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

Get comfy on the sofa and get ready for an emotional roller-coaster ride as ITV’s Long Lost Family returns to our screens this week. Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell are back to help reunite estranged families from across the globe, and in some cases they’re just on hand to offer support to help them find the closure they’ve been looking for. We can’t wait to tune in, but before we do we’d better grab a big box of tissues! Get six issues of WOMAN’S OWN from £1 Subscribe online at womansownsubs.co.uk/15LN  or call 0330 333 1113, quoting code 15LN Save up to 53%…

Mike Tindall has opened up about life at home with wife Zara Phillips and their two daughters Mia, four, and one-month-old Lena. In an exclusive chat with Woman’s Own, Mike, 39, told us how life has changed since having the little ones. ‘Two is good so far, Lena seems to be very casual so fingers crossed,’ reveals Mike. And it seems that Princess Anne’s granddaughter Mia is taking to her role as big sister very well. Mike confesses, ‘Mia was really excited about having a little sister.’ Aww!…

Yasmin Le Bon, 53 The fashion icon works a statement jacket on the catwalk and pairs it with a denim boilersuit. A nod to the 90s and we love it. Laura Bailey, 45 Arriving in style, the model and writer wears this floral Christopher Kane number to the Royal Academy Of Arts Summer Exhibition Preview Party. Katie Piper, 34 Not one to miss out on a trend, these yellow checked trousers are fun and look great on Katie. Saira Khan, 48 Supporting her Loose Woman pal, Andrea McLean, at her recent book launch, we love the vibrant colours of Saira’s boho-style dress. Suede ankle boots give the look an edgy twist. Emma Bunton, 42 Wearing clashing colours, the radio presenter looks amazing in these green trousers. We love how she’s…

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I’m bleeding, but I’ve had the menopause Q I went through the menopause five years ago and then suddenly out of the blue, last week I started bleeding. It wasn’t very heavy and only lasted a couple of days and I haven’t had anything since. Do I need to worry? A This would be classed as a postmenopausal bleed and I do always investigate them. You should see your doctor, who will want to examine you and will arrange an ultrasound scan of your uterus. He or she may also do something called an endometrial biopsy, where we take a sample of womb lining to analyse in the laboratory. It feels like having a coil fitted. To put your mind at rest, I have lost count of how many biopsies…

She started a rumour about me Q I work for a very big high-street company and when I was promoted a few months ago someone started a rumour that I slept with a manager to get a promotion. I know who it was (she’s an ex-friend who I fell out with last year) and it upsets me greatly. I thought the rumour would go away but it has now become part of office gossip and I don’t know what to do. I feel like I should ignore it, but part of me also wants to have it out with the person who started it. Help. Joanne, 41, London A Office gossip is often nasty and, you’re right, you need to decide how you’re going to deal with it. Yes, you…

We don’t need to explain why our hearts are so important – after all, they’re at the centre of our cardiovascular system, basically giving life to our body. But what you eat has a huge impact on how healthy your heart is. Registered dietician Helen Bond tells us what we should fill our plates with… Beans and pulses 80g-100g every day As well as helping you to meet your five-a-day, they’re rich in heart-healthy soluble fibre. Choose from kidney, haricot, baked beans, edamame, lentils, cannellini, broad beans, chickpeas and black-eyed beans. Fruit and vegetables At least 400g (5 x 80g portions) every day Most fruit and vegetables are low in fat, saturated fat, and high in fibre – all important components for a healthy heart diet. Plus, they’re low in…

A mother’s guilt is a terrible and indiscriminate thing. It gets us all. Last month, the talented, hard-working TV presenter Fiona Bruce confessed she often feels she falls short on the mothering stakes when comparing herself to her own mother, who stopped work as soon as she had children. Now 54, and with her children aged 20 and 16, she revealed she still employs the same nanny she had when the children were babies. While many women would envy the freedom the luxury of paid help has given her, others might say she can’t have been as involved in her kids’ development as more ‘ordinary’, stressed-out, mums. No doubt there’s a big part of Fiona that thinks so, too. ‘Guilt follows you like a shadow’ All working mothers, whether driven…

Cashew chicken salad satay Serves: 4 Pack in plenty of goodness with this speedy salad, perfect for a midweek meal. You will need: For the dressing • 1 banana shallot, chopped • 3 garlic cloves, crushed • ½ red chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped • 50g cashew nut butter • ½ x 200ml can coconut milk • 50ml coconut water • ½tsp honey • A dash of fish sauce • Zest and juice of ½ lime For the salad: • 2 baby gem hearts, quartered • 4 small chicken breasts • 3tsp rapeseed oil • ½ cucumber, ribboned • ¼ red cabbage, finely sliced • 100g cherry tomatoes, halved • 140g bag of mixed leaf salad • 2tbsp cashew nuts • 1tbsp coconut flakes How to do it 1 Whisk…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr What’s going on with a friend? Or a group? Even your whole social circle? Raking over the past could be giving you profound second thoughts. Trust them. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May If someone’s angry with you, it’s because you’re changing and they don’t like it. But there’s no going back. You’re being swept along in a process that just has to happen. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun Your ruler’s set for one of his periodic turnarounds and communications get tricky. Double-check emails and don’t be tempted to make overly dramatic statements. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Are your financial ducks all in row? The next couple of weeks have potential for money mishaps. Even good news on the cash front…

1 Coronation Street, ITV The Titian-haired temptress – and Audrey’s nemesis – is back on the cobbles as Rula Lenska reprises her role after seven years. Given Claudia’s penchant for poaching clients and fellas, expect styling tongs at dawn! 2 !mpossible Celebrities, BBC1 Hosted by Rick Edwards, the hit game show with right answers and wrong answers and answers that are not just wrong, they couldn’t possibly be right, moves to prime time with the stars competing to win a jackpot for charity. 3 Cuckoo, BBC3 The cult comedy starring Twilight’s Taylor Lautner returns at last after a two-year break. It’s the fourth outing of the show (a fifth is also on the way) with Greg Davies, Helen Baxendale, OutnumberedÕs Tyger Drew-Honey and newcomer Andie MacDowell also starring. Catch up…

I’m certainly not surprised about the Cheryl and Liam Payne split. With an age gap of over 10 years, how on earth could they have expected it to last? Claire Debson, Lincs Elizabeth Hurley continues to look fantastic. At 53, she’s almost 15 years older than me but I’d trade bodies with her in a heartbeat! Although, perhaps if I was a celebrity with the sort of lifestyle that affords you, I wouldn’t have to! Sian Beech, Windsor I’m so sad Wimbledon is over. It was such a shame Andy Murray didn’t play. Sandra Mason, London The cat and dog pictures that appeared in issue 28 were hilarious, thanks for making me chuckle. They really are rivals! Miranda Hansen, Staffs…

There’s no denying Carol Vorderman has always had an impressively pert bottom, with her behind even earning her the title of Rear of the Year, twice. But when she went out in London recently to meet friend Myleene Klass for lunch, fans couldn’t help but notice that Carol’s bum was looking more rounded than usual, with fans suggesting her behind has had a little ‘help’. ‘Has she had fat transfers?’ one person wrote. While another said, ‘She’s had fat transfer surgery now. No-one’s butt stays up there at her age,’ and a third person added, ‘She has her bottom lifted.’ ‘She’s had surgery. No-one’s butt stays up there’ All in the genes? But, Carol, 57, previously confessed that her fuller bum is partly down to the Vorderman genes, with the…

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Knock 10 years off… If your skin’s looking a bit dull, a new hair colour could give you your radiance back. Go for warm hues to instantly perk up your complexion and give your skin a boost! Redken Color Extend Magnetics Shampoo, £15 Look younger with plaits Some celebs are known to get a ‘facelift’ by placing tiny hidden plaits at their temples and pinning them back to pull skin taut. Hair grips, £1.99 for 30, H&M Prime before you dry Recreate a professional blow-dry with a few spritzes of a hair primer pre-drying. It only takes a few seconds. Charles Worthington Volume & Bounce Express Blow Dry Primer, £6.99 Keep colour for longer You need to protect your hair from the sun, otherwise you’re putting it at risk of…

Every night as we gather around the dinner table, my husband Dan and I encourage our boys to share their favourite moment from their day. Then we vote to decide which one our other son, Ben, would have liked the most. You see, unlike Alistair, seven, Toby, four, and Edward, two, Ben isn’t here to make a moment of his own. But that doesn’t stop us from including him in ours. For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted a family. I met my husband Dan at school, and after marrying in 2008, we started trying for a baby. Alistair was born in December 2010, followed by Ben in July 2012. Dan and I couldn’t have been happier. ‘As I pulled back the rain cover, I froze’ At three…

1 USE THE APP LIFESUM This allows you to set goals, from eating better, and getting in more steps each day. You can also enter your own data and let Lifesum generate a ‘Life Score’, which will give you a personalised road map to better health. 2 CHANGE ONE PART OF YOUR LIFE TODAY Be it your diet, your stress levels or exercise limits, and work on changing that. Taking action in one area will motivate you to get healthier all round. 3 GO TO BED EARLY Getting enough sleep is the number one way to feel heathier. Eight hours a night is ideal – but not as lie-ins.…

Stop smoking Keep active every day – aim for 150 minutes of moderately intense aerobic exercise a week and do strength training at least twice every week. Maintain a healthy weight You’re more at risk of high ‘bad’ (LDL) cholesterol if you store fat on your tummy. Maintain a waist size less than 80cm for women and 94cm) for men. Ditch the salt pot Eat no more than 6g of salt a day. Be alcohol aware No more than 14 units a week. Have several drink-free days a week too.…

IF YOU DO ONE THING THIS WEEK… MOTIVATE YOURSELF TO SAVE If you struggle to stay determined when you’re trying to put money away, then why not set yourself regular savings targets and give yourself a small reward if you reach your goal? Put in place methods to help you control your spending, like only buying the items on your shopping list when you’re in the supermarket. It's easier to stick to a budget when you know there's a treat if you keep on track! How to… slash the cost of summer days out Be savvy and enjoy some fabulous excursions – without having to break the bank It’s great to get out and about in the summer months, but it can cost a small fortune if you’re not careful.…

Philadelphia Cheese (Co-op) RECIPE CARAMEL SWIRL LOAF CAKE  1 Heat the oven to 180C/Gas 4, then grease and line a 900g loaf tin with baking paper. 2 Cream 175g butter with 175g golden caster sugar. Gradually beat in 3 eggs, then fold in a few drops vanilla extract, 125g self-raising flour, 2tbsp milk and 100g ground almonds. 3 Spoon into the tin, adding some small spoonfuls from a 397g can Carnation Caramel. Drag a knife or skewer through the mixture to swirl. Bake for 45-50 mins until well risen. Leave to cool in the tin. 4 Mix 250g Philadelphia with 50g light brown sugar and spread over the top of the cake. Scatter with toasted pecans. SNACK ATTACK Well & Truly Snacks (Ocado) These baked corn snacks are full of…

Settling down to watch the TV with my husband, Niall, 48, it was just a normal Thursday night. Logging on to my Woman’s Own Bingo app on my phone, I was ready for a comfortable evening at home. I’d always loved bingo, so when a friend told me about Woman’s Own Bingo back in 2010 I thought I would sign up. Vibrant community  l was surprised how easy it was to set up my account and all the different games you could play – not just bingo. Over the years I logged on to play mostly bingo – I enjoyed the games and being part of such a vibrant online community, and of course, it was also fun thinking that I might win. About twice a week I’d play on…

£25 STAR PHOTO 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 addresses below. THE LAST WORD ‘I’ve learnt that making a living is not the same thing as making a life’ Maya Angelou Rant OF THE WEEK People who ignore text messages really irritate me. It’s just common decency to reply. I know, it’s good not to be chained to our phones, but if someone requires a response for something – and you’ve read the message – why is it so difficult to reply promptly? Penny Addison, Essex Get…

It seems Kylie Minogue just might have found the one, as the singer has sparked engagement rumours after wearing a ring on that finger. Kylie, 50, has been linked to creative director Paul Solomons since April, despite the couple only confirming their relationship a few weeks ago. But it looks as if it was love at first sight for the pair as she was spotted wearing what looks like an engagement ring. This is Kylie’s first relationship since she revealed she had a ‘nervous breakdown’ following her split from ex-fiancé Joshua Sasse last year, amid claims he was unfaithful to the Australian singer. Hopefully, Kylie’s found her Mr Right at last!…

Where did you go on your holidays as a kid? Always a Spanish affair, like Torrevieja or somewhere like that. Standard British holiday destination on the Costas, but we also did the holiday camp thing back home. I loved it. One of my first crushes was a lady called Carla at Haven in Devon and she was a Bluecoat. ‘I cope with six layers of make-up’ Was that where you got your taste for stardom? That was it – Carla changed my life! I think it was her bleached blonde hair and her false lashes. But then again, maybe I wasn’t attracted to her, maybe I was just attracted to the lashes. Where’s your favourite destination for holidays now? We went to the Maldives and it was one of the…

Weighing out a portion of porridge, I painstakingly watched the dial on the kitchen scales. I took a few more grains out of the dish until it hit 40g – perfect. It was summer 2013 and I’d been dieting for the past few months after my husband Jason, then 30, and I decided we wanted to try for another baby. As much as I wanted to become a mum again, I hated how much my body had changed since having children. I’d once been slim with a toned stomach, but since Millie was born in August 2003, followed by Jessica in 2011, all I could see was stretch marks and a bulging belly. It didn’t matter that at 9st 5lb and a size 10 I was normal for my 5ft…

VITAMIN C BEST FOR GETTING A GLOW It’s not just eating your vitamins that’ll help you look more awake – applied to the skin, vitamin C works wonders to even out tone and boost luminosity in dull, sallow skin. This fresh-feeling formula is light enough to wear during the day and helps protect against pollutants too. The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturiser, £16 AHAs BEST FOR RENEWING Working on the surface layers of your skin, AHAs (that’s alpha hydroxy acids) dissolve the bonds between dead skin cells, revealing the fresher, smoother skin beneath. If you’ve not used an AHA before, this one packs a serious punch, so use a few times a week to begin with to build up your skin’s tolerance. Nip + Fab Exfoliate Glycolic Fix…

Have you ever wondered how the game of bingo began? It has been popular for decades and has a rich and interesting history. Here’s a quick overview for you to enjoy and some facts so you can wow your friends in the chat rooms with your newfound knowledge! Italy Some scholars suggest that the game goes way back to the Roman Empire – just imagine that – the emperors in their white togas suddenly shouting ‘BINGO’ while strategising the next big invasion! More widely acknowledged is the theory that bingo has its roots in 16th-century Italy, under the name Lo Giuoco del Lotto . France and Germany The game was further introduced throughout Europe but was especially successful in France with the aristocracy in the late 1770s. Their version with…

1 Reduce blood pressure According to an Indian study , breathing through your left nostril may help lower heart rate and blood pressure . ‘Place your right inde x and middle finger in the space between your eyebrows, then close off your right nostril with your right thumb,’ says yoga e xpert Naomi Costantino . Aim for six minutes of long, slow breathing. 2 Increase energy ‘Sit with your spine tall and shoulders relaxed. Breathe in through your nose so your belly rises like a balloon. The exhale should have a ‘swoosh’ sound to it, and your belly should draw back to your spine,’ says Aimee Hartley, transformational breath facilitator at thebreathingroom. co.uk . ‘Continue for 10 breaths.’ 3 Lift your mood This yoga technique…

Processed foods Not just cakes and crisps, this includes mayonnaise and preserves, too. Sugary foods No more than 30g per day for adults. Added sugar can boost your daily calorie intake, leading to weight gain. Being overweight is a risk factor for heart disease. Foods high in saturates Women should aim to eat below 20g per day. Men less than 30g. Cut down on fatty meats, full-fat dairy products, butter, lard, cream, cheese, many processed and takeaway foods, and coconut oil.…

Stephanie Beacham The Tenko and Dynasty star is among the latest group of celebrity oldies off for an Indian adventure in the third series of BBC1’s Real Marigold Hotel . Lisa Riley The former Emmerdale actress stars as a tattooist in BBC1’s new six-part family saga Age Before Beauty . She plays Tina, who works at a downmarket beauty salon with her mum (Sue Johnston). Chizzy Akudolu Booted off Strictly first last year, the former Holby City actress is now giving Celebrity MasterChef on BBC1 a go. Is she better in the kitchen?…