Innholdsfortegnelse for 20-Jul-2020 i Woman's Own

‘I EAT ROADKILL’ Janet Street-Porter, 73, has confessed she eats the dead animals she comes across on the road, as she believes it’s environmentally friendly. She admitted, ‘If I see a deer by the side of the road that’s been hit by a lorry or a car, what else are you going to do?’ She added, ‘We used to eat it, there’s nothing wrong with it. You can go on YouTube and watch a video on how to slaughter it.’ ‘I LET MY SON HAVE A PROSTITUTE’ Coleen Nolan revealed she allowed her son, Shane, 31, to visit Amsterdam’s red-light district if he passed his GCSEs, when  he was 17. The 55-year-old said he could go with an adult and have ‘very controlled and very clean controlled sex, not backstreet…

Floral fancy Also available in red, this pull-on maxi skirt has an elasticated waistband at the back for extra comfort. The front split will keep you cool without showing too much leg. COVER UP Kaftans can sometimes leave you feeling shapeless, even if you’re wearing fabulous swimwear. The knot detail and elasticated waistband on this one pulls in the middle. WIDE STRIDES Perfect for warmer months, these printed wide-leg trousers are great if you have bigger thighs or calves. Wear with your top tucked in to highlight your waist. MAXI LENGTHS A summer season essential! A maxi dress hides lumps and bumps. Easy to throw on and go, plus this one doesn't require much ironing! Add a belt around your middle if you want more definition. SKIRTING AROUND Too warm…

Why the wait to check my bone health? Q I fell and broke my wrist recently. My doctor arranged for me to have a bone density scan, which has shown that I have thin bones. I have started treatment, and he says he will repeat the scan in a couple of years’ time. That seems like an awfully long wait. My husband is offering to pay for me to have a follow-up sooner. What do you think? A It is normal practice to arrange follow-up DEXA scans at two-yearly intervals, as bone density changes slowly. As well as taking medication prescribed by your doctor, you can look after your bones by maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking or drinking alcohol to excess and taking regular weight-bearing exercise. Are sleeping tablets…

Have you heard about? The wonders of walnuts Not only are they a great snack, but several studies backed by the California Walnut Commission found that regularly eating walnuts (at least 2oz a week) can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. CBD can make you appear younger Already popping up in a multitude of products, scientists at Avon have discovered that CBD can boost levels of heat shock proteins, a type of skin cell, making skin look more youthful. Watch this space! Petting a dog can bring health benefits Own a Labrador or poodle? Then you’re in luck – new research* has found that stroking a dog helps to improve mental health, especially PTSD, depression and anxiety. In fact, petting a dog for 15 minutes can lower blood pressure…

● Select the plan you think best suits you (see right), or find out what WW recommends via a self-assessment on the WW app. ● Here, you’ll find breakfasts, lunches, and dinners from zero SmartPoints to 10, along with some desserts, snacks and drinks ideas. Don’t worry if you don’t use them all; weekly SmartPoints and rollovers keep things flexible and liveable. ● Mix and match meals to create your own weekly meal plan based on the minimum daily budget for your chosen colour plan. ● There’s a variety of fresh fruit and veg throughout the plan to help you get your five a day, but feel free to switch them up for seasonal favourites. ● Make sure you drink plenty throughout the day – between six and eight glasses,…

Morrisons Extra Mature Cheddar 400g VEGETABLE MAC ÔNÕ CHEESE Serves 4 You will need ✽ 250g macaroni ✽ 1 large leek, sliced ✽ 300g mixed broccoli and cauliflower florets ✽ 350ml semi-skimmed milk ✽ 30g plain flour ✽ 1tsp English mustard ✽ 125g extra mature Cheddar cheese, grated ✽ 8 cherry tomatoes, halved ✽ 1tbsp freshly grated Parmesan How to do it 1 Cook the macaroni in a large pan of boiling salted water for 5 mins. Add the leek, broccoli and cauliflower and cook for a further 5 mins until just tender. Drain, keeping about 150ml of the cooking water. 2 Meanwhile, put the milk in a large jug, whisk in the flour and microwave for a few mins, whisking occasionally, to make a thick sauce. Whisk in some…

‘It doesn’t feel like work’ Rachel Lankester, 53, lives in London. As I sip my mint tea and chat to yet another fascinating woman, I have to remind myself I’m working. It feels like an intimate conversation, but I’m actually recording an episode of my podcast, Magnificent Midlife. ‘I began to realise women are vital’ It all started when, at 41, as my husband, Mark and I were trying for a child, we discovered I had gone into early menopause. I was devastated, not just because I would no longer be able to have a baby, but everything I’d seen about midlife seemed to be negative. But as the months went by, I began to realise women are vital, interesting and as full of life as ever, no matter what…

The Phonebox At The Edge Of The World by Laura Imai Messina (£12.99, Manilla Press, HB) This beautifully moving read follows Yui, who, after losing her mother and daughter in the 2011 tsunami, has no idea how she will be able to carry on. But then hope appears in the form of an old telephone box at the bottom of a man’s garden. Here, people can speak to the ones they lost, helping to come to terms with loss. Heartbreaking and poignant. The First Lie by A.J. Park (£8.99, Orion, PB) When Paul Reeves returns home from work to find his wife Alice covered in blood and shaking, he knows all too well that nothing will ever be the same again. As his survival instinct kicks in, he knows what…

MOSTLY As Jewellery maker You’re organised, tidy and like activities that require your full concentration. You should try jewellery making – whether making beaded necklaces, playing with string for tasselled earrings or trying out soldering rings, it’ll be worth the challenge. Great for home-made gifts, too! MOSTLY Bs Journaling You have a wandering mind, and love reading – it helps you clear away any niggling thoughts. You love nothing better than settling down with a book and relaxing. But why not try writing down all those thoughts that gather up in your brain in a journal? It’ll help you overcome tricky tasks by seeing them detailed on paper. MOSTLY Cs Pottery You’re creative, and love home interiors. Your home is your happy place, and you love collecting new ornaments, or…

It may seem hard to believe, but Peter Andre and Katie Price’s daughter Princess has just turned 13. ‘I’m freaking out – I might need a year to get over it!’ Pete jokes as we catch up with him. But, while he admits the prospect of Princess and Junior, 15, getting older ‘distresses’ him, the 47-year-old singer thinks they’re destined for success. Here, Pete tells us how he has big hopes for their music career, why he was recently in the doghouse with wife Emily and why he’s focusing on his health nowadays… Hi, Pete. So you’re a dad to two teenagers now? Yep! I’m burying my head in my hands knowing that I’ve now got a teenage girl, and I’m freaking out about it. I might need a year…

Katherine Dow Blyton ‘It’s the longest I’ve been home in years’ Why Emmerdale vicar Katherine Dow Blyton is hot under the collar… How’ve you been, old pal? Despite everything, being back at home in London for so long was quite a novelty. It’s the longest I’ve been home for seven years, which was nice. Your dog Dexter must have been delighted… Dexter was great – my partner Jason was like, ‘Are you still here?!’ The boyfriend took a bit more getting used to it. We learned the best way was to meet for meal times then stay apart as much as possible, which was quite healthy. But we saw each other a lot because we were always eating. I hear he’s been whipping you into shape? He said he’d train…

Legendary actor and national treasure Dame Helen has graced more red carpets than we can possibly count. We always look forward to seeing what she’ll wear to an event and this pink tulle Schiaparelli gown illustrated she’s a true reigning style sovereign. For her slot on ITV’s Lorraine show, Helen paired a sunshine knit with an on-trend leopard-print midi skirt – with pockets! Yes, this pro knows that having somewhere to put your hands makes for a more relaxed photograph. Always a picture of elegance, the Dame chose a sweeping blue Alberta Ferretti maxi skirt for the Palm Springs film festival. Teamed with a simple matching cardigan and waist-cinching belt, this 50s look had a thoroughly modern feel. Helen successfully pulled off one of her edgiest looks when she mixed…

Don’t speak for us, Harry The duke’s hypocrisy is a step too far I’ve had it with the whinger Harry, formally known as Prince. And you know what the final straw was? A man who once dressed up in Nazi uniform apologising on our behalf because we haven’t done anything about racism. Seriously, if anyone is a walking definition of white privilege, it’s this numpty. The Black Lives Matter campaign prompted the duke’s sudden fit of conscience but while of course we all agree racism is abhorrent and needs to be tackled everywhere around the world – including here – we’re quite capable of thinking and acting on our own behalf. What we don’t need is the Prince of Woke implying we’re such a bigoted, hateful bunch that he felt…

I don’t like rough sex – but he does! Q I’m living with a new man who I love, but the problem is our sex life. He’s very rough and does things I have never done before. I don’t want to say anything to him as he says it’s the best sex ever, but it’s not what I want. I prefer sex to be gentle and romantic, not like this. I don’t want to hurt his feelings. What do I do? Hannah, 39, by email A Just like any other problem in a relationship, if it’s not working, then you have to talk about it. No one should feel they have to accept rough sex, and if at any time you feel unsafe, you need to speak up. Remember, between…

Powerless, out of breath and my cheeks burning with embarrassment, I watched my colleagues lift a poorly, stricken lady into a wheelchair and whisk her inside the emergency room. ‘You couldn’t help her,’ I chastised myself, following behind as shame bubbled under my size XL scrubs. I’d been a nurse 10 years and loved working in the busy A&E at University Hospital Ayr, but that day, in the summer of 2014, I’d never felt so guilty or low, because, at 46, my weight was so out of control I hadn’t been able to help a patient in need. ‘I hadn’t been able to help a patient in need’ Food was a huge part of my life, and even growing up we regularly ate greasy takeaways or could be found baking.…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr You’re working extremely hard and need to recharge. How about a home spa day? Why not relax and then enjoy a peaceful walk in the countryside? Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May You’re a brilliant best friend, loyal, trustworthy and reliable. A secret will be revealed, you will be one of the first to hear the news of a pregnancy or birth. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun Restless and adaptable, you have an amazing idea, but you’ll need to make space to create. This will keep you busy… you had no idea how much junk you have. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Domestic and home loving, making a flexible space for creativity is a must; keep your mind agile, write poetry and…

She’s usually a ray of sunshine presenting Good Morning Britain beside self-confessed grump Piers Morgan, but Susanna Reid has been out of sorts recently and he thinks it’s her abstinence from alcohol that’s making her ‘miserable’. Having ditched the booze back in 2019, Susanna, 49, has managed to remain teetotal during lockdown and Piers, 55, has questioned her decision. ‘No wonder you’re so miserable,’ he said. ‘Get a bottle of wine and treat yourself.’ Susanna herself has admitted that she is ‘a lot less fun’ since quitting the booze, saying, ‘Piers and I would have these big nights out... but I haven’t done one of those since I stopped drinking. Basically, I’m a lot less fun now – as Piers tells me all the time.’ It’s not uncommon for Piers…

Scrambling for my phone, it would have been impossible to have dialled my mum’s number any faster. It was May 2017 and after eight months of trying with my partner, Paul, then 34, a pregnancy test had come back positive. ‘We’re having a baby,’ I gushed the moment Mum, Elizabeth, then 70, answered, and we burst into excited chatter about me becoming a mummy and she a grandma. I grew up in a tight-knit family, sharing some of the happiest times with my brother, James, Mum, and my dad, Graham. Sadly, Mum and Dad split when I was 18, but Mum and I propped each other up as we adjusted to life without him around as much. Even when I left home at 28, I only moved around the corner,…

For some people, Sunday is a religious day, for others it simply marks the end of the weekend, but in our house, Sunday was always the best day. It was the one time a week when neither my partner, Sam, 26, or I had to work and instead we could dedicate our full attention to our family, and especially our son, Todd. Whether we planned to let Todd ride around the park on his balance bike or visit friends and family, Sundays were always full of fun and laughter. That’s why I’ll never forget that it was a Sunday evening this January when I first spotted the lump on Todd’s face. I’d just finished drying him from his bedtime bath when I noticed a bump jutting out from under his…

stop negativity 1 CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO THINK POSITIVELY. Every time you feel yourself slipping into a negative spiral, consciously stop and replace the thought with something positive. 2 DOWNLOAD THE HAPPY NOT PERFECT APP. When negative thinking threatens to overwhelm you: stop, breathe and centre your thoughts with the Happy Not Perfect app to refresh and recharge. 3 STOP CALLING YOURSELF A REALIST. Negative thinkers often feel they are realists, but they aren’t. Realistic thinking is when you are aware of the negative outcomes, but you are also aware of the positive ones.…

It’s been a testing year so far but if there’s one thing we can do to make ourselves feel better, it’s eating right and staying healthy. Woman’s Own has teamed up with WW to give you this exclusive plan, which will make you feel and look amazing. Plus, no food is off the menu, so you’ll never feel deprived! The new my WW: 1 programme, 3 ways to live it Building on the success of SmartPoints®* and ZeroPoint™ foods – the foods that form the basis of healthy eating habits – WW is introducing myWW, its most customised programme ever. Research shows everyone’s weight-loss needs are different. With three ways to follow the programme based on preferences and lifestyle, myWW gives your body what it needs without you going hungry.…

HAVE YOU HEARD? Driving a manual car could save you cash on your car insurance, says MoneySupermarket. It analysed more than 15 million car insurance enquiries and found the average cost of a yearly manual insurance premium was £466, compared with £560 for automatic cars. It found those with a full licence pay an average of £483 a year, while those with automatic-only licences pay £833.…

Anthony, BBC1 This one-off drama, written by Jimmy McGovern, tells the story of the life that 18-year-old Anthony Walker could have lived had he not been murdered in a racist attack in Merseyside in 2005. Rakie Ayola plays Anthony’s mum Gee Walker, who inspired the drama, while Toheeb Jimoh is Anthony. Last Tango in Halifax’s Josh Bolt also stars. The Right Stuff, Disney+ Look out for Mad Men’s Aaron Staton in this US drama about the Project Mercury astronauts and the early days of the space race, when the US feared the Soviets were ahead. Aaron plays Wally Schirra, a competitive test pilot who’s one of seven astronauts chosen by NASA for their first attempts to put a man in space… Between the Covers, BBC2 Sara Cox hosts a new…