and 3tbsp grated Cheddar. Heat a non-stick pan, add a tortilla, spoon over the tuna mix and top with another tortilla. Cook for two mins. Turn over the quesadilla to brown the other side. Serve cut into wedges. Was £5.99 Now £3.50 Bargain booze Once only used for celebrations, now a glass of bubbles is the perfect way to finish a long week. To keep yours cool freeze red and white grapes and pop in the glass, they’ll keep…

Cathy Shipton has had an incredible year playing Casualty’s Lisa ‘Duffy’ Duffin and celebrating 30 years of the show. And this week the series ends with a very special ‘one-shot’ episode. Cathy, 60, tells us more… Hi, Cathy! So what does a one-shot episode involve? Normally each scene is broken down into shots from different points of view. What happens here is that the minute they shout ‘action’ there is one camera that follows the story through until they shout ‘cut’. There can be no cuts or editing. How did you react when you found out you’d be starring in it? We heard about it at the National Television Awards – we’d won [Best Drama], so we were in celebration mode. I came down to earth a bit; there was…

6am I’m a real morning person. The first thing I do is let my dogs out and check on my sheep. I live on a smallholding so we’ve got four acres and we work in partnership with the farmer. We’ve got 50 sheep here at the moment! 6.30am I make my husband Ludo [Graham, 56, a TV producer] a cup of tea and I have lemon with hot water. It’s a zingy way to start the day. Then, I usually go running or walking with the dogs round the local woods. I’ve got a working sheepdog called Teg and two rescue mongrels, Badger and Bella. 7.30am I have breakfast and one of the joys of keeping chickens is that you have lovely eggs. I might have poached eggs with a…

On her anniversary ‘So much has happened to Leanne’ Corrie star Jane Danson is celebrating her 20-year anniversary playing Leanne Battersby! There’s been affairs, drug abuse and even prostitution for the actress, 38, to get her teeth into, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. We sat down with Jane, who’s married to actor Robert Beck and mum to Harry, 11, and Sam, eight, to hear more… Hi Jane! Our jaws dropped when we heard what was going to happen this week… As did mine! Steve McDonald proposes to Leanne! How does it come about? It’s all a bit of light relief I suppose because we’ve had such dark stories this year. Leanne’s homeless again and her sister Toyah’s finding it all a bit much…

Coleen Nolan Winner Feb 2017 Loose lady Coleen took the crown as winner of series 19, but this wasn’t the first time she’d appeared on the show. Col, 52, also starred in the house in 2012 when she came second, runner-up to Julian Clary. Since her win, and after a short break, Coleen has stuck with her normal work schedule on Loose Women, where she appears as a regular panellist. Rylan Clark-Neal Winner Jan 2013 Ahh, lovely Rylan. We all fell in love with him on The X Factor, but when he appeared on CBB he became a firm favourite with the nation. And starring on the show has done him the world of good – both for his career and at home. Rylan, 28, now hosts CBB spin-off Bit…

Nice slice Make a statement on the beach with this bold towel! It’s 100% cotton and cheap as chips. £5, George Home Colour pop Say cheerio to chipping and give your nails some VIP treatment with this scratch-proof varnish. £9, marykay.co.uk Time for tea Made from antioxidant-rich cacao shells infused with raspberry for a tasty iced tea! £2.50, Hotel Chocolat Hot tropics Make room for these tropical print trousers in your holiday suitcase. Perfect for day or night. £24, Dorothy Perkins Lazy days Soft and weather-resistant, this hammock will make a colourful addition to your garden. £44, amara.com Cute clutch Pom-poms, parrots and palms – this sequinned clutch ticks all the holiday evening-bag boxes! £35, Accessorize Al fresco chic Picnic in style all summer with this…

Beauty bugbear… Hair removal According to a recent survey , 49% of Brits hate removing their body hair – how is this figure not higher? After all, de-fuzzing is a major chore, salon treatments can be pricey and depending on the method you choose, it can be painful, too. If you hate the idea of being caught out with a prickly knee on a hot day , we recommend laser hair removal for permanent hairlessness. The initial outlay is steep (£1,464 for six full leg sessions at Sk:n Clinics – our fave), but so worth it when you realise you haven’t had to shave in weeks! If it’s an at -home solution you’re after , try epilating. It’s not particularly pleasant so take a couple of painkillers half an hour…

QI have been married for 18 years, but a year ago I fell in love with a man at work. He doesn’t know how I feel and I would never act on it or tell anyone but I think about him all the time. My fantasy of us being together keeps me going most days and stops me feeling depressed – something that’s been present since I hit the menopause a few years back. I worry about where these feelings will lead or if it will just go away and I’ll be depressed again. What should I do? Laura, 50, Middlesex A Most of us indulge in a bit of daily escapism, imagining our lives as more exciting than they might be. However, if your fantasy life is masking your…

Brutal battle 1 Cash Trapped Weekdays, ITV Bradley Walsh is back with a game show that sees six contestants battle it out to try to sabotage their opponents. At the end of the episode, the winner will take on the other five to guarantee their money. Get ready to be at the edge of your seat! Feel good telly 2 Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds Tuesdays, Channel 4 Aiming to tackle the growing problem of social isolation for the elderly in care homes, this show will bring together care home residents with pre-schoolers. Amazing! For better or worse? 3 How to Make Your Marriage Work Tuesday, Channel 4 Five couples, who have been married from seven to 47 years, reveal whether married life has…