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

CORNWALL A favoured UK destination for celebs is Cornwall, with its stunning beaches, warm weather and surfing opportunities. Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay (left) and his family have been staying in their holiday home there throughout lockdown. Nadia Sawalha (right) has recently professed her love for it, saying she wants to have her and husband Mark’s ‘sober’ wedding vow renewals in Cornwall, and Fern Britton (far right) has written a number of novels set there. BLACKPOOL He may have moved to LA, but Robbie Williams is still a true northerner at heart and a big fan of Blackpool. In fact, he loves going there so much, he took his American wife Ayda Field in 2010 – joking it was for their honeymoon! At the time he said, ‘She has been on…

Beach trip Heading out for some sea air? Throw this easy all-in-one on over your swimwear and you’re instantly beach ready. If you are jumpsuit-shy, choosing a cropped wide leg version is always a good start as they are universally flattering. TOP TIP Get more wear out of your wardrobe and change up the styling. Swap this striped belt for a woven raffia style. Picnic time You can’t beat a pretty midi dress for a socially distanced picnic – and you’ll be hard-pushed to beat this price. Investing in a couple of yellow accessories is an easy and affordable way to make your wardrobe more summer-proof. Not only does yellow complement nearly every colour, it’s also proven to cheer up your mood. TOP TIP Protect your face from harmful rays…

‘We always picked up where we left off’ Laying a picnic blanket out next to the River Avon, I spotted my friend, Pat, striding over. ‘There you are,’ she beamed, sitting next to me and pulling out a book. It was 1985 and we’d met when we’d started at the University of Bath the year before. I was in awe of Pat. She was fiercely intelligent and always made me laugh. We were 19, carefree and sure our futures were bright. We had no idea about the tragedy life would later throw at us,  or how much we’d need each other. Pat and I shared a house for much of our time at university, experimenting with weird and wonderful fashions and learning to cook, with unusual results. I spent our…

Post menopausal but I’ve had a period?! Q I am 59 and went through the change nearly a decade ago. Five years later, I had a bleed out of the blue. My doctor arranged an ultrasound and a biopsy, and I was given the all-clear. Everything settled down until this week, when I had what seems like a full-on period. Do I need more tests? A Yes. Given that it has been five years since your previous bleed, your GP will almost certainly want to repeat tests or refer you to a gynaecologist.…

Tracy Setchell, 53, Staffordshire ‘I began chemo in March 2019, following two operations, after receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer. I had to have six rounds of chemo every third week. Due to the aggressive form of cancer, I also began targeted treatments, which continued until May 2020. After round two, I began to experience hair loss, loss of most of my finger and toe nails, nausea, extreme fatigue, constipation and diarrhoea. Medication helped, as did releasing my emotions where I could. I remember crying when my hair began falling out but then laughing while experimenting with different styles (including a mohawk!) as my husband used clippers to remove the rest. My advice is never to be afraid  to ask questions and note everything down. Get a good thermometer to…

Have you heard about? Watching fish has unusual benefits New research* has found watching fish swim can lower your blood pressure and heart rate, boost concentration and even improve your mood. Enjoying ‘me time’ can inspire confidence It takes women almost six hours from waking to feel their most confident, which adds up to 184 lost hours each month. But the research, by Nivea, found over a third get a feel-good boost once they take timeout for themselves to do something they enjoy. Clean to reduce anxiety Feeling stressed? Get the feather duster out – just 20 minutes of cleaning can reduce levels of cortisol, so you feel calmer, found new research by Kärcher. Eight out of 10 Brits say that it helps them during uncertain times. How to... look…

1 TRIM THE FAT You can make instant calorie savings by just trimming the fat off your favourite cuts of meat. As an example one 25g rasher of grilled back bacon comes in at 71cal. But if the fat is trimmed, it’s 53cal. 2 ‘FRY’ ONIONS WITH WATER While extra virgin olive oil is a good source of monounsaturated fat, 1tsp comes in at 41cal. Instead use a little water to help sweat down onions when making your favourite dishes. 3 USE STEVIA INSTEAD OF SUGAR Want a hint of sweetness in your hot drink without the calorie hit? Try stevia. Made from the stevia plant, this natural sweetener is calorie-free – compared with 32cal for 2tsps of sugar – and 200 or more times sweeter than…

Plant autumn-flowering crocus (Crocus speciosus) 5-10cm deep in the earth in beds or the lawn for splashes of colour and fragrance in September and October. Keep your annuals flowering by regularly pinching off or cutting faded blooms. Do it just below the flowerhead and above the first full set of healthy leaves. July is the time to feed repeat-flowering roses with a specialised rose feed after the first flush of flowering. It will encourage a healthy second cycle of blooms.…

Iceland Easy Peel Wild Red Shrimp, 240g PERI-PERI PRAWNS Serves 4 You will need ✽ 300g tail-on peeled prawns, defrosted if frozen ✽ 25g peri-peri seasoning ✽ 1tbsp sunflower oil ✽ 1 red and 1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped ✽ ½ tsp turmeric ✽ ½ tsp hot smoked paprika ✽ 160g long grain rice ✽ 400ml vegetable stock ✽ Handful fresh coriander leaves, chopped How to do it 1 Tip the prawns into a large bowl, sprinkle over the peri-peri seasoning and stir well. Cover and chill for 15 mins. 2 Heat ½ tbsp oil in a pan, fry the peppers for 3 mins. Add the spices, cook through. 3 Add rice to the pan and stir. Pour in the stock, simmer for 10-12 mins. 4 Heat ½ tbsp…

GIVE TO CHARITY ‘FOR FREE’ Did you know you can support your favourite charity every time you shop with Amazon? Just login directly to smile.amazon.co.uk; you’ll find the same prices and products as you would see on amazon.co.uk, and shop as you normally would. The difference is that Amazon will donate 0.5% of the net purchase price of each eligible item to your chosen charity. And it won’t cost you, or the charity you support, a penny. For more information, visit smile.amazon.co.uk…

Turning the corner into the playground, I gave my son, Noah, four, a big smile. ‘Are you excited?’ I asked, and he gave an enthusiastic nod in response. Today was his first day in Reception, another milestone – but, looking around, I came to a horrifying realisation. Unlike the other mums – who looked chic and slim in active-wear or jeans and nice tops – I’d opted for an old, black maternity sweatshirt and jeggings. Even then, the baggy and stretchy fabric couldn’t hide my true size. At 18st and a size 24, I was by far the biggest mum in the whole school. As I said goodbye to Noah, I pulled at my top, hoping it would cover more of my bum. But as embarrassed as I felt, it…

Island of Secrets by Rachel Rhys (£7.99, Black Swan, PB) It’s 1957 and Iris Bailey is sick and tired of life in Hemel Hempstead. And with her natural talent for portraits, her dreams of becoming an artist look set to come true when socialite Nell Hardman invites her to Havana to draw her father’s wedding. Arriving on the exotic island, however, Iris soon discovers that paradise has a darker side as Cuba struggles on the brink of revolution and it becomes clear that the Hardmans are hiding something. The Silent Wife by Karin Slaughter (£20, HarperCollins, HB) The latest addition in the Will Trent series. On a chance assignment to a state prison, GBI investigator Trent meets a prisoner who could be of use. With news that a woman has…

Mostly As Company director You love people, and you have bags of energy. Your diary is always full with important dates, social events, kids’ birthdays, christenings. You are a people pleaser and you’re always busy, but you thrive on it. You’d make a great team leader in a business or sales role as people follow your lead and your infectious positive energy. Mostly Bs Events manager One of your favourite things is meeting new people, and discovering new things. You’re the life and soul of the party, and people hang on your every word. You’d be great as an events manager, or perhaps a salesperson. Once you’re passionate about something, you’ll tell everyone about it. Mostly Cs Therapist You’re a great listener, and really pay attention to the tasks or…

Holby City star David Ames is hoping to be back on our screens soon… Congratulations on Holby City’s BAFTA nomination! Thank you! Everyone is so chuffed. For a show that has been running for 20 years, we have a solid fan base and it’s great to know we’re putting stuff out that people enjoy. Will you be frocking up for the virtual red carpet at home? I might get a little backless number out and finally put a comb through the old weave. I’d like it if a couple of us could get together for a socially distanced beverage. How have you coped on your own during lockdown? The anxiety when it started was horrendous. I was isolating alone in my flat, and it was very bizarre. The first few…

Amanda Holden, 49 Along with her fellow radio presenters, Amanda has made the pavement her own personal catwalk, and we can’t get enough of her stylish outfits. Great news for her fans, the gorgeous dress she is wearing is from Michelle Keegan’s range at Very. It’s still available and it’s less than £50! Myleene Klass, 42 Showing us how to nail casual summer dressing with ease, Myleene teams her white floaty maxi dress with a bleached denim jacket and white trainers. A versatile outfit, perfect for a city stroll or day at the beach. Cindy Crawford, 54 Proving that wardrobe staples – a crisp white shirt and a great pair of jeans – will always be in fashion, the supermodel looks fabulous in her skinny jeans and blazer combo. Accessorizing…

I’ve always been fiercely proud to be a woman, to work for a magazine dedicated to us and been incredibly proud of the achievements femalekind has made over the decades. It hasn’t always been easy but I genuinely thought we were getting there. And then Karen popped up. Not the name itself – which is actually rather pretty and derives from the Danish for pure – but the insult. Suddenly any middle-aged woman who dares have an opinion, who won’t be told how to think/live/ behave, and isn’t afraid to speak her mind, is told to ‘sit down and shut up, Karen’. ‘Now it’s getting slightly sinister’ The insult depicts Karen as a stroppy, privileged, mouthy b***h with a choppy highlighted blonde bob (a style sneeringly deemed way too young…

Pat Sowa, 54, says: ‘What Kerry and I both experienced took our friendship to another level. When Cam was diagnosed, it felt so huge and I instinctively wanted to be there to help. During that time, Kerry confided in me, and I felt honoured to be able to support her. Dom’s overdose shortly after was a total shock. He’d experienced bullying after he came out as gay at 14, and struggled with his mental health, but we thought it was all behind him. Dom was referred for counselling, but from then on he was battling to stay alive. Since losing him, I’ve become a trainer and campaigner in suicide prevention and mental-health support. I’ve tried to use my pain to make a change, but there are coping strategies I have…

She has cancer Q My sister (54) has recently been diagnosed with cancer. It’s serious, and she has to undergo surgery and chemo. Her husband is wonderful, but they have decided not to tell their children. One is abroad and the other 200 miles away with a new baby. Both kids are in their late 20s and could cope. I know how my kids would feel if I did this and want to push her on this. Tina, 51, Dorset A It sounds like your sister isn’t ready to tell her children, and this is her choice. It could be down to the stress and pressure of having them upset while so far away or generally because she hasn’t come to terms with it yet. Whatever her reason, you need…

Figures show that the average Brit isn’t able to keep an accurate check on their calorie count; women actually consume 800 calories a day more than they estimate, with this figure standing at 1,000 calories for men*. Luckily, there are a number of easy tweaks we can make to our diets that can help to claw back this figure. We speak to the experts to find out how. The recommended daily calorie intake to maintain a healthy body weight is 2,000 calories a day for women and 2,500 calories for men. Make a savvy chocolate swap ‘Dieting shouldn’t be all about deprivation. Swap your regular chocolate bar (eg, a Mars bar which has 228 cal) for two squares of 70% dark chocolate (110cal), and save over 100 calories,’ says Dr…

How can I hide dark circles? ‘Corrector is an absolute must for those with more visible darkness under the eye,’ explains Bobbi Brown pro artist Warren Dowdall. ‘Whether it’s hereditary darkness, sun damage or too many late nights, this is your secret weapon to add instant brightness to your eyes. Correctors work by neutralising discolouration, leaving the under-eye balanced and luminous. If the discolouration is bluish-purple, choose an orange corrector, if it’s a greenish-brown, try peach. Once you’ve applied your corrector, apply concealer over the top.’ Bobbi Brown Creamy Corrector, £19.50. Great for darker skin tones, a little B. Colour Corrector in Terracotta, £8.99, goes a long way in the quest for brighter-looking eyes. How can I fill in sparse brows without making them look too obvious? The brow market…

Forehead fright Note to self: When using hair dye, don’t attempt to apply it to your whole head. Acting the goat-ee He’s not fooling anyone with that awful attempt at facial styling. Colour clash Why stick to just one or two colours when you can have stripes? Footy fan? Come on you Reds... or Blues... or maybe let’s hope for a draw! Seeing red When you find the perfect colour to match your lipstick... Berry bold This strawberry-inspired style is the cream of the crop. Orange ordeal When it comes to bleach, sometimes it’s just better to leave it to the experts. Awful ombre We’re guessing this woman was hoping for a more subtle blend.…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr It’s a great idea to relax and book a well-earned, future break. Thinking about who you want to spend that time with is key. Be sure to plan something adventurous. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Time to hit the refresh button and restart a project that’s been going wrong for you. Take some friendly advice from a professional who can help. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun Speaking from the heart will show someone how much you care. It’s time to be romantic. Rest assured they feel the same way, so don’t delay in what you say. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Take a dive into the deep end this week by getting yourself fit and active. Doing an energetic sport will…

‘If I’m doing a workout she loves all the high knees and star jumps’ Rebecca Adlington’s daughter, Summer, turned five a few weeks ago – and it seems she’s growing up very quickly, as she’s already started helping her mum tidy the house and join in with her workouts during lockdown! The 31-year-old Olympic swimmer has been isolating with her boyfriend, Andrew Parsons – with Summer spending half the week at hers and the other half of the week with Rebecca’s ex-husband Harry Needs, despite previous reports they were all in lockdown together. And it seems Summer is becoming a mini version of her mum, as Rebecca tells Woman’s Own her daughter is missing swimming just as much as she is, as she chats about life in lockdown… Hi, Rebecca.…

Lockdown has seen most of us make friends with a few extra pounds and it seems Loose Women’s Linda Robson is no different, saying, ‘I’ve put on the weight again a little bit... So now I’m having to buy new stuff all the time. Bobbie girl [her youngest daughter] has been online and getting me shirts and things that cover up the little  bits you don’t want to be seen.’ UP AND DOWN Linda has always been open about her fluctuating weight saying, ‘I’ve had so many different sizes over the years – I’ve been a size 20 for quite a long time – I had all my same clothes, baggy stuff and everything, and then I went down to a size 8, meanwhile I got rid of all the…

The first rule was the time limit: two weeks maximum. The second was that the affair should take place far from home, preferably abroad. The third was that each of us had the power of veto: if we felt even the remotest bit uncomfortable, we could say to the other, ‘Stop!’ And kisses didn’t count. Kisses were just for fun. These were the rules of my open marriage – rules I followed during the eight years I was with my husband, the writer Adam Nicolson. And rules that ultimately led to our very painful divorce eight years later. Of course, anyone reading this will scoff, ‘Well, of course it led to divorce. What did she honestly expect?’ But to the young 20-something me, it wasn’t obvious at all. How pleased…

Is alcohol messing with his meds? Q My father has been diagnosed with dementia and was started on Aricept six months ago. We were really hopeful that it would help him, but sadly I haven’t noticed any improvement. I have read the patient information leaflet and it says you shouldn’t drink alcohol while taking it. I know my dad drinks every night. Could this be why? A Aricept (also called donepezil) is not a cure for dementia but it can help with memory problems. However, alcohol does make it less effective. Ring your father’s surgery and speak to his doctor. Unless he has given consent for the doctors to discuss his medical care with you, they won’t be able to give you any details, but it will be helpful for…

‘Intravenous chemo sessions can last a few hours, so it’s worth taking essentials with you,’ says Dr Gall. She recommends: • Snacks and squash. ‘Anything with ginger will help relieve nausea, while gum will mask any tastes.’ • Spritz your scent. ‘Your favourite scent on a tissue can help mask unwanted smells.’ • Entertainment. ‘Books, music, games and puzzles can all help.’ • Ask a friend along. ‘Taking a loved one for support is very beneficial.’ Just check if COVID-19 precautions allow for this at your hospital. • Dress right. ‘Wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access. Think about layers if you get hot or cold.’…

1 STOP PUNISHING YOURSELF FOR PROCRASTINATING. The more stressed out you are, the harder it is to get things done. Move on and focus on what you’ve got to do instead. 2 DOWNLOAD ZENKIT TO DO. This is a super-simple task management app, which helps you work productively and collaborate with family, work and much more. 3 MAKE YOUR HABITS AS EASY AS POSSIBLE TO START. Anyone can meditate for one minute, or exercise for 2 minutes a day. This is a powerful strategy because once you’ve started, no matter how small, it’s easier to keep going.…

Get your peanut butter hit ‘Peanut butter is a fantastic source of protein, healthy fats (which help to keep your heart healthy) and vitamin E (a powerful antioxidant vital for healthy skin). At almost 200 calories per 2tbsp though, peanut butter is one of those foods which either a) is fantastic for helping you to gain weight/meet high energy requirements or b) must be enjoyed in moderation,’ explains specialist registered dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine. Try this dip, which is lighter in calories but still tastes great. LOWER CALORIE PEANUT BUTTER DIP 50CAL PER 2TBSP Ingredients ✽ 125ml fat-free Greek yogurt ✽ 2tbsp (40g) smooth peanut butter ✽ Fruit pieces such as apple/strawberry/kiwi/banana 1 Mix together the Greek yogurt and peanut butter and pop in a bowl 2 Sprinkle your dip with…

Gooey cookies Makes 10 These chunky cookies are delicious on their own or served warm with ice cream as a dessert. You will need ✽ 100g butter, softened ✽ 125g light muscovado sugar ✽ 1 medium egg yolk ✽ 125g plain flour ✽ 30g cocoa powder ✽ ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda ✽ 100g dark chocolate, roughly chopped ✽ 60g pecan nuts, chopped ✽ 2 baking sheets, lined with baking parchment How to do it 1 Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk, then sift in the flour, cocoa powder and bicarbonate of soda, and mix well. Cool for about 5 mins. 2 Add the chopped chocolate and pecan nuts. Chill the mixture while the oven heats up. Set the oven to…

Ted Lasso, Apple TV+ This original new comedy follows a small-time college football coach from Kansas who’s hired to coach a professional team in England, despite a total lack of experience when it comes to British football! Comedian and 30 Rock star Jason Sudeikis plays Ted. DNA,BBC2 Look out for British actress Charlotte Rampling among the cast in this Scandi-noir crime thriller. The series follows Rolf Larsen, a detective with the Copenhagen police force whose life is turned upside down when his baby daughter goes missing. Shark with Steve Backshall, Sky Nature Steve Backshall faces deadly sharks in his new three-part series, which follows him on a global journey as he celebrates the most feared, yet most misunderstood, predator and explores what can be done to save them. The Plot…