Innholdsfortegnelse for 22-Jan-2018 i Woman's Own

There’s no denying that Ruth Langsford looks incredible as she graces our screens on a daily basis – but underneath the smiles and confidence, it seems Ruth has been struggling for years with body battles of her own. The presenter, 57, has made no secret of the fact that she was hit by the menopause two years ago, and while many women suffer from several different side effects, Ruth has admitted that she’s struggling with her weight. ‘I’d been a size 12 my whole adult life until I had my son Jack – and even then I went back to a 12 after probably a year. Now I’m a size 14, a proper 14,’ she revealed. She continued, ‘I noticed my body changing, my waist started to go, my hair…

1 Candice’s famous gingerbread pub on GBBO was inspired by the watering hole her parents owned when she was a child. 2 She is a lover of vintage clothes – maybe she’ll sport some retro Lycra on Dancing on Ice. 3 When she’s at home, Candice prefers to bake in her pyjamas. 4 Candice got slated by GBBO viewers on social media for seemingly labelling Mary Berry a 'tart' during one challenge. But she was in fact just describing the flavour of her citrus curd. Either way, those Dancing on Ice judges had better watch out! 5 She is the proud owner of three dogs – Dennis, Harry and new adopted pooch, Sybil.…

‘How would I cope if I lost my sight?’ Spooning the last of the chicken korma on to my plate, I crushed the curry-stained carton into the bin, on top of yesterday’s greasy pizza box and the even older Chinese takeaway foils beneath. OK, we all indulge in our favourite takeaways from time to time. But for me, this wasn’t an occasional treat. As my smelly bin proved, it was an ordinary weekday dinner. My takeaway obsession started in December 2011. Before then, I lived with my parents and ate the nutritious, home-cooked meals my mum made. At 12st, I was your typical, healthy twentysomething. But as soon as I moved in with my boyfriend James, I struggled to adjust to cooking meals myself. It didn’t help that I’d started…

As my little boy kicked the football across the park, I let out a huge cheer. ‘Go on, Emerson!’ I clapped. Ever since he’d taken his first step at 11 months, he’d been on the go, clambering over furniture and racing around the garden. It was February 2016 when my partner Lee, then 42, and I enrolled Emerson in toddler football lessons. He was only 14 months, but he took to it so well – stopping just once to wave at us. After the game, I scooped him up and gave him a big hug. Emerson was the baby I’d never expected to have. Lee and I had dated as teenagers for three years until, in 1992, aged 19, we’d split. I’d gone on to marry someone else and have…

Buy it Cook it Puy Lentil Croquettes  Merchant Gourmet Puy Lentils, 250g, Tesco. Put 2 chopped garlic cloves, 3tbsp olive oil, 100ml water, 1 pouch Puy lentils, ½tsp salt, ½tsp sugar, 1tbsp red wine vinegar in a pan. Bring to the boil, then simmer 3 mins. Puree lentils and cooking liquor. Transfer to a bowl. Season. Add 100g Sunblush tomatoes. Puree with a little of their oil. Mix the lentil and tomato so they’re marbled. Pipe 18 croquettes on to a lined tray. Freeze 90 mins. Dip each croquette in flour, then beaten egg, then breadcrumbs. Preheat a deep fat fryer to 175 ¡ C. Deep fry in batches. Drain. Was £2 Now £1.50 Bargain booze Zebra View Sauvignon Blanc, 75cl, M&S. This zesty…

1 MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SKILLS Do you love creative crafts? Turn them into a business in your spare time by setting up an online shop on Etsy, (etsy.com). You’re charged to list items and when you sell them, but you can reach a huge audience. Or make the most of your admin or secretarial skills and become a ‘virtual assistant’ from home with a company like TimeEtc (timeetc.co.uk). You just need a PC, a phone and an internet connection. 2 GET PAID FOR YOUR OPINIONS Turn time in front of your computer into earnings by taking part in surveys. With i-Say (i-say.com), you accrue points for each questionnaire you complete, which can be redeemed as gift vouchers. Or try Swagbucks (swagbucks.com), where you build points towards gift cards…

‘I really had hit the jackpot!’ I’ve always played bingo locally, but a while ago I heard some friends saying that they played online, and I wanted to give it a whirl. It was January 2010 and I tried a few different sites before I landed on Woman’s Own Bingo. Woman’s Own Bingo was easier to use and had loads more games. As well as bingo, you can play slot games, the daily free games once you have made your first deposit and you can use the chat rooms. When I log in, I usually play Sapphire Bingo, the Double Bubble Jackpot or Wonderland slot games. In July 2017, I logged into my account one evening. There was a £1,000 jackpot in Sapphire, so I bought 18 tickets for £1.80.…

We’re used to watching her on the box, but in her spare time TV star Lorraine Kelly enjoys relaxing in her Dundee home – and it’s not hard to see why! With a spacious garden, winding staircase and tartan curtains (what else?), it’s no wonder the property, which is on the market for £825,000, is her dream home. But Lorraine, 58, won’t be there for much longer, as the star has revealed she’s selling her much-loved Scottish base and moving to London permanently – as she’s desperate to spend more time with her husband, Steve Smith. Explaining that the commute from Dundee to her small flat in London has got to her, the mum-of-one continues, ‘Steve and I want to be together a bit more, but that’s not to say…

Davina McCall ‘It’s like a rebirth going through the menopause. Women don’t care if they appeal to men.’ Lorraine Kelly ‘I was getting a little bit narky and just not feeling myself. I felt there was no joy in my life.’ Dawn French ‘It’s a thief of memory. I had to write lists to remember stuff. You can’t pretend it’s not happening.’ Carol Vorderman ‘I would wake up and think, “I don’t see the point in life,” and there was no reason to feel that way.’ Nadia Sawalha ‘My husband Mark said he thought about divorcing me. Apparently I was being very difficult.’…

Laura Bailey, 45 It-girl and fashion icon Laura Bailey hits the style nail right on the head again in this lavender-coloured, embellished number. Classy and glamorous. Millie Mackintosh, 28 This may be a love-it-or-hate-it look, but those legs were definitely made for a mini. We can’t quite decide whether we like the lace inset, or if it’d be better without it… Nikki Sanderson, 33 The delicate sheer neckline on actress Nikki’s long black dress is seriously glam and the perfect match for her shiny Hollywood-style waves. Take note of the cinched-in waist with her wide belt. It works a treat. Cindy Crawford, 51 Proving she’s still got that supermodel style, Cindy looks stunning in this all-over-sequinned frock. No jewellery required – just a simple clutch. Victoria Beckham, 43 Simple and…

Want better skin? Then it’s time to look at your regime. Applying the right products, at the correct dose, in the right order, will lead you one step closer to complexion perfection. And these new buys should be a must-have in your programme… The micellar Nivea Micellair Skin Breathe Micellar Water, £3.99. Unlike some micellars, this leaves no oil or film behind on your skin after application. HOW MUCH TO USE Thoroughly soak a cotton pad APPLICATION Micellars are handy as a quick fix for removing make-up, but they are also ideal to use as part of a double-cleansing routine. For a thorough cleanse, use them to melt stubborn make-up, then follow with a cleansing wash or balm. The serum M&S Beauty Formula Absolute Time Capsules, £25 for 28 doses.…

I’m married and I slept with my ex Q I’m 37 and have been with my partner for five years. I was fairly happy until I bumped into my first boyfriend at a reunion recently. We went for a drink and ended up sleeping together. I now can’t stop thinking about him. We’re both married with kids and he’s been very clear that it was just a mistake from his end and it can’t go anywhere. I love my husband but I find myself fantasising about my ex all the time, wondering what would have happened if we’d stayed together at the time or what might happen if we got together now. What should I do? Name and address withheld A One night stands and this kind of unrequited love…

Japanese sticky yakitori chicken Serves 2 This sweet and sticky recipe makes a moreish – and super speedy – chicken dinner. You will need: 4tbsp dark soy sauce 3tbsp runny honey 2tbsp sherry vinegar 2tsp sesame oil 400g mini chicken breast fillets or 2-3 skinless chicken breasts cut into strips 1 bunch spring onions, trimmed, quartered 1tsp vegetable oil 280g pack microwave basmati rice How to do it: 1 Preheat the grill to high and line a grill pan with foil. Meanwhile, mix the soy sauce, honey, vinegar and sesame oil in a shallow dish. 2 Add the chicken and stir to coat completely. 3 Put the chicken on the lined grill pan, brush over any remaining marinade and grill for 5 mins. Turn the chicken, push up one end…

Life’s a beach January is hard enough without seeing photos of celebs enjoying breaks in exotic places like Barbados. If I won the lottery, it would be my one luxury – jetting off and joining them! Emma Saunders Keep the curves There seems to be a trend now for women to get a muscle look complete with six-pack. Stars like Davina McCall have done it but, in my opinion, it’s not that feminine. A few curves can look great on a woman. Sheila Bowman Sick of it! When a man gets a cold, why is it that the woman has to suffer? First there’s the furious noise of his coughs and nose blowing, then there’s the running up and down the stairs with meals and hot drinks, plus sleepless nights…

Juliet Rylance is starring as Rebecca in BBC1 series McMafia alongside James Norton, who plays her fiancé Alex. Here she talks about filming with James, changing her world view and working with an international cast… So is Rebecca getting drawn into her fiancé’s criminal world? She’s being unwittingly sucked in and that’s the big conflict for her throughout the story, that dilemma of how much you sacrifice for what you believe in, or put yourself in potential danger for the sake of your relationship. How did you make a boring person interesting? Ha, ha, that’s terrible! Can’t someone be both? We all have that dilemma of what do I want for me and what’s best for the family around me and for society. She’s being pushed and pulled. What’s James…

1 The National TV Awards Tuesday, ITV Who’s a telly fave? It’s time for the British public to crown television’s finest at the National TV Awards. Dermot O’Leary hosts the glittering night at London’s 02. Will Ant and Dec be named best TV presenter for the 17th time? 2 Call the Midwife Sundays, BBC1 Back for series 7 The nuns and nurses return dealing with leprosy, strokes and unmarried mothers. Trixie’s romance blossoms, Sister Monica Joan’s health falters and the first black midwife, Nurse Lucille Anderson (Leonie Elliott), is welcomed. 3 Silent Witness Mondays, BBC1 Collision course US actor Michael Landes guest stars in this two-part story. When a US diplomat is shot dead in London the team of pathologists are forced to work closely with the embassy and the…

Eamonn Holmes Congrats to This Morning’s Eamonn, who’s been awarded an OBE for services to broadcasting. James Norton After starring in BBC drama McMafia, hunky actor James is the new favourite to play Bond. 00-heaven! Andrea McLean The Loose Woman said she’d broken her New Year’s resolution of not drinking alcohol on New Year’s Day. Oops! Coleen Nolan The singer’s talent was questioned when The Voice coaches failed to turn around during a video on Loose Women. Awkward!…

‘Fiery Stacey is back!’ EastEnders star Lacey Turner chats bed-hopping and winning gongs Stacey’s slept with Max again – how could you?! I know, I know! There’s something about those two that’s just never gone away. Max [Branning] gets Stacey and vice versa, and although Stacey loves Martin [Fowler], she has become stuck in a rut. It wasn’t that she was looking for an affair, but that spark came back in a split second with Max. There’s going to be a lot of drama between Martin and Stacey – fiery Stacey is back! What’s to come for them now? Lots of drama and arguments! I love working with James Bye, who plays Martin, and it was great to play those scripts as neither of them hold back. You must be…

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1 Stay hydrated ‘Halitosis is so prevalent in the winter months, as people spend more time indoors with the heating on, and nasty microbes thrive in a dry mouth. It’s imperative to drink one and half to two litres of water daily to help replenish your saliva, which protects against this bacteria.’ 2 Avoid coffee ‘Coffee (with or without caffeine) contains high levels of acids, which cause bacteria to reproduce more rapidly and create bad breath.’ 3 Rinse out  ‘Mouthwashes and toothpastes containing sodium lauryl sulfate can make your mouth very dry. Instead, look for oxygenating formulas, such as The Breath Co Dry Mouth Oral Rinse, £14.’ 50% of the population are estimated to suffer from bad breath, says Dr Katz. Have you heard about Unity…

In the cat house There’s no doubt who is king of the castle in this home! Sweet, sweet comfort... Although this cat doesn’t seem to enjoy being used as a cushion. Golden retriever or Goldilocks? Someone’s been sleeping in this dog’s bed! You shall not pass! This standoff is like something out of Lord of the Rings. That’s my spot! This pair proves size doesn’t matter when it comes to who’s in charge. Feline photobomb We all know who the star of this family is. Time for cuddles  See, sometimes our furry friends do get along... They’re behind you! These moggies seem intrigued by their new mate.…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Have you been tense? Fired up about things that are hard to talk about? This is the final week when Mars’ influence makes you feel things so intensely, especially emotions you’re not proud of. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Many of you have been fighting with a loved one. Others are secretly angry with someone but it’s not been possible to tell them. This week presents a chance to clear it all up – or let it go. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun Your sign’s flighty reputation means you’re not seen as a serious thinker. But lately you’ve been pondering important subjects or having profound worries. Whatever you do, stop catastrophising. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Wednesday’s New Moon acts like…

While Gary’s head is full of his mum’s trial, he accidentally finds out about Bethany’s lap-dancing job. When he turns up at the club, a horrified Bethany calls security and things turn violent! Mikey North, who plays Gary, talks us through the story. Why does Gary follow Bethany to the lap-dancing club? Gary’s chatting to Tim and sees the girl who had been chatting him up at the Rovers drive past. Gary realises the girl is with Bethany and thinks something isn’t right, so he follows her to the club. What does Gary think when he realises Bethany works there? He shocked, he is not expecting to see her there and the last thing he expects is to see her dancing! Tell us what happens next. Gary tries to get…

8am This morning I was up at 8am and I was like, ‘I sing, that’s too early!’ I do a lot of stretching, breathing and getting my lungs going because inevitably during the day I’m going to be singing, and if I can, I like to work out, too. 9am I have a shower and then I sing, sing, sing. Breakfast for me is a juice with avocado, kale and beetroot – yes I’m one of those annoying people [who juices for breakfast]. 1pm I tend to eat pretty clean. I eat fish but I don’t eat chicken. I don’t eat meat, so I enjoy a nice clean lunch – but it’s often a light one because I’ve got a lot of energy and I’m always on the move. 3pm…