Innholdsfortegnelse for June 29, 2015 i Woman

He’s spent 15 years as the moody, brooding heart-throb that is Emmerdale’s Cain Dingle, but anyone who bumps into actor Jeff Hordley on a day off is in for a big surprise – he could be planting cabbages on his allotment! ‘I think sometimes people want me to be hard like Cain and when they realise I’m a bit of a softie they’re disappointed!’ he smiles. Jeff lives in a small village in west Yorkshire with wife Zoe Henry, who plays Emmerdale vet Rhona Goskirk, and their two children, Violet, 10, and Stanley, seven. Here, he talks to us about keeping his weight down, fancying his wife and being bossed about by his kids… ‘Pretty quickly after meeting Zoe I knew that…

ASYMMETRIC Devoted to your eternally flattering pencil skirt? Then the asymmetric wrap is for you. Great at enhancing or creating curves, this glides right over a tummy and oozes sex appeal when paired with statement shoes. PLEATED A LINE Hello, new must-have! A cross between the A-line and the fit and flare, this skirt will neatly nip in your waist. Try a buttoned-up blouse with kitten heels for a killer combination.…

While the body already has perfectly good systems in place for detoxifying, a three-day green juice and smoothie cleanse will give your body a great rest, which will have a welcome knock-on effect on your appearance. As well as the weight loss you’re guaranteed, you’ll also benefit from your skin looking and feeling better: you’ll notice facial puffiness, skin dryness and dark under-eye circles will reduce. You’ll also have more energy, sleep better, your digestion will improve and your sugar cravings will fade. Right, where did we put that blender? HOW IT WORKS 1 You’ll lose up to 3lb depending on your height, weight and individual metabolic rate. 2 Green juices and smoothies are packed full of vitamins and minerals, with green leafy vegetables, in particular, an extremely good source…

Breathe easy Keep the air in your home toxin-free with the Compact Ultra Quiet HEPA and Plasma Air Purifier (£34.97, appliancesdirect.co.uk ). The antibacterial tech removes particles from the air and can help with hay fever and allergies. Slimming slices If you love pizza but hate the calories, you can now enjoy guilt-free dinners thanks to High Protein Pizza (from £4.95, musclefood.com ). With a pea-protein base, it’s low in carbs and has a total of 72.6 calories per slice. Plus it contains a quarter of the fat of takeaway versions. Get up, stand up Lower your risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular illness by standing at work rather than sitting. You could burn up to 10,000 extra calories a year just by…

Cheese stuffed crust pizza with roasted vegetables So much cheaper than getting a takeaway – and really easy! SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 40 MINS 1 red onion, sliced2 garlic cloves, crushed1 red and yellow pepper,deseeded, cut into strips1 courgette, trimmed andsliced1tbsp olive oil2 x 145g pizza base mix300g grated mozzarella6tbsp pesto4 tomatoes, sliced 1 Heat oven to 220°C, Gas 7. Roast the onion, garlic, peppers and courgette, drizzled with oil, for 15 mins, until softened. 2 Empty both sachets of pizza mix into a bowl and stir in 200ml hot water. Mix to a soft dough, then knead well on a floured surface for 5 mins until smooth. 3 Roll out into two 30cm circles. Put on to two baking sheets. Brush the edges with water. 4 Put…

What to record next week BEN FOGLE’S NEW LIVES IN THE WILD THUR, C5 Intrepid adventurer Ben Fogle gets a taste of extreme escapism, meeting those who’ve turned their backs on the rat race to live their lives in the great outdoors. CHILD GENIUS TUE, C4 The search is on to find Britain’s brightest child as 20 little brainiacs compete for the Child Genius Of The Year title. It also looks at how parents manage their gifted sprogs. ANNE FRANK: A TALE OF TWO SISTERS FRI, YESTERDAY Documentary about two women who lived through the holocaust. But while Anne died, Eva Schloss became the stepdaughter of Anne’s dad Otto, living to share their incredible story. FIFTY SHADES OF GREY OUT 22ND JUNE EL James’s erotic blockbuster is unleashed, starring Jamie…

Joanna Czechowska read Three Amazing Things About You by Jill Mansell, paperback £7.99, ebook £3.99 (Headline) Three different couples with three fantastic stories! Hallie has cystic fibrosis and may need a lung transplant – oh, and she’s in love with her doctor. Meanwhile, Flo has fallen for Zander but she’s afraid of his scary sister and Tasha’s new boyfriend loves going on dangerous adventures – and that terrifies her. If you love a fab and funny romance, this book will keep you hooked as you find out how the couples are connected. Ahead of Harper Lee’s new novel Go Set A Watchman, we’ve three copies of To Kill A Mockingbird up for grabs. See womanmagazine.co.uk/books Our…

The scene summed things up perfectly. My husband and I were sitting on the sofa last Saturday evening, him at one end fiddling with his phone, me at the other staring at the TV, not a single part of our bodies touching. Meanwhile, on the television screen, the male and female lead were all steamed up during a racy bedroom scene. I asked myself when had been the last time we’d behaved like that. A quick mental calculation told me it had been more than two-and-a-half months. Not that unusual for a couple with young children – we have four sons, aged from six to 11 – but, even so, I was shocked. Naturally, after 12 years of marriage and 15 years as a couple, we’ve endured many peaks and…

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My children prefer my ex My husband walked out on me and our two kids when they were seven and 10. I worked to bring them up – he did nothing. They blamed me and acted up, but for many years they wanted nothing to do with him. Now they’re adults he’s back and they won’t say a thing to upset him. He married within six weeks of our divorce, but when I see anyone my children don’t approve. My granddaughter adores me, but I wish my children appreciated me too. Suzie says: They do and that’s why they give you such a hard time. You stood by them and were always there for them and they know you will never let them down. That’s a far cry from how…

‘I’ve grown to love my scars’ Vanessa Bradley, 42, lives with her husband, Neil, 46, in Twickenham. Every morning when I look in the mirror, my eyes go straight to my scars. But the long marks at the base of my throat and on my chest don’t upset me – they remind me how lucky I am to be here. I started getting breathless in the summer of 2004. Soon I couldn’t even walk up the road without taking a break. Aged 32, I’d always been fit and healthy, but after countless tests, that October, the doctor asked my husband Neil to come with me to get the results. I was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary hypertension – a rare condition where the lungs put too much pressure on the heart.…

…buy this Iceland are out to rival Aldi and they’ve stepped things up! Gourmet grub and jaw-dropping prices. These new posh products are GREAT quality too. To start The massive 600g pack of Arctic Royal Whole Raw Tiger Prawns is just £8 – and the huge juicy prawns won’t disappoint. Pan fry with garlic. Meaty main Kezie Ostrich Fillet 125g, £1.39 – the new steak and chips! It’s so tasty and has a steak-like texture, but it’s cheaper, high in protein and low in fat! Get your family to eat it, then tell them! Pan fry for a few minutes and serve with chips and salad. Posh pud Mix 3 chopped mint leaves with 200g sliced strawberries. Top with a scoop of Lemon Ice Delights (sorbet in halved lemons), 2…

WATERPROOF BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS Whether you’re at the beach or in the bath, enjoy your favourite tunes! 1 AquaAudioTM Cubo Waterproof Wireless Bluetooth Speaker and Hands Free (£10.95, Amazon.co.uk) These cute speakers attach via suction to your bath or shower providing music and even the ability to answer your phone. Does the job at an impressive price and is available in five colours including pink and silver. 2 Polk Boom Swimmer (Apple Store, £49.99) Has both a flexible cord and suckers meaning you can hang it from a beach bag, tent or pram, or attach it to the shower. Charge for two hours and you’ll get eight hours of sound. Impressive sound given its tiny size. 3 ION Water Rocker (£79.99, Ionaudio.com) A floating ball of a speaker with built-in FM…

Settling down on the sofa with my laptop, I bought some tickets to play Woman Bingo. I’ve been a member for seven years and I love to play after a long day at work in my property-based job. Though there are loads of games to choose from, I absolutely love Bingo Lounge. It’s a 75-ball room and it’s so much fun. Fun chat rooms While the game runs, I have a natter in the online chat rooms. If you log in at similar times each evening, you tend to see the same people and everyone is so friendly. Sometimes I even see members of my family in there, who have joined the site on my recommendation. This particular evening, I’d bought my tickets and settled in…

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Likeable Lee Lee Mead shot to fame on the BBC talent show Any Dream Will Do in 2007. He married Denise Van Outen in 2009 and they have a daughter Betsy, five. They’ve since separated. Lee, 33, has appeared in a number of West End shows and he’s currently in Casualty on BBC1. Growing up in Southend, I wanted to be a footballer. I started doing amateur dramatics when I was 18. I wasn’t one of those stage-school kids but I went to college to learn some skills too. I left to sing on a cruise ship – that was my first job. I’ve been lucky to have supportive parents. My brother is a customs officer, so he’s got a proper job…

Fern Britton must be asking herself what she has done wrong. Speaking at a recent literary event, the presenter made light-hearted comments about her one-time dance partner Artem Chigvintsev and her ‘grim’ time on Strictly. But little could she have suspected the backlash that would soon erupt. Her comments, made at a Times event, were said in a moment of candid confession. The crowd was laughing, as she explained how he kicked her during the show. She admitted,‘He’d look at my feet and kick me or shove me.’ Imitating his accent, she said Chigvintsev told her, ‘You stand there and don’t move, I dance round you.’ She added, ‘He was like, ‘Shut your face. Go home before I kill you.’ ‘I would say, ‘Oh please, just…

When I was in my twenties, I never considered myself model material. At 5ft 3in and a size 10, I was constantly wishing I was taller and a bit thinner. To make matters worse, I suffered from rosacea, which made my skin red and blotchy. In fact, if you’d told me that one day I’d be gracing the covers of magazines, I’d have scoffed. Back then I had my heart set on working with children, and at 22 I became a primary school teacher. Though I loved my job, work took up every spare moment. Between planning lessons and marking piles of exercise books, I barely had time to think. After marrying my childhood sweetheart, Roger, six years later and having two daughters in my thirties,…

HOW TO GET IT RIGHT * Update your classic stripe by introducing new shapes such as an oversized shirt. * Move away from jersey and invest in floaty fabrics for a luxe finish. * Keep your colour palette simple with white accessories. * Try a big, white, wide-brimmed hat for a touch of glamour. Don’t be afraid to mix and match your stripes…

CITY BREAK CASUAL ‘Comfy shoes and denim – that’s my look for sightseeing.’ Lifestyle Director Kath Brown BALEARIC CHIC ‘It’s time to embrace your boho side!’ Fashion Stylist Rachel Bassett GO GLAM ON A CRUISE ‘There are always lots of opportunities to dress up on a cruise, so have a bit of fun with your fashion choices.’ Fashion Editor Paula Moore EASY STAYCATION STYLE ‘Who knows what the weather will do in the UK? So pack trousers and a swimsuit!’ Fashion Director Caroline Baxter…

Swinging my legs off the bed and on to the floor, I groaned with pain. For the past nine months, a mystery illness had taken over my life – from being short-tempered and emotional to suffering constant headaches and aching limbs, I’d all but given up on finding a cure. I’d always been active and healthy. For 20 years I’d run a successful theatre company with my husband Joe. But when Joe’s mum fell ill with Alzheimer’s, we’d sold the business and I’d stayed at home to care for her. While I was glad I could help, I missed having a full-time career and began to feel my life lacked purpose. So when I started feeling low and lethargic, I thought it was depression. After all, my moods had become…

In an ideal world, we’d all be blessed with Amanda Holden’s long, lean legs, but if you’re not (us neither) there are a few ways you can shape, tone and lengthen your legs – with no torture devices required! Whether you’ve got a few weeks to perk up your legs before you jet off for a big beach holiday or you’ve just checked the weather forecast and seen that tomorrow’s set to be a scorcher and your legs aren’t looking as good as you’d like, here’s a plan of attack.There are also some super-fast fixes in there in case you’ve only got five minutes to spare… 1 MONTH TO GO Step up Give your thighs and calves a workout à la Amanda with some leg exercises that her trainer Matt…

A few weeks ago, my husband Robert and I visited our adopted daughter, Louise. Now 36 and in a home of her own, she looked well, confident and content. We stood back and watched, hoping she’d wave goodbye, but she just shut the front door behind her, without looking back. For a few moments we just looked at the door in shared silence. Then, suddenly, I broke down in sobs that shocked even me. We couldn’t cope Home for her is a sheltered community. She’ll never be able to live independently and will never work outside of it. She’ll never marry and have children, never drive the little red car she always wanted. She’ll never be part of ordinary society. For all the sacrifices we had to make, not much…

1 THE BEDFORD SWAN, BEDFORD This 18th century spa hotel is the perfect place to enjoy a spot of afternoon tea, with a terrace that overlooks the River Ouse. On a sunny day, why not swap your pot of tea for one of the restaurant’s refreshing cocktails? More info: bedfordswanhotel.co.uk 2 THE VARSITY HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE The views over the city from this rooftop spot really are spectacular. Each weekend the venue puts on a BBQ featuring summer dishes with a new twist – try the River Bar Swiss Cheeseburger with some home-made relish on the side. More info: thevarsityhotel.co.uk 3 EVUNA, NORTHERN QUARTER, MANCHESTER It’s easy to pretend you’re dining out on the streets of Spain at wine merchant and tapas bar Evuna. People-watch with a…

Get it before it goes! Check out Aldi’s special buy this week – Electric Coolbox, £39.99. Perfect for keeping food and drink chilled when you’re out on hot days, it’s powered by the mains or a 12V DC car socket. Holds up to 12 x 1ltr bottles. Genius! MEXICAN ROAST BEEF Rub 2.05kg beef with 27g Bart Smokey Chipotle Rub and 2tbsp runny honey. Put into a large casserole dish with 1 chopped onion, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 400g passata, 150ml red wine, cover and roast for 75 mins. Slice and serve topped with avocado, tomato and onion, plus rice on the side. POSH PICNIC FOR LESS Make the most of M&S’ deli deal – buy 3 items for just £6, saving you a possible £3! We love the Pea…

After 10 years of rigorous specimen trials we introduce the giant-bloomed Westcountry Lupins, sure to make a statement in any border or pot. Giant spires with bi-coloured blooms, measuring double the average Lupin size and 6in wide, will add drama to every garden. Surprisingly easy to grow but difficult to forget, this selection of hardy herbaceous perennials are on the canny gardener’s must-have shopping list. Height 75cm and spread 60cm Supplied in 9cm pots in 14 days…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr You don’t do patience, but events taking place now will eventually lead to success. Ruler Mars brings a busy few weeks regarding property and domestic matters. For your reading 09058 172557 TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May A family member could have surprise news and there could be other unexpected developments. If there’s a problem with these influences, it’s that you can have too much of a good thing. For your reading 09058 172558 GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun Last month’s events could explain this week’s strange developments. But sometimes we can’t find a reason and must accept answers aren’t available right now. For your reading 09058 172559 CANCER 23 Jun – 23 Jul Feeling unappreciated or that someone else is getting the…

’07 BBC’s Any Dream Will Do ‘Winning was like an out-of-body experience. It was the best time.’ ‘13 West End Men Tour ‘That was a real lads’ trip. We sang in front of 3,000 people in Singapore.’ ’14 Casualty ‘I felt really excited to get the part in such an iconic show.’ ’15 Lee Mead Hollywood Musicals Tour ‘I’ve always loved songs from the ’40s and ’50s.’ Say what? ‘Sometimes I lose myself and sing on the tube’…