Innholdsfortegnelse for 13-Jan-2020 i Woman's Own

She’s the social media cleaning sensation responsible for our obsession with Zoflora, so it comes as no surprise that Mrs Hinch’s Essex residence looks like a show home. Sophie Hinchliffe, 29, lives there with husband Jamie, their seven-month-old son Ronnie and dog Henry – who even has his own bedroom! It’s clear from these pictures that Sophie and Jamie went for a theme in their home: grey, white and crushed velvet. We have no idea how Sophie manages to keep this house ‘Hinched’ while running around after a pooch and a baby... The lounge Clean and cosy are definitely two words that spring to mind when describing the Hinchliffes’ lounge – and Sophie agrees! She wrote on Instagram, ‘There is no cosier place in my home than my living room.’…

Call the Midwife is back this month with heart-warming tales of lovely ladies helping cute nippers into the world. Surely one of the least offensive programmes on the box. But nope, star Miriam Margolyes, who plays Sister Mildred, has breached (geddit?) the golden rule of womb-trembling telly by admitting she can’t stand children. ‘If a female mentions her maternal instinct is extinct, she’s considered selfish or just plain evil’ The 78-year-old BAFTA-winning actress admitted she hates the thought of one being hurt but just doesn’t want them near her. Hallelujah for such honesty. And why are we always so shocked by a woman admitting that kids aren’t her thing? No one raises an eyebrow when men say it, but if a female dares mention that her maternal instinct is more…

Too young for a heart issue Q My younger brother had a heart attack last week, aged just 42. It has really shaken the whole family. He is so fit and was actually in training for a marathon, so this has come as a huge shock. The doctors looking after him have said that he has ‘sticky blood’. Is that something that runs in families? A It could be. Some people have a predisposition to clots, and that can be inherited, so you should see your GP who will arrange a blood test to look at the clotting factors in your blood. They will also want to check your blood pressure, cholesterol and sugar levels, all of which can increase the risk of developing heart disease. Should I swerve the…

GREEN IS A FAT BURNER ‘Small studies have found the antioxidant in green tea helps burn fat, alongside a low GI diet and exercise.’ Try Tetley Green Tea Pure Green, £2.15 for 50, Ocado. LEMON FOR CONCENTRATION ‘It has a positive effect on brain function and a regenerative effect on the nerve cells.’ Try Taylors of Harrogate Lemon & Ginger, £3.29 for 20, Ocado. ROOIBOS LOWERS CHOLESTEROL ‘Rich in antioxidants, it helps lower “bad” cholesterol. Drink several cups a day for long-lasting results.’ Try Tick Tock Rooibos Tea, £2.20 for 40, most supermarkets. GINGER FOR NAUSEA ‘Ginger is a carminative – a herb which helps to settle the digestion, in turn easing spasms, wind and bloating.’ Try Pukka Three Ginger, £2.50 for 20, Ocado. YERBA MATE FOR ENERGY ‘Yerba mate…

‘Younger guys were more understanding’ Jo Turner, 31, is an events and marketing manager and lives near Scunthorpe. When I was 26, I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. I went through 18 months of chemotherapy, five ops and a mastectomy. It was a tough time and, sadly, at the end of my treatment, my marriage came to an end. ‘I had to start dating with only one boob’ A year afterwards, I knew I had to start dating again, this time knowing I only had one boob. I’d been with my ex since I was 18. My friends were all, ‘Come on, let’s get you on Tinder and find out what all the fuss is about.’ Lots of men would want this ideal woman – nice and curvy,…

Lizi’s Granola (Tesco) BREAKFAST SUNDAE Serves 2 You will need ● 80g Lizi’s Granola (High Protein or Passionfruit and Pistachio are good options) ● 250g Greek yogurt ● 2tsp runny honey ● 200g handful of mixed berries How to do it Layer up the ingredients in two large glasses, ideally sundae glasses, but if you don’t have any then tumblers will work as well. Put some fruit in the bottom of each glass, then divide half the yogurt over the top, drizzle on half the honey and then sprinkle with half the granola. Repeat. To be eaten immediately. A great way to start the day! HOW A-MAIZE-ING Popped corn triangles (M&S) Snacks packed full of flavour! These popped-not-fried corn triangles are all under 100 calories and either a source of…

To support children during a separation, you should: ● Remind them that they are still loved by both parents. ● Be honest when talking about it, but bear in mind the child’s age and level of understanding. ● Avoid any blame. Don’t share any negative feelings the adults have about each other. ● Keep up routines such as going to school and meal times. ● Let them know they can talk about their feelings with you – explain it’s perfectly fine to be sad, confused or angry. ● Listen more than you speak, as answering questions will help them open up about their feelings.…

Book A Stranger on the Beach by Michele Campbell (PB, £7.99, HQ) The latest release from bestseller Michele Campbell is darkly intriguing and speaks volumes about how keeping up appearances and burying secrets can lead to disastrous consequences. When Caroline Stark’s lavish lifestyle is threatened by her husband’s lies and her humiliation after a public argument, she turns to stranger Aidan. When someone ends up dead, it’s clear she’s hiding something, but what? Film Seberg Out 10 January Kristen Stewart gives a terrific, typically intense performance as tragic actress Jean Seberg in this eye-opening biopic. Seberg had been plucked by Hollywood from Midwestern obscurity at 17 and became a star in France. But, as the film shows, she fell foul of the FBI and its agents when she returned to…

David Tennant In ITV’s three-part drama Des , the former Time Lord plays real-life serial killer Dennis Nilsen, who was convicted of murdering six young men in his London flat between 1978-83. Joanna Lumley The Ab Fab star’s new two-part ITV travelogue, Joanna Lumley’s Hidden Caribbean: Havana to Haiti, sees her shed light on the difficult histories of these tropical islands. Channing Tatum The Magic Mike actor is one of the stars being put through their paces in the wilderness in the new series of National Geographic’s Running Wild with Bear Grylls.…

Nadia walks her way to weight loss After revealing she’d piled on the pounds while filming Nadia’s Family Feasts, Loose Women panellist Nadia Sawalha shed half a stone trekking in the Himalayas in aid of the CoppaFeel! breast cancer charity. In just nine days, Nadia, 55, walked more than 50 miles over testing terrain – and the adventurous mum-of-two looked noticeably thinner on her return. Nadia has also previously credited Overeaters Anonymous meetings for improving her relationship with food. Alison’s little-and-often approach At her heaviest, TV’s Alison Hammond weighed over 20st, but when her body rejected a gastric band, she became the face of WW (formerly Weight Watchers). She’s been on a mission to improve her health for the sake of her son Aiden, 14, and she’s slowly reaping the…

The iPad is 10 years old. It was launched in 2010 and, along with iPhones, has been taking over our lives since. This is the first  year I’ve considered not buying a paper diary since I learnt to write, as I can use my phone to list events and record thoughts. But… I couldn’t do it. So now I list everything twice, on the phone and on paper. Which means there’s basically no time to get round to doing anything I list. What’s your opinion? Tell Dawn on Twitter @DawnNeesom…

I can’t get over what they did to me Q My divorce was four years ago, but I cannot get over the pain of what happened. My ex cheated on me with my best friend and went on to marry her and they now have a child. It’s taken me a long time to deal with both losses, and I still spend time thinking about how it happened and why. I am also alone as I can’t bear to be hurt again, and it just feels unfair that I have nothing while they have found happiness. Michelle, 39 A You are right; it isn’t fair that this happened to you, and it isn’t fair that they are now happy while you’re still getting over their betrayal. However, at some point…

British gymnast Max Whitlock MBE is a five-time Olympic medalist and has passed on his extensive knowledge about health, fitness and healthy eating in his new book The Whitlock Workout (£20, Headline Home). Max says, ‘I believe anyone can benefit from gymnastic-style training. ‘By combining my fad-free approach to nutrition with my fun and effective workouts, you’ll unlock your body’s true potential – and even find your inner gymnast.’ Straight jumps to stick Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Swing your arms back and, as you do so, sink into a ¾ squat. Swing your arms forwards to shoulder height and use this momentum to explode upwards. In the air, tap feet together and return to hip width. Absorb landing with soft knees and repeat. Single-legged sofa squats Sit on…

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Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Try not to let your mind race this week Aries, as you need to take calculated risks. Investing in knowledge pays the best interest, so look at all your options carefully. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May You’re a valuable asset to others this week, but spending a little of your worth on yourself will really cheer you up. A massage or treatment would go down very well. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun A week full of inspiration and motivation, Gemini. Time to kick off those shoes, shake your hair down and show others just how interesting you really are. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul If your heart says chocolate and wine, but your jeans say green salad, it’s time to look…

1 Vera, ITV Brenda Blethyn is back for a 10th series of my favourite cop drama. This week, Vera investigates the death of an entrepreneur whose body is discovered by bailiffs when they repossess his house. 2 Coronation Street, ITV Scheming Geoff has been manipulating Yasmeen for weeks on the cobbles and this week, his controlling behaviour hits an all-time low when he tells lies about Yasmeen – firmly under his spell – having a drink problem. 3 EastEnders, BBC1 Still struggling to come to terms with Adam’s betrayal, Honey admits she’s had an unhealthy relationship with food since her teens and Billy begins to suspect she has an eating disorder – but will it prompt an intervention? YOU LIKED… ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL , BBC1 Based on…

‘I said I’d never do TV again, but our This Morning return was marvellous’ Judy Finnigan’s transition from busy daytime TV presenter to retirement was a breeze. ‘As a writer, I’m quite solitary. I’ve never, ever enjoyed that famous bit. I’m quite shy and not in any sense an exhibitionist,’ she previously admitted. ‘I’m a real introvert and quite private, which are two of the reasons I love retreating to Cornwall.’ Unlike her husband, Richard Madeley, who she’s been married to for 33 years, Judy has enjoyed the peace and quiet, while he has made no secret of wanting to remain on screen – and never let Judy’s absence from TV affect him. ‘We used to spend every minute of every day together. That doesn’t really happen any more, but…

Jealous TV husband? Suggestions of a fall-out between Phil, 57 and Holly, 38, first came about last year, when they appeared on a magazine cover. While Holly’s presenting skills were praised, he was called ‘grumpy’. It was also reported that Phil was ‘furious’ that Holly was pictured with a crown alongside the headline, ‘How Holly Willoughby eclipsed Phillip Schofield and became Britain’s hottest TV star.’ A source at the time said, ‘Phillip was fuming that Holly had a crown while he was grumpily looking on in her shadow.’ Then in December, reports claimed Phil refused to let Holly celebrate her NTA win for stepping into Ant McPartlin’s shoes in 2018’s I’m a Celebrity. An insider said, ‘Phil was furious. He didn’t want Holly mentioning her triumph on This Morning. It…

Seeing the anguish in my dad Adrian’s face and the tears pouring down his cheeks, I turned to look in the hallway mirror. I cast my eyes down over my tiny waist and the thigh gap I’d once only dreamt of and, for the first time, saw what everyone else saw. The clothes hanging off my tiny frame, bones protruding under my skin. In fact, I was so malnourished, my hair had started falling out and I constantly felt sick and exhausted. I’d lost 16st and 11 dress sizes in just over a year, yet in that moment I realised all I’d gained was another eating disorder in the ongoing battle with my body. As a child, I was just like any other happy, healthy little girl – but at…

Sitting around my friend’s kitchen table with a group of women my age, chatting about nappies, breastfeeding and toddler tantrums, I tried to join in with the conversation, but I was missing the thing they all had – a child. It was 2009 and my husband Ian and I had already been trying for a baby for nine years. I’d become used to the sympathetic sighs, the reassurances ‘it’ll happen soon’, the questions I almost had scripted answers to. But it didn’t stop the pain. I met Ian in June 1998 and a few months later I told him I had polycystic ovary syndrome. I’d been diagnosed when I was 12 and had been coming to terms with what it meant for years. ‘I’ll need fertility treatment to have a…

Green goddess soup Serves: 4 A revitalising bowl of wellness – just what the doctor ordered! You will need: ✽ ½tbsp olive oil ✽ 1 bunch spring onions, chopped ✽ 6 anchovies, chopped ✽ 2 garlic cloves, chopped ✽ 1ltr vegetable stock ✽ 200ml coconut milk ✽ 1 head broccoli, broken into florets ✽ 100g frozen peas ✽ 2tbsp pumpkin or sunflower seeds ✽ 1tsp soy sauce ✽ 250g spinach ✽ 1 small bunch each tarragon, basil, mint and parsley (reserve a little to serve) ✽ Juice of ½ a lemon How to do it: 1 Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the spring onions, anchovies and garlic for a few mins. Add the stock and coconut milk (reserving a little to serve), and simmer for a…

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