Innholdsfortegnelse for 06-Aug-2018 i Woman's Own

It’s thought the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, have jetted off on their first holiday as a family of five – to the Caribbean island of Mustique. It’s also thought Kate’s family have joined them, as the destination is a firm favourite with the Middletons. What’s more, sister Pippa, 34, – who’s expecting her first child in October – may well be making the trip, too. Let’s hope she enjoys the rest while she can.…

‘Picturing my daughters’ faces in that moment was heartbreaking’ Standing in the middle of my bedroom, I stuffed another bikini into my suitcase. ‘A fifth one can’t hurt,’ I told myself. It was November 2017, and along with my husband Steve, 59, I was about to set off for a holiday in Alicante, Spain. A much-needed break from my work running a bridal business and the grey skies of Bletchley in Buckinghamshire. ‘Steve, don’t forget your shorts,’ I called out. We spent the next two weeks lounging on the beach or by the pool, reading books and sipping cocktails. Only, one day, I began to feel unwell and a local doctor diagnosed it as a kidney infection. I was given antibiotics, but back at the hotel I’d woken at 3am…

1 USE THE ‘MY POSSIBLE SELF’ APP An app that allows you to track your worrying thoughts, feelings and emotions and then finds the right therapy and mechanism to cope. 2 IMAGINE THE BEST – NOT THE WORST Mentally rehearse success. Picture yourself sailing through any events you typically dread. Anticipating success can increase your confidence and decrease your worry. 3 BE EXTERNALLY FOCUSED Instead of endlessly probing your own mind, and thinking ‘what if?’ about different situations, take an active interest in the world around you and focus on that.…

Sweet tooth? Or fancy a savoury nibble? There are some healthy choices out there… • Munchy Seeds Honey 25g, 70p, Sainsbury’s Perfect when you’re on the go and the munchies kick in! • Linwoods Active Nuts Almonds 50g, £3.99, linwoods healthfoods.com Activated nuts have enhanced flavours and nutrients. Plus, almonds have a natural sweetness. • Tesco 85% Cocoa Plain Chocolate Bar 100g, £1 A few squares of dark chocolate won’t do much harm. The higher the cocoa percentage, the better. It can even help lower your blood pressure and improve your mood!…

Tomato and chorizo pasta Serves: 6 Just a little chorizo lends a good dose of big and bold Spanish flavours. You will need: • 300g pennette pasta (or other small pasta shapes) • 1tbsp light olive oil • 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped • 190g pack cooking chorizo, sliced • 300g mixed tomatoes, roughly chopped • Juice ½ lemon • 60g rocket • Large handful basil leaves, roughly chopped • Small handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped How to do it: 1 Cook the pasta as per pack instructions, drain and set aside. 2 Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion for 3 mins over a medium heat. Next, add the chorizo slices and cook for 3 mins to brown lightly, then add the tomatoes,…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr It’s not the easiest time for friendships and relations. The recent eclipse brought things to a head and they are likely to be fraught for a while. Be patient. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Restless? Stressed? It’s a big week for Taureans to make major shifts. You have a reputation for taking time over decisions, but right now you make great ones in seconds. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun With your ruler going backwards in dramatic Leo, mishaps and mistakes create even more chaos than usual. Right now, there’s no such thing as a sensible reaction. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Events around last week’s eclipse have left you cross or frustrated. You don’t need to do anything drastic right now,…

‘I feel so sorry for her children’ They may have been married for four years, but these days, their worlds couldn’t be any further apart. As Katie Price, 40, was snapped cavorting on the beach with her latest toyboy Kris Boyson, 29, in Thailand – ex-hubby Peter Andre, 45, remained in the UK, minding their two children – Junior, 13, and Princess, 11. Fans were quick to comment on the mum-of-five’s behaviour – which has been branded ‘out of control’ lately – with one saying, ‘Words fail me, I feel so sorry for her children.’ In recent weeks, Katie has been snapped falling out of nightclubs, drunk and bleary eyed, usually supported by Kris... However, Pete, on the other hand, soaked up a much more relaxed atmosphere with his four…

After five years away, Carol McGiffin has finally returned to the Loose Women panel – and brought with her the news that it’s not the only way she’s turning back the clock. Carol, 58, has already had a facelift and is so pleased with the results that she is now planning a tummy tuck along with breast reconstruction surgery following treatment for breast cancer. Our source tells us, ‘Carol is hoping to boost her cup size to a DD in the hopes it’ll knock years off of her figure.’ And, despite the fact that she previously ruled out surgery, Woman’s Own can reveal there’s more to Carol’s recent change of heart.…

Carol and fiancé Mark Cassidy have an age gap of more than two decades and, like most couples, they’ve had their fair share of ups and downs. But now Carol wants to take control and she’s willing to take drastic action with her cosmetic procedures. In fact, it seems that Carol’s persistent worries about her appearance cause more issues between her and Mark than anything else. ‘Mark isn’t your typical blokey bloke,’ our source tells us. ‘He doesn’t understand why Carol is putting herself through it all and says that if he’d wanted to marry Joan Collins, he’d have looked elsewhere! ‘He loves sweary, unpredictable Carol and he’s worried that the person he originally fell in love with will be lost.’…

Holly Willoughby, 37 The daytime TV style queen certainly brings some sunshine to our screens in this fabulous high neck dress from Warehouse, £79.99 – get it before it’s gone! Andrea McLean, 48 Andrea is all smiles at the launch of her new book Confessions of a Menopausal Woman. The coral hue looks stunning against her golden complexion and the dainty gold jewellery adds a touch of sparkle. Kimberley Walsh, 36 Kimberley is positively glowing in this floral Oasis dress. She finishes off the look with a bold lipstick shade and nude court shoes to elongate her legs. Alex Fletcher, 42 The Hollyoaks actress looks stunning as she poses on the red carpet in this gown by Liverpool-based designer Mark Melia. We love the matching lippy, too! Cheryl Tweedy, 35…

‘I could see how desperate she was’ The day I met Trish, in March 2014, she was asleep in a hospital bed, recovering from surgery. I was the nurse on duty and, reading through her notes, I could see that she’d been diagnosed with a rare – and aggressive – form of liver cancer five months earlier. I wrote my name on a whiteboard in her room, and as the marker squeaked, Trish, then 45, opened her eyes. ‘Hi Trish, I’m Tricia,’ I said. ‘It’ll be easy to remember my name.’ She was clearly in pain from the laparoscopy surgeons had carried out to get a biopsy, but still Trish managed a smile. For the rest of the day, as I bustled in and out of her room, checking she…

Day 1 Open your curtains immediately Daylight stimulates our body’s production of serotonin, the ‘happy hormone’. ‘Studies show that getting light early in the morning helps set your body clock so you will be ready for sleep 16-18 hours later,’ explains author of The Good Sleep Guide, Sammy Margo. ‘The better the quality of your sleep, the better your mood will be.’ Day 2 Try going solo Time alone allows you to recharge and set personal goals, away from the influence of others. Give yourself at least half an hour of alone time a day, starting from today. Day 3 Relish the moment Do you ever feel there are fewer hours in the day than there used to be? You might be wondering if it’s possible…

‘I could easily scoff up to 18 packets a night’ Bursting open yet another packet of crisps, I started shovelling handfuls of the salty snacks into my mouth. It was 2008 and, after a year of living with my partner Nathan, we’d fallen into bad eating habits. Ready salted crisps were my vice, but while most people might stop at a bag or two, I could scoff up to 18 packets a night. My addiction was just too powerful to say no. I’d always struggled with my weight. Although I was brought up in a house of good, home-cooked meals, I couldn’t help sneaking chocolate bars up to my bedroom. Some evenings, I’d get through four or five and, by the time I started secondary school, I was a size…

Cantaloupe melon (Sainsbury’s) PARMA HAM AND MELON SALAD Serves 4 1 Put 2tbsp olive oil, juice of a lemon and ¼tsp chilli flakes in a screw-top jar. Season with salt and ground black pepper, and shake well to mix. 2 Arrange 200g cubed feta, 80g salad leaves and 1 ripe diced cantaloupe melon on plates. Crumple 2 slices of Parma ham on each plate and drizzle with the dressing. EASY FREEZY Boxed Tikka Marinated Chicken Jalfrezi (Tesco) This twist on a much-loved curry dish comes with naan dumplings that are crisp on the outside but soft in the middle. The fresh and clean fried flavour of the sauce is so good you’d never guess it’s been frozen! CHERRY ON TOP Dalston’s Cherryade four packs (Sainsbury’s) This sweet and refreshing drink is…

Just when we thought we couldn’t fall in love with Robbie Williams, 44, and wife Ayda Field any more, it looks like the nation is set to do just that! The couple have been unveiled as two of the new judges on this year’s X Factor – alongside Simon Cowell, and One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson. Viewers are hoping to see a whole new side to their marriage, with Ayda, 39, taking the mickey out of the Angels singer by saying, ‘We’ll be a lot of fun… or at least I will.’…

During her LW comeback, Carol spoke openly about her upcoming procedures and how cancer treatment left her feeling. She said, ‘I [had the facelift] to make myself feel better. You need to do some things to make yourself feel normal. ‘The mastectomy, the operation, it was all a bit… no, it was the chemotherapy. That was the one,’ she continued. ‘My hair, no that didn’t bother me. A lot of women think that’s the worst, but I didn’t care.’ And discussing the planned breast construction, she added, ‘I’ve only got one boob and I’m going to get that done as well. I get a tummy tuck for it as well, as they have to take the skin from there and put it up here.’ ‘Mark hopes…

Sherrie Hewson Sherrie, 67, has had two facelifts, Botox and filler, and doesn’t care who knows. After her most recent lift, she said, ‘I can’t bear it when celebrities lie about it. I want people watching me at home to know exactly how I’ve helped myself to look the best I can. I didn’t want to look 20 years younger, I wanted to enhance the age I am – I’m so thrilled with the result. It has given me back my confidence and my self-worth.’ Linda Nolan Knowing that Coleen wouldn’t approve, Linda, 59, had a facelift while her sister was in Celebrity Big Brother ! She said, ‘It’s amazing to wake up, look in the mirror and feel better.’ Maybe Linda and Maureen can convince Coleen?…

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Power of vitamins I love the sun – it seems to remedy any niggling illnesses and it really improves my mood, but I don’t see it as much as I’d like to. So I’ve started taking Wellwoman 50+ £10.49, which is packed with lots of good stuff to keep me healthy and energised. Investing in my face As I get older I’ve realised it’s important to invest in good products. I love The Body Shop Roots of Strength Firming Shaping Day Cream, £28, and I always buy Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation, £10.99, to give a dewy finish. A primer, like Max Factor Face Finity All Day Primer £10.99, is great for long-lasting make-up. Discovering yoga I’ve always loved running, but I’ve started to notice a few aches in…

My breasts aren’t in proportion Q I had a breast augmentation several years ago and was really pleased with the results, but in recent months I have noticed that my left breast appears to be increasingly swollen. It is now two cup sizes larger than the right one, which is making me very self-conscious. A It is possible to develop a collection of fluid several years post implant. This is called a seroma and your specialist can drain that fluid for you. Very rarely there can be an underlying lymphoma. That may sound frightening but it is exceptionally rare, and if caught early is completely curable, so make an appointment to see your GP and ask him or her to refer you back to your surgeon. She needs a wheelchair…

We argue about sex Q Five months ago my boyfriend and I had our first baby. We love her but we’re tired, and fight and bicker a lot. The two big things we argue about are sex and going out. I don’t feel we can just drop the baby off at my mum’s whenever we want, and he doesn’t get this. The other big argument is sex. I don’t want to have sex when our daughter is awake, as it feels weird to me. He says everything has changed and I worry this is going to break us up. SJ, 33, London A You can’t get away from the fact that things have changed. However, that doesn’t mean your relationship can’t be good again. One of the biggest aspects to…

IF YOU DO ONE THING THIS WEEK… IMPROVE YOUR DIGITAL SKILLS More than half of Brits struggle to use smart home devices and a fifth of us lack confidence with smartphones and apps, according to research by Post Office Broadband, which has joined forces with Google Digital Garage to launch free Digital Drop-in sessions in various locations across the country. For more info, visit postofficedigitaldrop-ins.co.uk  or call 0800 068 1791. HAVE YOU HEARD? Yahoo has been fined £250,000 after 500 million users had their information stolen by hackers. More than half a million Brits were affected by the data breach, which included names, email addresses and passwords being stolen in 2014, however they were only told in 2016. The Information Commissioner’s Office fined the company’s UK arm, accusing…

FURRY HIGH Striking a pose is second nature to these cute kitties. PEEK-A-BOO Did someone say ‘selfie’? This cat wants some of the action. FELINE FRUITY He doesn’t look too impressed with this tropical display. PUCKER UP This guy shows us exactly what he thinks of that kiss. SNEAKY SELFIE Move aside, pup. This puss has the purrfect pout. HELLO, UP THERE Selfie lessons from your pet? Why not. PURRFECT POSE Who needs fancy yoga moves when you’ve got the lazy cat pose down to a tee? MUSICAL MOGGY This cool cat looks like he can hold a tune.…

Book Letters to My Daughters by Emma Hannigan, Headline, Paperback, £7.99 Sisters Jeannie, Rose and Beatrice have always had a distant relationship with their mother and a close bond with their childhood Nanny May. When May passes away, her last letters intended for them are revealed to be missing. From the late bestselling author Emma Hannigan comes a heart-warming tale that connects on so many levels. Guaranteed to move you. Film The Escape Out 3 August Gemma Arterton proves she’s much more than just a pretty face in this intimate drama about a young wife and mother who feels so stifled by her life in a Kent town that one day she takes flight, leaving behind her self-absorbed husband (Dominic Cooper) and two children. But will a ticket to Paris…

Sharon Gless Cagney & Lacey star Sharon returns to BBC1’s Casualty as super-skilled brain surgeon Zsa Zsa Harper-Jenkinson. What secrets does Zsa Zsa hold about her former student Dylan? Watch this space… Julia Davis Julia stars in Sally4Ever , a new comedy on Sky One. She plays Emma, a musician who has an affair with Sally (Catherine Shepherd), a marketer who lives a dull life with fiancé David (Alex Macqueen). Michael McIntyre The comedian’s popular entertainment series Michael McIntyre’s Big Show returns to BBC1 on Saturday nights for eight hilarious episodes.…

1 EastEnders, BBC 1 Just weeks after the brutal stabbing that cast a pall over Albert Square, could gang violence be about to claim Walford’s next victim when Dennis gets into deep water? Not if Keanu has anything to do with it… 2 Judge Romesh, Dave A new 10-part series spoofing Judge Judy and Judge Rinder, Judge Romesh will see the comic Romesh Ranganathan using his ‘trademark acerbic wit’ over each case. Supported by a cast of top comedians, this is a must-see! 3 Emmerdale, ITV With Rebecca captive and shackled in chains, it’s a race against time, as Lachlan arrives back from his holiday. Upon hearing the kids are searching in the woods, Lachlan dashes out, desperate to get to Rebecca first.…

£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. Write, tweet or Facebook us at the addresses below. THE LAST WORD ‘Be less curious about people, and more curious about ideas’ Marie Curie Rant OF THE WEEK I have one ask, and it’s not a big one – when travelling on public transport, whether that’s a train, a bus, a tram or the Tube, please take off your backpacks. It’s so rude, and shows a complete disregard for others when you don’t. I don’t want your huge bag in my personal space, so get…

I really loved this recent photo of Pierce Brosnan and his wife Keely Shaye Smith – they look so in love, even after all these years. Priya Shah, London When I read the debate in the 23 July issue (‘Should grandparents be paid for childcare?’), I was stunned. I can’t believe someone would say yes to this! I have two grandsons I adore and would never dream of taking money from my son to care for them. Mary-Anne Maxted, Surrey Am I the only one who thinks Meghan Markle’s dad should pipe down about his daughter? He wasn’t there to walk her down the aisle and has embarrassed her with all his press interviews – I can’t help but feel desperately sorry for the new duchess. Cathy Joiner, Co Durham…