Innholdsfortegnelse for 17-May-2021 i Woman

It’s hard to know where to start with this week’s bumper issue – it’s bursting at the seams! From our brilliant experts (check out our columnist Martin Lewis’ money saving pages and our fitness guru Annie Deadman’s easy exercise and diet plan) through to a four-page TV quiz, this week’s best supermarket buys, six pages of recipes from your favourite cooks and a stack of great offers, including £40 off your next holiday abroad (p67). We’re even giving away another mag worth £6.99! So grab a drink and enjoy. Have a great week.…

Tess Daly ‘I always use SPF’ Despite turning 52 this year, Tess Daly looks younger than ever. While yoga is incorporated into her daily workouts, she also does interval training, weight training and skipping. Packing goodness into her diet is also essential for Tess, who regularly starts the day with Greek yogurt or porridge. As for her top beauty tip, Tess says, ‘I’m a big believer in using SPF – don’t expose your skin to the sun’s rays, because that damage is pretty much irreversible.’ J Lo ‘Sleep is important’ At 51, Jennifer Lopez looks as youthful as she did in her 30s. The singer has cut out caffeine, alcohol and processed foods, but she also credits her figure to a rigorous fitness regime, including interval training and kick-boxing. Jen…

Suzie Hayman, Woman’s agony aunt, says, ‘It was Oscar Wilde who said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But that being said, when a friend appears in a suspiciously familiar article of clothing, or just happens to have a lamp, cushion or set of tumblers exactly like the one she might have seen in your home, it can irritate the heck out of you. So how can you manage it? ‘The best way is to see it as a compliment and even to mention how pleased you are that they like your taste, or just say that great minds clearly think alike. ‘If you want to be the copier, why not mention to your friend how much you like their choice and ask would they mind if you…

ERASE CREASES SVR BIOTIC CERA REGENERATING FILLING BALM, £40, LABO-SVR.COM Although this cream isn’t cheap, it’s a darn sight less than fillers. The bouncy, fresh texture helps smooth and blur lines and wrinkles without needles. Creases look airbrushed and it makes a great base before you apply make-up, leaving your skin looking fresh and dewy all day. SMOOTH THINGS OVER LIZ EARLE SUPERSKIN ALT-RETINOL SKIN PASTE, £38, LIZEARLE.COM Not keen on using retinol due to the risk of redness and peeling? Then try this. It delivers similar results without sensitivity, thanks to two key botanical ingredients, stevia and bidens Pilosa, which closely mimic Retinol’s ability to smooth and plump the skin. A CLEAR WINNER CLINIQUE ID DRAMATICALLY DIFFERENT HYDRATING CLEARING JELLY + ACTIVE CARTRIDGE CONCENTRATE FOR…

You should be aiming to do a workout lasting approximately 30 minutes, four times a week, combining both strength training (this type of exercise tightens muscles and also helps support your bones and joints) and cardio moves (to challenge your cardiovascular fitness). In my book, The 21 Day Blast Plan (£14.99, HQ) and the online Blast Plan, you’re given weekly workouts over different levels of fitness. For the purposes of the Blast Plan within these pages, you can either help yourself to the free online workouts on my YouTube channel (youtube.com/ anniedeadman) or you can make up your own. Here’s a sample of a lovely workout that combines cardio and strength work: ✱ Warm up well (jogging on the spot, easy squats, easy press-ups, side bends and star jumps). Repeat…

SAMPLE BELOW ASSUMES A PRE-LUNCH WORKOUT: BREAKFAST Smoked haddock omelette OR 2 vegan sausages with mushrooms LUNCH Jacket potato with tuna in a mayo/yogurt mix with salad OR bean and lentil chilli with rice (your carbs) PLUS small bowl of low-sugar yogurt with berries SNACK 1 dessertspoon houmous and veg sticks OR 3 slices of chicken and cherry tomatoes DINNER Small beef and chorizo burger stack with salad but no bun (gawp at the rest of the family tucking into theirs!) OR black bean burger with a piece of fruit SAMPLE OF A DAY’S FOOD WITH CARBOHYDRATE AT BREAKFAST: BREAKFAST Blueberry and coconut overnight oats LUNCH Thai tofu curry OR chicken chorizo salad (1 chicken breast chopped and sautéed with 25g chopped chorizo) with piles of tomatoes, watercress and greens…

Now the weather is warmer, why not invite friends and family over for an outdoor movie screening? Set up your screen and projector, arrange comfy seating, add some snacks and you’re ready to go. Cinema set-up Choose a dry and sheltered corner of your garden, and mark the space with strings of festoon lights. If possible, avoid a spot where street lights or house lights might reflect against the screen. Create a screen by pegging a white sheet to your washing line and weigh it down at the bottom so it doesn’t flap about. If you’re handy at DIY, staple lengths of timber to the top and bottom and attach screw hooks to the top, then hang it from a garden wall or fence. For a more professional look, buy…

A couple of months after my mother died in 2018, I posted a picture on Twitter of a gloriously homemade-looking sandwich cake with cream filling bursting from its middle. ‘My mum always made me a birthday cake,’ I wrote. ‘Every year for 44 years. Two months since she died and my old dad tried his hardest and my heart melted.’ ‘THE END CAME SO QUICKLY’ I never imagined it would chime with quite as many people as it did. But perhaps that s because, until I lost both my parents in just six months, it had never occurred to me how many others were quietly carrying their own private burden of grief. Sometimes, it’s the seemingly small details that really hit a nerve when you’re grieving, and that was certainly…

Anne Hegerty is one of the brightest people on British TV. Most well-known for her stony exterior as she thrashes contestants as ‘The Governess’ on ITV’s hit game show The Chase, 62-year-old Anne also has a softer side – something she showed when she opened up about her autism on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in 2018. ‘I’M NEVER LONELY AND RARELY BORED’ And, as she speaks exclusively to  Woman about her latest show, Britain’s Brightest Celebrity Family, Anne reveals why she feels so lucky to have made a career out of quizzing, what she’s learnt from Bradley Walsh and why it more just become a Chaser... Hi Anne! How’s the past year been? I feel like the luckiest person in the UK because when lockdown hit,…

WHITSTABLE PEARL ACORN TV The picturesque town of Whitstable is the setting for his six-part crime drama which stars Kerry Godliman. She plays restaurant owner Pearl Nolan, who turns amateur sleuth and suspects foul play when she discovers the body of a friend… LOKI DISNEY+  Tom Hiddleston reprises his role as Loki, aka the God of Mischief, in this new Marvel series, which follows the events of Avengers: Endgame and sees our hero stepping out of the shadow of his brother Thor. PROFESSOR T ITV Set against the stunning backdrop of Cambridge, this six-part crime drama stars Ben Miller as criminologist and tortured genius, Professor Jasper Tempest. Frances de la Tour will play his mother. INTELLIGENCE SKY ONE In this second series, David Schwimmer reprises his…

If a powerful woman has a strong, supportive man in her life he is likely to be called her ‘rock’. That’s what PM Theresa May called her husband Philip and how Beyoncé describes Jay-Z. The Queen had a classier version for Prince Philip: ‘my strength, my stay’. Margaret Thatcher described Denis as the ‘golden thread’ in her life. But if a powerful man has an intelligent, ambitious partner rather than an opinion-free clothes horse by his side, she is inevitably dismissed as a modern-day Lady Macbeth. The public never warmed to barrister Cherie Blair or lawyer Hillary Clinton. Duchess of Sussex anyone? Now it’s Carrie Symonds’ turn. The First Fiancée has been criticised for meddling in Government policy and the hiring and firing of key personnel. Carrie is an interesting…

Claire ‘I FEEL GREAT!’ Actor Claire Sweeney looked incredible as she celebrated her 50th birthday at a London restaurant. The Brookside star showed off her trim figure in full sequins as she raised a glass with friends. Her personal trainer, Laurel Alper, tells Woman she’s dropped an impressive 2st. ‘I’d say she was a size 14 before and a 10-12 now,’ she says. ‘She’s lost a lot of weight around her tummy.’ But despite appearing confident, Claire recently admitted to having a panic over reaching the milestone age. ‘I’m having a right old wobble,’ she confessed. ‘It suddenly seems old, but I know it’s not because I feel great.’ Claire has been open about her weight struggles in the past, admitting, ‘You name a diet and I’ve probably done it.…

Ruth Langsford has spent most of her life a comfortable size 10-12. But, after the menopause hit, she – like many – found her weight slowly creeping up. After spending years battling to come to terms with her new shape, and admitting, ‘I’ve really struggled with my weight in menopause,’ the 61-year-old Loose Women star has decided that life is too short to obsess over her size. Instead, for Ruth, life is now all about balance and embracing her figure. ‘I’m very realistic,’ she says. ‘I’m never going to be a size 10 again, and don’t want to be, actually. I’m fine with my weight.’ Still working hard Ruth’s change in shape hasn’t impacted her fitness levels. The presenter is regularly seen skipping, taking her beloved dog Maggie on long…

EVERGREEN ELEGANCE The Strictly star, 30, stunned in this green gown with a thigh-high split showing off her lengthy pins. The shape accentuates her figure perfectly. STRICTLY SPARKLES Oti commanded attention in this little black dress. The professional dancer opted for all-over sequins to bring more than a touch of glamour to the red carpet. WING WOMAN Oti nailed smart chic in this two-piece with a cropped bodice underneath. The bold choice of colour, cape design and gold heels elevates this look even further. SIMPLE YET STYLISH This classic, floor-length black gown hugged Oti’s figure in all the right places. Strappy heels add to the sophisticated look, perfect for eveningwear. MONOCHROME STATEMENT Opting for a white dress can be risky, but Oti pulled this outfit off with panache thanks to…

‘SOME EVEN LIED ABOUT THEIR AGE’ Sitting among a group of charming and chatty singletons, I feel an excitement I haven’t experienced in decades. As part of my new dating agency, I’m hosting a singles night and all the bachelors and bachelorettes seem to be mingling well and enjoying themselves. But this isn’t an event for young singletons, as you might assume, this event is exclusively for the over-50s, because I truly believe our quest for love shouldn’t have a deadline. Even at 56, I’m still searching for The One and I know they’re out  there somewhere. I haven’t always been single. I’d been married for 15 years before splitting with my husband in 2009. We’d had three children together, then 14, nine and seven, but things just hadn t…

RETINOL Helps to speed up cell turnover to smooth lines, treat dark spots and even out skin tone. If you’ve got some discolouration and wrinkles, we’re impressed with L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Laser Pure Retinol Deep Wrinkle Night Serum, £24.99, which works without any irritation. NIACINAMIDE AKA vitamin B3, is useful for lightening patches of pigmentation, calming blemishes and boosting radiance. Use it to treat age spots, dullness and an uneven complexion. Try The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, £5, Boots. HYALURONIC ACID Found naturally in your body, its main function is to keep skin moist and supple. As we age our natural levels deplete, so it makes sense to add this into your regime to give skin a boost. Boots Ingredients Hyaluronic Acid Serum, £5, Boots. VITAMIN C An…

Each time I gazed down at my ever-growing bump, my thoughts excitedly turned to the future. I loved speculating if my baby would have my dark-brown eyes and my partner Damon’s fair hair. I imagined the moment he or she would say their first word, and what that would be. And I vividly pictured the moment I’d hold my arms out to help with their first steps. But just before I gave birth in July 2019, a shock diagnosis changed everything and my excitement was quickly superseded by sorrow and the fear that I’d never get to experience any of those things I’d been imagining. Damon and I had been friends since primary school, but it wasn’t until 2018, when he was 30 and I was 31, that we finally…

‘MY DAUGHTERS HAVE BROUGHT OUT A MORE NURTURING SIDE IN ME’ Scott Bees, 32, a postman, and his wife Hannah, 30, who is studying to be a youth worker, live in Cardiff with their daughters, Elise, 13, Izabella, 10, Scarlett, eight, Lucy, five, and Ivy, four. I’ll never forget being in a supermarket, surrounded by my lovely daughters, when another shopper rudely enquired, ‘Still trying for a boy?’ I shook my head and didn’t even bother to respond. We’re used to it. Everybody assumes we had so many children because we hoped for a boy, when what we really wanted was a big family. Still, we’re not planning any more and I can’t deny I would have liked a son. I’m quite a manly man and a keen rugby player.…

HARRY AND IZZY’S THIRD MIRACLE  Harry Judd, 35, has revealed he and wife Izzy are expecting their third child. The couple – who underwent IVF for their eldest daughter, Lola – will welcome the tot in October. It’s the second time Izzy has fallen pregnant naturally, following the birth of their son Kit in 2017. STRICTLY SEX TALK  Professional dancer Giovanni Pernice, 30, has boasted about his sex life, admitting he would rate himself ‘2,000 out of 10’ in bed. The Italian dancer – who split from Heart Radio presenter Ashley Roberts last year – also claimed he can have sex 150 times a week, before labelling himself ‘gorgeous and good-looking’. Charming! LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER  Just days after returning to work on a secret project, Fern Britton,…

Every happy memory you might have of your childhood, I can almost guarantee I do not share. I spent my childhood opting out and hiding away. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had terrible anxiety – new experiences frightened me and, even as a young adult, I was so anxious, I couldn’t face a first dance when I married Gerry, now 38, in 2009. Even in my job as a support worker, things like speaking to new people frightened me. When I turned 30 in 2011, I started having phobia therapy, which helped me overcome my fears. But I realised how much I’d missed out on. So I set myself a challenge to try a new thing every day throughout 2020. Here are just a few of my…

1 Love at first swipe Cien Acetone Free Nail Polish Remover, £1.59, Lidl, punches well above its weight. It swipes away all traces of polish, and the salon-style pump applicator means you can apply the liquid to your cotton pad one-handed, preventing any oopsydaisy spillages. The acetone-free formula is kinder to the nail bed, too. 2 Helping hand Over the past year, hand cream has truly become a can’t-liv without-it staple. Created by an NHS nurse and her husband, Nursem Caring Hand Cream, £9.99, nursem.co.uk, has been designed with relentless handwashing in mind (hello, 2021!), and comforts dry, irritated hands with a fast-absorbing formula. It’s available both with natural fragrances and fragrance-free, for ultra-sensitive skin. 3 Hard as nails Unsightly chips are more likely to happen on brittle, flaky nails.…

✱ Start by measuring yourself: Chest, waist (narrowest part) and hips (largest part) will do. Stay off the scales – they will drive you insane. ✱ Eat three meals (plus a snack if you need to) made up of Any Time (AT) foods on the days you don’t exercise. On exercise days, add a portion of something from the After Workout (AW) list to one meal during that day (preferably the meal directly after exercising). ✱ Drink 2.5-3ltrs of water a day (including herbal tea, decaf tea/coffee). ✱ Do four workouts a week.…

ANY TIME (AT) FOODS These should be as unprocessed as possible, with little sugar. Quantities are as you’d use them per meal. ✱ Fish and meat (150-200g) ✱ Good ham, chorizo (25g) ✱ Tofu and Quorn products (150g) ✱ Eggs (2) ✱ Low-sugar yogurt (150g) ✱ All pulses, beans and legumes (75-100g, cooked) ✱ All veg/salad apart from those in the AW list ✱ Low-carb fruit (berries, tomatoes, melon, peaches, 100g per day, half a baby avocado) ✱ Non-dairy milks (approx 200ml) ✱ Nuts (10) and nut butters (2tsp) ✱ Seeds (1tsp) ✱ Oils (1tsp) ✱ Decaf coffee/ tea, not limited. ✱ Caffeinated drinks, one a day. AFTER WORKOUT (AW) FOODS Add a portion of any of the following starchy carbs to the meal that follows your workout. ✱ Potatoes…

When we consider how healthy our diet is, we often think about the impact it has on our weight or how well our jeans fit, but making the right dietary choices can also have an impact on our state of mind. Now, more than ever, we need to be prioritising our wellbeing and that can start with simply being more mindful about the food we choose. So what should we be eating and why? Our expert Dr Simone Laubscher, nutritionist and formulator of the WelleCo range (welleco.co.uk), has the answers. 1 Eat three meals a day ‘I generally advocate three good meals a day for breakfast, lunch and dinner,’ says Simone. ‘This is because keeping your blood sugar levels balanced is key for both physical and mental health. Fluctuating blood…

Vertical planting No space for flowerbeds? Create a stunning display with hanging baskets and wall-mounted planters for your fave plants. Gold Wire Semi Circle Hanging Basket, £12, Gold Wire Round Outdoor Hanging Basket, £12, Elements Orange Hanging Basket, £12, Teal Metal Wall Planter, £12, Black Hexagonal Wall Planter, £15, Elements Vete Teal Planter, £10, Gold Round Hanging Planter, £10, Elements White Planter on Wire Frame in White or Ochre, £16 each, Fibre Clay Ribbed Pots, £12 small, £16 large, all Dunelm STEP UP Whether you want to create a display of your favourite flowers or need extra storage space, a plant ladder does the job and maximises your space. Rowlinson Alderley Plant Ladder, £84.99 large, £74.99 small, very.co.uk ON REFLECTION Create the illusion of more space by mounting a garden…

It’s always been the case that if your employer has required you to work from home, and you’ve had additional costs because of it (eg, heating or electricity) then you’re able to claim for these increased costs – known as the working from home (WFH) tax relief. For far more help on this see my moneysavingexpert.com/WFHtaxrelief guide, yet in brief, to claim the tax relief you must have, and declare that you have had, specific extra costs due to working from home. Yet apportioning extra costs, such as heating and electricity, is tough. Due to that, there is a flat rate of £6 a week available to you, which you can get either… An extra £6/week tax-free from your employer. They don’t have to give you that, and in fact…

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