Innholdsfortegnelse for 5 January 2016 i Closer

Hard work pays off This time last year, Lauren Goodger was suffering panic attacks and desperate to transform not just her body, but her whole lifestyle. And what a transformation! She’s dropped 4st by ditching junk and working out for her new DVD. Refreshingly, she tells us it was hard at first but, like all challenges, everything begins with a single step – sometimes literally. Check out our 21-page diet special and find out how you can walk your way to a new body, Charlotte Crosby’s secrets to a peachy bum and Kym Marsh’s tips for a toned tum. Enjoy! LISA BURROW CLOSEREDITOR@CLOSERMAG.CO.UK…

RAFFERTY, 19, AND IRIS LAW, 15 They were once known as London’s most glamorous couple but, 12 years after their marriage ended, it’s Sadie Frost and Jude Law’s children – Rafferty, 19, and Iris, 15 – who are starting to make their mark on the showbiz industry. Rafferty, known as “Raff,” has appeared on the runway for DKNY, in numerous magazine shoots and is signed to Select, a modelling agency that boasts the likes of Irina Shayk. And the Jude “mini-me” appears to be taking over his parents’ position in the exclusive Primrose Hill set, as he was recently pictured hanging out with supermodel Kate Moss, 41, and Nick Grimshaw, 31. Meanwhile, Iris is set to take the modelling world by storm. She recently landed a shoot for British brand…

They called time on their 18-month engagement last month, with insiders revealing Courteney Cox had apparently grown tired of fiancé Johnny McDaid’s stalling over their wedding. But the Friends star, 51, was recently pictured out wearing her engagement ring again – and pals say the pair are planning a trip to Mexico in an attempt to try to salvage their relationship. As Closer previously reported, Courteney’s newly-wed best pal Jennifer Aniston had urged her to give the Irish rocker, 39, another chance. And pals close to the couple – who were set up by mutual friend Ed Sheeran in 2014 – say the actress is intent on following Jen’s advice. A source says,: “Courteney and Johnny have constantly been in touch and are keen to try to fix things. They’ve…

Heidi Faulkner, 36, a property manager from Hertfordshire, is scarred for life after having a botched £2,000 bum lift abroad in December 2013. She says: “I’d lost 7st after having a gastric band, and had saggy skin around my stomach and bum. I thought a tummy tuck and bum lift would boost my confidence. “I booked a tummy tuck in Prague, because it was cheaper than the UK, and was happy with the result. So six months later I returned for the bum lift, but it was a different surgeon. When the bandages came off the results were horrific – my bum had huge scars across each cheek and was wrinkly and saggy. No one could explain why and no aftercare was provided. I couldn’t take legal action because I’d…

‘Nothing can prepare you for toxic CBB!’ CBB kicks off this week and I know how tough it can be in the house. As soon as you walk in, it’s a pressure cooker: your emotions are heightened and there’s nowhere to let off steam. The smallest things turn into huge arguments and you’ve got so much time to stew over it. I loved the experience but it was a toxic atmosphere – series 16 was one of the bitchiest yet. I regret going in there as a couple. Chloe [Jasmine-Wichello, Stevi’s fiancée] and I knew it’d make or break our relationship – we made it through but there were big ups and downs. I was worried about her as there was a lot of booze and she’s an alcoholic. I…

CLOSER PSYCHOLOGIST EMMA KENNY SAYS: “An acid attack is an extremely horrific and calculated method of harming someone, especially as a lot of emphasis is now placed on physical beauty. It is a cowardly attempt to rob someone of their identity, and a way of trying to destroy their self-worth and confidence. The damage can be horrific, and the scars are a constant reminder – every time the victim looks in the mirror they remember their attacker. It takes real resilience to be able to move on but, ultimately, if the victim, like Adele, can accept what happened and refuse to let it destroy their life, they’ve proven that the attacker, despite their best attempts, has not won.”…

Lauren transformed her body with this simple 1,350 calories-a-day diet plan. Combined with doing Lauren's DVD 3-5 times a week, it should help you lose up to 1st in seven weeks. Choose one option from the breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks lists each day. Have 300ml skimmed milk or two small pots of fat-free yoghurt every day, too. For more on Lauren’s diet and workout tips, visit Closeronline.co.uk/lauren-goodger-shape-up. BREAKFASTS (250 CALORIES) DATE PORRIDGE Use 4tbsps porridge oats, 135ml skimmed milk, 135ml water, plus 1 date, chopped. TOMATO OMELETTE Combine 2 whisked eggs, a dash of skimmed milk, 2 chopped tomatoes, chopped basil, and fry in a drop of oil. SCRAMBLED EGG & SMOKED SALMON 2 eggs scrambled, plus 1 slice salmon. COOKED BREAKFAST 2 poached eggs, 2 grilled turkey rashers,…

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Glute kickbacks (works your core) On all fours, with shoulders and hips level, raise one leg back and push heel up, then return down to tap the floor. Keep going for 30 secs, rest for 10 and repeat eight times. Do the same with the other leg. Lunges (tones legs) Start with feet shoulder-width apart. Lunge out into a 90 degree bend at hip and knee, then push through the front leg and stand up. Repeat on other leg. Continue for 20 secs, then rest for 10. Repeat eight times. Upright row (good for arms) Hold a weight in each hand, arms straight and palms facing you. Pull up to just below your chin. Continue for 20 secs, then rest for 10. Repeat eight times.…

As she poses for our photographer in a cutout swimsuit, Josie Gibson is glowing with the confidence of someone who’s truly happy in her own skin. She certainly wouldn’t look out of place on a Californian beach with her tumbling blonde hair, hourglass curves, and glowing tan (“out of a bottle,” she points out). It’s a far cry from four years ago, when the 5ft 11 former Big Brother winner was a size 20 and 16½st, with her self-esteem shot to pieces. She famously lost an astonishing 6st in less than a year by cutting out all processed foods, takeaways, dairy, grains and sugar, and following her own “green and clean” diet of fresh fruit and veg, fish and lean meat. And she’s managed to maintain it, too. Still a…

IN THE NEWS NEW YEAR, NEW BASICS Investing in the right staples now will refresh your wardrobe for 2016. The key is to go for unusual shapes or textures in neutral tones that will perk up your look now and you can weave in seamlessly from season to season. We’re crushing on the denim boyfriend jacket from M&S, and the fluted sleeve Boohoo sweatshirt. These beauties are anything but basic! I WANT WHAT SHE’S GOT JUST LANDED ICONIC BEAUTY All the best bits from the iconic Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, such as vitamin E, grape seed oil, and rosemary extract, have been packed into this lightweight oil to beautify hair, body and face. It may be pricey, but it provides the answer to those mid-winter skin woes. It can…

MODEL SKIN Singer Demi Lovato’s skin is a picture of radiance. If you want to channel her smooth complexion, follow dermatologist Dr Justine Hextall’s advice. She says: “Late evening is the prime time for exfoliation as it will prepare the skin to absorb your night-time creams a treat. After exfoliating, use a gentle wash or cleanser to remove any traces of facial scrub before applying leave-on products to the skin (such as Witch Overnight Clearing Serum) to boost a healthy glow.”…

DHRUV BAKER’S AUBERGINE, OKRA AND NEW POTATO CURRY SERVES 4 • 150g baby aubergines, cut in half lengthways• 150g okra, cut into 2cm pieces• 4tbsps vegetable oil• 1tsp fennel seeds• 1/2tsp nigella seeds• 1/2tsp cumin seeds• 2tsps grated ginger• 4 cloves garlic, crushed• 2 green chillies, finely sliced• 1/2tsp turmeric• 2tbsps tomato purée• 400g tinned tomatoes, whizzed in a food processor or mashed with a fork• 150g cooked new potatoes• 500ml vegetable stock• 1 small bunch coriander, chopped STEP 1 Sauté the aubergines and okra in half the oil for 5-10 mins. STEP 2 Heat the remaining oil in another pan, add the fennel, nigella and cumin seeds and stir-fry for 30 secs. Add the ginger, garlic and chillies and cook for another 30 secs. Add the turmeric, tomato purée and tomatoes. Simmer for 4-5 mins. STEP 3 Add the aubergines, okra and potatoes. Cook…

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Ruby Wax A Mindfulness Guide For The Frazzled This witty, smart and accessible read should be top of your reading list if “combating stress” is one of your resolutions for 2016. Ruby talks through how to put on the brakes and bring mindfulness into your life. With advice on relationships, plus tips for parents, children and teenagers and a six-week course based on her studies at Oxford University, this is the only guide you need to get your hands on for a happier life. Caroline Kepnes Hidden bodies The follow-up to the bestselling You – which Girls' Lena Dunham called her "favourite thriller" – this is every bit as creepily compulsive. It starts in New York, where sinister but sexy Joe has a new girlfriend to obsess over. When she…

After taking time off work, ex-Corrie star Michelle Collins is back, guest-starring this week in Midsomer Murders. “It was light relief after the year I’d had – it couldn’t have been worse,” says Michelle, 53. In late 2013, Michelle’s now 19-year-old daughter, Maia, was rushed to hospital for an emergency gallbladder operation, and then Maia’s dad, Fabrizio Tassalini, and Michelle’s best friend, activist Paul Cottingham, both died of cancer. “After all that, I didn’t work and just concentrated on getting Maia ready for university,” explains Michelle, last seen as barmaid Stella Price in Coronation Street. Her Midsomer episode is a UFO mystery. “My character, Nadine, and her husband run a hotel that’s filled with UFO hunters, but then there’s a murder,” she tells us. “The director wanted Nadine to be…

IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK This year you can – and should – get real about your love life and your finances. If you’re serious about sorting out one or both of these parts of your life, you can set up rock-solid foundations that will last for years. Great change is possible in the next 12 months! THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN CAPRICORN 22 DEC-20 JAN The planet of the mind, Mercury, starts reversing in your cash zone this week. If you’ve been wanting to make some changes connected to your finances, now is the perfect time. Socially, this week sees things ramping up. For your spoken forecast, call 0906 7511 677.* AQUARIUS 21 JAN-19 FEB Driven and determined Mars moves back into your career zone for the first…

‘She knows she can call him any time and he’ll be there’ She spent the run-up to Christmas by herself, while her husband JB was in Miami, amid speculation of a marriage crisis – and now, as the new year starts pals say Simon Cowell has reached out to Cheryl Fernandez-Versini. The star, 32, has had a stressful few months with the death of her father-in-law, personal family heartache and speculation her 18-month marriage is on the rocks. She’s also been the subject of a tirade of body shaming due to her shrinking frame, which she’s blamed on her recent stresses. A source says: “Simon has been extremely concerned about Cheryl’s wellbeing and is one of the few people in her life who she really opens up to and trusts.…

She’s made no secret of how she hated being pregnant, saying in October: “Pregnancy is the worst experience of my life…I feel insecure and most of the time I just feel gross.” And following the birth of her son, Saint – with husband Kanye West – last month, insiders reveal Kim Kardashian – who has earned an estimated £60m largely on the back of her iconic curves – is still battling with body issues. WEIGHT LOSS PLAN Kim, who’s 5ft 2, admitted in December, she gained 4st 2lbs, going up to 13st 5lbs, but the star Tweeted recently saying she’d already shed 1st 3lbs, but wants to lose another 3st 8lbs to reach her goal weight. A source says: “Kim is the heaviest she’s ever been. She’s a size 16…

THE EXES Charlotte Crosby & Gary ‘Gaz’ Beadle Their turbulent on/off romance has captivated fans ever since Charlotte Crosby and Gaz Beadle first got together on Geordie Shore in 2011, although they never made their relationship official. Gary has previously said: “We probably will end up getting married to be honest with you, just not yet. Five years’ time…or 30.” Charlotte, 25, split from property developer Mitch Jenkins in August, and went on to have a brief romance with Love Island winner Max Morley before hooking up again with a newly single Gaz, 27, in December, with him revealing they were “casually dating.” Emma says: “When there’s a problem in a relationship – and with these two it’s fiery arguments spurred on by jealousy and lack of proper commitment on…

She had a ball hosting X Factor spin-off show The Xtra Factor, and Rochelle Humes reveals that she got on so well with her TV boss Simon Cowell, she’s now pals with his girlfriend. The Saturdays singer has grown close to Lauren Silverman, and Rochelle tells Closerthat her two-year-old daughter Alaia-Mai has even enjoyed play-dates with the couple’s 23-month-old son, Eric. Rochelle, 26, says: “She had play-dates with Eric at Boot Camp. I’m friendly with Lauren and she texted me suggesting we got together. It was at a country house and it was sunny, so it was perfect for them. Alaia is a feisty little thing and they had a ball together, playing with toys and chasing each other round!” BABY TALK Meanwhile, Rochelle’s husband, JLS star Marvin Humes, 30,…

“BREAKFAST A loudspeaker means you never get a long lie-in. You’re woken at about 9am by the lights flicking on. The kitchen is much smaller than it looks on TV, and we’d wander around eating Weetabix or toast. DAYTIME Doing a task is the best part of the day. It brings everyone together and is a distraction from the bickering. All afternoon you’re thinking that an eviction could happen at any moment. DRINKING In the evening they bring the booze out. Add alcohol to any tense situation that’s been brewing throughout the day and that’s when the arguments and the bitching kick off. BEDTIME You’ve already stripped off in front of everyone in the bedroom – you don’t care about getting changed with people watching after a while. You forget…

She lived out her excruciating weight battles on screen when she first became famous on TOWIE five years ago – now Lauren Goodger, 29, admits that after endless tears and suffering frightening panic attacks, she’s turned her life around. Thanks to ditching her junk-food diet and sticking to the workout routine in her DVD Lauren’s OMG! Workout, she has the size 10 body of her dreams. When I meet Lauren, she’s wearing a see-through top that reveals her ripped stomach, and she can’t wait to show me her honed curves. It’s hardly surprising that she’s proud – she’s shed 4st over the past eight months, dropping from a size 18 and 13st to an 8-10 and 9st. “Give it a grab!” laughs the 5ft 5 Essex star, bending over to…

She famously dropped 2½st in 2014, going from a size 16 to a size 8, but Charlotte Crosby admits losing weight didn’t cure all her body insecurities. With typical honesty, the Geordie Shore party girl tells Closer: “When I was bigger I had a big flat bum, then when I was skinny I had a skinny flat bum – and that was probably worse than a big flat bum! “I used to get comments online with people saying: ‘She looks great but she needs to work on that a**e’ and it upset me. My flat bum had always been a bit of an insecurity – I wanted it to be curvier.” BUM-BOOSTING EXERCISES So this year Charlotte, 25, has focused on sculpting her rear into a curvy backside, by doing…

Forget fad diets and gruelling gym sessions, Lorraine Kelly’s shape-up secret is a lot more fun. The morning TV star has shed two dress sizes, dropping from a size 14 to a 10, after dancing away the pounds at her local exercise class. The 56-year-old says: “A few years ago, I never would have thought I’d be posing in my swimsuit, but now I’ve got a waist for the first time in my life, I don’t mind showing it off. I feel better in every way and I’ve got more energy than ever.” She adds: “Before, I hated my arms, so I’d never wear sleeveless tops. I’d wear cardigans and dress to disguise areas I didn’t like – I was so frumpy. Now I can go out and buy lovely…

BREKKIE BAKED AVOCADO Serves: 2 • 1 ripe avocado• 2 fresh eggs• a pinch of pepper• 1/2tbsp chopped chives 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/ Gas mark 4. 2. Slice the avocado in half and take out the pit. Scoop out 2tbsp of flesh from the centre – just enough so the egg will fit snugly in the middle. 3. Place the avocado halves in a small baking dish. Do your best to make sure they fit snugly. 4. Crack an egg into each avocado half. Crack the yolk in first and let the egg whites spill in to fill up the rest of the shell. 5. Place in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes (cooking time will depend on the size of your eggs and avocados). Just make sure the…

It’s the time of year when most of us are frantically making promises to ourselves to lose weight and get healthy. But how many of us will actually make it to the end of January? According to nutritionist Dale Pinnock, the key is to not make drastic changes to your diet. He says: “If you overhaul your eating habits all at once, the chances are you’ll struggle to stay on track. “Instead of just removing things from your diet, think of ways to enhance it.” The biggest change you can make is planning your meals carefully. “If you plan for change, then it’ll happen,” advises psychologist Felix Economakis. “There’s no point saying: ‘I’ll start eating better next week,’ you have to decide when and what you need to do to…

INSIDE DENISE’S FRIDGE • Eggs• Grated Cheddar• Sliced roast ham• Bananas• Soft cheese• Gherkins• Olives• Actimel yoghurt• Salad cream• Penne pasta• Strawberries• Yoghurts• Bolognese sauce• Beef mince• Coriander• Grapes• Spinach• Tomato juice• Sparkling water• Red peppers• Parsley• Avocado• Ginger• Coconut water When did you decide to lose weight? I gave up drinking and smoking in 2012, but gained 2st as I suddenly had huge sugar cravings. I’d never had a sweet tooth before, but I started becoming a secret eater and the weight piled on. I realised I needed to change my attitude towards food. Where do you shop for food? I do a big shop at Sainsbury’s every two weeks and there’s a little Waitrose at the end of my road, which is good for stocking up on fresh produce. I’m not a snob, though, and always buy supermarket own brands. I spend £180 a week for me, my 14-year-old son Louis and…

SINGER GARETH GATES, 31, TAKES OUR QUIZ What are you scared of? Rats. They’re dirty and give me the creeps. What’s your worst habit? Everything has to be perfectly in order. When did you last say: “I love you,” and to who? My daughter [Missy, six], half an hour ago! Who was your first kiss? A girl called Grace. I was very young and she sang in the same choir as me! Describe yourself in three words... Driven, determined, loving. How do you cope with conflict? I don’t! I can barely get a sentence out! What’s your proudest achievement? Raising the awareness of stammering. Gareth stars in Footloose, on tour from January. Visit www.footloose-musical.com…

MY POCKET MONEY WAS… £5 a week. I would spend it all on jewellery in Claire’s Accessories. MY FIRST JOB WAS… Feeding animals on a farm every Sunday for a family friend. I’d get £20 a shift. I SPENT MY FIRST PROPER PAY CHEQUE ON… A deposit for my first girls’ holiday to Marbella. MY BIGGEST IMPULSE PURCHASE WAS… A pair of black Tom Ford boots, which cost £1,800. I knew I had to have them! THE MOST EXPENSIVE THING I OWN IS… My silver Range Rover Evoque. THE LAST THING I BOUGHT WAS… A Burberry quilted cream ski suit (£160) for the baby [Sam is expecting her first child with boyfriend Paul Knightley any day now]. • Sam has teamed up with Swiftcover to bring you a series of…

PAUL SCULFOR Top male model Paul Sculfor, 44, is returning with a new series of Britain’s Next Top Model… What’s in store for the new series? The concept is pretty much the same, except we have two head judges looking for the next supermodel; myself and Abbey Clancy, plus Hilary and Nicky [fashion royalty Hilary Alexander OBE and celebrity snapper Nicky Johnston]. We want to find someone who’s brilliant. Do you ever pinch yourself that you’re a male supermodel? I do when I’m in an amazing location I wouldn’t have seen, or with incredible people I wouldn’t have met. Is it ever boring being so handsome, and do you find people stare at you a lot? I’ve never answered something like this before but no, I’m alright in myself! I…

FOOTLOOSE CLASSIC DANCE ROMANCE SUN 10 JAN, 11.30PM, BBC3 The ’80s classic – starring a very nubile young Kevin Bacon – is given an airing. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a must-see: small-town boy falls for the local badboy’s girlfriend and they sing and do some dancing and frolicking about as their star-crossed relationship starts to blossom. All together now… “Cut loose, footloose, kick off your Sunday shoes…” THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE SECOND HUNGER GAMES ADVENTURE SAT 9 JAN, 9PM, C4 The Hunger Games films might be over now, but here’s another chance to see the second flick in the series, with the fab Jennifer Lawrence once again donning her bow and arrow. Her win in the Games has inspired rioting and rebellion across the districts, and Katniss…

Just four months into her relationship with 27-year-old toyboy Joshua Sasse, she gushed that having children at this stage of her life “would be incredible.” And insiders reveal that while Kylie Minogue is already weighing up her options for motherhood, worried friends are urging her to slow down. After she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, reports claimed Kylie had her eggs frozen as a precaution before starting treatment, as chemotherapy can prevent the ovaries from working and damage eggs. Following her battle with the disease, Kylie admitted she’d consider adoption or surrogacy. In an interview, she said: “I do think about [kids] and I would absolutely look into those other options [adoption or surrogacy] because children and family are very important to me.” Sources now say the 47-year-old…

For many of us, January kick-starts a healthy eating and exercise regime in a bid to get our dream body. But some women take things a step further and opt for cosmetic surgery. Shockingly, recent figures released by the Harley Medical Group reveal more than a quarter of women are unhappy with their bodies, and plastic surgeon Marc Pacifico says enquiries double in January. He says: “There’s a big spike in procedures including liposuction, tummy tucks and thigh and arm lifts.” NEW YEAR, NEW BODY He adds: “After Christmas, women want to kick-start a ‘new year, new body’ regime. But we advise our clients not to rush into a decision. If you’re considering surgery, it’s vital you choose a reputable BAAPS surgeon (Baaps.org.uk).” In the UK, cosmetic surgery is worth…

‘I don’t hide my scars – they’re part of who I am’ Smiling confidently, pretty Adele Bellis looks happy and relaxed – a far cry from 18 months ago, when she suffered horrifying burns after sulphuric acid was thrown in her face in a twisted revenge attack. Adele’s right ear was destroyed, she was left partially bald and suffered serious burns to the side of her face, neck, arm and hand after violent ex Anthony Riley, 26, arranged for acid to be hurled in her face. DETERMINED Riley has since been sentenced to life with a minimum of 13 years and defiant Adele, 23, has refused to let the attack ruin her life. Adele, who lives in Lowestoft and hasn’t been able to return to her job as a beautician…

FAWNING OVER LILLY If you’re worried that your year has got off to a bad start, then this Disney-like tale should reassure you that no matter how bad things seem at first, they will get better. Lilly the deer was born minutes after her mother was hit by a car. The only survivor after her sibling also died following the tragic accident, terrified Lilly was found beside a busy roadside by a Michigan couple who then took her home. As she grew from a tiny fawn to a fully-grown deer, they fell in love with her and gave her a pampered life – including a futon to sleep on, plenty of treats, including her preferred snack of pasta, and a TV to watch her favourite channel, Animal Planet. They even…

“I tried to ignore the online trolls,” says Lauren. “But of course they affected me. I used fake eyelashes and huge hair extensions to try to cover up my body. Then I got papped in a bikini looking overweight, and I burst out crying when I saw the pictures. I was so uncomfortable and sad.” It was seeing the unflattering bikini photos earlier this year that proved a tipping point for Lauren, and she decided to overhaul her lifestyle once and for all. She cut back on booze and ditched the junk food, swapping it for stir-fries, salads, fruit and veg [see her diet opposite]. She also started working out with two fitness trainers, getting up at 7am to do an exercise called Plyo-dynamics four or five times a week…

As Kym Marsh emerges from the changing room on Closer’s shoot, there are shrieks of “Oh my gosh, look at your stomach!” And while she is coy about the compliments, the actress is justifiably proud of her freshly honed six-pack. “I’m definitely in the best shape I’ve ever been,” she tells us. “I also feel strong and energised. My stomach is quite impressive, I’ll be turning 40 with a six-pack! And I’ve toned up my legs, too, as they used to be a bit wobbly. I wouldn’t have had the confidence to do a shoot like this a couple of years ago.” After a turbulent year, Kym is clearly feeling confident and contented. She split from fiancé Dan Hooper last spring, but has since found love with personal trainer Matt…

• “Focus on being healthy, not skinny – we use models on my show who are a size 16 or 18, but they’re in perfect proportion. As long as you’re healthy and fit, your size doesn’t matter.” • “Don’t do restrictive diets – they don’t work and they just make you miserable. If I want some chocolate, I’ll have some – what’s the worst that could happen?! Just aim to eat healthily most of the time.” • “Accept you aren’t perfect – nobody is. Even supermodel Cindy Crawford told me she doesn’t recognise herself in modelling campaigns because she’s had professional hair and make-up and the lighting is great. Don’t put pressure on yourself.” • “Just be the best you can be – if there’s something you can do to…

After weeks of eating mince pies, most of us want to tone up – but if the gym doesn’t appeal, this should. Forget fancy equipment, because recent research proved regular brisk walking is the best way to keep weight down. Studies suggest it could also add seven years to your life, cut depression risk, protect your heart, help with backache and keep your waist neat. Plus – it’s free! With that in mind, we enlisted celeb personal trainer Cem Ahmet (Cemahmet.co.uk) to devise the perfect beginner’s walking workout that, teamed with a sensible diet, will help you drop up to a dress size in a month. Cem, who trains TV presenter Rochelle Humes and singer Alexandra Burke, says: “This workout builds gradually and, if you add the extras, you can…

TRICKS OF THE TRADE The festive season may seem like ages ago, but that doesn’t mean we have to put our red lips to bed. If you still haven’t found the right shade for you, fear not as Max Factor’s collection of four red shades are each designed with a different skin tone in mind. And Marilyn Monroe’s favourite ruby red has been reinstated, too. ON TRIAL This week we tried face oils from £6.99 to £32. Here are our top three. 1 OVERNIGHT SOS Our parched skin lapped up this bedtime oil, which has been proven to protect skin. Although, we loved it most for resuscitating our dull winter complexion by morning time. 2 OIL MAGNET We massaged this cocktail of oils (including avocado, sunflower and almond oil) on…

THE MOVES Alesha, 37, refuses to obsess over her weight. She says: “I don’t own scales. It’s about being strong and having a healthy heart. That is one billion times more important than being skinny.” And while she occasionally works out with a trainer, she adds: “Running after my little girl keeps me fit, and performing on stage.” THE FOODS She makes sure she’s fuelled with energy for her performances. Alesha starts the day with porridge or a poached egg with toast, lunch is sushi, then for dinner she’ll have salmon with veg. She adds: “If I fancy chocolate I’ll have it. I don’t deprive myself, because that’s when you binge.” THE CHEAT Alesha takes healthy treats when she’s on the road. She says: “I cut up fruit and veg…

Nilufer Atik, 39, a writer and personal trainer, lives in London and wants to buy her own place “I broke up with my partner in February 2014. We owned a two-bed flat in south London, and I paid £778 a month for my share of the mortgage, bills and food. My ex refused to keep the flat as an investment so we put it on the market. We got a buyer immediately so I moved out and rented a room for £650 a month The buyer pulled out and I was stuck paying half the mortgage plus rent (I was tied into a six-month tenancy), using up my savings. I moved back into the flat once the tenancy ended. We sold in September and I made a profit, but I…

So, Lady Mae has a different look! I look good for 50, don’t I? Series four is set 20 years on and I was supposed to be around 30 when we did the first series, so Lady Mae is technically 50 now. I’ve got a slight hint of grey, but we’re not really doing age – we’re not really focusing on that! Are you glad to be back? Yes, it seems like a totally new job in many ways. When I said goodbye at the end of series two [to go on maternity leave; Katherine had daughter Orla in March 2014], I thought that was it. But they said they’d love to bring her back. And because the end to Harry Selfridge’s story is quite sad, she is a welcome…

Postpartum psychosis is a severe mental illness that can affect women just after giving birth. EastEnders' Exec Producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins tells us: “We want to explore the effects of postpartum psychosis on those with bipolar.” Clare Dolman, Vice Chair of Bipolar UK, adds: “There is a very high risk that women with bipolar will become ill when they have a child, and 20-25 per cent of them will have a postpartum psychosis. It’s fantastic that EastEnders is raising awareness of this devastating condition.”…