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It’s that time of year again – Strictly Come Dancing’s live tour is kicking off this week and will be waltzing its way around the country until the middle of February! All of our favourites from the 2015 series will be strutting their moves once again, including Georgia May Foote (pictured), Ainsley Harriott, Anita Rani, Helen George and winner Jay McGuiness, along with past contestants Frankie Bridge and Jake Wood. This year, the tour will be hosted by Mel Giedroyc, while judges Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Len Goodman will be waiting with their famous paddles to rate the stars on the night. We can’t wait! Join us online Head to our fabulous website, womansown.co.uk , to get all the latest celeb…

Presenter Davina McCall has revealed that she has to work hard at her relationship with husband Matthew Robertson, 47. The fitness guru, who’s mum to Holly, 14, Tilly, 12, and Chester, nine, opened up about her marriage to business owner Matthew, admitting that the pair can grow ‘distant’, which results in arguments at home. ‘When you have kids, there are times where we are like ships passing in the night,’ she said. ‘He is really busy and I am really busy and we don’t stop and connect. After six months what will happen is that we will have one massive row and then we will get on really well.’ Davina, 48, has been flat out recently following the launch of her first cookbook, 5 Weeks To Sugar-Free…

‘The first time I met Ed I was dancing on a bar in red leather shorts. I was 18!’ Former Loose Women star Jane McDonald, has been a very busy lady recently. Not only did she star in Cats The Musical last summer, she’s also been preparing for a national tour, creating new music, and dusting off her wellies and moving to a farm so she can try a new life sugar free! We caught up with the 52-year-old, who’s engaged to musician Ed Rothe, to find out all about her favourite things… 1 CHILDHOOD MEMORY... Going up to Monifieth in Scotland. My grandmother took us and it was just fantastic. We went up on a bus and we had a caravan…

I LIED ABOUT WHAT I DO FOR A LIVING At a friend’s party a few weeks back I met a lovely woman and we started a relationship. She’s smart and caring and works at a GP surgery. When she asked what I did, I said I worked in a school, which she took to mean I was a teaching assistant. I’m ashamed to say, that’s not the truth – and I didn’t correct her. I actually work as a cleaner, which has put women off before. I want this relationship to go further but I’m worried I have ruined things already. Neil, 40, London Your relationship is in its early days, which means there is still time to salvage it. How you tell your girlfriend will be key to how…

1 YOU’RE EXHAUSTED Low iron levels are a common problem in women, especially those who suffer heavy periods, and they can make a workout feel significantly harder. In fact, studies at Cornell University in the US show that women with low iron levels found their workout twice as hard as those with healthy levels. ‘While you can supplement with iron, it’s best not to unless your doctor has actually tested your levels and found you are officially anaemic,’ says women’s health expert Dr Marilyn Glenville. Too much iron can cause side effects like constipation. Instead, increase iron naturally by eating more red meat or dark green leafy vegetables like spinach. 2 YOU GET CRAMP Cramp occurs when a muscle suddenly contracts, causing pain. It’s more likely if you’ve been…

‘I thought it was what all daddiesdid’ ‘I cried recalling the details’ Your wedding day should be the happiest of your life. That’s what I’d hoped for. I wore a beautiful dress and was surrounded by friends and family. But the tears I shed during my first dance were ones of fear, not happiness… Even now, I still remember the dread I felt planning my big day. In the months before I couldn’t sleep and I was barely eating. My fiancé Martin grew so worried. ‘Please tell me what’s bothering you, love,’ he begged one night. He was terrified I was having second thoughts. But the truth couldn’t have been more different. I loved Martin. We’d met six years earlier at the lighting factory where I worked. I’d been 18,…

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TARANTINO IN THE SQUARE He’s best known for his high-drama films but it looks like top Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino now wants to get in on a slice of the soap action – starting with our very own EastEnders . Tarantino, 52, has suggested he’d like to take over the soap, outlining a storyline for next Christmas with a very festive eggnog poisoning! But the top director hasn’t let on just who might get the loaded drink. Let’s just hope Dot Cotton opts for the mulled wine instead! ‘I drove a speedboat down the Thames at 4am!’ James Nesbitt on the high points of filming his action-packed new series Lucky Man James Nesbitt, 51, is back on our screens, playing London cop Harry Clayton in the new…

What got you started on this fitness regime? I’ve been on a fitness journey for a while, but didn’t have the time to go to the gym all the time so my boyfriend Matt [Baker] and his mate, Sam, came up with a plan I could do at home. A 20-minute burst of exercise – I was hooked! Sounds addictive! I’m quite driven because you see the results, but I always say to people if they are going to start exercising, have a goal in mind – a wedding, a holiday, a big birthday – and keep focused on that. Do your kids get involved, too? My eldest son plays football twice a week and has a manual job so he’s active. Emily not so much – a typical teenage…

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‘All my life I’ve been on a diet, do you realise torturous been?’ Reality star Gemma Collins seems to have put on a staggering 3st in just four months after stepping out appearing curvier than ever. The former TOWIE star was spotted looking bigger just weeks after she declared she’d dropped from 18st 6lb to 15st 6lb on a radical juicing diet. At the time she said, ‘It’s the best thing. I know myself and I’ve found my self-respect again. I’m confident on the outside and inside too. So don’t call me GC any more – I’m happy being just Gemma. My love affair with food is over!’ Gemma, 34, also promised that, following the incredible weight loss, which saw her drop two dress sizes, from a 22 to an…

‘Letting your kid get fat is child abuse’ When I read the news last month that children as young as 13 are having weight loss surgery, I gasped in shock. Immediately I thought of my own little girl, Atalia, just 10. Tall and slim, she’s far from obese, but even at her tender age, I’ve taught her that there’s no excuse to be fat. And the truth is, I’ll stop at nothing to keep her in shape... It was March last year when I first enrolled Atalia at the gym. At around 4st, she clearly wasn’t overweight and didn’t need to tone up but I was keen for her to keep active. It was the Easter holidays and I didn’t want her sitting around when she could be exercising. Facebook…

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My son’s behaviour is destroying our family life. Over the last two years, he’s become angry, moody and defiant about everything. He’s 16 now and even simple questions like ‘how’s school?’ can lead to bursts of anger and things being smashed. He’s aggressive to his younger sister, rages for no reason, and cuts himself if he doesn’t get his way. The school tell us a similar story and have recommended we speak to CAMHS – the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. I think that might be a step too far. Anon Young people and their families are referred to CAMHS if they are finding it hard to cope, which your son certainly is. You may flinch at the words ‘mental health’ but this is just an umbrella term that…

‘I soon got the hang of playing online’ Do you dream of a bigger win? Sometimes I think what I would do with £5,000 or £10,000. With mine and Neil’s 50th birthdays soon, I think I would spend the money on something nice or a trip away together to celebrate. As I sat on the sofa, my husband, Neil, 49 switched on the TV. ‘Not more rugby!’ I groaned. It seemed like there was a game on every day! But though I wasn’t a huge fan of rugby, I knew a game I did like to play that would while away the time. While Neil enjoyed the sport, I’d play online bingo! Switching on my tablet, I logged in to my Woman’s Own Bingo account. It’s the perfect way for…

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PIC OF THE WEEK Win £50 if we feature your photo Inspiring story ‘The panto that shamed me into losing 10st’ was an inspiring read! I can’t believe how much weight Lucy lost and how amazing she looks now! Her photo shoot was gorgeous and she should be very proud of how far she has come. It just goes to show how much you can achieve sticking to a sensible healthy diet and exercise, forgetting fad diets and all the unrealistic celebrity fitness crazes. Kelly Norton, Lewisham Silly girl! What a very silly girl Georgia May Foote from Strictly Come Dancing is, splitting up with her boyfriend Sean and going to Paris with her dance partner from the show. Giovanni will be dancing with someone else very soon and doing…

National Television Awards 2016 WEDNESDAY, ITV It’s back for the 21st time to celebrate the biggest and best stars of British television. After a year of huge hits from Poldark to Doctor Foster , Downton to Top Gear , who will emerge victorious and walk away with the coveted gongs? Dermot O’Leary will be presiding once again. The Secret Life Of The Family TUESDAYS, CHANNEL 5 We’ll learn the secrets of six British families as cameras capture their daily lives 24/7 in this new reality series. Narrated by comedian Hugh Dennis, we’ll see the ins and outs of every normal day to find out if we all have more in common than we think. THE GREAT…

GOODBYE TO A LEGEND We were very sad to hear that David Bowie has died from cancer aged 69. The music superstar, who had just released a new album, Blackstar , passed away peacefully in New York following an 18-month battle with the disease. Tributes flooded in for Bowie, named as one of the most influential musicians of his era. His son, film director Duncan Jones, wrote on Twitter, ‘Very sorry and sad to say it’s true. I’ll be offline for a while. Love to all.’ Known for creating his flamboyant alter ego Ziggy Stardust, Bowie’s last live performance was at a New York charity concert in 2006. He will be missed by all. ABSOLUTELY NO BOOZING! We know Edina and Patsy can’t help themselves when it…

BOOT CAMP Boot camp is a favourite weight loss technique because it works every muscle group and is a good way to kickstart slimming. While it does improve strength and fitness short-term, boot camp rarely keeps the pounds off. Unless Gemma had continued to exercise and eat well, it would only ever have been a short-term fix. HYPNOSIS Hypnosis tackles the reasons behind overeating – which can include stress, habit, boredom or loneliness – and most studies do show slight weight loss of about 6lb over 18 months. Gastric band hypnotherapy involves a therapist mimicking the real surgical procedure in a deeply relaxed state to convince you that a band has been fitted. Afterwards, you should feel the sensation of fullness from just a few mouthfuls. However it often only…

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How it works Weight Watchers have just launched a new, holistic approach that research shows will make losing weight easier than ever. It goes beyond the scales to support you in making the right food choices, getting active and feeling healthier and happier… 1 Smart Points® A new simple counting system using the latest nutritional science that nudges you towards healthier, more satisfying foods that are lower in sugar and saturated fat, and higher in lean protein. 2 Fit Points™ The plan helps you find little pockets of time to get active and build up your FitPoints. Set a target and maximise your weight loss. 3 Think yourself thin New mindfulness and pampering tips help you to remember that when you take care of yourself, healthier choices become second nature.…

1 Forget resolution guilt. Most people give up on theirs by the third week of January. Wait until spring instead, when resolutions have more chance of working. 2 Make staying in more fun. If, like most of us, you can’t afford to go out after the festive splurge, don’t hibernate alone. Invite friends over and have fun at home. 3 Find a new hobby. Sign up for an online course, try a language, apply for The Great British Bake Off ? Anything that gets you out of a rut will work. 4 Make sure you’re not SAD. Seasonal affective disorder is real. If you feel very low and experience fatigue and sleep problems, see your GP. 5 Talk it out. Be open with your partner and…

Spicy lentil tacos SERVES 2 PREP TIME 10 MINS COOKING TIME 20 MINS YOU WILL NEED • 1tbsp olive oil • 1 small onion, diced • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 90g red lentils • 1tbsp taco seasoning 300ml vegetable stock • 4 mini tortillas • ¼ iceberg lettuce, shredded, crumbled feta and chopped tomatoes to serve (optional) HOW TO DO IT 1 Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat and add the onion and garlic. Cook for 3 mins, stirring continuously, until soft but not coloured, then add the lentils and taco seasoning and cook for one minute more. 2 Pour the vegetable stock into the pan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and leave to cook for 15 mins or…

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Gary Barlow CAPRICORN (20 JANUARY) Sometimes the uneasy influences Gary’s under in 2016 result in writer’s block. He’s penned so many hits that you could say he can afford to slack off a bit, but he may not want to. Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr It gets better from next week, but for now communication is still fraught with difficulties. So when you hear unwelcome news or someone makes a surprising comment, try not to brood and definitely don’t snap back. A heart-to-heart could help. For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Who loves you? Do they really love you? And would they still if they knew some of the thoughts that go through your head? I’m only asking because of relationship insecurities. The…

You are being served! It’s the last chapter in ITV’s Mr Selfridge and star Jeremy Piven tells me he wasn’t keen on the flash-forwards that aged his character 40 years. ‘It only took an hour to age me up to 80,’ he laughs. ‘They took a mould of my head ’ and slapped on prosthetics… Suddenly it s you in 40 years. It takes your breath away. I look like a lost Shar-Pei dog!’ Off the sauce! I was moaning to salt and pepper charmer Martin Kemp about going dry for January. He’s never been one prone to excess – but he sympathised. It doesn’t help that my other half still orders in the grog! We have to talk each other out of a glass the…

Proud mum to Lydia Bright, Debbie Douglas, 52, has been part of TOWIE since 2011. But she’s also fostered more than 250 children and does extensive work for an assortment of children’s charities. Here she reveals the private side of her normally very public life… What’s been your most embarrassing moment? Oh, I have many of them! I think when I jumped out of a plane for Great Ormond Street Hospital and the cameras were there filming it for TOWIE . Because I’m such a daredevil, beforehand I was saying, ‘Don’t worry, I’ll be alright’, but when we got really high up and ready to go I nearly strangled the instructor, begging him not to throw me out! I landed like a fairy elephant and thought…