Innholdsfortegnelse for Monday, January 15, 2024 i Woman's Own

January is often the time that we all fancy trying something a little different – if you’re looking for something small that makes a big impact (oo-er!) then turn to p28. Our brilliant beauty team has brought you all you need to know about taking the leap when it comes to a new ’do. On p32 we’ve got the perfect comfort food recipes to get you through those long winter nights. That toad-in-the-hole – ooft. Who doesn’t love a good banger?! And on p8 flex your brain muscles with our Dancing on Ice quiz. Enjoy, and have a great week! Join us online goodtoknow.co.uk/womansown womansown@futurenet.com facebook.com/womansownmagazine twitter.com@WomansOwn Woman’s Own, Future plc, 121-141 Westbourne Terrace, London W2 6JR…

1 IN WHICH YEAR DID THE FIRST EPISODE OF DANCING ON ICE AIR ON ITV? A2004B2005C2006D2007 2 WHO WAS THE VERY FIRST CELEB TO SKATE TO VICTORY AND BE CROWNED CHAMPION? AHayley TamaddonBGaynor FayeCKyran BrackenDSuzanne Shaw 3 IN EVERY FINAL, THE TWO REMAINING COUPLES PERFORM WHICH ROUTINE MADE FAMOUS BY TORVILL AND DEAN AT THE 1984 WINTER OLYMPICS? A Boogaloo B Barnum C Boléro D Breakdance 4 JUDGE JASON GARDINER ARGUED WITH WHICH LOOSE WOMEN STAR’S THEN-HUSBAND LIVE ON AIR AFTER HE SLAMMED HER PERFORMANCE? ADenise WelchBAndrea McLeanCNadia SawalhaDColeen Nolan 5 ITV FAMOUSLY AXED THE SKATING SERIES IN 2014 ONLY TO BRING IT BACK IN WHICH YEAR? A2017B2018C2019D2020 6 NAME THE ONLY CELEBRITY TO WIN DANCING ON ICE TWICE AFTER THEY RETURNED TO THE RINK FOR A SECOND TIME IN…

WHO’S READY FOR A VACAY? But not just any holiday – one for the rich and famous... It’s that time of year again, isn’t it? Short days, short tempers, bulging waistlines and shrinking bank accounts. Plus, everyone but you is on some kind of health kick they insist on telling you about at every opportunity. ‘I’M THINKING TORQUAY, HE’S THINKING THAILAND’ Enough to make anyone eye the half-priced Stilton and Quality Street still on supermarket shelves with bloody-minded intent. There’s only one thing that’s stopping me doing so, though. Bikinis. Because the telly and newspapers are full of wonderful ways to escape the humdrum with summer holiday adverts. Which means peeling off the three thousand layers I’ve seemingly been wearing since last October and revealing – gasp -actual flesh. Shudder.…

Want a slimmer figure, but feel your post-Christmas bank balance and the cost-of-living crisis make it impossible? While fancy workout clothes and shiny new equipment might seem like necessities for reaching your health and fitness goals, you can achieve the same results without them. In fact, you don’t need to spend a single penny. Here, our experts reveal the tried and tested ways to burn fat, get stronger and improve your overall health, minus the price tag. Be an eco warrior Heard of the Scandinavian eco-trend plogging? It involves picking up litter while running, walking or hiking, and is a handy way to clean up the country and get your fitness fix at the same time. ‘There are no strict rules to this workout routine – simply jog at your…

Beefy pot pies PREP TIME: 20 MINSCOOK TIME: 1 HR 15 MINSCALS: 713 FAT: 44GSAT FAT: 23G CARBS: 52G SERVES 4 Keep a pack of pastry in the freezer to turn easy mince into a pub classic. YOU WILL NEED ½tbsp rapeseed oil500g beef mince2 red onions, peeled and chopped into wedges200g chestnut mushrooms, halved if large and wiped clean1 dried bay leaf1 beef stock pot400g tin whole plum tomatoes1tbsp tomato puréeSplash Worcestershire sauce375g sheet ready-rolled puff pastry1 egg yolk, beaten with a splash of water You will need: 4 x 250ml pie dishes HOW TO DO IT 1 Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Add the mince and fry until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Season and transfer to a plate,…

For years we’ve been told the importance of getting five a day into our diet and, hands up, it’s not always easy (who knew wine doesn’t count even though it’s made from grapes!). But now experts have taken things a step further, urging us to get at least 30 plants into our diets a week because there are trillions of microbes living in our gut, which all need different types of plant foods to flourish. The last few years have seen many people turn to plant-based diets and a recent report predicts half the UK population will be vegan or vegetarian by 2040, while vegetarian alternatives could replace a third of meat by then too. With this month dubbed Veganuary, writer Jo Dunbar takes on the 30 plants a week…

Dragging my feet to the kitchen, I swiped the open bottle from the counter and refilled my wine glass. But before taking a sip, I stopped myself. I couldn’t carry on like this. It was June 2018 and I’d been drinking more than usual since losing my husband Ben to bowel cancer 10 months earlier. During the day I kept busy, staying strong for our girls, Georgina, then five, and Harriet, 23 months, but when they were in bed and I was alone, I’d collapse in a pit of grief, drinking several glasses of wine to numb the pain. ‘THERE WERE CHALLENGES BUT I DIDN’T GIVE IN’ Of course I always felt rubbish the following morning. ‘I’m not going to drink tonight,’ I’d tell myself, but it never worked. Until…

BOOK REVELATIONS Any hope of a reunion between King Charles and his youngest son was threatened when Prince Harry released his tell-all memoir. Originally due for a 2022 release, the book landed on shelves in January 2023, after being delayed following the death of Harry’s grandmother, the Queen. Many had hoped that Harry would use the extra months to dial back its contents. But King Charles, Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales were all criticised in the book, fracturing family relations further. Then there were the stories that would arguably have been better left untold – the Duke of Sussex’s drug use, and who can forget the tale of his frostbitten penis? CORONATION CONTENTION The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla is a day that…

KNIT LIST A winter essential, keep cosy in a cable knit. Jumper, £29.99, sizes xxs-xl, H&M PLANT PARENT Bring the outside in with low-maintenance foliage. Faux plant, £13, Matalan JANUARY BLUES Add colour to your tablescape. Candlestick, £9.50, Oliver Bonas POLISH OFF A vegan-friendly formula that’s breathable too. Barry M Air Breathable Nail Paint in Soda, £3.99, barrym.com RETRO DENIM This sleek pencil skirt gives denim a feminine spin. Skirt, £39.99, sizes 10-22, Lindex THE BRIGHT SIDE Embrace dopamine dressing and inject some colour to your look with bold stripes. Shirt, £34, jumper, £36, sizes 10-26, Cotton Traders; necklace, stylist’s own LITTLE TREASURES Lift your spirits with these sparkly gems. Earrings, £12, Accessorize ACCESSORISE ALL AREAS Cute arm candy, minus the calories. Bag, £8, Primark COFFEE FIX Liven up your…

Pushing open the door to my daughter’s bedroom, I already had a smile on my face. I loved mornings with my 20-month-old, Margot. She’d greet me with her infectious grin, reaching out for a morning snuggle. I’d enjoy the tickle of her hair on my chin as she’d bury her head in my chest. Usually, Margot was an early riser and had me and her dad Ben, then 39, out of bed by 5am. Only this day, in May 2021, was different. It was past 7am and I assumed she was just giving me a much-needed lie-in, while Ben had already gone to the school where he worked as a teacher. ‘Morning Margot,’ I said, moving towards her cot. But as I clamped eyes on her, shock coursed through…

PROBIOTICS FOR IBS Q I have suffered with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) all my adult life and have learnt that my symptoms flare when I’m stressed, so I try hard to manage my anxiety levels. At my last review, I saw a new doctor who told me I should take a daily probiotic. I’d be grateful for your thoughts. A Every adult has around two kilos of bacteria in the gut, known as the gut microbiome. They help us digest food and there’s increasing research looking into the role of a healthy microbiome in managing IBS, and also in preventing long-term conditions, including heart disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes. I would agree with your GP and recommend you take a good quality probiotic every day. Can I drink on…

Ask for layers Hair that’s all one length can be flattering if you have naturally thick hair, but if it’s fine or thinning this cut will only draw attention to the lack of volume. A layered cut, on the other hand, is an easy way to fake the illusion of fullness for even the wispiest of strands. Thandiwe Newton’s choppy bob is a masterclass in how having varying lengths in your hair can give it more body and bulk. Give yours a helping hand in the volume department with a generous scrunch of Living Proof Full Texturizing Foam, £27, M&S. Go for the chop Cutting your hair into a bob will leave split, scraggly ends firmly in 2023. Depending on your hair’s texture and natural pattern of movement, you could…

Next SUNNY SHADES Pair mint greens and cheery yellows to create this happy colour scheme George Home CALMING COLOURS Soak in style with these soft blues and wooden textures…

CLUES & ARROWS Fill in the clues in the direction of the arrows. Sudoku To solve the puzzle, each 3 x 3 box, each column and each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9. Wordsearch Le Suquet is the name for the historic centre of which city? The answer is the one missing from the grid. AMIENSANGERSCAENCALAISCANNESDIJONLILLELYONNANTESNICEPARISREIMSRENNESROUENTOULOUSE CROSSWORD ACROSS 6 Richard E. _, star of the films Withnail & I and How to Get Ahead in Advertising (5)7 A native of Europe (8)10 Burdensome (7)11 Become calmer (3,4)12 Caribbean island (7)13 Kidnapped person (7)14 Forefront (7,4)19 Make less heavy (7)21 Under discussion (2,5)23 _ Kettle, star of the film Made in Italy and the TV mini-series Roadkill (7)25 Dead or extinct (7)26 Clothing for adult males (8)27 _ Jarvis,…

Studying my reflection, I frowned at the 2cm-long cut on my forehead. It was 16 January 2017 and earlier that day I’d tripped in my kitchen, hitting my head hard on the oven door. The pain was excruciating and my son David, then 24, had called out an emergency doctor who’d cleaned and patched the wound with butterfly stitches. As a hairdresser, I took pride in my appearance but, while I wasn’t looking my best right now, I figured that I’d soon heal and tried not to worry about it. However, with my head still pounding the following day, I headed to hospital, where I had scans and tests to check for concussion, which came back clear. DAZED AND DISFIGURED Back home, though, I kept being sick and by lunchtime…

Have you heard about? CLASSICAL MUSIC CAN MAKE YOU A BETTER DRIVER Road trip not complete without a pop concert? You might be increasing your risk of making errors, according to research by Brunel University London. When listening to loud, lyrical music, participants made more mistakes during a driving simulation than when listening to soft, non-lyrical pieces. It’s thought that this is because lyrical music can increase levels of aggression, making us more overly confident. It worked for me Janette Griffiths, 50, from Buckley ‘I felt constantly worried and was having nightmares, so I signed up to Mind’s six-week mental-health support programme (free*, mind.org.uk). It’s a guided one-to-one self-help service that can help with everything from grief to depression. After talking to my practitioner on the programme, I discovered that…

Why doesn’t he want sex? Q I’ve been married for 25 years and our sex life is nonexistent. My husband is 56, I’m 49 and we haven’t had sex for a year. I know it’s my fault as I get tired quickly, and work and kids take up all my time, so I rarely want it. But he always used to show interest. Now though, he’s stopped asking. What’s wrong? A Lack of energy, busy long days, performance worries and health problems are all reasons why sex can disappear from a relationship. That said, only so many times can someone be turned down without changing their behaviour. So it’s likely he’s stopped trying because he thinks you’re not interested. Talk to him, tell him how you’ve been feeling and listen…

Sitting in the pews, listening to the officiant’s eulogy of my uncle, in 2013, I felt baffled. ‘Bob loved going on cruises and there was one in particular that was special to him,’ he said, before telling a tale of ‘Bob’s’ supposed nautical adventures. Only, my uncle’s name was not Bob – he was called Don – and he had never been on a cruise in his life. The officiant had no idea whose life he was supposed to be celebrating. Alongside my confusion, I felt angry, upset and cheated out of a proper goodbye to a beloved family member. My uncle Don had given me away at my wedding in 1983. He’d been a huge part of my life and a wonderful great-uncle to my two boys, then 13…

And… relax 9-15 January 2024 ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr Spend some time on inner reflection. By practising meditation and embracing solitude you’ll be able to set clear, heart-centred intentions for the year ahead. TAURUS 21 Apr – 20 May Now that Jupiter, planet of luck and expansion, is moving forward in your sign again, it is a good time to network and develop new social connections. Enjoy! GEMINI 21 May – 20 Jun Have you been using your creative talents much recently? If not, now is the time to channel your unique gifts, explore new hobbies and express yourself. CANCER 21 Jun – 22 Jul By focusing on your home and family this week you will receive the nurturing you desire. Your emotional wellbeing blossoms from this connection…

COVER THE BONES by Chris Hammer (£20, HB, Headline) On the border of the Australian Outback, seven founding families have controlled the man-made desert town of Yuwonderie for generations. Their wealth and power grow with each passing year. But when the savaged body of one of The Seven washes up in an irrigation canal, detectives Ivan Lucic and Nell Buchanan must try to track down the killer. It soon becomes clear that the all-powerful dynasties are guarding sinister secrets. What lengths will they go to to keep them hidden? With time running out, Ivan and Nell race to discover the truth before more lives are lost. An atmospheric, addictive crime thriller. ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS by Araminta Hall (£16.99, HB, Pan Macmillan) Cole is one of the good guys…

Barney & Bradley Walsh ‘THE GLADIATORS ARE FANTASTIC SPECIMENS!’ The father-and-son duo host the revival of a TV classic… It was one of the most iconic TV shows of the 1990s and now Gladiators is back and as before it sees eager contenders competing against an elite team of Lycra-clad athletes and bodybuilders in a series of physically demanding games and challenges. ‘THEY ARE SUPERHUMAN’ ‘One of the things we wanted to do was pay homage to the original show because it’s such an amazing part of British TV history,’ says Barney. ‘So we’ve got old favourites like Hang Tough and The Wall, as well as some new games.’ ‘I would say it’s 95% the same,’ adds Bradley. ‘It’s been brought back into an age where we have better technology,…