Innholdsfortegnelse for 09-Oct-2017 i Woman

Everyone’s talking about our fab-u-lous new head judge, Shirley Ballas – and quite rightly! I’d only met her a couple of times before she joined the show, but we hit if off straight away. She’s a fantastic dancer who knows what she’s talking about, and with her Scouse sass she’ll spice up this year’s panel and keep us all in check. All Shirley needs to do is make Bruno sit still in his chair, and I’ll be awarding her my 10 paddle. First time for everything, darlings! Working 9 till 5! It’s a busy time for me – Saturdays are all about Strictly , but the rest of the week I’m treading the boards as Miss Hannigan in Annie . And I’m loving it,…

As applause echoed around the star-packed room, Nicole Kidman stood up to congratulate the award-winning man beside her. Clutching his face with both hands, she kissed him tenderly on the lips. Only, the man in question wasn’t her husband of 11 years, Keith Urban. No, it was her co-star and friend, Alexander Skarsgård. And while Keith seemed nonplussed – smiling in the background – the internet was quick to react. ‘Am I the only one confused?’ asked one stunned Twitter user. ‘How can Nicole Kidman just casually kiss a man in front of her husband?’ wrote another. Nicole and Alexander seem to be very close. But can a woman ever have a platonic friendship with a man without it causing problems in a marriage? Research shows that more than 50%…

ESMARA  by Heidi Klum for Lidl Supermodel Heidi’s first fashion collaboration with Lidl is here! From dresses to her signature sexy briefs, all items are at purse-friendly prices, starting from £2.99. ARKET As if the H&M group hasn’t spoilt us enough, along comes Arket. More affordable than sister brand Cos, it boasts easy-to-wear tailoring and chic knitwear. RESERVED With Kate Moss fronting the UK launch, you know Reserved is set to become a new favourite fashion destination. The best bit? Its affordable, trend-conscious collections are updated every fortnight. WEEKDAY Known mainly for great denim, Weekday, also part of the H&M group, opened its first UK store this summer, and the collection is online, too. It has everything your winter wardrobe needs.…

1 Why did you lose contact before? There’s a reason why things ended, so be careful not to romanticise past friendships. Are you sure that the issues that separated you once before are no longer there? 2 Pretend you are getting to know each other again. Your shared experiences and history will give you a jump start on the friendship, but don’t assume the same level of intimacy as before. 3 Email first. Avoid piling pressure on the other person by emailing rather than calling. It’s less immediate, and ensures they’re just as invested as you.…

Dear Diary… THURSDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 20 15 At 10.30am, as the bed is pushed through the doors, I twis t round to get a final look a t Mark and w e blow each other kis ses… ‘Victoria! Victoria, can you hear me ? We’ve done it.’ And I woke up. And the canc er’s gone. FRIDAY, 27 NOVEMBER 2015 I try to wash my hair. As I lean over the bath, I can see long hairs slipping from my head int o the plughole . MONDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 2016 Last chemo! The egg timer rings, which means it’s finished. I r aise both arms and clench m y fists. The tears are coming. I can’t belie ve I’ve had cancer. WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 2016 Lying on the bed, the…

‘I WAS BED-BOUND WHILE ON HOLIDAY’ When I had my first migraine, aged just 13, I thought the blinding pain above my eye was simply a bad headache. But every week or so, I’d be struck by the same agonising throbbing. Painkillers did nothing, so my mum took me to the GP. Only, he dismissed it – saying that headaches were often made more severe by teenage hormones. As the years passed, the pains became more frequent. In September 2014, aged 18, I went to university, but on a night out I’d often have to leave the dance floor early, the pain in my head too much to bear. Sometimes, my body would go numb too, and my speech would slur. By August 2015, I was spending weeks at a…

DAY 1 BREAKFAST: Serve 2 boiled eggs (halved) with wilted spinach, avocado and tomato. Drizzle with olive oil. LUNCH: Stuffed Sweet Potato. Scoop out flesh of 1 baked sweet potato. Mix with tahini, avocado, sweetcorn, black beans, fresh coriander, tomato, garlic, ground almonds and 1tbsp coconut yoghurt. Stuff potato skins. Serve with steamed asparagus and broccoli. DINNER: Grilled Salmon with Broad Bean Pesto Mash. Grill 2 salmon fillets, drizzled with olive oil. For mash, blend broad beans, basil leaves and 1tbsp pesto. Save half for lunch next day. DAY 2 BREAKFAST: Coconut Chia Porridge. Blend 6 almonds, 20g desiccated coconut, lemon juice and 200ml almond milk. Add 2tbsp chia seeds. Refrigerate overnight. Serve with blueberries, coconut yoghurt, pumpkin and sesame seeds. LUNCH: Grilled Salmon with Broad Bean Pesto Mash. See…

Pulled chicken tortillas Any leftovers will make a fab lunch for the next day SERVES 6 PREP 10 MINS COOK 50 MINS • 2 x 200g tubs tomato salsa• 2tsp chipotle paste• 4 garlic cloves, crushed• 6 boneless chicken breasts• 6 corn tortillas• 1 lime, cut into wedges• 200ml low-fat natural yogurt, sprinkled with paprika• 1 bunch spring onions, chopped• 6 cherry tomatoes, quartered• 24 chilli pepper pearls• Handful of fresh coriander leaves 1 Heat the oven to 180°C, Gas 4. Combine the tomato salsa, chipotle paste, garlic and 150ml water. Put the chicken breasts in a casserole dish, season and pour over the salsa mixture. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook in the oven for 50 mins. 2 Heat the tortillas in the oven or the microwave, according to the packet instructions. 3 Shred the chicken with two forks,…

MAKE £150 IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS Ho, ho, oh no. Christmas is coming. Sorry for raising the spectre of the C-word this early. I growl at jingle bells in October as much as the next Scrooge. Yet this isn’t about early celebration, it’s about preparation. There are things to do now to reduce financial stresses for the big day. Every January, people tell me they’re skint (it’s debt counsellors’ biggest month). Yet Christmas arrives on 25 December every year, it’s not an unexpected expenditure. And for those who’ll instead be celebrating Eid, Chanukah or owt else this winter, don’t worry, in the main the same tips apply. Agree now with friends to ban unnecessary presents. Many feel pressured to buy gifts for friends, family and colleagues. Tit-for-tat giving means we…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr This could turn out to be make or break week. Major decisions made in the heat of the moment are often regretted, so take counsel from those you trust before making an irrevocable move. For your reading 09058 172557 TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May On Tuesday, magnificent Jupiter enters the zone of relating where, for the next twelve months, it will help you find people who will love and support you. But first you may have to bin the old. For your reading 09058 172558 GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun Slowly mutter the mantra: rise above it. Situations reach crunch points at times like these; sometimes they go from strength to strength and at other times they collapse like bad soufflés. For…

EXCLUSIVE! Victoria’s NEW ANTI-AGEING SECRET Victoria Beckham has come up with an unlikely new way to turn back the hands of time. Despite having to deal with constant remarks about her thin frame, a source close to the star, 43, has told About Town that VB wants to gain weight to hold back the years. Our insider tells us, ‘Victoria’s visited a surgeon in LA and was told the best way to help slow down ageing is ‘fat – eat more and drink water’.’ And it seems like Victoria is already beginning to follow the doctor’s orders, as our insider continues that she wants to gain at least 7lb in a bid to stop the tell-tale signs of ageing in her face, chin and knees –…

‘I’m quite happy with what I’ve got –you can’t roll back the years’ When The Great British Bake Off returned for its first series on Channel 4, fans were anxious to see whether the delicious flavour of the nation’s favourite baking show would remain intact with a new line-up of judges and presenters. But one person who had no doubts the new Bake Off would be a hit was Mary Berry, 82. When we meet to discuss her latest book – a volume of household hints and tips she’s gleaned over the decades – former ‘queen of cakes’ Mary explains that what matters is not who’s in it, but the overall Bake Off recipe. Mary also reveals her…

STYLE TIP Right now, red and pink are the dream duo. Looking for a new way to layer your block colours? Throw two jumpers over one another for the ultimate combo. STYLE TIP Electrify your suiting by embracing hot pink shades. Not only are you guaranteed to turn heads, but choosing a high waist and tapered fit will streamline your silhouette. STYLE TIP High shine leggings with leopard print may feel a little risqué, but with a demure top and chic Chanel-inspired bag, this is one classy combo. STYLE TIP Merge the two key pieces of autumn/winter and effortless style is born. Your wardrobe shouldn’t be without a checked coat and printed dress and these ones combine the punchy colours of the season. What’s more, the coat's under £100!…

Spicy start Thanks to its anti-cancer properties, turmeric is the new wonder spice. To get your fix, try Starbucks’ new warming latte with turmeric (£2.65 at Starbucks stores). Made with steaming milk and turmeric powder, it’s the perfect way to start your day. Pucker up A long smooch is great for your oral health. Passionate kissing increases the flow of saliva, which helps wash bacteria off the teeth and reduce plaque build up. Bright eyes As the temperature starts to dip and the indoor heating gets cranked up, it’s a recipe for dry eyes. Optrex ActiMist 2in1 Eye Spray (£15.99, boots.com) is clinically proven to provide relief for itchy eyes for up to four hours.…

SOURDOUGH BREAD With a crisp crust, rich flavour and deliciously chewy texture, naturally fermented sourdough bread costs a bit more than your average loaf, but is well worth it. Try M&S Signature Sourdough, £2, toasted and topped with smashed avocado, and Iceland’s Luxury Sourdough Crumpets for a tasty teatime treat, £1, pack of 6. Hot Spot With a gentle, spicy warmth and the creaminess of mayonnaise, Lee Kum Kee Sriracha Mayo perks up mashed potato, adds punch to a tuna sandwich and livens up a lunchtime salad. Perfect for dipping roasted veg too, £3, 445ml, Sainsbury’s. AUTUMN COLOURS Not one, but three types of potato make up this colourful mix of Rainbow Fries from the Co-op. The combination of lightly seasoned, purple majesty potatoes, thin-cut potato fries and spiced sweet…

The big 5 TV’S top picks 1 OUR GIRL TUESDAY, BBC1 Former Corrie star Michelle Keegan returns as Corporal Georgie Lane in another high-octane series of the army drama. Georgie’s new four-part mission sees her sent to Nepal, where she must help with relief efforts following an earthquake. Can Georgie, who has a complicated love life, once again show courage and inspire the troops to perform their duty? Luke Pasqualino also returns as Special Forces Officer Elvis Harte, while Ben Aldridge reprises his role as dashing Captain James. Best of the rest 2 STEPH & DOM’S 1-STAR TO 5-STAR MONDAY, C4 The Gogglebox duo, who run a B&B in Kent, travel around Britain and stop by at hotels and B&Bs. They’ll be giving owners a helping hand to make their…

SHORT STORIES That Glimpse of Truth chosen by David Miller (paperback £15, Head of Zeus) The short story is the ideal duration for a commute and is easily readable on a phone in a free moment. These 100 great short stories come together in one book, featuring an all-star cast of authors from Roald Dahl to Angela Carter. It begins with The Book of Jonah and ends with a handful of writers working today. Available 5 October. For more books information, see womanmagazine.co.uk/books IF YOU LIKE THAT, TRY THESE… WOMEN’S VOICES The Story: Love, Loss and the Lives of Women chosen by Victoria Hislop Victoria Hislop’s collection of short stories by female writers is simply titled The Story. It features two centuries of women’s fiction, from…

Boyzlife Brian Brian McFadden shot to fame with Irish boy band Westlife. Now he’s teamed up with Boyzone singer Keith Duffy to form Boyzlife and they’re going on a Christmas tour. Brian, 37, lives in Rochdale, Lancs, with his girlfriend Danielle Parkinson. He was previously married to model Vogue Williams and also to ex-Atomic Kitten singer Kerry Katona, with whom he has two daughters, Molly, 16, and Lilly-Sue, 14. I went totally nuts when I was in Westlife – I didn’t keep my sanity. A lot of people turn to addiction in this business. Luckily for me it wasn’t drink or drugs. I got obsessive with things. I spent a lot of time in casinos just looking for that rush. My girlfriend is a PE teacher and a fitness fanatic,…

In every sense, the Duchess of Cambridge is the perfect royal and the world rejoiced when it was announced that she and Prince William are expecting baby number three. But since then it’s all gone spookily quiet. Behind closed doors at Kensington Palace, Kate, 35, is suffering from extreme morning sickness – unable to venture out of the house, even to see off son Prince George, four, on his first day of school. While morning sickness is something a lot of expectant mothers experience, for Kate it means cancelled engagements and lots of rest at home. A situation, we’re told, that has left her feeling lonely and isolated. A well-placed source tells Woman , ‘When you’re used to being out and about and surrounded by a lot of people, like…

‘WHEN I WOKE UP, IT FELT LIKE A FRESH START’ For most women, the idea of someone forgetting that they have met you before would be mortifying. But when it happened to me recently, I saw it as a compliment. In the last three years I’ve lost 14st, switched careers and given myself a lifestyle overhaul. And now at 42 years old, I’m the happiest I’ve ever been… It took me three decades before I finally faced up to my size. I’ve always loved food. As a child, I’d stop off at the sweet shop on the way home from school and I never left anything on my dinner plate. Luckily, dancing lessons kept me in shape – that is, until aged 21, when I started working as a jazz…

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Alex Holmes, 54, lives in South Wales with her husband, Anthony. She has two children. Being an only child, when I met Helen she became more like a sister than a friend. Growing up, I was always painfully shy, but she was always so confident that she brought me out of my shell.OK, she could be a little devil on my shoulder sometimes (like the time she convinced me to smoke a cigarette behind the bike sheds – I was so ill!) but she was also the one who always pushed me to aim higher, think bigger and try something new. She taught me the importance of being ambitious and without her encouragement, I might never have pursued my dream of becoming a nurse. Although we lost contact when Helen…

‘ Was  really this happening? Since the age of nine, I’ve kept a diary. From friendship fallouts to the boys I was absolutely going to marry, I documented the highs and lows of life – perhaps it was a sign that I’d one day become a journalist. So it may come as no surprise to hear that, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I put pen to paper. Scribbling those words in black and white made them so real – even more devastating. But I found solace in detailing my progress and even started filming myself, too. And now my experience has been watched by millions… It was early one evening in July 2015 when I noticed my right breast looked different. I was getting ready for bed…

I can’t forgive my dad My dad left us when I was 10 and my brother eight. All I can remember is that one day he was there and the next he wasn’t. I was 14 when I saw him again. He had a new wife and child and lived in luxury, while we lived hand to mouth. I used to blame my mother but I realise now he never paid her a penny and let us down again and again while she tried so hard not to bad-mouth him. Now I’m a mum-of-two, he wants to come and play grandad – probably because his second wife and children refuse to see him after he left them, too. I’m so angry at him – why should I give him what…

IS IT YOUR HORMONES? Can’t do without your daily chocolate fix? Do you look puffy and retain fluid easily? Always feel hungry and are struggling to lose weight? These are just some of the complaints Nutritional Therapist Angelique Panagos, author of The Balance Plan , £20, Octopus Publishing, hears every day. ‘There are many hormones at work in your body, but there are six key players – oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, thyroid and insulin. All are interlinked and to stay healthy you need to keep them in balance.’ Sometimes all it takes is making very simple changes – eating less sugar and cutting out processed foods. ‘Any excess weight will start to fall off,’ says Angelique. You’ll also sleep better and have fewer food cravings. THE…

Woman’s agony aunt, Suzie Hayman, says: ‘The amount of sex you have is not, in itself, an indication of a successful or failing marriage. What’s important is whether you're in agreement about the number of times you get down to it, and whether it leaves you satisfied and fulfilled. Sex every day can be loveless and frustrating. Sex once a month can be dynamite and leave you content and connected. If in the early days you had lots, the thing to consider is why it dropped off. Sex can wane because of anger or resentments that aren’t being talked over. Men may withdraw from sex if they are experiencing work stress or performance anxieties. But lack of desire can also be a symptom of physical illness, or a sign that…

Cookie twist Choc’o Brownie is the latest addition to the Oreo line-up, filled with a smooth, chocolate brownie-flavoured crème centre. They’re delish! £1.08, all major supermarkets. Pure indulgence Luxury Belgian chocolatier, Godiva, has launched a range of chocolate bars and boxes exclusively in Sainsbury’s. Try the fab caramel-filled milk chocolate bar, £2, 83g. Have a break …have a Chunky New York Cheesecake KitKat. All the things you love about KitKat plus a creamy cheesecake filling – so good, 65p, Tesco.…

We’ve seen Sam Nicholls return to Casualty after four years away. She’s changed a bit, hasn’t she? She’s had two divorces and her headstrong personality has got her into trouble. When they said they wanted Sam to come back as a paramedic rather than a doctor, that got me really excited. Your husband Oliver Coleman used to play Sam’s ex hubby Dr Tom Kent on screen. What does he think about you being back in Casualty ? Olly thinks it’s great. We’ve both got so many fond memories of the show and the crew. You and Olly have become parents in real life… Yes! We had a little boy six months ago, so work-wise it’s been nice coming back to Casualty because it’s…

’98 Westlife Brian – then Bryan – landed a place in boy band Westlife ’04 Kerry Katona He quit the band to spend more time with then-wife Kerry. ’10 Australia’s Got Talent Brian spent two years as a judge on Australia’s Got Talent. ’16 The Jump The singer was on The Jump with Joe Swash and Sid Owen. Say what? ‘I love my food – the whole healthy eating thing just doesn’t work for me…’…