Innholdsfortegnelse for 22-Aug-2016 i Woman's Own

Soap fans get ready for the ultimate indulgence — a colouring book of favourite Coronation Street moments. Said to help with stress, colouring books have become a big hit recently. And not to be outdone, there will be two Bake Off colouring books, too. Imagine shading all those soggy bottoms! To mark the return of Bake Off on 24 August, check out our interviews with Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry on page 10 and with former winner Nadiya Hussain on page 60. Join us online Head to our fabulous website, womansown.co.uk , to get all the latest celeb gossip, great competitions and deals, plus beauty, fashion, easy recipes and health tips.…

Fans of ITV’s Lorraine were left reeling recently when Fiona Phillips appeared as a guest host on the show. After she interviewed Hollywood star Dave Franco, viewers took to Twitter to beg her to ‘stop’, saying she was ‘embarrassing’ due to her flirting with the actor. ‘Every time I flick over the channel Fiona is hitting on some young man,’ accused one viewer. Another added, ‘Fiona just showed herself right up on Lorraine . Totally fawning over Dave Franco, it was so bad.’ Another pleaded, ‘Cringe fest watching Fiona Phillips… Make it stop!’ Fiona, 55, who’s married to ITV boss Martin Frizell, regularly fills in for Lorraine when the star goes on holiday. But, despite a career spanning 23 years, the presenter…

SHARON STONE Looking stunning in a bikini at 58, Sharon posted this photo of herself cooling off. What’s your secret, Shaz? CAROL McGIFFIN She battled breast cancer but is thankfully on the mend – and looking better than ever at 56, as this holiday photo proves! LORRAINE KELLY Lovely Lorraine, 56, has been showing us on her programme why you should wear a bikini at any age! DENISE WELCH If you’ve got it, flaunt it! Denise, 58, is proud to show off her curves in a bikini when she’s on hols – and we can see why! KIM CATTRALL Wow! The former Sex And The City star, 59, certainly doesn’t let age hold her back when she rocks a glam black bikini on the beach.…

The ultimate at-home foot fix Step forward celebrity manicurist Lucy Tucker, whose clients include Julianne Moore, Myleene Klass and Kate Beckinsale, with some top tips 1 Soak your feet in a bowlful of warm water, not steaming, which can dry your skin out. You can make your own soak using a combination of one part Epsom salts with one part baking soda and a few drops of your favourite essential oil. The salt softens the skin and cuticles. 2 After 5-7 minutes, dry your feet thoroughly and buff hard skin on the heels and balls of the feet using a foot file. 3 Smother feet in a rich foot cream, massaging it in well to access the many de-stressing pulse points on the soles of your feet. 4 Trim and…

BARE FEET BY MARGARET DABBS NOURISHING CRACKED HEEL BALM, £10, M&S Pump up your pedi while you sleep – apply a layer before bed and cover with cosy socks. MANDARA SPA TROPICAL BLOOMS BEAUTY OIL, £7.50, SAINSBURY’S Pop a few drops of this into your bath (FYI it can also be used as a massage oil or hair treatment) and let the almond, coconut and rosehip cocktail soften and soothe you. FORMULA NEUROLIGHT DARK SPOT CORRECTING NECK & DÉCOLLETÉ CREAM, £18, M&S Neck and chest skin can become crepey in the summer. This plumps and brightens sun spots. PALMER’S COCONUT OIL BODY OIL, £7.35 The scent alone will transport you back to cocktails on the beach. Apply the oil to slightly damp skin after your shower to lock in even…

HOW CAN I IMPROVE OUR SEX LIFE? For years now, sex with my husband has been bad. I can’t put my finger on why. When I think about it I get excited, but when we actually have sex, I feel that nothing is happening. I want to be made to feel loved, and this doesn’t happen. Sex for my husband is very matter of fact – done quickly and then that’s it. I’ve tried to talk with him many times to explain how I feel but he takes offence and asks what I want from him now we’re in our fifties. Name and address withheld It’s not uncommon for sex lives to never really take off even after years together. And, contrary to what you think, you already know the…

Reader rated Melanie Steel, 42 from Warrington ‘When I started my menopause at 39, HRT made me feel anxious, so I tried A. Vogel Menopause Support tablets (£14.99 for 60, avogel.co.uk), instead. They contain phytoestrogens to mimic your body’s oestrogen. My skin stopped itching and my anxiety lifted.’ App of the week NHS Smokefree app, free, iTunes and Google Play ( nhs.uk/ Tools/Pages/  smokefree.aspx) Summer is a great time to quit. This app can help you stop smoking by giving daily support and motivation. If you stay smoke-free for the four-week programme you’re up to five times more likely to quit for good. Go on, give it a go. JOIN THE DOTS... TO BEAT STRESS! You might have already tried mindfulness colouring in. Well now it’s about…

Spiced lamb and peri-peri chicken skewers SERVES 8 PREP TIME 10 MINS PLUS MARINATING COOKING TIME 20 MINS YOU WILL NEED FOR THE LAMB: • 5tbsp olive oil • 5tbsp red wine vinegar • 2tbsp Schwartz Grill Mates Brazilian BBQ Marinade Mix • 1tbsp thyme leaves • Grated zest and juice of 1 lime, plus 1 lime cut into 8 wedges • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 1kg lamb leg steaks, cubed FOR THE CHICKEN: • 25g packet Nando’s BBQ Peri-Peri Rub, Medium • 4tbsp olive oil • Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon • 2tsp thyme leaves • 1 red onion, cut into wedges • A few bay leaves • 600g chicken breast chunks • 8 mild Peppadew peppers • G’nosh Roasted Red Pepper BBQ Dip, to serve…

Margot Robbie can pull off any outfit. Not sure I’m crazy about the dress though… Kathy Leander Really looking forward to my son’s wedding on 21 August. Good times ahead and maybe a few tears too – I’m a very proud mum indeed. Frances Kerr Princess Diana was a remarkable woman. She gave us two wonderful boys – William and Harry – and they seem to be carrying on in her footsteps. Hilary Boyce I love rosé wine, so I’ll be trying out the fun ideas on Woman’s Own’s Facebook page of new ways to enjoy it – especially a rosé ice lolly. Nambe FyYah…

What can you tell us about the new series? It’s a compelling psychological thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end. I play a detective called Juliet and I’m investigating the brutal murder of a newlywed couple. We come to the Highlands to see the families and then things get suspicious! What was it like filming in Scotland again? I’ve just moved back from living in New York for four years and was so happy to get this job! I love working with Scottish crews, they are so friendly. What’s your character in One Of Us like? Juliet has been a detective for quite some time and works very hard and probably takes her job far too seriously. She’s a single mother and her daughter Maddy is…

Fishy friends Port Aransas on the Gulf is a must-see – and not just for the surfer dudes! I caught myself this pufferfish out on a boat. I threw it right back – but only after I’d named it Piers, of course! Giddy up! It’s not my first rodeo but it was my first experience on a dude ranch. I saddled up at the Silver Spur Ranch in the cowboy capital of the world, Bandera, and then drove five hours to feed the longhorns at the Wildcatter Ranch. They don’t eat them here by the way. In Texas there’s a saying that when you roast a longhorn you put a horseshoe on top and only when the shoe is tender enough to eat should you try that bull!…

‘She’s back to being Jordan’ Katie Price has been blasted by fans who are begging her to leave Loose Women . After appearing on the ITV programme in a skimpy outfit to show off her latest breast enlargement, fans took to social media and news websites to express their outrage at the outspoken former model. ‘Price has nothing to add [to Loose Women ], unless it’s about her, and even then, whatever she spews out is boringly monosyllabic and shuts down any further discussion,’ one viewer slammed. ‘The annoyance of the others is becoming more and more evident, and who can blame them? She really needs to go!’ ‘She’s one desperate lady who’s managed to wreck Loose Women ,’ wrote another viewer. ‘I used to watch it…

‘Itaffected my self-esteem’ Natalie Gipson is a happy, confident mum-of-two with a figure that most women would envy – a trim size eight with DD breasts. But her perfect body came at a cost – not to her, but to us. You see, Natalie, 31, who doesn’t work, found a novel way to afford a boob job. ‘I used my benefits to pay for my operation,’ she admits. And despite using money intended to keep a roof over her and her children’s heads, and food in their stomachs, Natalie isn’t ashamed. ‘To be brutally honest, it’s my money and I can spend it on what I want,’ she insists. ‘My new boobs have boosted my confidence and that’s what matters.’ Natalie had always been a B cup but all that…

Having gorgeous, thick hair has to be at the top of the list for helping you to look good and feel confident. Fortunately, there is plenty you can do to boost your hair’s condition. Protecting it from the sun, eating a well-balanced diet and getting the ends trimmed regularly will all help it stay glossy and in good shape. But with the approach of the menopause, many of us find it harder to feel positive about our hair, particularly when it starts to look and feel thinner – a problem that affects around a third of women aged over 40. This premature thinning and hair loss can play havoc with your self-esteem, and many women say it affects their confidence and makes them feel less attractive. Thinning hair is caused…

Higher protein diets are one of the most popular, and with good reason – eating more protein has been scientifically proven to boost weight loss while combating hunger. But not all protein diets are the same – those with very low levels of carbs aren’t good for energy levels or gut health, and those with high levels of saturated fats could raise your risk of heart disease. Our protein booster plan takes a complementary approach – balancing out high protein with some good carbs and focusing on healthier types of fat. The result is a super-healthy way of eating that will also help you to lose the pounds more easily than ever before. WHAT TO DO Simply choose one breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack every day. Also drink 300ml semi-skimmed…

1 Watch what you think. Start recognising negative and self-limiting thoughts and then use your mind to quash them every time they appear, rather than engage them. 2 Remind yourself of your successes. Most of us spend more time focusing on our failures than embracing the good stuff. Change your focus to feel better fast. 3 Surround yourself with happy, loving people. If you don’t feel good about who you are, it could be the people you spend time with. So axe the friends who make you feel bad or guilty. 4 Call a good friend and tell them you’re feeling down. Just saying it aloud and allowing someone to comfort you is sometimes all it takes to actually feel better. 5 Tell yourself tomorrow is a new day. Today…

1 WORK OUT... YOUR SHAPE The amount of fat around your waist is an important indicator of your health, as it can be a warning sign that you’re at risk of diabetes and heart disease. Measure your waist and compare with your hip measurement. If your waist/hip ratio is 0.85 or more, your health may be at risk. 2 REMEMBER... HIDDEN FAT The fat on the inside is more of an issue than visible fat. Having a big belly is an indication of excess fat in the liver and around other internal organs and is associated with high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. 3 EAT... ASPARAGUS Losing a few pounds will reduce fat in internal organs. Insulin-rich fruit and veg such as asparagus, leeks and bananas can control glucose…

‘Ialmost fell off my chair!’ Jumping out of bed, I went downstairs to get a glass of water. It was a Wednesday morning in March and, though it was early, I was wide awake. I switched on my PC and logged into Woman’s Own Bingo, thinking I would fit in a few games while I had my coffee. I’ve been playing for about six years and have won a few cash prizes, the largest being £500. But the win I got that morning surpassed all my expectations! I like to play in the 75-ball bingo rooms, including Bingo Lounge and Bingo 20, where the numbers are marked off to create a pattern. That morning, I bought 10 cards for Bingo Lounge in the 75-ball room, which cost me £1. I…

James Corden LEO (22 AUGUST) The Gavin & Stacey star has the astrological signature for a career that gets stronger as he ages. This year he can do no wrong but deep down the speed of change feels unsettling. Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr I won’t sugar-coat this – you have a challenge coming. Potentially a clash with a boss or parent – or an argument with somebody. You may get angrier as the week goes on but look out for a helpful influence around Friday, which could soften your mood. • For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May This week definitely has tricky aspects, but what will help you with everything is making sure you have fun and getting advice from lovers and…

OVER MY DEAD BODY MONDAYS, CHANNEL 4 Davina McCall is back and this time meeting people whose lives have been blighted by long-term health issues, such as obesity. Along with her support and a team of experts, they will embark on an inspirational journey of recovery, challenging themselves in all sorts of new ways. Animal Park WEEKDAYS, BBC1 Ben Fogle, Kate Humble and Jean Johansson are heading to Longleat Estate to celebrate 50 years of the UK’s first drive-through safari park. They’ll be joining the animals and the keepers to learn about the heart-warming and heartbreaking moments they experience together. Make Me An Egghead WEEKDAYS, BBC2 Since 2003 competitors have been challenging the best brains in the country to win cash. But now the show is offering a prize that…

She’s been treading the cobbles for nine months after joining as Caz Hammond in November last year. And Rhea Bailey has already got her teeth stuck into some big storylines, including finding herself overstepping the mark in her friendship with Maria Connor (Samia Ghadie). We sat down with the actress, 33, to find out her biggest secrets… What makes you happy? My four-year-old niece is like my little mini-me. She always wants to do a show, I find her really entertaining. When I had to do an on-screen kiss with Faye Brookes, she turned to my sister Candice and said, ‘I didn’t know Auntie Rhea had a best friend, Mummy. I thought you were her best friend!’ She’s adorable, I love spending time with my sister’s three kids. What makes…

SIMON’S QUITTING Music mogul Simon Cowell is trying to cut down on his smoking habit, with the help of his personal driver. The X Factor boss has tried to quit many times over the years with the help of e-cigarettes, but this time he says it’s different because he loves the new brand his driver recommended. ‘This is a bloody good one. It is fantastic,’ said Simon, 56. ‘Now it is a bit of both, smoking and vaping. The idea is to cut down on the number. It has been successful. This vape is a good one – it tastes nice, it’s sweet. My driver was on 40-a-day and since he got one he has cut out smoking completely. He told me about it.’ Good for you, Si! BABY news!…

Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood are back, and we couldn’t be happier! Ahead of the new series of The Great British Bake Off , we met the duo in a trendy London studio to discuss the seventh series. Mary, 81, rolls her eyes whenever Paul, 50, makes a cheeky comment, and Paul gently teases Mary about her inadvertent double entendres on screen. It’s clear to Woman’s Own that TV’s dynamic duo are very fond of each other, as we got them talking about soggy bottoms and swearing on camera… So what’s new this series? PAUL We do have a challenge we’ve never done before – Batter Week. Think of something you bake in the oven which uses batter or something of a…

DOs & DON’Ts DO Dress up your daywear with fun embellished accessories. DON’T Be afraid to DIY – get creative with brooches and embroidered patches and upcycle your old fashion buys. DO Check the care label before you buy, delicate items may be hand wash or dry clean only. DON’T Pile on the accessories, keep jewellery to a minimum if your clothing is embellished and vice versa.…

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‘I’d eat 10 bags of crispsaday’ ‘I knew just how he felt’ Idon’t remember when I first got big. At primary school the other pupils would call me Fat Sam and the only thing that took away the pain was eating. My mum would restrict my portion sizes but that made me eat in secret. By the time I was 12, I was wearing an adult size 14-16. As I became more independent I’d cook my own meals, but that meant putting frozen food in the deep fat fryer. It shouldn’t have been a surprise when, aged 18, I hit 19st, but it was. Just not enough for me to do anything about it. Big changes needed Soon I was only leaving the house to go to my job in…

I feel a real sense of loss Your article ‘Would you let your husband have a female best friend?’, [1 August], really connected with me as I have been struggling to cope with insecurity since my husband changed jobs early this year. He used to work in an all-male environment, but has now become a carer and works almost exclusively with women, some of whom he has made very strong bonds with. The hours he works mean that we have very little time together. I completely relate to Michelle’s comment that she has always feared that her husband would meet someone funnier than her, and she now feels like the boring one in comparison to Jo – I feel exactly the same. My husband keeps telling me he loves me…

‘I’ve met so many people who have said ‘I never used to bake but you’ve inspired me’ Nadiya Hussain found fame as she creamed, crimped and caramelised her way to victory in last year’s series of The Great British Bake Off . Since then, the inspirational mum-of-three has been in huge demand. She’s written two cookbooks, been a Loose Women panellist and now she has her own TV show, The Chronicles Of Nadiya . Nadiya, 31, who lives in Milton Keynes with her husband Abdal and children Musa, nine, Dawud, eight, and Maryam, five, tells us more... Your new show sees you visiting your family’s village in Bangladesh. Did they follow your Bake Offjourney? Yes. I…

Do you feel settled on EastEndersnow ? I feel like a real EastEnder, that I belong to the cast and it is lovely to be in among a group of people who are not only highly talented but also make me feel very welcome and part of the family. Have you burst into song on the square? No. I’m not sure Carmel [Bonnie plays feisty mum Carmel Kazemi in the soap] can sing as well as she thinks she can! She certainly can’t dance very well. But I do burst into song with Diane Parish [Carmel’s best friend Denise]. The other day, we were doing a scene and my line was, ‘Don’t worry about a thing’. Di was going to a Stevie Wonder concert that Sunday so…