Innholdsfortegnelse for 16-Oct-2017 i Woman's Own

‘She often doesn’t have time to finish her food ’ Victoria Beckham has left fans concerned after being photographed looking slimmer than ever. The star, 43, was pictured wearing baggy clothes that swamped her tiny frame as she stepped out during New York Fashion Week. Fans were quick to air their concerns for the mum-of-four’s appearance, taking to social media to comment. ‘She is looking strained and even thinner than ever,’ one worried fan wrote. ‘Oh my… she is so so thin,’ said another. But it was Victoria’s tiny waist – accentuated by her loose, baggy jeans – that shocked fans the most. ‘I like Victoria but she hasn’t got any curves for those trousers to hang nice on. [She] needs a few more pounds on at least,’ one comment…

‘Instead of feeling elated, I was scared’ ‘I hit Mark and a police officer’ Frantically, I threw all the pans into bin bags. Then I began scrubbing every surface in the kitchen with bleach. Suddenly, I noticed a man watching me from the doorway. He was holding a newborn baby and his eyes were filled with fear. ‘Who’s that?’ I thought, my mind racing. I stood there, panicked, as the seconds ticked by, before realising it was my partner, Mark Bretheron, standing there, and the baby he cradled was our daughter, Heidi. As incredible as it may sound, my mind was in such a fog, I’d forgotten who they were or that Heidi existed. It was May 2016, and since giving birth days earlier, I’d been behaving erratically. It was…

You can get your Big Mac with no cheese, your Starbucks latte skinny with an extra shot, so why should your beauty haul be one-size-fits-all? Personalisation is a massive trend and the beauty world is finally catching on. Right now, the hot topic in make-up is Lancôme’s new Le Teint Particulier Custom Made Foundation, £90, Harrods. First, your skin tone is scanned, before a unique formula made from red, yellow, white and dark pigments, moisturiser and ‘thinner’ to determine the coverage is blended and bottled (a bit like when you go to the paint counter at B&Q!). This one-of-a-kind level of customisation spells the end of tidelines – hoorah – and it doesn’t stop at your face. We’ve rounded up our favourite bespoke beauty buys that deliver that extra personal…

3 of the best… healthy porridges 1 Moma Coconut & Chia porridge £1.30 for a 60g pot, Sainsbury’s A tasty, dairy-free blend of jumbo and fine gluten-free oats combined with coconut milk powder, coconut pieces and chia seeds – just add hot water for instant porridge. It also comes in Plain and Cranberry and Raisin flavours. 2 Active Women Superfood porridge £9.99 for 20 40g sachets, myprotein.com Contains 10g of protein per serving and a nutrient-rich mix of chia seeds, flaxseeds, green tea extract, organic bee pollen and maca. It’s also gluten free. 3 Rude Health 5 grain 5 seed Organic porridge £2.99 for 500g, Holland & Barrett With its blend of oatmeal, jumbo oats, barley, rye and quinoa flakes mixed with pumpkin, linseed and poppy seeds,…

With dramatic deep green recurved leaves and a beautiful shade of magenta-pink funnel-shaped flowers, Nerine bowdenii 'Pink' is guaranteed to brighten up any autumn border when other blooms are fading away. This impressive, autumn flowering Guernsey lily makes stunning cut flowers at a time when blooms are scarce. Perfect for greenhouse growing or outdoors in pots or well drained borders and rockeries. Bulb size 12/14. Height: 45cm (18in). Spread: 8cm (3in). • Buy 5 for £9.99 • Buy 10 for £14.98 – Save £5* • Buy 20 for £19.98 – Save Half Price* How to order CALL 0844 573 1686 **  quoting WOR99Z VISIT thompson-morgan.com/WOR99Z BY POST Fill in the coupon below T&Cs ** Lines open 7 days a week, 9am-8pm (weekdays) & 9am-6pm (weekends). Calls cost 7p per minute plus your telephone…

‘We were talking all the time in secret’ ‘We missed out on so many years together’ Stepping out of the car, I saw a familiar smile. It was March 2016 and this was the first time I’d seen my ex-boyfriend in 30 years, yet it felt like yesterday. Despite the crow’s feet, his eyes were still as blue and twinkly as I remembered. And when he grinned, I still felt that little giddy excitement inside. ‘Hello Craig,’ I said, smiling. But as soon as the words left my lips, doubt set in. What was I thinking? We were in our mid-forties, our lives had swerved in different directions. We weren’t the same naive kids we’d been all those years before. How could this ever work? Lost sweethearts I first…

Goodbye, Vera It was so sad to hear about the death of Liz Dawn, who played Coronation Street’s Vera Duckworth. Another member of the cast gone. RIP, and love to her family. Alison Atkinson Wolf-whistle woes French ministers thinking of making wolf-whistling illegal is political correctness gone potty again. As a 67-year-old, I’d be very flattered to be wolf-whistled at. Christine Julian Your photo of the week… Win £50 if we feature your picture – email, tweet or Facebook us at the addresses above Great service I read that M&S is going to be starting an online food service. My elderly neighbours are housebound. I shop every Friday for them and stock them up with their ready meals and puddings. They would love this. Jane Sockett Baby news So lovely…

Sarah Parish plays Anna Rampton in her new role as Director of Better in BBC2’s spoof comedy W1A. Here Sarah, 49, tells us more... Anna’s hilarious this series, isn’t she? She’s still bluffing her way through meetings and panic-attacking her way through situations, as well as getting out of doing anything of any value. You’ve played her for three series, does it take a while to get into Anna’s character again? It’s funny, I felt more Anna on this series than the other two. It took a long time for me to find her because she doesn’t say much. It’s quite difficult as you base a character around what you say and what people say to you. It was a challenge. John Morton is known for his meticulous and true…

After a turbulent few months, sources say Ant McPartlin and wife Lisa Armstrong’s marriage battle is not over just yet – as the couple face further torment over starting a family. Since Ant, 41, left rehab for a painkiller addiction two months ago, insiders tell Woman’s Own that Lisa, 40, is thinking about the future – and their dream of having kids. Our insider explains, ‘Lisa has concerns that Ant may never be in a position to have children because addiction is something you don’t ever fully recover from.’ ‘They’re desperate for children, and without them, they worry their marriage could run its course,’ the source adds. TV star Ant has opened up before about their struggle. Speaking in 2013, he said, ‘We’d love to have kids. We’re trying. It’s…

Lathered up A ‘guest hand wash’ scent for a ‘use me every day’ price. £3, Primark Mandarin & Basil Vitamin E Hand Wash Cheek of it Bobbi Brown’s limited-edition palette has got your glow and blush sorted. £35, bobbibrown.co.uk Orange crush Nail this season’s mani with an autumnal orange shade. £3.99, Barry M Gelly Nail Paint in Satsuma In bloom Wear these bright culottes with a black T-shirt for serious style points. £19, New Look Bead appeal Add a pop of colour to your winter outfits with this statement layered necklace. £29, East On the scent This will warm up your living space with wafts of neroli. £39, Housing Units Kartell Cache Neroli Reed Diffuser Tea time Orange, cardamom, cloves and ginger make for a seriously heart-warming cuppa.…

‘Within hours there’ll be a text from Mum with pictures of Eadie eating jelly babies’ Laura Adams, 33, is a sales executive who lives in Orpington, Kent, with her husband and their daughter, Eadie, two. Her mother is Sue Williams, 57, who works for a motor company, is single and also lives in Orpington. LAURA SAYS: Mum’s nonchalent approach to Eadie’s food has caused tension over the past two years. I thought she’d support my desire to raise her on a healthy, balanced diet with occasional treats. But almost from the moment I weaned her, Mum has been spoiling Eadie with naughty treats, giving her biscuits from the age of 10 months. Now, when Eadie sets eyes on Granny, she makes a beeline for her handbag, knowing she’ll find something…

Buy it Cook it Mincedbeef,1kg,Tesco Farmer’s minced beef pie Fry 2 x 500g beef and 2 onions for 15 mins. Add 2 garlic, 1 leek, 4 carrots and Worcestershire sauce. Stir 900ml boiling water into 2 stock pots, add to the pan with 4tbsp tomato paste and 125g sliced mushrooms. Simmer for 30 mins. Boil 1kg potatoes for 10 mins, add 500g parsnips and cook for 30 mins. Heat oven to 220C. Mash with 100ml milk and 50g butter. Add 2tbsp thickening granules to mince, spoon half into dish, top with mash and bake for 25 mins. Freeze the other half to use later. Was £3.50 each Now 2 for £5 Get it before it goes! Tuck into this delicious, doesn’t-taste-likea-ready-meal dish. Jam-packed with 100% British…

• Fill half of your plate with fruit and vegetables – when these high-fibre, low-calorie and vitamin-rich foods make up around 50% of most meals, you’ll manage your weight easier. • Switch white carbohydrates for wholemeal – that means brown rice and wholemeal bread and pasta. They are much more filling and also pack a fibre punch. • Stay hydrated with plenty of water and calorie-free drinks – it’s easy to confuse thirst with hunger. • Eat some lean protein (fish, meat, chicken, eggs, Quorn etc) at each meal to help keep you full. • Remember to eat small amounts of low fat dairy foods, such as 0% Greek yogurt or skimmed milk, for keeping bones strong.…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Romance is interrupted when an issue emerges or the cold hand of reality grips. From Wednesday things aren’t straightforward and an obstacle appears. There’s a way around it if you can ask for help. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Taureans will see their love life leap out of the doldrums and enter a golden period. The week’s romantic outlook is boosted by Jupiter in your sign’s partnership area. There may even be more than one lover... Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun This week your mind’s very clear. You’re thinking deep thoughts (Tuesday) and following them up with brilliant ideas (Saturday). Soon you’ll get fogged by feelings you don’t want, so use this time wisely. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Let it…

I joined Woman’s Own Bingo seven years ago and I love the site. There’s a huge selection of games, and I enjoy playing when I fancy some ‘me time’ in front of the telly on a weekend. On Friday 13 January this year, I logged into my Woman’s Own Bingo account. My mum was online at the same time and we played a game of Session Bingo. It’s a great way to buy a bundle of tickets at the same time, and for less than if you buy single tickets. And as well as the jackpots, you can win tickets for the daily and weekly Playoff Palace games. Then I bought six tickets for a 90-ball bingo game, where tickets are just 10p. I sometimes watch the games play out,…

Welcome return 1 Doc Martin Wednesday, ITV Caroline Quentin is back in the Cornish drama, once again playing ‘alternative’ vet Angela Sim, who Doc Martin (Martin Clunes) met while he was out dog-walking in a previous series. New faces! 2 Tracey Breaks the News Friday, BBC1 Comedian Tracey Ullman again pokes fun at those in the news in her latest series. She’s now added Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to her newsworthy characters alongside regulars like Theresa May. Walford legend 3 Casualty Saturday, BBC1 Look out for EastEnders legend Anita Dobson, who played Walford’s drunken landlady Angie Watts. She turns up on the emergency ward as a mystery character called Naomi Danes. Tragic watch 4 Freedom: George Michael Monday, Channel 4 This poignant film covers an eventful five-year period…

‘It’s a tricky and unusual time for them’ ‘I hope that Eamonn is green with envy’ This Morning fans have been left questioning whether Ruth Langsford’s Strictly Come Dancing appearance has put a strain on her relationship with Eamonn Holmes. Since the beginning of the BBC show, viewers have commented on the apparent tension between Ruth, 57, and her husband, accusing him of deliberately overshadowing her onscreen. ‘Eamonn, please stop talking over Ruth, it is so very rude,’ one viewer pleaded on Twitter. ‘How does Ruth put up with Eamonn? He is so rude to her and keeps talking over her,’ added another. Some even suggested Ruth’s sudden rise in popularity could be behind their noticeably different onscreen dynamic. After all, Eamonn, also 57, has arguably always been the bigger…

‘I love Ruth with my lovely Anton’ Why Birds of a Feather’s Lesley Joseph still enjoys Strictly! You’re starring in Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein on stage? I play housekeeper Frau Blucher, who lives in Transylvania Castle, where Frankenstein created his monster. It’s pure Mel Brooks. I die laughing in the wings every night. You need stamina for a West End run like this! I’m used to it. With panto, you do 12 shows a week. I love it. I was born in a trunk. The theatre is my home. You get to work with Mel himself? I met Mel at The Savoy. He asked me what I’d like to drink. ‘Champagne, please.’ And he said, ‘You’re ruining me!’ I was happy to pay but he said, ‘No, the one thing…

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Contact Anita Send your questions to askanita@ timeinc.com  Follow her on Twitter @AnitaNaik Or go to anitanaik.com Q A month ago, my daughter had her first baby. We’re all excited about the new addition. I decided at the beginning to keep my distance so my daughter could get to grips with motherhood – unless she needed me – but her mother-in-law practically moved in. She does everything. I feel I’m not needed and I’ve had less time with my grandson than her. Janet, 62, Brentford A With two doting grandmas in the mix you’re always going to be stepping on each other’s toes. But this isn’t a competition – you didn’t want to be hands-on 24/7, while she does. She’s just helping…

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1. HOW TO RECYCLE Use MoneySavingExpert’s comparison tool mobilevaluer.com to compare prices for your old handset. Once you’ve accepted a price, you’ll be sent an envelope and prepaid postage label so you can send off the phone. 2. HOW MUCH WILL YOU GET? Prices vary depending on the brand, model and age of the phone. Those in top condition will get the most. Once the company receives the phone, they check it over and send you a cheque or make a bank transfer for the agreed amount. 3. WHAT ARE THE RISKS? Do your research before picking a recycle firm. You’ll find some websites will have bad online reviews because they are known for dramatically reducing the price of the handset once you’ve sent it. Go with a reputable firm…

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4.30am I was up at 4.30am to catch a flight back to the UK. I’ve been staying at my house in Majorca with my mum and son [Jaxon, three]. My baby was in bed with me at 11pm last night, so I carried him into my mum’s room so I wouldn’t wake him this morning. 7am My flight was at 7am and it was far too early to eat, so I just had a couple of coffees, slept on the plane, landed, came home, and, trying to be good, had a SlimFast shake. 7.30-8am On a normal day, I hit the gym before Jaxon wakes up. I sneak out and leave him with with my mum, do my workout, then have the day with him. I’ve been on a health…