Innholdsfortegnelse for 23-Aug-2021 i Woman

Staying motivated through the last year and a half has been one of my biggest challenges. Our local fitness guru, Giles, held online classes, which was a real saviour, but I’d be lying if I said that staying active was easy. Our health columnist Annie Deadman has some great practical ideas on how to refresh our goals (p25). I have duly taken note… And if that’s not enough for me to stay on track, the special on p26 with a 48 hour diet plan means I really have no excuse! Plus this week, if you’re fed up with the great British weather, why not brighten your home or treat a friend to a bouquet of flowers? There’s 20% off for every reader (p16)! Have a great week.…

Rae Radford, 59, lives in Ramsgate, Kent, with her partner Shaun, 62. I can still remember the excitement and sense of accomplishment at buying my own home with my first husband, aged just 22. We’d scrimped and saved for 18 months to afford the deposit and even in the years that followed, when making the mortgage each month meant missing out on life’s little luxuries, I was glad to have got on the housing ladder so early. I assumed I’d now start working my way up said ladder, trading in the two-bed doer-upper for a bigger home with parking and a garden. Only, life had other plans, and in December 1989, when our boys were just three and one, my husband and I separated. Our assets were split and the…

MONOCHROME Stay chic with the classic polka-dot combination of black and white. The pairing is timeless and will hold a firm spot in your wardrobe for years. Keep to monochrome accessories and add a splash of red lipstick for a stylish outfit from top to toe. COLOURS Go dotty for the fun print and add some bright colours. Pick out the hue of the polka dots and wear your top or bottom half in that same colour to help streamline your outfit. White trainers will go with any of these pieces, too. NEUTRALS Keep it classy with polka-dot patterns in beige, tan and cream. These all go beautifully with gold jewellery and look super expensive. Pair with nude tones and raffia accessories to ooze luxury. Everything on this page is…

If you’re living with varicose veins, you’re not alone. They’re really common, with approximately a quarter to a third of women affected at some point (and one to two in 10 men), though this, of course, will be to varying degrees of severity. Not really sure what they are? A vein is the term for a vessel carrying deoxygenated blood back to the heart, as opposed to an artery, which carries blood away from the heart. The term ‘varicose’ actually comes from the Latin root ‘varix’, which means twisted. So ‘varicose vein’ means twisted vein, describing how they often look. Unlike arteries, veins have internal one-way valves to prevent blood flowing backwards as opposed to towards the heart. This process starts off in tiny vessels, called venous capillaries, and the…

Three-minute ice cream That’s right! In less than 5 mins you could have your own homemade soft serve. SERVES 8 PREP 3 MINS, PLUS CHILLING ✱ 500g frozen summer berries ✱ 120ml coconut cream, chilled in the fridge overnight ✱ 75ml double cream ✱ 40g desiccated coconut 1 Add the frozen berries to a food processor, pour in the double cream, chilled coconut milk and desiccated coconut. Whizz together until a smooth ice-cream consistency. 2 Serve and eat straight away for a soft ice-cream texture or place it in the freezer for a couple of hours to firm things up. Per serving: 134 cals, 11.5g fat (8.5g saturated), 5g carbohydrates FOOD ED’S TIP Experiment your favourite frozen fruits. Using frozen pineapple would result in a flavour similar to a piña…

WILLIAM AND KATE HEAD TO BALMORAL The family will help to distract the Queen The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s only holiday this summer will be with the Queen in Scotland, I can reveal. William and Kate have accepted an invitation from Her Majesty to bring the family up for an extended break at Balmoral. They plan to visit for ‘at least’ three days before the children go back to school at the start of September. Sources say the 95-year-old monarch is ‘delighted’ and looking forward to making up the many hours with her great-grandchildren that have been lost to the lockdown. But there is a particular reason that the Queen will welcome the chance to take her mind off other matters. Returning to Balmoral for the first time since…

Tamsin Caine, director of financial planning from Smart Divorce. ‘Post-divorce, it is really important to work out what your money needs to do for you. In terms of mortgages, some mortgage lenders will lend up to age 75, and so a mortgage is still a possibility over a reasonable term. It is worth speaking to an independent mortgage adviser to research all the lenders for you, find out who might lend, what amount, check the monthly cost and see whether it is affordable. ‘Another possibility, if you have defined contribution pensions, is to look at drawing down some of this as a deposit or to provide income to support a mortgage. You should consult a financial planner to ensure that this will not impact other aspects of your lifestyle. ‘If…

Think pink like … EMMA BUNTON The pretty hue dominated the catwalk and we can’t get enough of the colour. Make a statement in hot pink like the singer or mix candy-floss shades with printed pieces for countless options. Go boho like… ANNE HATHAWAY We love the actor’s nod to the 70s style with her floaty ruffle blouse tucked into wide-leg jeans and statement snake-print boots. Replicate her look on the high street with ditsy prints, tassels and denim pieces. Everything on this page is shoppable. Turn to page 4 to discover how to bring Woman to life on your phone…

Many people have varicose veins, but do not have any other symptoms associated with them, though they may not like their cosmetic appearance. However, symptoms can include having an aching feeling in the legs, which patients also describe as a heaviness or uncomfortable sensation. There may also be burning or throbbing in the legs, which can be felt not just in the vein itself, but the whole area. You may have swollen feet and ankles. The skin over the varicose vein can become very dry and itchy and you may develop venous eczema over the area – or the skin can become thin. Varicose veins can also be associated with muscle cramps, especially at night. You may find that the symptoms are worse after you’ve been standing for long periods…

It was a naive way to think, but I never really believed cancer would affect me. It was something I read about in magazines and saw on TV, or heard about from friends of friends, but I always felt a bit invincible. As a mum to six kids, family has always been everything to me, and my focus was always on being the best mum that I could be. But cancer creeps up on you when you least expect it, and I certainly wasn’t ready for it. I was just 28 when I first found a lump while I was showering. I felt something hard, about the size of a 5p, in the soft tissue above the nipple on my left breast. was size of an orange’ I made an…

Bumble My favourite thing about this app is that women are the ones to start the conversation – men can’t bombard you unless you message first, so it’s easy to filter out those you’re not interested in early on. Plus it’s a more pleasant experience without unwanted attention, which I found a bit too much on some other apps. I did find there weren’t as many potential matches on this, but it’s quality over quantity. SCORE 4/5 Match.com This one is a bit of a free-for-all, and no sooner than I signed up did I find my inbox full of messages from men who just weren’t suitable. It became a full-time job reading messages and shortlisting those I wanted to reply to. The happiest day of my dating career was…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr If you have been a member of the lonely hearts’ club for far too long, things are about to change. However, you may well have to make the opening move. For your reading ☎09058 172557 TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May A happy ending isn’t always guaranteed, but reaching satisfactory conclusions is within your grasp. Try not to let any negative thoughts enter your mind. For your reading ☎09058 172558 GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun Plan properly and don’t leave anything, especially if you are travelling, until the last minute. Technology glitches and itineraries changes could cause unwanted delays. For your reading ☎09058 172559 CANCER 23 Jun – 23 Jul Not everything is going to go to plan, but…

Cruella Disney+ Emma Stone stars in this film about the early life of Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians. Set in 70s London, it follows her transformation from a young woman hoping to make a name for herself in fashion, to the villain of the title. Emma Thompson also stars. Feel the Noise: The Music That Shaped Britain BritBox From psychedelia to glam rock, punk to acid house, and 80s synth pop to 90s Britpop, this documentary looks at different music eras with contributions from artists, including Cliff Richard and Gary Kemp.…

PLANNING AHEAD It’s August and the schools have yet to go back, so it’s definitely time to start thinking about... Christmas! We will have to plan early this year, as it’s predicted the number of turkeys could be down by 20% – that’s a large chunk of the 87% of us who enjoy them on the big day. The potential shortage stems from a lack of seasonal workers from abroad, due to Brexit and the so-called pingdemic. The British Poultry Council says there are unlikely to be enough trained workers to fulfil supermarkets’ orders. But rather than panic – or start breeding our own turkeys – maybe it’s time to consider eating something different? Before turkeys arrived in the 16th century, us Brits used to enjoy a festive feast of…

Prince Harry’s tell-all memoir threatens to rock the royals to their foundation. The question is, how far will the disgruntled duke dare to twist the knife in the backs of the family he left behind? Those close to the  hot-headed prince expect him to expand on the incendiary accusations he and Meghan have made since quitting Britain. As Harry puts the finishing touches on the most-anticipated royal book ever written, here are the key ‘no-go’ areas the family will pray don’t make the final edit. Diana Harry is widely expected to slam the way he feels his mother was treated by the ‘institution’. We already understand that he has harboured this anger and bitterness from the day he was forced to walk behind her coffin. Raising this emotive issue could…

California has some pretty cool exports – the iPod, Leonardo DiCaprio and now Kopari, the vegan-friendly bodycare brand which has finally hit the UK. Each product is made using hard-working active ingredients and sustainably sourced organic coconut to transform dry skin. From the multi-tasking Coconut Melt, which softens into a silky moisturiser, hair mask and shaving balm, and Coconut Crush Scrub, a satisfyingly scrubby coconut-shell exfoliator, to the new cellulite-smoothing, skin-refining top-to-toe Pink Soufflé Body Mask, these body boosters are more than just functional. The tropical scent transports your mind to far-flung islands, while the luxurious textures make you feel as if you’ve been pampered at a five-star spa. We love it, and think you’ll go cocoNUTS for it, too.…

Prep A lip scrub is a great product to have in your lip kit. Barry M Rose Lip Scrub, £4.99, won’t just smooth flakes, but gets your circulation pumping, and the more circulated your lips are, the fuller they’ll look. Moisture will help, too. Imagine a sponge when it becomes saturated – it expands. This is what happens when we moisturise lips – albeit, a little less extreme. Glow Hub Pep Talk Lip Balm, £8, asos.com, is brimming with intensive oils and smoothing peptides to pad out lip lines and re-hydrate. ‘My top tip for lips is to use hyaluronic acid before colour application,’ says Caroline Barnes, Max Factor’s UK Make-up Artist Ambassador. ‘This keeps the hydration locked in and the colour in place.’ She rates Cerave Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid…

1 Knee to opposite elbow Standing tall, lift your right knee off the floor and twist it up to touch your left elbow. As you come out of the movement, extend your left arm to the ceiling and your right leg out to the floor. Repeat on the other side. 2 Arms-out squat Stand with your feet hip-width apart and toes slightly pointed out. Squat down, sitting back into your heels. Pause, engage your core and extend your arms straight out in front of you. Stand up and repeat. 3 Chops Standing tall, hold your arms out in front of you, locking them straight. Bend your knees and twist down towards the floor, pointing your outstretched arms to the left side. Then, extend and twist your arms up and over…

If your varicose veins are not causing you any symptoms, then you don’t need to see your GP about them. If you do notice symptoms after standing for a long period of time, they may improve if you sit or lie down with your legs up (or sleep with your feet on pillows) to help the blood flow back to the heart, or if you walk around, as the contraction of the muscles in your legs will help get the blood back to the heart. But if your veins are causing symptoms, such as pain, or are disturbing sleep, then do see your GP for advice.…

Rhian Kivits, a sex and relationship therapist, says, ‘Dating can be daunting for women in their 50s. You may feel like your dating skills are rusty or lack confidence and worry that your dates will expect sex or want a swift commitment. Some women also fear they’ll be judged by family or friends. It helps to approach dating like an exciting adventure you’re having on your own terms. There’s no need to rush. It takes time to get to know potential partners and you may realise that what you wanted from relationships 20 years ago was very different to what you require today. Trust that dating will boost your self-esteem and confidence as you gain experience. Set clear boundaries and have fun exploring whether you want to take things further.…

Style ideas ✱ Ditch dull patio slabs in favour of a monochrome pattern tile. Keep costs down by stenciling the print on yourself, be sure to prep surfaces with Sandtex’s stabilising solution followed by their masonry paint. ✱ Tired of your table? Why not tile the top to add colour and style. ✱ When choosing colours for your garden accessories, opt for shades that will complement your garden’s greenery. Blush pink, grey and green create an eye-catching colour scheme. Style ideas ✱ Build a pergola to distinguish your seating area from the rest of your garden, tiling a patio will help do this, too. ✱ Group plant pots together to create a corner of greenery, grasses and ferns work really well to fill a space. ✱ Rattan furniture is growing…

The Reading List  by Sara Nisha Adams (£14.99, Harper Collins, HB) When a crumpled list of book titles is discovered in the local library, it becomes a lifeline for two lonely people. Widower Mukesh and 17-year-old Aleisha seem to have nothing in common, but through reading the listed books they realise there are similarities between fictional characters and the reality of their individual heartaches. A poignant and thought-provoking story of a developing friendship with authentic parallels. For more books information, see goodtoknow.co.uk/books…