Innholdsfortegnelse for 23-Apr-2018 i Woman's Own

She’s become one of the nation’s best-loved TV presenters, but now Emma Willis is embarking on a new venture. It has been revealed that Em will be fronting her own show on W called Emma Willis: Delivering Babies . The mum-of-three is switching her usual glamour for scrubs as she volunteers as a maternity care assistant for three months. The show will see Emma working 12-hour day and night shifts on a hospital ward, but the 42-year-old couldn’t be more delighted, saying it’s ‘a dream come true’. We can’t wait to tune in! Get six issues of WOMAN’S OWN from £1 Subscribe online at womansownsubs.co.uk/14SB or  call 0330 333 1113, quoting code 14SB Save up to 50%…

STACEY SOLOMON She’s always been open about her body and wobbly bits, and now Stacey Solomon, 28, has opened up about her hair horrors. The Loose Women panellist admitted, ‘After years of bleaching, tonging, blow-drying and straightening, my natural hair is ruined.’ Stacey has invested in a £1,000 wig, called Suze, to disguise the hair damage. She added, ‘I try to be completely natural in everyday life and just shove the wig on for work.’ KERRY KATONA Kerry Katona is happier than ever with her body after dropping an impressive two stone, but she is still subjected to cruel online trolls. The mum-of-five was forced to defend her figure after someone commented on a snap , writing, ‘Nice stretch marks.’ But, Kerry, 37, had the perfect response . ‘Thank you……

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Hair hero My hair is naturally very dark and it became very time-consuming (and expensive!) to keep my roots covered when I started to go grey. My hairdresser recommended I try some blonde highlights to buy me some more time in-between appointments, and I haven’t looked back since. Eat fresh After my son became a vegetarian during his time at university, I had to rethink all of my recipes and shopping lists when he moved back home. It was hard at first not to just end up having ‘double carbs’ with every meal, but now we eat more fresh veg than ever before – I definitely feel better for it! Skincare secret I’ve never been one for expensive facials – my top skincare tip has always been to never go…

‘I struggle with my IBS’ QI have irritable bowel syndrome and struggle with my diet. I’ve read about the FODMAPs diet – what do you think? Toni, Sheffield A FODMAPs (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols) are carbohydrates that are not well broken down in the small gut, so are digested in the large intestine by friendly bacteria. Gas is produced as a by-product. The theory is that by reducing the intake of high FODMAPs foods, we reduce the amount of gas production and therefore the bloating associated with IBS. I have had success with this diet in some of my patients but it’s complicated, so I’d recommend you try it with the help of a qualified dietician. ‘My man has a painful knee’ Q My husband is in a…

She says I am not a team player QI recently had an appraisal at work and my manager told me that she felt I wasn’t a team player as I complain a lot. I feel hurt by this as I work hard and often do long hours that I don’t feel are ever acknowledged. I know I say when work mates are being annoying or when we are asked to do more things, but to say I am not a team player has left me feeling unhappy and stuck for what to do. Jane, 48, Cheshire A The trouble with being outspoken is that it can easily go from sticking up for yourself to everyday complaining. Life will always be full of irritating things like annoying work mates and ridiculous…

1 Be in tune ‘Every woman is different, and follows a pattern, understanding this will ensure you quickly notice when an infection might be presenting itself.’ 2 Stay hydrated ‘When you urinate, you flush out toxins and bad bacteria, so if you’re dehydrated, you’re more likely to get an infection.’ 3 Don’t use scented soaps ‘A specialist wash, such as Canesfresh Gentle Refreshing Mousse (£8.89) will help maintain a natural pH. And dry well, as bacteria thrives in moist environments.’…

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Green chilli pot Serves: 6 Try this mix of chilli flavours – mild, sweet anchos and subtle, smoky chipotles. You will need: • 2tbsp olive oil• 1 red onion, sliced• 3 mixed peppers, sliced• 1 ancho chilli, rehydrated and chopped• 1 chipotle chilli, rehydrated and chopped• 1tsp ground coriander• 1tsp ground cumin• 1tbsp oregano• 2 garlic cloves, sliced• 400g passata• 1tbsp red wine vinegar• 1tbsp palm sugar• 300ml vegetable stock• 400g black beans• ½ large bag nacho tortilla chips• 50g each Cheddar, grated, and Lancashire cheese, crumbled How to do it: 1 Heat the oil in a large casserole and cook the onion and peppers for 10 mins. Add the chillies, spices, oregano and garlic and fry for 2 mins, until aromatic. 2 Add the passata, vinegar, sugar, stock and…

1. The Queen’s Birthday Party, BBC1 A night of music and song to celebrate HRH’s 92nd birthday with Sir Tom Jones, Sting and Kylie Minogue, among others. It’s also on BBC Radio 2 if you fancy huddling, old-school style, around the wireless. 2. Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Indian Dogs, ITV A new two-part series sees the telly fave in India, to help rehabilitate some of the country’s vulnerable wild animals. He also meets the keepers who look after everything from stray dogs to elephants. 3. EastEnders, BBC1 Little wonder he hit rock bottom after the tragic events over the Christmas period, but there’s no keeping Max Branning down for long. As sure as the sap rises every spring, so too does the Square’s bad boy. Are the residents…

‘She was at risk of developing diabetes’ Linda’s shock health warning At the age of 60, Linda Robson is looking better than ever since shifting 2st after ditching sugar and alcohol from her diet. But her lifestyle change wasn’t just for her appearance and overall happiness, it was also for her health. Woman’s Own can reveal that Linda was warned by doctors that if she didn’t lose weight, she’d be putting herself at risk of serious conditions and even death. ‘Linda was considered high risk for type 2 diabetes and her heart wasn’t in amazing shape either,’ our source reveals. And it wasn’t just her own health scares that spurred Linda into action. Linda’s father’s sudden death at the age of 57 from lung cancer, and her mum’s passing in…

Moving from the bustle of Crewe to a remote cottage in a forest in the Scottish Highlands is the sort of escape many dream of after raising three children and a lifetime of work. My husband, Hugh, and I spent holidays in the area and fell in love with the views. When we bought a quiet, secluded cottage in 2008 we planned to work out the remainder of our careers there before slipping into peaceful retirement. Our youngest son, Ross, then 16, moved with us along with our three dogs and, for a while, life was idyllic. Little did I realise this was to mark the beginning of a horror story. Over a six-year period I was subjected to a campaign of terror by my neighbour. Earlier this year, Ernst…

1 TRY THE ANXIETY RELIEVER APP (Free, iOS and Android) It offers helpful tips for calming down in the middle of a stressful situation so you can master anxiety. 2 COUNT TO 10.  It really helps to slow your breathing down and ensures you stay calm when something is going wrong around you. 3 DON’T BLOW WHAT’S HAPPENING OUT OF PROPORTION. No matter how angry someone makes you in the moment, consider the long-term implications. Will it matter tomorrow? Next week? Next month?…

New York Original Bagels (Co-op) ASPARAGUS BENEDICT BAGELS Heat a griddle pan. Toss 125g asparagus in a splash olive oil, season and add to the hot pan. Cook, turning occasionally, for 3-4 mins until just tender and starting to char. At the same time, crack 2 eggs into a shallow pan of simmering water. Leave to poach gently for 4-5 mins until the white is set. Split and toast 2 bagels. Arrange avocado slices over bagel bases and top with asparagus. Remove the eggs from the pan, place on bagel and spread 2tbsp hollandaise sauce, gently warmed, over the top of each. Add a squeeze of lemon juice, a grinding of black pepper. GET GRILLING These brilliant bangers contain British pork with Wiltshire smoked bacon and hints of red wine,…

Book A Distant View of Everything by Alexander McCall Smith, paperback, £8.99 In the latest Isabel Dalhousie novel from bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith, Isabel finds herself drawn into the world of ambitious matchmaker Bea Shandon, as she sets up a liaison involving the mysterious plastic surgeon Tony MacUspaig. It seems MacUspaig might not be who he claims to be, and as Isabel digs deeper, she is forced to contend with many different agendas and misunderstandings in her quest to discover the truth. Film The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Out 20 April The title is more than a mouthful, but this movie slips down a treat. Lily James’ fêted young writer learns the story of the eponymous book club when she travels to…

Favourite stars in future TV projects Jeremy Clarkson The Grand Tour presenter will host seven episodes of ITV’s Who Wants to Be a Millionaire , to mark the 20th anniversary of the iconic gameshow. Vicky McClure Line of Duty’s leading lady heads the cast of BBC2’s Mother’s Day , a one-off drama based on the real-life events and aftermath of the 1993 Warrington bombing. Usain Bolt Jamaica’s Olympic sprint legend will take on pop singer Robbie Williams as the captains of all-star celebrity teams in the Soccer Aid for Unicef football match on Sunday 10 June. ITV will broadcast the action live.…

Send in your pics & win We’d love to see your favourite photos. It could be a snap of your dog, a precious baby, your family or even just one of yourself. If we feature your photo, you will win £25. Email, tweet or Facebook us at the address below. RANT OF THE WEEK Slow walkers really get on my nerves. Surely they can see it’s busy. If so, why do they insist on crawling along at a snail’s pace? I think the entire country should open fast-walking lanes so those of us with places to be can get there – on time! Lily Smith YOU SAID IT! AI Not long to go now for the royal wedding. I’m planning a huge party and can’t wait to deck…

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‘I’m now a size 10 and I am never going back’ THE OLD ME Whenever I scrolled through Facebook, I’d find I had been tagged in yet another photo I hated! I’ve always been shy and never liked putting myself out there, but working as a hospitality assistant means I need a bubbly personality – even if I have to fake it. It also means unsociable hours, and in the past I used that as an excuse to snack on crisps, chocolate and sweets through an evening shift, then go home to a ready-meal. Even on days off, I’d tuck into a bowl of pasta three times larger than the suggested portion size. As a result, my weight crept up and, in 2010, while on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday to Vietnam,…

‘I feel like I’m dying,’ she told me ‘She was only 19 years old’ My daughter, Molly, and I sat side by side on sun-loungers, a stony silence between us. ‘I’m having the baby, and that’s that,’ she said. I sighed. It was December 2012 and a week earlier, Molly, then 17, had announced she was eight weeks pregnant. And she and the dad had split. I’d taken her on a last-minute trip to Lanzarote with her two brothers, Zak, 18, and Jake, nine, in the hope of talking some sense into her. Molly had been working so hard at college and had dreams of becoming a midwife. I’d have hated to see her throw everything away. ‘Being a mum isn’t easy,’ I told her. But Molly’s mind was made…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr For Aries it’s time to say yes! The New Moon just gone was boosted by Uranus, bringer of all things thrilling and exciting. Try to believe in what starts happening. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May This could be your best week in ages. Your ruler in Taurus is bringing good things your way, and, from Friday, the sun comes in to help things along, too. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun Recent confusing situations may have got you all muddled up in other people’s business. Now it’s time to bring yourself back to your priorities. Bit selfish? Do it. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Relationships aren’t easy and right now a key one is trickier than usual. Angry words and power struggles…