Innholdsfortegnelse for 24-Jul-2017 i Woman's Own

‘He’s seen me in my underwear and everything!’ Loose Woman Coleen Nolan has made a shockingly honest confession – telling her husband she has a new love in her life. Coleen revealed that she even dreams about this person at night and wakes up in the morning to tell her husband of almost 10 years, musician Ray Fensome, all about her fantasies! The stark admission came as Coleen, 52, chatted with her Loose Women colleagues. Asked if she feels it’s wrong, as a married woman, to think about other men, she replied, ‘No, if you’re both into fantasising about other people that’s fine. ‘I think if you’re using fantasy to ignore things that are maybe wrong in your relationship, then you need to think about that.’ She then added, ‘But…

‘I felt so happy to have found such a caring man’ ‘As the weeks passed, my hatred turned to guilt’ Peering through the window, I could just make out my husband, Chris, in the darkness. It was late but in the glow of the patio light I could see him hard at work, carving out pumpkin lanterns. ‘You coming to bed yet?’ I asked, clicking open the door. He looked up. ‘Just wanted to get this finished,’ he said. ‘They are going to love them.’ I smiled. It was October 2015 and Chris wanted to give the kids a surprise for Halloween. We’d only been married for three weeks but I felt so happy to have found such a caring man. A happy new family I’d first spotted him…

A month to go… Fix your feet Sock-hidden soles will need more than nail polish to get them sandal-ready. The skin on the feet is 12 times thicker than the rest of the body, so pamper them a bit earlier. A salon pedicure tackles hard skin, cuticles and nails, then maintain at home with Bare Feet By Margaret Dabbs Conditioning Foot Cream, £7.50, M&S, until your holiday. Colour your hair The sun fades your hair, so there’s no point paying for a pricey salon colour the day before your holiday – it’s like throwing money down the pool drain! Roots need touching up every four to six weeks, so book in a month before your break and they’ll be ready for a tint when you get back. In the sun,…

‘I won’t apologise for being fussy’ Tanya Brazier , 31, is a youth worker . She lives in Preston with her son Jack, four . My son, Jack, keeps me on my toes, so I have to get enough shut-eye. That’s why it’s vital to me that any man I’m with sleeps for at least seven hours a night too. My sleep schedule is important – so if my date’s sleep pattern doesn’t match mine, that’s it, it’s over . Time is precious and if a man takes longer than me to get ready that’s such a turn off. I take half an hour , so he needs to be ready under that time. I’m looking for someone for me and my son, so I’m not going to apologise for…

‘You can tell a lot from his shoes’ Raquel Rocca, 29, is a singer . She lives in London. There’s no bigger turn off on a date than when a guy asks if he can split the bill. It’s up to the guy to pay and if he doesn’t, then you start to wonder how he survives. How are you meant to plan a future, or buy a house with a man if he can’t even pay for a meal? You can tell a lot from a man’s shoes too. I hate flip-flops. Same goes for long socks with trainers, or trainers with a suit, or sandals with jeans. I’m looking for the whole package and I think my list is getting me closer Raquel’s list for love ● Nice…

Dallas-style burger  Serves 4 You will need 500g mixed pork and beef mince 1 small onion, grated 1 garlic clove, crushed 1tsp Dijon mustard 1tsp Worcestershire sauce 1tbsp vegetable oil 4 burger baps 2tbsp mayonnaise 1 large tomato, sliced A small wedge of iceberg lettuce, leaves separated 1 small carrot, grated A small wedge of red cabbage, shredded gherkins and barbecue sauce, to serve How to do it 1 Put the mince, onion, garlic, mustard and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Season and mix well together. Shape the mixture into 4 burger shapes then brush with oil and cook under a medium grill for 15 mins. 2 Split and toast the burger baps, spread the bases with mayonnaise, then top with a slice of tomato and some lettuce leaves. 3…

No big deal Kerry Katona shared a photo of her daughter Dylan-Jorge after she cut her own hair and people are already moaning at her for it! Give her a break. When I was a hairdresser, so many children were brought in after cutting their hair. She still looks cute. Susan Adams Get better I’m so sad to hear that Adele might have damaged her vocal cords! Adele, please give your voice a rest, your fans need you back! You’re a such a down-to-earth person. It would be so sad if she lost that incredible voice. Rita Fraser Fine parents I thought it was beautiful that Christine McGuinness revealed that her twins have autism. I can imagine that her and Paddy are doing a fantastic job. Elaine Bailey Your photo…

Switch your treats and lose the calories (and the weight) but not the taste Avoid seasonal diet pitfalls with these simple swaps to your fave summer foods. What to do Incorporate as many of our summer food swaps as you can into your daily diet, and team with the healthy summer diet rules in the box opposite. Why it works You’ll be effortlessly eating fewer calories, and reducing calories by 500 a day will result inaweightlossofabout one pound a week. Keep it going Keep choosing the healthier options and watch portion sizes to avoid weight creeping on. Try to walk at least 10,000 steps a day, too. Angela says: Most women will lose weight if they have around 1,500 calories a day Sweet treats INSTEAD OF a Magnum Classic (244…

Your chance to meet Deborah Moggach Deborah is the author of 19 novels, including These Foolish Things, which was adapted into the much-loved film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Deborah says, ‘I’m so thrilled to be part of this trip. I can guarantee it will be pretty magical.’ It’s impossible to watch The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and its endearing cast of characters, made famous by Judi Dench, Bill Nighy and Maggie Smith, without whispering to yourself, ‘I really must go to India and experience it for myself.’ Well, here’s your chance. Not only does our exclusive 10-day tour take in some unmissable sights – including the Taj Mahal, the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, and Udaipur – the ‘Venice of the East’, you’ll also meet The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’s…

TV host Nicky Campbell was adopted when he was just four days old, which makes him the perfect choice to help reunite loved ones with Davina McCall in Long Lost Family. As the show returns for a seventh series, Nicky, 56, tells us more… The series began back in 2011, do you still enjoy it as much? I absolutely love it, it’s the best job in television. There will never be anything we do again in our lives that will be like this. It’s a huge privilege because you’re there in the most significant moments in people’s lives. Why do you think the show is so popular? Because it’s real, it’s proper reality TV. This isn’t Made In Chelsea, this is made in the heart. It’s about love, loss, yearning,…

Emotional viewing 1 Diana, Our Mother: Her Life And Legacy ITV This year marks the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death and ITV will commemorate her life and legacy with interviews with sons William and Harry. Star quality 2 Top Of The Lake: China Girl Thursdays, BBC2 An all-star cast including Nicole Kidman, Elisabeth Moss and Gwendoline Christie feature in series two, four years after the explosive ending of the first series. Wedding woes 3 Don’t Tell The Bride Wednesdays, E4 Wedding season is upon us, which means Don’t Tell The Bride is back with 18 new episodes of the show which sees grooms plan and organise a wedding in a matter of weeks and on a budget.…

Martine McCutcheon has had to turn down an incredible opportunity to dance on one of the UK’s biggest shows after admitting, ‘I’m too sick!’ The Loose lady, who has suffered from depression, ME and Lyme disease, is fearful that the pressure of training and dancing live on Strictly every week would be too much for her to handle. ‘Out of all the reality shows I would have loved to have done Strictly, but I would have struggled with my health,’ said Martine, 41. ‘Even people who are really fit have told me it’s the hardest thing they’ve ever done.’ Martine, who has just released a new single, then added, ‘I am fit and well at the moment but while I am healthy I want to concentrate on the things I…

Hello baby! Adorable baby George came into the world on 22 July, 2013, and this was his first official photo from proud parents Kate and Wills. Cheeky! Look at those chubby cheeks! George takes a look at his adoring fans as he boards a flight in Canberra. So cute! Mini me Aww, George learns from the best! When he was taken to visit his new baby sister, Charlotte, in hospital back in May 2015, dad Wills showed him how to wave like a pro to the crowds. And it looks like George was pretty quick to pick it up! One looks like a natural, George. Down Under Kate and Wills took George, aged just nine months, on a state visit to Australia where he made lots of new pals! Roly…

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Champneys Heavenly Days Relaxing Shower Cream, £3, is a rich upgrade to your basic hotel shower wash. Wet Brush Squirts, £6.99, lookfantastic.com , makes light work of stubborn knots and beachy kinks. Sanctuary Spa Body Butter, £2.50, delivers maximum moisture in a mini tub. Soap & Glory Flake Away Body Polish, £2.50, leaves scaly skin feeling smooth, silky and soft to the touch. Elemis Travel Frangipani Monoi Hand & Nail Cream, £4.30, elemis.com , soothes dry hands and smells divine. Lee Stafford Mini DeHumidifier, £2.19, fights humidity to manage frizz. Mist over locks before you hit the beach. Charles Worthington Moisture Seal Hair Healer, £2.29, is a leave-in treatment. Use to slick hair back for stylish and hydrated locks. Mac Lipglass / Sized To…

‘He’s got to like my signature dish’ Kandy Dolor, 31, lives in Harrow with her children Savannah, 12, and Dayren, six. The carer has a checklist so specific she even insists her dream man likes a certain food. Lasagne is my signature dish. So if my man doesn’t like it, then he can’t sit at my table. Liking the same things is important, especially if it’s a family tradition, like lasagne is for me. Our family dinners are centred around it, so a relationship wouldn’t work otherwise. He’s also got to like 90s R&B. But most of all, a man who wants to be part of my life has to share my love for Mariah Carey. She’s my favourite person. People may find my checklist strange, but I’m not settling…

Q Recently my 14-year-old son had a sleepover at his friend’s and the mother of his friend discovered they were looking at porn on their phones. I know it’s normal for boys to be curious but I feel really shocked. I’m also worried that my son’s committed a crime and someone will track him down via his phone. The other mum feels it’s normal and we shouldn’t say anything but that doesn’t feel right to me. Anon, 42, East Sussex A Looking at pornography isn’t a crime (though there are forms of porn that are illegal) and in terms of viewing porn, the age limit is 18, but of course this is impossible to regulate. So while curiosity is normal, what isn’t is the fact that your son’s phone is…

The scenario Wasps invade the picnic – and your child gets stung THE ADVICE While insect bites and stings can be distressing, they are rarely dangerous. Examine the area where there’s swelling – if you can see the sting, brush or scrape it off sideways with your fingernail. Don’t pull it out with tweezers or you could squeeze more poison into the wound. Reduce the swelling with a cold compress and elevate the area if possible. (If the sting is in the mouth, give them ice to suck.) If there are signs of a severe allergic reaction (eg difficulty breathing), call 999. Only 28% of us feel confident in a first-aid emergency The scenario Your partner has a lobster-red back THE ADVICE He’s not alone! Surveys show that Brits continue…

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF AN APPLIANCE HAS BEEN RECALLED? It’s quite possible you won’t find out unless you have registered your appliance when you bought it. Manufacturers rely on customers providing their details so they can contact them directly about any issues. If you haven’t registered your appliance, you can do so via The Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances’ website registermyappliance.org.uk. WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFO? Electrical Safety First (electricalsafety first.org.uk) has a tool on its website allowing you to check if your appliance has been recalled since 2007 and you can sign up to their mailing list to keep up to date with new recalls. The Chartered Institute of Trading Standards has a list of recent general product recalls on its site too; tradingstandards.uk/consumers/product-recalls. Revealed: The…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr You’re getting your va-vavoom back and from Friday you can make more progress than you’ve been lately. Just make sure feelings get taken into account on Sunday or someone will get annoyed. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Money is something of a tricky subject. Especially as the week goes on. If you’re worried about cash, consult an expert. If you don’t, those mental loops will only get tighter and more anxiety-making. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun With romantic Venus in Gemini, you might be feeling loved-up. Or spending a lot on yourself. But as the week goes on, some kind of reality check kicks in. You can bounce back, however. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul The days before Sunday are your…

7.30am I snooze for half an hour but I’m training myself to be a morning person. I used to hate getting up but I do my workouts and I feel a lot more positive for it. I’ve got a gym in my house, so I do a 25-minute HIIT (high-intensity interval training) session. 8.25am For breakfast I’m obsessed with overnight oats – it’s protein oats with whey protein, berries and cocoa powder. I film a #Leanin15 recipe and put it on Instagram. I’m holding my phone all day – I’m never switched off. 9am If it’s a filming day, I leave the house and travel to get to a shoot. I might be going anywhere in the country. I take a pillow and a fleece blanket and sleep as much…

How’s 70 treating you? I feel fine. It’s a good age. Although, I always imagined my brothers and I would sit around in our eighties and laugh about all the years. I do miss the idea that will happen. Your new album Timeless has all the classics on it... It wasn’t hard for me to pick my favourites because my feeling was always not what I’d like, but what my brothers would like. Your recent performance at Glastonbury was a huge hit. That was probably, personally, the highlight of my life. It was like playing in my lounge, the most intimate experience with so many people. And I got to play the Pyramid stage with my son Steven. He’s a very special kid, I hope he was as proud as…

‘He can’t be close to his family’ Gemma Marsh, 34, is a beauty therapist. She lives in Bournemouth. I love to travel. I’ve been working abroad for the past three years and I know I’m not done yet, so I need a guy who will take off with me when I have a travel urge. I won’t even consider a man if he’s close to his family. I love my own, but I’m very independent and he needs to be the same. I refuse to sit down every Sunday for a family dinner – it’s just not my style. Also, any man I date has to be in a band. I want a guy who stands in front of a crowd and owns the stage. He needs to be the…

1 Express Remorse Every apology to someone needs to start with the words ‘I’m sorry…’ or ‘I apologise for…’. Without those words you’re not really saying sorry but making excuses for your actions. 2 Take full responsibility Accept that you hurt someone’s feelings and then explain what you wish you had done differently, being sure that you don’t overcomplicate the issue. 3 Make amends This doesn’t mean buy your way out with token gestures, but ask what you can do to make things right, or offer something you know they need from you.…

Buy it Cook it Harissa chicken kebabs Diced chicken pieces, 640g, Tesco Soak 8 wooden skewers in water to stop them burning. Stir 2tbsp harissa paste into 150ml natural yogurt. Add 640g diced chicken, and stir to coat. Heat 2tbsp oil in a griddle pan. Thread the chicken on to the skewers and cook for 10-15 mins, turning, until tender and charred. Combine 3 carrots cut into sticks, ½ cucumber cut into sticks, 8 radishes cut into sticks, 2tbsp vinegar and 2tsp sugar. Serve the kebabs in warm tortillas with the pickled veg, coriander leaves and tzatziki. Was £3.50 Now £3 Bargain booze Enjoy a glass or two of this dry and intense but fruity wine. With its delicious violet fragrance and subtle hints of dark…

To look at this photo, my baggy grey T-shirt straining across my bulge, it’s clear that my health was in a bad way. At a size 30, my joints ached, I had high cholesterol and was borderline diabetic. But for me those weren’t the worst things, because one terrible night I realised that I was letting down two of the most important people in my life – my own children. My weight problem had started when I went to secondary school in September 1996. It was just puppy fat at first, but embarrassed, I stopped eating around my friends. By the time I got home I’d be starving. With both my parents at work I had free rein of the kitchen and, while my younger siblings Richard, Nicola and Jonny…