Innholdsfortegnelse for 24-Aug-2020 i Woman's Own

Saira Khan has been steadily losing weight since the beginning of February, with help from her personal trainer, Bradley Simmonds. The Loose Women presenter’s fitness journey began when she wanted to fit into a pair of jeans she bought in her late 20s in time for her 50th birthday in May – a goal she managed to achieve! Showing off her weight loss on her birthday, she said, ‘I did it! From 2 Feb 2020 until today, 15 May, I’ve been working hard with my PT to fulfil a personal dream. ‘I wanted to feel fit and fab at 50. I honestly can say today, right now, in this moment I am the happiest I have ever been in my life. I have my health, my family and friends, and…

Bikinis at dawn Before hitting the High Court, the warring WAGs are fighting it out on the beaches... For two women about to spend the national debt of a small country on a High Court legal battle about privacy, warring WAGs Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy are rewriting the definition of hypocrisy. It’s impossible to pick up a single newspaper without at least one of them – usually both – sunning themselves in a bikini with a glass of cold bubbly in one hand and a henpecked hubby in the other. Forget the infamous Wagatha Christie moment where Coleen, 34, publicly accused her 38-year-old rival of leaking stories about her to the press. This summer has turned into a sizzling scorcher of one trying to outburn the other. ‘But hey,…

Can I see my family if I am ill? QI have a close relationship with my grandchildren and really missed them during lockdown. My youngest grandson has bad asthma, so my daughter and I have been very cautious about visitors. I was due to visit a couple of weeks ago, but developed shingles and the rash isn’t healing. When can I go to see them? A Shingles is caused by the chickenpox virus so if your grandchildren have already had chickenpox, you can visit as you can’t spread shingles to them. If, however, they have not had chickenpox, they could catch it from your shingles and you are infectious until the last blister has crusted over and is no longer oozing, which can take up to four weeks. Eating is…

I find it hard to get aroused Q My first sexual relationship was at 17 and was very dysfunctional with a much older man. I regret a lot about it and sometimes wonder if I was groomed. Since then, I find it hard to get aroused and often freeze during sex. My partner has suggested that I get some therapy, but I can’t imagine it will help. Name and address withheld. A Sexual therapy can help you. Do not be embarrassed. Many people have sexual concerns that are linked to their past relationships, and there are ways to find help. Your GP can refer you to a therapist or look for one who is a member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (cosrt.org.uk). Life seems impossible QI was…

Moisturiser doesn’t work on sunburn Frazzled in the sun? Reach for aftersun. ‘It’s more effective than standard body moisturiser as it has cooling effects which help comfort the skin and soothe the redness,’ says Clare O’Connor, suncare scientific advisor at Boots. Buying shoes in the afternoon is best Looking for new sandals? Don’t shop in the morning. ‘Feet tend to change size because they swell. It’s best to buy shoes in the afternoon,’ advises podiatric doctor Tania Kapila, working with Sole Bliss. Walking for Alzheimer’s Get outside and help to raise money for those affected by dementia at the same time by signing up to the World Alzheimer’s Day Memory Walk on 20 September. Go to memorywalk.org.uk.…

Prevent pigmentation Don’t let the name fool you, sun spots can be caused by many factors besides the sun, including hormones, stress and pollution. What is true, is that during the summer UV light is at its strongest, triggering your body to produce more melanin. This dark pigment collects on the skin’s surface, either as new dark spots or deepening existing ones so they become more noticeable. Unsurprisingly, the single most important thing you can do to prevent and fade pigmentation is to wear sun protection every day. If you find daily SPF hard to stick with because you don’t like the way most of them feel, consider a mist. Heliocare 360 Invisible Spray, £20, notino.co.uk, is one of the lightest high factor formulas going. It works on the face…

Morrisons 5% fat Steak Mince 525g MEATBALL PITTAS WITH MANGO SALSA Serves 3-4 You will need ✽ 300g lean minced beef ✽ 50g fresh white breadcrumbs ✽ 1tsp ground cumin ✽ 1tbsp chopped fresh coriander, plus sprigs to garnish For the salsa ✽ 200g pack ready-prepared mango ✽ 110g pack pomegranate seeds ✽ Zest of 1 lime, plus 2tbsp juice ✽ 1tbsp chopped fresh coriander ✽ Warmed pitta breads, to serve How to do it 1 Heat the oven to 200C/Gas 6. Mix together the meatball ingredients and season with salt and pepper. Divide the mixture into 12 pieces and roll each one into a ball. Place on a baking tray and bake for 20-25 mins until golden and cooked through. 2 Finely chop the mango and mix with the…

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She was just heading home when something unusual caught Dina’s eye in the shop’s window display – a cloche-style hat in a soft shade of plum with an unusual twisted bow detail. It reminded her of one she’d seen on Downton Abbey. She couldn’t resist taking a closer look. After all, she could do with cheering up after such a dismal job interview. Inside, she walked towards the display and picked up the hat, only for the vivid image of an older lady with a million-megawatt smile to pop into her head. Startled, she almost dropped the hat. What was happening here? ‘You saw her, didn’t you?’ The man behind the counter was beaming. Dina nodded. ‘A woman wearing a hat exactly like this one.’ ‘When you find what you’re…

Dr Ranj Singh ‘My dating life is a disaster!’ This Morning’s Dr Ranj Singh chats dates, mates and shorts! How do you manage to stay so positive? My mindset has always been quite positive so when lockdown happened I thought, ‘How am I going to turn this into something productive?’ I was working so that gave me a sense of purpose, and I did my podcast and wrote two books. But I missed social contact, and I found that as it went on my drive and motivation to exercise got less and less. I was so glad when gyms re-opened. As a famous telly doc, what was it people reached out to you for during lockdown? Information – in a clear way. There was a lot of confusion, misunderstanding…

Naomi Campbell, 50 Master of the catwalk and sharp tailoring, Naomi shows us how it’s done in a stunning belted two-piece. We adore her choice of vintage Bvlgari necklace – giving a real edge to what could have been a fairly safe look. Sleek hair, radiant glowing skin and unfussy black accessories finish off the look beautifully. Katherine Jenkins, 40 There’s always a worry that things can go a little bit bridal with a white dress but, by choosing a style with a collar and adding an embellished bird brooch and black skinny-strap shoes, Katherine makes sure this designer piece looks cool without a whiff of ‘I do’. The Duchess of Sussex, 39 Cementing her love for a shirt dress (and a sustainable brand), Meghan chose this timeless white piece…

1 DISCONNECT AT WEEKENDS At least once a day, put your phone away and turn off your computer. Give your work brain a rest and spend the extra time interacting with your family and friends. 2 DOWNLOAD THE HAPPY NOT PERFECT APP This app is all about feeling happy, less stressed and more balanced. It asks what you’re grateful for and something small to try and achieve that day. 3 EXAMINE YOUR LIFE Spend time examining what is important (and what isn’t). Analysing what time you want to invest in things is key to creating balance in your life.…

‘They were hideous. I couldn’t stop laughing!’ Itzel Amaya, 33, a student and barmaid, has been married to construction worker Dylan Bennett, 39, for nine years. They live in Bristol. The black set that Dylan chose was too lacy, and the knickers too high-waisted for my liking. I think my hips are big, and a high waist emphasises that. I would wear it for Dylan though, if he asked nicely. Normally, I’m practical with my underwear. I go for plain colours, and I cycle a lot so I want bras that I can wear under T-shirts. I have some sexy sets for date nights – most are red because Dylan likes red. I chose the pink set for myself because it was comfy, and it showed off my boobs. The…

The Sister, ITV This four-part psychological drama stars Russell Tovey as Nathan, who’s spent his life hiding a dark secret following a traumatic incident years before. But his world is turned upside down when Bob (Bertie Carvel), a face from his past, arrives on his doorstep. Can Nathan deal with the devastating fallout from his web of lies? Bloodlands, BBC1 James Nesbitt’s latest project is this twisty crime thriller set in Northern Ireland. He plays cop Tom Brannick, who faces a challenging case when a car is pulled out of Strangford Lough and a possible suicide note is discovered. When he spots a potential connection to a cold case, he embarks on a quest to track down a killer known as Goliath. Away, Netflix Hilary Swank stars as American astronaut…

If there’s one thing certain about Katie Price it’s that you never know what she’s going to do next. The 42-year-old was declared bankrupt in November 2019 and appeared, via Skype, at the Insolvency and Companies Court last month. And in true Katie style the story that emerged was astonishing. Not only did the mum of five reveal she’d recently suffered a ‘bad breakdown’ and spent five weeks in celebrity rehab clinic the Priory – at a mere £5k a week – she went on to say she’d ‘lost everything’. Well provided you didn’t include the £1.3m Sussex mansion, trendy Beetle car and horse she owned. And there was the small matter of her still earning approximately £45,000 a month. Whoa. Hold on there. We all know Katie’s motto is…

When Frankie Byrne, then 43, asked for my phone number, I gave him a wry smile and politely shook my head. It was September 2009 and I was in the Downshire Arms in Banbridge, County Down, enjoying a drink with friends when he’d wandered over. He was full of cheeky Irish charm, but I was immune. A divorcée with two children, Stephen, then 18, and Jessica, 15, the last thing I wanted was another man in my life – even a charmer like Frankie. But a few days later, my phone beeped with a text. ‘Hi Samantha, remember me?’ ‘I’m going to call your bluff and say yes’ When I replied, asking Frankie how he’d got my number, he confessed one of my friends had given it to him. ‘Typical,’…

Slowly inhaling and exhaling will help calm your nervous system, lower your heart rate and, ultimately, lead to you feeling far less tense in bed. Try this NHS-recommended breathing exercise: 1 Lie down, arms away from your sides, palms facing up. 2 Breathe deeply through your nose, counting steadily from one to five. 3 Without pausing, breathe out gently through your mouth, counting to five again. Do this for three to five minutes.…

It worked for me Gail Melmoe, 64, from West Sussex ‘I’ve suffered from hand osteoarthritis for years and simple everyday tasks, such as getting dressed and making a cup of tea, became increasingly difficult due to my poor grip and stiff fingers. I was concerned about the side effects of taking my prescribed anti-inflammatories so started taking GOPO Joint Health (from £19, Boots, gopo.co.uk). It’s a clinically proven rose hip extract with natural anti-inflammatory properties. After a couple of months, the stiffness and pain has improved.’ 91% The number of over-60s who relax by reading in their free time.**…

Green goddess salad dressing Serves 6 Did you know that avocados are actually classified as a fruit? Blended with just a handful of ingredients, they can be easily transformed into a luxurious salad dressing. You will need ✽ 1 ripe avocado ✽ 75g soured cream ✽ 1 garlic clove, crushed ✽ Juice ½ lemon ✽ Juice ½ lime ✽ Large handful each of tarragon, parsley and chives How to do it 1 In a food processor, blend the avocado flesh, soured cream, garlic, lemon and lime juice and the herbs. 2 Stir in 1-2tbsp cold water to loosen the consistency. Taste and season with salt and pepper. 3 Drizzle over your salad leaves of choice. PREP TIME 5 MINS SKILL LEVEL EASY CALS: 75 FAT: 7G SAT FAT: 2.5G CARBS:…

MOSTLY As Beyoncé and Jay-Z You two are fiery and passionate like the super couple themselves! Sex and intimacy is very important, but it’s not everything. You love being in each other’s company – and can clash, but you spend a lot of time making up for it. You’re open and honest and know when to take space. Talk about power couple! MOSTLY Bs Chrissy Teigen and John Legend You are a match made in heaven – you both have independence but you’re also each other’s best friend. You know how to chill and have fun – maybe with the lady of the house wearing the pants more often… You adore each other and couldn’t imagine anything better than a laugh and a night in with a film. MOSTLY Cs…