Innholdsfortegnelse for 19-Feb-2018 i Woman's Own

We think Emma Willis is fast becoming the Queen of TV. With The Voice reigning supreme on Saturday nights, and another successful series of Celebrity Big Brother wrapped up, is there nothing she can’t do? And, Emma, 41, has even solidified her superwoman status, with her frank honesty about her body image. The mum-of-three admitted, ‘Nobody wants to hear horrible things about themselves. But, for me, the minute I had children, everything changed because I had to stop thinking about me.’ She went on to add, ‘So am I going to worry about someone saying I’ve got fat legs or not liking my dress? Yes, it will bother me, but I’m not going to let it ruin my day.’ Well said, Emma!…

Love doesn’t cost a thing He may be one of the richest men on TV, but four years ago he was gifted with a present that money couldn’t buy. At 54, Simon Cowell and his partner Lauren Silverman welcomed baby Eric into the world on Valentine’s Day 2014. His first words to his offspring? ‘I’ve waited my whole life for you.’ Too cute! Mon amour! Nothing screams romance more than Paris. So what better way to spend Valentine’s Day than by whisking your wife Jennifer Aniston off to the city of love? Proving that money is no object, Zoolander actor Justin Theroux let slip, ‘Her birthday falls three days beforehand, so I’m just wearing out my credit card on her birthday, and then that.’ Some girls have all the luck.…

‘We were each other’s worst enemies’ Watching my daughter Liz bustle around my kitchen, I saw so much of myself in her. We shared the same dark eyes and turned-up noses but, sadly, the most striking part of our resemblance was our size – we were both morbidly obese. It was January 2014 and Liz, then 29, and I both weighed 28st. Our combined weight was a colossal 56 stone – that’s over a third of a ton. It was easy to see why – all you had to do was look at what was on the table in front of us. Chocolate eclairs filled with cream, Danish pastries oozing with jam, caramel biscuits and a bowl of salt and vinegar crisps – and she’d only come over for a…

Guilt-free beauty We love the fun, affordable products from Yope. The Vanilla Cinnamon Natural Liquid Soap, £5.99, healthysupplies.co.uk , looks great and leaves your hands smelling sweet, plus it’s also paraben-free and vegan friendly, too. Vitamin boost Give your skin a vitamin fix with Formula 10.0.6 Be Berry Fresh Balancing Mud Mask, £7.50, ASOS, which contains bilberry and neroli to detox blocked pores and leave skin feeling rejuvenated. Freshen up For dewy, long-lasting make-up, spritz your face with Models Own One Night Stand 2-in-1 Prime and Set Spray, £7.99, before and after you apply make-up. The rosewater-enriched formula will keep your skin looking hydrated and fresh. Mask moments Perk up problem skin with a treatment mask from NSpa, £1.50 each, Asda. Whether your skin needs a moisture boost, a deep…

Tiptoeing past my parents’ bedroom after school one day, I peeked in. My mum Sheila was asleep in bed. It wasn’t like her to take a nap during the day. She was usually full of energy, ferrying me and my big sister Michelle, 18, and younger brother Owain, 10, back and forth to our athletics training sessions. But recently, Mum hadn’t been herself. Months earlier, in October 1996, she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. She’d had her breast removed and now she was having chemotherapy, which made her feel tired and sick. I was only 13 but I knew that it was important to be quiet when she needed to rest and how worried Dad was about her. ‘All we could do was tell Mum that we loved her’…

Leading neuroscientist Dr Hannah Critchlow reveals all… 1 Get sleep If you’ve just had a fantastic experience, it’s essential to get a good night’s sleep that evening. Sleep helps to consolidate memories from the previous day and strengthens emotions attached to them. 2 Go herbal Carry a sprig of rosemary to sniff at regular intervals – studies have shown that one of the herb’s compounds causes an increase in neurotransmitters with memory-boosting properties. 3 Keep talking Discussing your experiences with new individuals helps brain cells form fully functional circuits in the brain, cementing the things you want to remember. 72% of Brits would never delete a memory, no matter how much money they were offered, according to stats by lastminute .com Make more amazing…

Sitting in bed, a cup of tea cradled in my hands, I marvelled at how unusually blissful my Sunday morning had begun. And then my three-year-old son Nick’s voice drifted in from the landing. ‘Mummy, come and see what I’m doing,’ he said. Throwing back the covers, I wondered what mischief he was up to now. There, standing on the wrong side of the banister, was my toddler, dangling his feet over the drop into the stairwell below. My heart lurched with panic. ‘Nick! What are you doing?’ I screamed as I yanked him back over. Landing on the floor, he laughed raucously. To him, it was the best fun in the world. Even at that age, he knew how to get my heart rate soaring! ‘He wasn’t a horrible…

As a mum to three rowdy boys – Dylan, 10, Josh, eight, and Jack, five – life can get rather chaotic. From their daily football practices (I’m forever washing muddy kit!) to battles over messy bedrooms and homework, there’s never a dull moment. That’s why my husband Vinny, 42, and I try to keep meal times as simple and stress-free as possible. So when I heard about the new Instant Pot I was intrigued. A hybrid pressure cooker, rice cooker and slow cooker that can also sauté, steam, warm and even make yogurt, it promises to cook food quickly and easily – it’s even been said a whole chicken can take just 15 minutes! But while it has legions of fans, I’ll admit I was a little suspicious. Would the…

Diet dilemmas Is anyone else confused about what we should be eating with all these different diets – no carb, gluten-free, low GI and so on? Perhaps we need to be taught the basic principles of a healthy diet. It could be the answer to all our weight problems! Rachael Christmas-Cleak Double-O no! I read that a scientific study, which uses facial mapping to find the perfect face, has said Daniel Craig (pictured) is the least attractive James Bond. Sir Sean Connery came top, apparently being close to ‘physical perfection’. Who is to quibble? I’d be a Bond girl to both of them any day! Sally Chatham Bye-bye Brendan I’m sad Brendan Cole won’t be returning to Strictly. He can be outspoken and caused a bit of a scene when…

Billie Piper is currently starring in BBC2’s thriller Collateral, about a pizza delivery man shot dead in a seemingly random act of violence. Here, the actress reveals more about her Collateral character, as well as her love affair with our country’s capital. What made you want the role of Karen? It’s a controversial, state-of-the-nation piece and also a thriller which works beautifully. It also shows London in all of its ugly truths and feels very underworld, even though these are things that are happening on our streets all the time. Karen is a complex character, who’s still in love with her ex-husband David... Karen’s been damaged by her past. She’s lived with addiction and a devotion to a man who didn’t love her and she isn’t a particularly nurturing mother.…

1 Troy: Fall Of A City BBC1 This eight-part drama based on the Ancient Greek legend sees Louis Hunter and Bella Dayne starring as young lovers Paris and Helen, whose passionate affair sparks a war. David Threlfall, Frances O’Connor and Jonas Armstrong also star. 2 The BAFTA Film Awards BBC1 Joanna Lumley hosts a night at the Royal Opera House in front of the best of British and Hollywood acting talent. Among the films up for a gong are Dunkirk, Call Me by Your Name and Paddington 2. 3 The Brit Awards 2018 ITV Expect jokes galore courtesy of Jack Whitehall as he hosts the Brits from London’s O2. Dua Lipa has five nominations, and Ed Sheeran three. Other hopefuls include ex-One Directioners Zayn…

She’s never denied her love of cosmetic surgery, but after recent photos emerged of Katie Price’s face looking puffier than usual, fans have become concerned that her look is ‘unrepairable’. The mum-of-five recently admitted that her face operation had gone wrong. Katie, 39, confessed, ‘People have surgery to look like me, even though my surgery went wrong and I’m getting it sorted.’ Fans of the star fear that her face is ruined for good, with one writing, ‘She’s addicted, she won’t stop til she’s truly done a job.’ Another said, ‘She was so pretty. What is she doing to her face? Stop Katie, you’re beautiful as you are.’ Katie recently shared a throwback photo of her early modelling days with her 1.7 million Instagram followers and there’s no denying that…

After turning 50 in 2017, breakfast telly veteran Kate Garraway admits she’s determined to embrace life to the full. Here, she tells us why she doesn’t want an extension of Dry January, who she’d love to partner on TV and why she’s celebrating Britain’s best nurses… She has graced our breakfast TV sofas for an incredible 21 years, and after stints on Sky’s Sunrise, GMTV and Daybreak, Kate Garraway is now part of the close-knit team on ITV’s Good Morning Britain (GMB). The presenter lives in London with her husband, Derek, 50, and their two children, Darcey, 11, and Billy, eight. We can’t believe you’ve been doing breakfast TV for over two decades... Yes, 21 years in breakfast TV is a long time and I’m chuffed…

As a child, my mum had served up pies, chips and huge puddings smothered in custard. By 16 I weighed 12st and with each passing year, I had to trade my clothes in for two sizes up. I married my childhood sweetheart in my teens and in 1984, aged 21, I fell pregnant. Over the next nine months I gorged even more. The truth was, I didn’t know the first thing about eating healthily. Overweight herself, my mum had never taught me about having a good diet. So, I’d send my partner out to buy chocolate biscuits, and every morning I’d douse my cereal in sugar. I gained 6st and when Liz was born, in January 1985, she weighed 11lb 6oz. In the years that followed, I could easily eat…

No matter what we do to our faces in an effort to stay looking young, there’s one area that will always give the age game away – our hands. So what can you do to keep yours youthful? Well, plenty actually... Healthier nails It’s not just the skin on your hands that ages. Nails can too – the classic sign is deep horizontal ridges down the nail. Combat this by gently buffing each nail and then smooth the surface with a base coat like Leighton Denny Bare It All CC Base Coat, £12, lookfantastic.com. But don’t over-buff your nails, it can leave them brittle. Use an SPF! We know we need to protect our faces year-round from the damaging effect of UV rays, but why not our hands too? Protect…

Ex wants me back Q Six months ago my husband left me to be with someone else after 15 years of marriage. Then, just before Christmas, he left her saying that he still loves me. He’s now living on his own, which is proving extremely difficult for him financially, so he’s saying that if I won’t take him back he’ll have no choice but to return to this other woman. I honestly don’t feel ready for him to come home yet but am worried I could lose him altogether if I delay making a decision. Bea, 45, London A The choice isn’t you or this other woman, the choice is do you think you can take him back? And if you feel that you’re not ready to make that decision…

Piri-piri prawns Serves 4 Change things up with piri-piri prawns – quicker (and dare we say tastier?) than chicken. You will need: 400g uncooked prawns with the tail on, defrosted if frozen 25g piri-piri seasoning 1tbsp sunflower oil 1 each red and green pepper, deseeded and diced ½tsp turmeric ½tsp hot smoked paprika 200g rice 400ml vegetable stock Mixed salad, to serve How to do it: 1 Tip the prawns into a large bowl, sprinkle over the piri-piri seasoning and stir well. Cover them with clingfilm and leave in the fridge for 15 mins to absorb the flavours. 2 Meanwhile, heat half the sunflower oil in a deep pan and fry the peppers over a high heat for 3 mins until starting to soften. Stir in the turmeric and smoked…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Are you itching for change? This week is great for making things happen. And given we have Valentine’s Day in the mix, you can improve things on the romantic front as much as anywhere else. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Prepare to be nicely surprised as all kinds of exciting things come about. Friends can become lovers. Bosses can land unexpected bonuses or partners can step up to the Valentine’s challenge. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun You‘re buzzing with great ideas, exciting plans and off-the-wall desires – Valentine’s Day messages could have unexpected consequences. Keep that busy mind open but have one foot on the ground. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul How’s your sex life? Only asking because Thursday’s eclipse has…

5.30am I wake up. My driver Tony picks me up every day at 6.30am and we chat. I open my envelope, left in the car for me by This Morning, which contains the script and briefing notes to write, and we arrive at the studio at 8.45am. Occasionally, I’ve been rescued by motorbike because the traffic is so bad, but that doesn’t happen very often. 8.45am I walk into the make-up room. Holly is sitting in the chair, we say good morning and have a chat. I sit down and Lynne [make-up artist] will make me up. Three slices of toast are delivered, cold and nearly burnt, with Marmite on, before we go in and rehearse, and then we start the show. 12.30pm We finish the show, have a meeting…

‘Scarlett was the first person Ant called when he got out of rehab’ As Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong’s divorce battle rumbles on, his fellow TV presenter Scarlett Moffatt has been thrown into the mix – and fans are busy speculating that they’ve become more than just friends, after spotting in a recent Instagram snap that she has a framed photo of herself with Ant and Declan Donnelly placed on her bedside table. Despite Ant’s reps immediately shutting down the rumours, declaring them ‘total rubbish,’ it hasn’t stopped fans from picking up on the supposed ‘chemistry’ between the pair. One fan wrote, ‘I think they make a lovely couple,’ while another said, ‘Saw a connection or something [at the NTAs]… and [Scarlett] looks like a younger version of his wife.’…

‘Phil and I have had six rows!’ Kirstie Allsopp on being the handiest woman on TV Love It or List It has been a huge success for Channel 4, Why do you think that is? We keep it realistic. None of us know what decision the homeowner will make. I think people can see that we are invested in the contributors and lots of people have this dilemma. I reckon you have the tougher job, renovating their homes... I do – all Phil has to do is drive people around to different properties, whereas I have to come up with suggestions. But I love it, it’s my skill set. I love helping the homeowners. You’ve worked with Phil Spencer for 18 years – how often do you row? We’ve had…

Gillian Anderson, 49 If Gillian wears a look on the red carpet, you know it’s the epitome of style! The pinafore neckline gives her jumpsuit a modern twist. Melanie Chisholm, 44 A lace insert is an easy way to add a feminine note to a simple style – this glam lady looks a world away from her 90s Sporty Spice self. Kate Garraway, 50 We love Kate’s one-shouldered jumpsuit, but we think the ruffles make it a real statement piece, so there’s no need for the belt. Gwyneth Paltrow, 45 Wow, Gwyneth looks fabulous – but we won’t be attempting this skin-tight look any time soon without Spanx! Lisa Kudrow, 54 Lisa knows how to get comfy on the red carpet – her button-up jumpsuit ticks the glam box and…

Self-conscious about wrinkles and brown marks on your hands? Then a bright nail colour can draw attention to them. Instead, choose a classy nude, which makes your nails look a similar colour to your skin, helping fingers look longer and hands more elegant. Choose the shade according to your skin tone and apply a few coats for nail perfection... Pale skin Kiko Power Pro Nail Lacquer in Nude Rose, £4.90, kikocosmetics.com Medium skin Essie Nail Polish in Bare With Me Beige, £7.99 Olive skin  Mavala Mini Colour Nail Polish Marron Glacé, £4.75, John Lewis Dark skin Maybelline Superstay 7 Days City Nudes Gel Nail Color in Dark Roast, £4.49…

1 THE MENOPAUSE: ‘Oestrogen production is low after the menopause, but testosterone can also be reduced, which for some women reduces to a low enough level to affect sex drive. Try taking zinc, which is essential for hormone balance.’ We love NHP’s Libido Support (£27.77, naturalhealthpractice.com ). 2 STRESS: ‘It’s one of the greatest psychological causes of low libido, so make sure you take some time out every day to let yourself relax and unwind.’ 3 BEING UNHEALTHY: ‘Those in good health are nearly twice as likely to report an interest in sex than those in poorer health, so it pays to look after yourself. Omega 3 fats in oily fish and eggs help to keep tissues like those in the vagina lubricated and soft.’ 4 YOUR…

1 Use the MindShift  App (free, iOS and Android) MindShift is designed to help you cope with anxiety. It includes strategies for making sleep count, riding out intense emotions, perfectionism, social anxiety, performance anxiety, worry, panic and conflict. 2 Create a specific ‘worry period’ Choose a set time and place for worrying. It should be the same every day. During your worry period, you’re allowed to worry about whatever’s on your mind. The rest of the day, however, is a totally worry-free zone! 3 Accept uncertainty The inability to tolerate uncertainty plays a huge role in anxiety and worry. Chronic worriers worry to prevent unpleasant surprises. You may feel safer when you’re worrying, but you could actually be making things worse for yourself.…

Buy it Cook it Seriously Strong Cheddar (Co-op) Veg-packed macaroni cheese 1 Add 250g macaroni to a large pan of boiling, salted water. Bring back to the boil for 5 minutes, then add 1 large chopped leek, 300g mixed broccoli and cauliflower florets and cook for another 5-8 minutes, until pasta and broccoli are almost tender. Drain, keeping 150ml of the cooking water. 2 Meanwhile, put 350ml milk in a large jug, whisk in 30g plain flour, and microwave for a few mins, whisking occasionally, to make a thick sauce. Whisk in some of the cooking water to slacken sauce. Stir in 1tsp mustard and 50g grated cheddar. Season. 3 Pre-heat the grill. Warm a flameproof dish under it for a few minutes. Mix the pasta and vegetables into the…

Selling your property and buying a new one is an expensive business, but if you are savvy you can make serious savings. Here’s how to do it 1 SHOP AROUND It’s essential to get the best deal from your estate agent, so speak to lots of agents and ask what they charge and what their tie-in period is – then start negotiating. You are in a strong position, as they want your business. You could save even more cash by using an online agency such as House Simple, which offers fixed fees rather than charging a percentage of the sale price, so savings for higher-valued properties can be greater. 2 BE RUTHLESS When you move house, it can be hard saying goodbye to items like a much-loved armchair, or that…

I have always enjoyed going to the bingo halls. But after my youngest son Archie was born in 2012, it became harder and harder to get out. So when I heard friends saying that they played online, I decided to give it a whirl. I tried different sites, but didn’t find one I liked. Then in September 2017, I saw an advert for Woman’s Own Bingo. Browsing through the website, I was amazed at the variety of games. As well as bingo, you could play slot games, and there are chat rooms for talking to other players. Within five minutes, I’d set up my account from my phone. The advert had been for Wonderland. Although I didn’t usually play the slots, this game seemed fun. And you could play from…