Innholdsfortegnelse for 14-Aug-2017 i Woman

19971998 The ultimate power couple was born on their engagement 1999 A star-studded wedding fit for showbiz royalty 2000 Clowning around as Posh’s solo career started 2001 Talk about friends in very high places! 2002 Their brood grew when Romeo joined Brooklyn 2003 Proud Posh as David receives his OBE from the Queen 2004 Putting on a united front after cheating rumours 2005 It’s glamour all the way for the glitzy, jet-set couple 2006 Vic became Queen of the WAGs at the World Cup 2007 The Beckhams go Stateside with a move to Los Angeles 2008 Only A-list pals will do for this starry pair! 2009 A sleek style transformation begins for Posh and her man 2010 Cruz joins his brothers Brooklyn and Romeo to honour Dad 2011 With an…

STYLE TIP Update your look in an instant with a pair of statement earrings – the accessory of the season. STYLE TIP If you’re going to buy a trouser suit, make it a red one! For extra style points, team with tonal accessories. STYLE TIP Wear joggers the grown-up way with fancy flats and a smart jumper. The cute dog is optional! STYLE TIP Cold shoulder tops aren’t going anywhere! If you choose a ruffle style, make sure you keep your bottom half tailored to make the most of your shape.…

Am I addicted to sex? I ’ve been happily married for 20 years. My husband is my best friend and our sex life is still great. That’s why I was shocked when I had a sexy dream a few nights ago – about someone else. What surprised me even more was that it was about someone I know, but not very well – a friend of my brother. When I saw this man at a party at my brother’s over the weekend, I didn’t know where to put myself. I felt as if he might be able to tell, although he hardly talked to me, and, to be honest, in the flesh he wasn’t nearly as good-looking or charming as he had been in my dream! Why has this happened?…

Feeling fruity We all struggle to get our 10 portions of fruit and vegetables a day, but thanks to a new powder it’s not so hard. One scoop of Rejuvenate Formula (£33.75 for 289g, water-for-health.co.uk), a blend of greens and fruit, provides 10 servings. Think positive Being mindful is just as important as working out. Viewing yourself as less healthy than other people – no matter how active you are – can increase the risk of premature death by 71%. Natural buzz If you’re looking for a quick pick-me-up but want to steer clear of artificial energy drinks , try Tenzing (£1.70, planetorganic.com). The all-natural alternative contains green coffee and green tea – at just 57 calories a can.…

Neighbours is an institution. How does it feel to be a part of that? I’m absolutely loving it - I’m so lucky to be part of such a great team of people. To go from being a carpenter to being on Neighbours is a little bit crazy – I definitely wouldn’t go back! Do you get on with the rest of the cast? To be honest, we all genuinely get on really well – we’re like a big family. Plus, Jackie Woodburne, who plays Susan Kennedy, and Alan Fletcher, who plays Karl Kennedy, have been on the show forever, so they’re always great to go to for a bit of advice. Do you watch much British TV? I don’t really get time to watch a whole lot of…

‘I STARTED SHRIEKING WITH JOY!’ Scrolling through pictures of sunny Spain, I just couldn’t wait for my holiday to Ibiza to come around – the thought of seven nights’ good weather and relaxing sounded like pure bliss. I love holidays and being able to take my little boy away to spend time with my dad and me is always a highlight of the summer. This year, we’re heading to the island of Ibiza all thanks to Dad and his partner, who have treated us to an all-inclusive break. But what’s even better is that I’ve got my own spending money set and ready to go. You see, in April this year, I was playing some games of bingo online with Woman Bingo. I’ve been a member of the site for…

CREDIT CARD OR LOAN? ACT NOW! An important warning for anyone with an existing credit card, loan or overdrafts. Check if you can cut its costs now, as the Bank of England is considering making that tougher. There has been a huge increase in personal borrowing over the last year. The Bank of England has warned this could lead to a bubble similar to the one that caused the 2008 credit crunch. It has mooted the idea of tightening lending criteria, which could mean tougher credit scoring and affordability criteria (check your credit and affordability score for free at creditclub.com). With rates at, or near, all-time lows, if you’ve existing debt see if you’re on the cheapest possible deal… 1 Cut credit or store card costs to 29 months at…

Deli tart You don’t even need a rolling pin to make this tart – it really is so simple SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS COOK 25 MINS • 375g pack ready-rolled lighter puff pastry • 1tbsp milk • 250g tub ricotta cheese • 75g SunBlush tomatoes from a jar, oil reserved • 8 slices Parma ham, roughly torn • Small handful rocket 1 Heat the oven to 200°C, Gas 6. Line a baking sheet with baking paper. Unroll the pastry onto the lined baking sheet and trim the edges. Using a sharp knife, mark a border all the way around, 2cm from the edge. Lightly score the centre of the pastry in a criss-cross pattern and prick all over with…

LIFT WEIGHTS FOR… 10 SECONDS Try lifting and lowering weights for 10 seconds rather than the usual couple of seconds to boost strength. A US study found people who used a slow technique of resistance training showed a 50% increase in strength compared to those lifting at the normal, faster speed. Slowing down the movements limits momentum and creates more tension in the muscles. MASSAGE MUSCLES FOR… 10 MINUTES Pummelling your muscles for this length of time after tough exercise does more than simply relieving tension and pain. Research from McMaster University in Canada looked inside a muscle as it was massaged and found that 10 minutes of kneading switched on sensors that reduced inflammation in muscle cells and helped build more mitochondria, which help muscles repair and grow. Try…

THIS WEEK’S HOT READ Faye M Smith read The Little Teashop Of Lost And Found by Trisha Ashley, paperback £7.99, ebook £4.99 (Black Swan). Abandoned as a baby on the Yorkshire Moors, Alice spends the first few decades of her life trying to discover where she belongs. After purchasing a run-down teashop, can she bake her way to success and make Haworth her forever home? With a mix of fairy-tales, romance with her new neighbour Nile, and a desperate search for her birth mother, this book will make you laugh, cry and crave cake in equal measure! Perfect for Bake Off fans. NEXT WEEK: Buy House Of New Beginnings by Lucy Diamond AND IF YOU LIKED THAT,TRY THESE… FIRST LOVE The Honey Farm On The Hill…

‘MARK AND I HAVE HAD A STORMY RELATIONSHIP’ Her candid confessions have made her a Loose Women favourite and now Nadia Sawalha has spilled her biggest secret yet, as the 52-year-old has revealed she resorted to counselling to mend her 15-year marriage. Nadia, who is married to TV producer Mark Adderley, revealed the pair had been forced to seek professional help after a series of tumultuous ups and downs proved too much. Speaking on the show she said, ‘Mark and I have had a stormy relationship over 15 years and I think we’ve learnt some stuff. We’ve been to a couple of different marriage guidance counsellors.’ Nadia, who has daughters Maddie, 14, and Kiki-Bee, 10, with hubby Mark, told how counselling armed them with some key…

‘IT FELT LIKE A DREAM’ When I kiss my husband, Simon, he doesn’t kiss me back. If I hold his hand, he doesn’t squeeze mine. And when I say, ‘I love you,’ he doesn’t say it in return. It’s not that Simon doesn’t adore me – even after 13 years of marriage, we’re deeply in love – but a cruel disease has robbed him of the ability to move, speak and even breathe by himself. Yes, ours is a story of great sadness, but also of fighting against the odds… I’d had a crush on Simon since we met at university. He was the handsome boy with blue eyes – but he always had a girlfriend! It wasn’t until I was 23, when I bumped into him at a bus…

1THE BRETON TEE It covers the arms and doesn't cling to your tummy, we’ll always rely on this timeless top. 2THE LOAFER Classic but cool, this is the ultimate smart-casual shoe. 3 THE TRENCH COAT Opt for unstructured styles in refined colourways for a piece that will never date – or make a statement in bold red. 4 THE WRAP DRESS Flattering on most body shapes and sizes, this is the most versatile dress you will ever own. 5 THE BIKER JACKET Whether it’s in leather or suede, a biker over a floaty dress is the perfect way to transition your look into next season. 6THE BUCKET BAG Roomy enough for all your daily essentials (and sometimes a little more), this style is super-practical…

‘I NEEDED TO BE HEALTHY’ Seeing my children’s smiling faces, I’m filled with that unconditional rush of love, that all mums talk about. But it’s not just that. I also feel incredibly thankful. You see, after suffering two terrible tragedies, it was my children who gave me the strength to change for the better and do something about an issue which had been blighting my life for so long – my weight. And it was while I was slimming down that a miracle happened... I’ve battled with my weight since I was a child. In school, I was incredibly self-conscious of my chunky 5ft 10in frame, and feeling huge compared to my petite friends, I didn’t eat in front of them, fearing they’d think I was some greedy giant. When…

‘I FELT SO ALONE’ Throwing off the duvet, I rush to change my pyjamas and bedsheets. As sweat drips from my body and my face burns red, I sound like any other fifty-something going through the menopause. Only I was in my early thirties when this started happening… All my life I’ve been active and, by 2005, aged 33, I was a married mum-of-two, working as an aerobics instructor. My days were spent running around after my children, Mackenzie, then four, and Jasmin, two, before work in the evenings. But I was waking up in a panic at night, drenched in sweat. Me and my husband, Wai Hing, ran through the list of possibilities – maybe I was overworked, or hadn’t been looking after myself properly. But as the months,…

‘I HAD NO REAL PLAN’ It’s 2am and I’ve just arrived in Serbia with nothing but my rucksack. I don’t have a hotel room booked and all I can think about is how I can charge my phone. You might confuse me for a thrill-seeking twenty-something, off on a gap year. But you’d be wrong. Well, partly. It’s been years since I was in my twenties… As a child, growing up in Dundee my summer holidays were spent in Blackpool. Then, aged 12, my school organised a skiing trip to Bulgaria. Being the least sporty child ever, I still don’t know why my parents signed me up, but I’m glad they did. It was that trip that instilled in me a thirst to see the world. In the decades that…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr If you already have evidence that you are on course for success, be quietly pleased. If, however, you know a problem is brewing that you are hoping will be resolved by nothing short of a miracle, now is the time to act. TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May Events that come out of the blue have the effect of opening a new and welcome page in your life book. Enjoy all the good times on offer now, and if something or someone cannot be part of the new story, consider letting them go. GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun Maybe a deal cannot go through as expected –perhaps outgoings have exceeded incomings, but whatever the issue, it can be resolved. Maybe not instantly, but…

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‘DAD BOD’ Forget the abs, this is all about untoned muscles and a bit of a belly. Hey, it means there’s more to cuddle up to! Simon Cowell, 57 Little Eric’s pa Simon has the ultimate ‘dad bod’, perfectly enhanced by that manicured mane of chest hair. Talk about having the X factor! Johnny Depp, 54 He was a slinky-hipped thing in his youth, but it seems JD’s penchant for posh wine has filled out his figure somewhat in the intervening years. Seth Rogen, 35 We’ve had a soft spot for the chunky funny guy for a few years now. What can we say? We like a man who can make us laugh! Vince Vaughn, 47 Yep, it’s another comic actor, who proves you don’t need abs of steel to…

Mad for Matt! Matt started out as a chef running his own restaurant in Wales. Now he turns us weak at the knees presenting Saturday Kitchen . The 43-year-old and his wife Lisa live in Monmouth, Wales, with their kids Jess, 15, and Henry, 13. The telly presenter, who is currently presenting Matt Tebbutt’s South Africa on Good Food, gives Woman the low-down. Nobody’s thrown any knickers at me yet. Generally fans are really nice. But I’ve got no shortage of people – like my wife and kids – who keep my feet on the ground. I’ve gone from being a chef doing 18-hour days in windowless kitchens to being on telly and travelling the world. I love it.…