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CHRIS HEMSWORTH Phwoah! The Thor star looks pretty good in the buff. Well, he is a (Norse) god! RYAN REYNOLDS We think Ryan’s the best thing out of Canada since maple syrup! IDRIS ELBA Our favourite Bond contender has been brushing up on his fighting skills for his kick-boxing doc. CHRIS PRATT Pratt by name, but not by nature! We love Hollywood’s hottest new funnyman for more than his pecs... SCOTT EASTWOOD The apple didn’t fall far from the tree – Scott is as dishy as dad Clint Eastwood. JAMIE DORNAN Never mind his alter ego Christian Grey, we’d be happy with the real deal!…

Woman has teamed up with Beauty Outlet Direct to offer every reader a free* Max Factor Lip Infinity Lasting Lip Tint pencil – worth £8.99. A splash of colour is a great way to brighten your look and this fab freebie comes in Coral Crush. All you have to do is pay £3.50 towards the cost of postage. Beauty Outlet Direct is your go-to discounted beauty store, so why not also check out these deals? Other bargain beauty buys Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue After Five 75ml EDP spray. Our price £14 inc VAT (RRP £32) L’Oréal Color Riche Duo Manicure Nail Polish in Frosted Pearl and Blue Lagoon. Our price £4.99 inc VAT (RRP £8.99) Oil Of Olay Complete Care Night Cream 50ml. Our price £7.99 inc VAT (RRP £9.99)…

‘I FELT OLD BEFORE MY TIME’ For most of us, ageing is something we’d rather ignore. Those extra wrinkles around our eyes, the creases on our forehead – we’ll do anything to get rid of them. But while some women my age spend hundreds on face creams, or even surgery, in a desperate bid to look and feel 20 years younger, I’ve found another way to turn back the clock. The truth is, when I embarked on my healthy lifestyle – eating almost nothing but fruit – I wasn’t actually trying to stave off the years. That was just a lucky side effect… Like most people, I was brought up to think you needed three meals a day – hearty ones. I snacked on crisps and chocolate and as I…

They sent my son hate mail My son married the man he’d been living with for years last year and 100 of our friends and family came and celebrated with him – all except my brother and his wife, who sent vicious emails to my son about the evils of homosexuality and how the marriage was a travesty. Now, my daughter and her fiancé are planning their wedding and she’s told me my brother and his wife will not be invited. I’m already struggling with what to say to them after the way they treated my son, so what should I tell them if she insists on this? Suzie says: Why bother to see them at future family events? They have the right to their views, however bigoted and cruel,…

Break-ups are difficult, that’s no secret, and when I split from my husband in April 2004, I was devastated. But rather than crying over a glass of wine, or going out with friends, an unusual technique cured my pain… I was just 19 when I married my husband Martin* in October 1981, and, back then I was convinced we’d be together forever. We had our son, Dominic* in June 1983, followed by Nathan* two years later. When Julie* arrived in July 1990, our family was complete. Three years later, we moved to an idyllic house in the countryside. And we set up our own business running health and fitness clubs. I loved my job and after doing the school run, I relished spending my days teaching aerobics classes. I even…

Chicken & kale stir-fry Kale, the king of dark green veg, together with turmeric and ginger make a winning combo in this colourful stir-fry. SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS PLUS MARINATING COOK 15 MINS • 425g mini chicken breast fillets• 2.5cm fresh ginger, grated• 2 garlic cloves, grated• Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon• 2tbsp rapeseed oil•  1/ 4 tsp turmeric• 2 red onions, sliced• 250g chopped curly kale• 2tbsp miso paste• 2 carrots, cut into ribbons with a vegetable peeler 1 Put the chicken in a shallow dish. Add the ginger, garlic, lemon zest and juice and stir well to mix. Leave to marinate for 30 mins. 2 Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan, add the chicken and cook for 3 mins to brown. Sprinkle over the turmeric, stir well and cook…

CUT THE COST OF CREDIT THIS JANUARY This month, for many, the letterbox becomes an enemy when it flips open to let bills through. And the worst of these are often credit cards. The main weapon for clearing credit and store cards is a balance transfer, where you get a new card(s) that, for a small fee, repays debts on existing cards for you, so you owe it – but at a far lower cost. Here’s my guide... 1 Go for the lowest fee within the period you’re sure you can repay. Most cards charge a one-off fee on the amount of debt transferred. So, for example, 3% is £30 per £1,000. Generally, the longer the 0% period, the bigger the fee. Calculate how long you think you’ll take to…

‘PLAYING BINGO IS MY ‘ME’ TIME’ Walking into my new house, I slipped off my shoes and popped them into my swanky new cabinet. No muddy shoes would be ruining my lovely cream carpet! I’d just bought a fancy new unit that had drawers to put our shoes in – as well as the new carpets, wallpaper and lamps in my hallway and lounge. You see, a few months ago, I had a jackpot win when I was playing Woman Bingo, so I used the money to spruce up my new house. It was September 2016 when I hit the jackpot. One evening, I’d logged in to my account and bought tickets for the link games in both Tiki Bingo and Sapphire Bingo. A linked game is a special event…

She made headlines as a member of one of the most controversial families in Corrie history and Toyah Battersby’s return to the cobbles, 14 years later, has sparked almost as much interest. And while Toyah is all grown-up – no curled lip or camouflage hot pants these day – actress Georgia Taylor promises there’ll be just as much drama as we learn of her character’s IVF struggles. During her time away, the 36-year-old actress has had successful stints in Casualty and Law & Order: UK . Georgia lives in Bristol with her actor boyfriend Mark Letheren. Well-spoken, warm and friendly, she’s the complete opposite of what you might expect from a Battersby! ‘It was a huge decision for me…

‘I HAD TO BE OK FOR MY SON’ There are some people who are part of our lives for just a fleeting moment and other relationships that stand the test of time. And when I met Nick Knowles, I knew he was special. You might know him as the TV presenter from DIY SOS and Who Dares Wins – but to me, he quickly became so much more. He was a friend, then a partner, the father of my child, and he even became the man who saved my life… It was March 2009 when I was introduced to Nick by my parents, who had met him through their holiday business. Even with our 25-year age gap, we had so much in…

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lowcarbgenesis.co.uk Is it your aim to be slimmer this year? ‘Well, the easiest way to lose weight and keep it off is by losing it slowly.’ says nutritionist Emily Maguire (lowcarbgenesis.co.uk). ‘If you want to improve your lifestyle, maintain a stable weight and improve your health, making small and consistent changes each day can lead to huge results, without much effort.’ Take a look at Emily’s 21 recommendations and try to do one every day. You can mix them up a bit. Combine the changes with Emily’s five-day diet plan (p35) and you can expect to lose 5-7lb in five days and significantly more by the end of the month. 1 Ditch carbonated drinks and fruit juices – these are packed full of sugar. 2 Try to eat light after…

DID YOU KNOW? YOUR LUNGS DON’T MATURE UNTIL THE AGE OF 29, AFTER WHICH YOUR LUNG FUNCTION HEADS DOWNHILL! 1 RELAX YOU 2 INCREASE ENERGY 3 BOOST IMMUNITY What if I said I had a medicine that would make you feel amazing? You’d say ‘give it to me now!’ Well, changing your breathing truly does affect your mind, body and soul immediately. Most of us know we could breathe better, and even the tiniest change can have benefits, such as improved posture, banishing anxiety and beating back pain. Here are eight tips to get you started... 1. DISCOVER YOUR BREATHING TYPE Broadly speaking, there are two main styles of breathing: vertical and horizontal. Vertical breathers are overusing their neck and shoulder muscles, which throws off the balance of all your…

Guilt-free snacks For a delicious light snack try Hippeas (£2.29 for 110g, waitrose.com). Made from organic chickpeas, they’re gluten-free, high in protein and fibre, and totally organic. And they’re just 91 calories per serving. Sleep well A good night’s sleep could be the key to fighting dementia. A study has revealed that those of us who sleep for only four hours a night, or wake up regularly during the night, have a higher risk of the disease. Sweet relief Got a cut? Ditch the plasters and try manuka honey. With antibacterial properties, applying honey can fight bacteria and reduce the risk of infection. Try Comvita Medihoney Antibacterial Wound Gel (£9.99 for 25g, hollandbarrett.com).…

Going out The ONE great film T2 TRAINSPOTTING WHO? Ewan McGregor, Kelly Macdonald, Jonny Lee Miller, Ewen Bremner, Robert Carlyle. WHAT? Danny Boyle’s cult 1996 film about the exploits of heroin addicts in Edinburgh gets the sequel treatment. This time, Diane (Macdonald), Renton (McGregor), Sick Boy (Miller), Spud (Bremner) and Begbie (Carlyle) have a scheme to break into the adult film business. But tensions between them threaten to bring on disaster. WHY? If you loved the original. WHY NOT? If you think it could fall victim to the dreaded sequel curse. VERDICT: This trip down memory lane is a rollicking fun ride! OUT 27 JANUARY My weekend top 5 Charlie Condou WATCHING I’m currently watching Chewing Gum on E4. Michaela Coel is so funny. It’s one of the best comedies…

This week M&S ...one-stop shop M&S has the health trends covered. Check out the delicious new foods that are set to be trending in 2017. Healthier lean meat 6 British Outdoor Bred Skinny Sausages (78 cals per sausage), £3.20/400g Six sausages made with British pork, salt and spice extracts. If you liked the Skinny Burgers and Skinny Mini Meatballs in 2016, you’ll love these. Clever carbs Roasted Vegetable, Olive & Lemon Bulgur Wheat & Lentil Grain Mix, £2/250g Healthy rice alternative with a basil and lemon dressing. As plant-based eating continues to grow in popularity, grains take centre stage. Bulgur wheat and lentils are packed with fibre and flavour. Super spices Turmeric Chicken Spinach Wrap, £3 With spiced sweet potato and cauliflower in a veg-based wrap. Health-boosting turmeric is huge…

CARLUCCIO’S 2-FOR-1-ISH Order two main courses and get the cheapest for £1 until Wed 8 Feb. Simply register with vouchercloud. com  and either print the voucher or show it on your smartphone. 1 YEAR MERLIN PASS SALE Normally £179 pp, the Merlin Pass gets unlimited entry to Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Legoland and more. Until 13 Feb, go to merlinannualpass. co.uk  and it’s £129 pp. A few bank holiday dates are excluded at some attractions, so check for exclusions.…

1 Beat the sound barrier Philips SHB8850NC (£89.99, currys.co.uk ) One of the rare joys of long-haul flights is kicking back and watching the latest blockbuster. These noise-cancelling headphones will muffle the sound of plane engines and passenger chatter, making dialogue and music crystal clear. 2 Money maximiser Revolut (free, but £5 for debit card, revolut.com ) Download this nifty app onto your smartphone, link it to your current account and you’ll be sent a Mastercard debit card. Use it for purchases and cash withdrawals abroad, and you’ll save around 15% on average compared to UK bureau de change or using your ordinary debit or credit card. 3 Power pack Flux Portable Charger (£32 incl shipping, fluxchargers.com ) This rather bijou…

Tasty Tom Move over, Downton ! Tom Hardy’s ripped up the period-drama rule book in BBC1’s gripping new series Taboo , which he both produces and stars in, based on an idea he came up with his comedy writer dad Edward. Tom, 39, lives with actress wife Charlotte Riley, 35, and their one-year-old baby. He is also dad to Louis, eight, from a previous relationship. Being a father has given me the kind of purpose that makes you think more carefully about how you live your life. I made a lot of mistakes and I put my mum and dad through a lot because they were so worried about me. I take great pride in being a father and make sure I’m…

STYLE RULES FOR RELAXED SUITING * This trends works better when you avoid black. Instead, look to the primary colours – red, blue and yellow – to add an edge to your look. * A standout shirt is a modern wardrobe essential. Leave it untucked for a cooler feel. * Side-slung bags help to pull together a layered look. * Try block heels in colours such as white, tan and yellow.…

PHONE FACE You might not want to hear this, but your phone carries more bacteria than a toilet seat. It sits on café tables, rolls around our bag, fingers are tapped all over it while scrolling… and then it touches our skin. Ick. And after a lengthy chat, make-up and sweat are also transferred on to the screen and this dirt builds up over time, causing itchy, spot-like bumps. ‘Your phone accumulates a lot of bacteria,’ says dermatologist Dr Justine Hextall for The Harley Medical Group. ‘When you place the phone on your skin, it’s in contact with this bacteria.’ Solution: Wipe your phone daily with antibacterial wipes to remove the majority of bacteria. Also, try products with salicylic acid (a known spot tamer) if you’re prone to blemishes. SELFIE…

‘This five-day plan will help to kick-start your diet and encourage you to carry on the good work,’ says Emily. ‘If you want to stay on the plan for longer, you can repeat it throughout the month. The 21 changes [on the previous page] are more sustainable lifestyle changes that will make a big difference over time.’ SNACKS Choose 1 or 2 (different) snacks a day * 1-2 squares of dark chocolate (above 70% cocoa) * 30-40g of nuts * 20g of seeds *1/ 2 an avocado topped with balsamic vinegar * Handful berries * 10 olives DAY 1 BREAKFAST Yogurt with berries 4tbsp Greek yogurt topped with berries, 30g nuts and seeds, 2tsp chia seeds and 1tsp cinnamon. LUNCH Chilli prawns and spinach Fry prawns with 1/2 fresh chilli…

#NYsoupswap   Are you taking our 30-day New Year Soup Swap challenge? Let us know how you’re doing by tweeting @ WomanMagazine, or on our Facebook page. Look for tips on the plan there, and at womanmagazine.co.uk.…

‘MY BLOOD PRESSURE SOARED’ Walking across the school playground, I kept my head low, trying my best to ignore the whispers and sets of eyes staring at me. It was as though they all hated me – but yet I’d done nothing wrong. You might think this sounds like a simple case of bullying, cruel, yet all too common. But I wasn’t one of the pupils trying to get through my lunch break – I was a mum on the school run... I was so excited when, in September 2009, my daughter Sophie, then four, started primary school. Having had to give up my office manager job because of a stroke five months earlier, I was looking forward to getting involved with school life. Doing the morning drop off, with…

Get it before it goes! Aldi Electric Spiralizer, £29.99, will enable you to add more healthy vegetables to your meals with minimal fuss. Three steel blade cone cutters offer a choice of thickness to make perfect courgetti or boodles (butternut squash noodles), to make every meal a bit more interesting. SPICY CHICKEN Take a food bag and add 1tsp each paprika, ground coriander and ground cumin, 6tbsp cornmeal, 2tbsp plain flour, 4 each chicken drumsticks and thighs. Shake the bag to coat. Leave for 1 hr so flavours can mingle, remove, drizzle with oil and bake at Gas 6, 200°C for 25 mins. POSH ECLAIRS For those looking to indulge, Waitrose 1 Choux Pastry Eclairs, £2.50 for 2, are the perfect choice. Filled with indulgent creme patisserie, choose from Belgian…

Joanna Czechowska read The Phantom Tree by Nicola Cornick, paperback £7.99, ebook £3.99 (HQ) TV historian Adam has discovered a previously unknown portrait of Anne Boleyn – a box in the background bears the initials AB to prove it. But Adam’s ex-girlfriend Alison Bannister knows for sure the portrait is of Mary Seymour, daughter of Katherine Parr, who historians thought had died in infancy. How can Alison explain to Adam the box actually carries her initials and she knew Mary personally in the 16th century. This is a brilliant time-slip novel with a great twist in the tail. NEXT WEEK: Buy Dear Amy by Helen Callaghan for £3.49 AND IF YOU LIKED THAT,TRY THESE… PAST LIVES Lady Of Hay by Barbara Erskine Journalist Jo…

‘I STARED AT THE SCREEN IN SHOCK!’ I used to go to bingo with my nan years ago, but it was actually my boyfriend’s mum who got me into playing online. She was staying with us back in 2013 and, as she was away from home, she would miss her usual bingo games. My boyfriend signed her up to Woman Bingo so she could play her favourite game while she was living with us. But it wasn’t just his mum who got into it. After seeing how the site worked and hearing about all the fun games, I thought I’d like to have a go, too… Following suit I signed up about three years ago and at first I would play once or twice a month. I would usually play…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr Thanks to Venus in Aries, from this point on your ability to make a good impression is vastly increased. Thus, if you haven’t yet put together a campaign to achieve a personal or professional ambition, it’s time you did. TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May It may seem as though a relationship is in free fall – either someone you hear from regularly has gone off the radar or communications between you and another person are not as they should be. Leave well alone for now. GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun An offer may be too good to be true and if people are putting pressure on you, the chances are you’ll be making a big mistake. If something is worth having, and…

‘09 Bronson ‘I was a mess after Bronson. I got really fat. I was a real road crash.’ ‘12 The Dark Knight Rises ‘Some people really got down with what we were trying to achieve.’ ‘16 The Revenant ‘At the time it was never-ending! The Forevernant. It was confusing.’ ‘17 Taboo ‘People will either like it or hate it, but it won’t be middle of the road.’ Say what? ‘I’m hugely narcissistic, but I dress like a homeless person.’…