Innholdsfortegnelse for 14-Jan-2019 i Woman's Own

DI Jack Mooney and his team are returning to our screens to solve the shocking murder mysteries on the fictional tropical island of Saint Marie. While Danny John-Jules won’t be reprising his role as hilarious Officer Dwayne Myers, most of our old favourites are back and even some new faces too, with this series seeing the arrival of Officer Ruby Patterson. What better way to take our minds off the January blues than escaping to the sunny Caribbean?…

Friendship and rivalry Why can’t female celebrities be friends without all the horrible sniping? This week’s showbiz bitchfest is between pop babe Cheryl wotsername and beautiful Strictly dancer Oti Mabuse. These two ladies present the brand-new Greatest Dancer show on Saturday nights together. Yet, before they’d even said hello, there were whispers that Cheryl was playing the diva and it was implied she thought Oti was below her. Cheryl and Oti have both denied any rift until they’re blue in their exquisite faces, but telly spin doctors know there’s nowt like a star spat to sell a show. Chezza’s spokesperson sniffed, ‘Cheryl absolutely loves working with Oti and has a brilliant relationship with her.’ While Oti shared a snap of them cuddled up, declaring how much…

Marie Spreckley, nutritionist and owner of London Weight Loss Clinic*, says, ‘In the quest to lose weight quickly, dieters are increasingly resorting to buying diet pills online. These “miracle” pills promise to boost your metabolism, turn your body into a fat-burning machine, melt your fat off and shed pounds as fast as possible. Online diet pills do not need to pass regular safety regulations and can have an array of side-effects, ranging from diarrhoea, unstoppable bleeding, blurred vision to heart problems. In the end it is important to remember that a magic pill simply does not exist and weight loss can only be achieved by consuming less calories than you burn. Remember, your life is more important – you could end up severely disabled, wishing a few pounds were all…

1 WRITE DOWN A SHORT-, MID- AND LONG-TERM GOAL Forget resolutions – goal-setting is how to be more productive. One goal should be achievable in a month, another in six months and one in a year. Note what you want and how you will achieve it. 2 WORK OUT WHAT WASTES YOUR TIME Is it social media, YouTube, Netflix? Limit your time here to find more time to be productive. 3 DOWNLOAD THE EVERNOTE APP Write ideas and lists, so you know what you’re doing and why.…

Book Friends Like These by Sarah Alderson, Mulholland Books, PB, £14.99 This tense new thriller expertly taps into the modern obsession with social media. Becca has everything, but she’s also one of those people who plasters her enviable existence where nobody can miss it – and it drives her colleague Lizzie mad. The interaction between both these characters soon becomes more sinister and the climax is a particular highlight. Just when you believe the conclusion has unfolded, your expectations will be completely flipped. Film Mary, Queen of Scots Out 18 January Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie excel in this lavish costume drama about the regal rivalry between strong-willed cousins Mary, Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth the First. Ronan’s Mary is beautiful, idealistic and astute. Robbie’s pox-scarred, wig-wearing, insecure Liz…

Thrifty Judy's 18-year-old coat! She recently celebrated her daughter Chloe’s wedding to James Haskell alongside husband Richard Madeley. ‘Judy opted for an old favourite’ And while she had a major part as mother of the bride, it’s clear that Judy Finnigan had no hesitation when it came to choosing her outfit, with the 70-year-old opting for an old favourite. She teamed a black dress with a long black velvet coat much-loved by Judy, as she has worn it multiple times over the years! In fact, it’s such a wardrobe staple for the presenter that she has been spotted wearing it at events for 18 years, going all the way back to 2000, when Judy accidently flashed her boobs at the National Television Awards. She has since worn it to several…

Kate Wright Former TOWIE star Kate has a figure to die for – but even she is prone to cellulite. Wearing a thong bikini while on holiday with her fiancé Rio Ferdinand, the 27-year-old paraded her derri • re for all to see! Katie Price In the past Katie, 40, has said that cellulite is her ‘biggest fear’, but she’s not letting it bother her in this tiny bikini at a beach party in Majorca. Lorraine Kelly Having shrunk from a size 14 to a size 10 in recent years, Lorraine looked incredible in a bikini as she filmed in London. The presenter, 59, looked like she was having the time of her life as she showed off her figure. Carol McGiffin Loose Women panellist Carol, 58, has an…

Dizzy on a diet Q I started the 5:2 diet at the end of last year and have found that it really suits me. The weight is coming down steadily and I’ve combined it with regular exercise classes. At the beginning of the year, my spin class changed to coincide with one of my fasting days when I omit breakfast and I notice that I can get quite dizzy when exerting myself. What should I do? A Your dizziness could be linked to low sugar levels so you might like to think about eating a complex carbohydrate snack a couple of hours before your class to give you a slow release of energy or perhaps swapping your fasting days to accommodate your class. I can’t cope with these migraines! Q…

I watched with a smile as my husband, Wayne, twirled our little girl, Bryony-May, around the dance floor, before scooping her up, burying his face into her hair. Heads High by Mr Vegas – a happy, upbeat number – was playing, but I could see the sadness in Wayne’s eyes as they danced to it. I knew what my husband was thinking and I wanted more than anything to take the pain away. I first met Wayne while I was working as a barmaid in 2008. I was a single mum to my son Callum, then seven, and worked a few shifts part-time around him. Wayne, 26, was a lorry driver and a regular in the pub. When we started dating, I knew straightaway that he was special. He was…

Fantastic fudgy chocolate cake Serves 12 You will need ✽ 80g coconut oil, melted, plus a smidge for the tin ✽ 50g self-raising flour ✽ 100g ground almonds ✽ 2 scoops (60g) vanilla protein powder ✽ 1tsp baking powder ✽ 1tsp bicarbonate of soda ✽ 80g cocoa powder (over 70% cocoa solids), plus more for dusting ✽ 150ml maple syrup ✽ 200ml coconut milk ✽ Zest of 1 orange ✽ Coconut yogurt (optional) ✽ Strawberries and/or raspberries, to serve (optional) How to do it 1 Preheat the oven to 160C/Gas 3. Grease a 20cm round cake tin with a little coconut oil and line the base with baking parchment. 2 Mix the self-raising flour, ground almonds, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and a pinch of salt in…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Mars is bringing you much-needed strength and energy, with Sunday and Monday your power days for getting things done, and new projects off the ground. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May This is no time for navel-gazing – everything is about relating with others and tackling work challenges. The influence of your ruler says it’s easy to be positive about it. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun Partnerships and close friendships can be more harmonious than usual, but there are challenges when you might be feeling down. Talk it out with an understanding ear. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Close relationships look rocky, especially on Friday. The best policy is to confront whatever’s going on as shoving it under the carpet will have…

Måns Zelmerlöw Sweden’s former Eurovision winner Måns joins Mel Giedroyc to host the shows to find the UK’s entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel. Eurovision: You Decide is on BBC2. Michelle Keegan The actress stars in Sky One’s comedy Brassic , which follows a group of mates. Michelle plays Erin, who forces her man to choose between a new life or staying with his pals. Gareth Malone Choirmaster Gareth is on a special mission in his new BBC2 series The Choir: Kensington Aldridge Academy, helping a school badly affected by the Grenfell Tower fire.…

‘I get to dress up, throw up, wear hats, dance, sing!’ As Cold Feet returns, star Fay Ripley welcomes me on set for some titbits What I love about your Cold Feet kitchen is that it always smells of last night’s dinner! It’s usually a lasagne or some sort of frozen food. As a cook, I do not aspire to the menu in the Giffords’ house. ‘It is really me singing on screen’ Well, you are a bestselling author of your own cookbooks. Yes, I am. We had a shepherd’s pie on set one day, but it was all mash and no mince. I was like, ‘How can I act with this shepherd’s pie? There’s nothing to work with!’ The kitchen could do with a makeover, if I’m honest… Whenever…

Beret nice Opt for some pearls for a luxurious look. £12, Dorothy Perkins Hello, sunshine Lift your spirits with a happy sunny yellow. £14, sizes 6-22, F&F at Tesco On the go Be kind to the planet and take your morning brew with you. £12, Cath Kidston Sweet stuff The perfect ‘just because’ treat. The Pick-Me-Up Chocolate Gift Pack, £12, Hotel Chocolat Show some skin Faux snakeskin is a must-do trend this winter. £12, Primark Heavenly scent Bring the outdoors in. Fig & Smoked Oak Diffuser, £15, Sainsbury’s Home Double the comfort Adorn your home with geometric-print cushions. £10 for two, Primark Me-time You need this after a season of indulging! Detox Pamper Pack, £12, Oliver Bonas Starry eyed Travel light with this velvet and sequin coin purse. £15, White…

Best for: brunettes If your hair is slowly warming up with red and orange tones, try shampooing it with Charles Worthington ColourPlex Toning Blue Shampoo, £7.99, Boots, once a week. The blue pigment will restore cool tones back to an ashy, coffee-hued brown shade. Best for: preventing fade Coloured hair needs a little extra TLC to keep it healthy, so invest in a weekly mask to rehydrate thirsty locks. Pureology Hydrate Superfood Treatment, £26.50, lookfantastic.com is pricey but highly concentrated so only needs to be left on for up to five minutes. Best for: red hair Red is one of the trickiest shades to keep salon-fresh, as the large colour molecules can’t penetrate the hair strands as deeply as other shades. John Frieda Radiant…

Scrunching up the empty packet of biscuits in my hand, I felt guilty. Without realising it, I’d scoffed a whole packet in one sitting while watching TV. I couldn’t even excuse it as a one-off, because the truth was, eating my way through packets of biscuits, bars of chocolate and bags of crisps – in a short space of time – was normal for me. I’d always struggled with my weight and growing up I was always the ‘big’ girl in my class. My parents cooked me healthy meals and took me to see dieticians in my teens to help me gain control of my eating, but while Mum packed me salads for lunch, I’d throw them away at school and use my pocket money to buy sweets. Determined to…

I’m not ready to move on Q A year ago, I lost my 68-year old husband to cancer. We’d been together for nearly 50 years and it’s been a very tough time. Through it all, my two daughters have been wonderful but now as we start 2019 they are saying it’s time for me to move on and look ahead at my life. I feel I can’t yet. It’s not wallowing but just a feeling that I can’t yet put it all behind me. Linda, 67, Essex A The New Year doesn’t have to be a time for new starts, new beginnings and more. It’s just a date and while the whole world is going resolution crazy, you do not have to be a part of it. Right now, you’re…

IF YOU DO ONE THING THIS WEEK... FILE YOUR TAX RETURN If you’re one of around 11 million Brits who needs to complete a self-assessment tax return, then don’t put it off any longer. The deadline to submit your 2017/18 tax return online and pay any tax owed is 31 January 2019. Anyone who misses the deadline will face a minimum £100 penalty. Visit gov.uk/self-assessment-tax-returns for info. How to… Book a holiday for less There’s nothing like choosing a sunny getaway to lift the January blues, but you don’t need to break the bank! 1 Cheapest flights Don’t assume budget airlines offer the best prices – always shop around. Try websites such as momondo.co.uk and kayak.co.uk, which will show the cheapest deals from different airlines on the route you want…

BUY IT Make it Peanut butter brownies WHOLE EARTH PEANUT BUTTER (CO-OP) Serves: 10 How to do it 1 Melt 200g dark chocolate and 250g unsalted butter in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Allow to cool, then add 4 beaten eggs. 2 Mix 350g caster sugar, 80g cocoa powder, 60g plain flour and baking powder in a bowl. Add the melted chocolate and egg mix and stir to combine. 3 Pour half the mix into the tin and spoon over 100g peanut butter, add the remaining mixture and 100g more peanut butter, use a skewer to swirl slightly. Bake for 45-50 mins then cut into triangles to serve. GOING VEGAN Violife Cheese Original Block (Morrisons) With many Brits giving Veganuary a go once again this year,…

The NHS celebrated 70 years of service in 2018, and I’m proud to say I’ve been a part of it for more than half that time. Working as a nurse in a community hospital for the past 37 years, I adore my job. Every day has its challenges, but it must be one of the most rewarding careers there is, and that’s probably why I’ve stuck at it for so long. I’ve always grafted long hours, so days off spent with my husband Maldwyn, 53, are often few and far between. But when I do have a couple of hours to myself, my guilty pleasure is flicking through Woman’s Own with a big bar of chocolate. ‘I’d only been playing a few weeks’ I’ve been reading the magazine for years…