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Did you know that the speed you lose weight is influenced by your body type? I didn’t, but now I’ve read this fantastic article (on p32), it does make a lot of sense. In a nutshell, if your current diet isn’t working for you, there IS a way to accelerate losing those wobbly bits. But what shocked me most was that I need to cut down on caffeine – and that wouldn’t be a pretty sight! But now I’m armed with the knowledge, I may just do it one day……

How much she drinks She didn’t get her nickname ‘Holly Willoughboozy’ for no reason. Keith Lemon, aka Leigh Francis, revealed she keeps booze under her desk at Celebrity Juice! He said, ‘She’s like an old man with a brown paper bag under the table. She looks like an angel but she’s got the guzzler of a tramp.’ Good Morning Britain host Piers agreed, saying, ‘Trust me, if you have lunch with Holly, you cancel dinner.’ That she smokes Holly might look perfect, but she’s not immune to a bad habit. The presenter is a smoker and has been spotted lighting up several times while out at events. Tut-tut! About her ‘imperfect marriage’ to Dan She may appear to have the perfect marriage but, like the rest of us, Holly and…

‘I WAS DETERMINED TO TRY’ Walking down the baby aisle in the supermarket, I stopped and admired a display of healthy baby food products. As mothers passed by, adding things from the display to their trollies, I couldn’t help but smile proudly. Because it was just a few years ago that I was creating those healthy recipes in my own kitchen. I’d be lying if I said I’ve always enjoyed cooking. A single mum to two children, my life was spent juggling nappy changes with wash loads and toddler tantrums. The most stressful time of the day for me, though, was mealtimes. My son Joe was six months old when in April 2005 he suffered a reaction to scrambled eggs. He started wheezing and being sick and had to be…

Bright red lips that last If you never seem to be able to keep lipstick in place but want a bright shade that stays put all day, just follow these steps. First, prep your lips to remove any dry skin and create a smooth base for your lipstick to sit on – a bright colour only accentuates dry bits. A lip exfoliator such as e.l.f. Lip Scrub Exfoliator Clear, £4.50 will help to soften. Next, choose your lipstick formulation. Bourjois Rouge Velvet The Lipstick in Rubi’s Cute, £8.99, is highly pigmented, but is really comfortable to wear and you barely notice it’s there. A chemical peel Today’s face peels are doable at home. They create a smoother, more radiant complexion, minimise pores and diminish the appearance of wrinkles and fine…

Should I wear sun cream? Q I know I’m supposed to wear sun cream but I’ve been told that I have vitamin D deficiency. If you can only get vitamin D from the sun then should I avoid wearing sun cream to get some? Philippa says: A Vitamin D deficiency is so common in the UK that it’s advised all people take a vitamin D supplement between September and the end of March each year. Now, sun cream blocks UVA and UVB light and technically could reduce vitamin D levels but the truth is that most people don’t put enough sun cream on often enough to affect vitamin D levels. We’re supposed to put sun cream on daily on every part of the body that’s exposed, even if it’s cloudy…

Can I come off the pill? Q I’m 48 and have more or less stopped having periods. I plan to come off the pill. But my husband’s paranoid about having another child – he says it’s too late at our age. Should I just not tell him? Susan says: A Before you even consider stopping taking the pill, you need to know that at 48, you’re not safe from pregnancy until two years after your last period. And before you start keeping the truth from your husband, you need to think through why you’d do that. Do you think that if you’re honest, he’d try to pressure you into taking the pill again? Or are you secretly hoping for another child but don’t dare tell him? Whichever, come clean. It’s…

FOR LARGER, SLOWER-MELTING ICE CUBES, CHOOSE THE ICE CO PREMIUM ICE, FROM £1, 1KG, MOST SUPERMARKETS. POKE BOWLS Not just a health fad, poke bowls are a Hawaiian speciality featuring pieces of marinated fish, a selection of colourful chopped, sliced and grated veg, tasty sauces and rice, all served in an easy eating bowl. Great for a super healthy, vitamin-packed lunch or dinner. For this poke bowl we’ve used The Saucy Fish Co Salmon with Chilli, Lime & Ginger Dressing, £4, 260g, Tesco and Sainsbury’s. FASHIONABLE FLAMINGOS Flamingos are everywhere this summer – on soft furnishings, clothing, jewellery, tableware – and now Mr Kipling has launched Flamingo Slices. The fruit flavoured sponges are topped with pink and yellow icing, £1, 6 slices, Asda. CRUNCH TIME Enjoy Well & Truly baked…

Prawn fajitas Hardly any cooking – but they look and taste like you’ve really gone to town. MAKES 8 SKEWERS PREP 10 MINS PLUS MARINATING COOK 10 MINS * 400g large raw peeled prawns * Bunch of spring onions * 1 large green pepper, deseeded and cut into bite-sized chunks * 5tbsp chilli marinade (such as Nando’s Medium Marinade, Sainsbury’s) * 150g natural Greek yogurt * 100g mature Cheddar cheese, grated * 1tbsp freshly snipped chives * 200g pack tomato salsa * Few sprigs fresh coriander, chopped * Finely grated zest and juice of ½ lime * 8 corn tortillas, warmed * 100g baby leaf spinach 1 Put the prawns, spring onions, peppers and marinade in a bowl. Mix well and chill for 30 min, or up to 2 hours…

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‘WE KNEW WE COULDN’T FALL APART’ When I look at this photo, I can still hear the infectious giggles coming from my daughters Molly and Bella. This is how they always were together – happy and in complete adoration of each other. They had a bond stronger than I ever thought possible, and it’s a bond that even today, Bella is determined to hold onto. Bella was born in May 2005, when Molly was three. We’d heard about sibling jealousy but that wasn’t the case with Molly at all. ‘It’s my turn to hold the baby,’ she’d insist. She doted on her. My husband Steve and I were so relieved, and as the girls got older, they did everything together. If we opened Molly’s bedroom door on a Saturday morning,…

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TRAVELS IN TRUMPLAND WITH ED BALLS BBC2 Following his memorable stint on Strictly, ex-Labour politician Ed Balls has been given his own three-part series. He’ll be meeting avid Donald Trump supporters in America’s Deep South. WORLD OF SPORT WRESTLING ITV Flamboyant British grapplers showcase their skills in the ring. This 10-part series includes pro wrestlers Will Ospreay, Kip Sabian and Love Island star Adam Maxted. SUCCESSION Sky Atlantic Brian Cox stars as media mogul Logan Roy, who is CEO of a media company and patriarch to a rich but dysfunctional family. As Logan’s retirement approaches his kids act up.…

Oh, older women are a saucy bunch. According to a Public Health England (PHE) survey, women in their 50s and 60s feel more satisfied with their sex lives than any other age group. Another survey found 58% of British women over 45 are having regular sex. They love the idea of a physical relationship based on trust, honesty, shared good times and good communication. Commenting on these figures, TV presenter Kate Garraway said, ‘This really resonates with me: sex now is far more enjoyable than when I was in my 20s. I was more worried about what impression I made than what I thought of them.’ Didn’t we all feel like that? I was so self-conscious in my 20s, even though I was probably the slimmest and most carefree I…

Meghan’s sister ‘DIANA WOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOU’ Meghan Markle’s estranged half-sister, Samantha Grant, has claimed Prince Harry’s late mother, Diana, would be ‘ashamed’ to have the US actress in the family. The 53-year-old has blasted her sister as the ‘Duchess of Nonsense’. in an epic Twitter rant – the latest in a long line of humiliating stunts suffered by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the hands of the Markle family – Samantha tweeted, ‘Harry is a wuss to allow the Duchess of Nonsense to mistreat everyone who has been close to her, especially her family. ‘Diana would be ashamed. Stop wearing Meg’s skivvies and bra and take your pants off her.’ As if that wasn’t a low enough blow for Meghan – who shares a father, Thomas,…

Woman’s agony aunt Suzie Hayman says, ‘You can understand and forgive any child for feeling they’re in competition with a sibling. Parents need to make efforts to let all their kids know they are special in themselves – never make comparisons. A child who does feel in the shade may well blossom later, once they have their own friends and family. But it’s up to the parents to manage the relationships with and between their children – so that they can become confident individuals rather than rivals.’…

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‘I RETURN A FORM WITH $2,000’ The hardest thing about having a baby alone isn’t the expense, the fear or the loneliness. It isn’t the process of getting pregnant or the term ‘sperm donor.’ The hardest thing is making the decision to do it. I’ve always known I wanted children, and while everything else in my life changed, the distant outline of a child remained steadfast. I met L two years after moving to New York. On the surface we looked very different – me, English, lefty, unkempt; she, New Yorker, centre-right, well put-together. We disagreed about everything. She was three years older than me and told me she was planning on trying to get pregnant. It stumped me. According to every relationship model I knew, you could either be…

As nutritionist Sarah Flower explains, ‘Your body shape will stay with you for life,’ but if we eat to suit our particular shape, we have a better chance of hitting our weight-loss goals… APPLE A softer, fuller middle with slim thighs and shapely legs. Weight gain usually occurs around the middle. Shoulders might be wide. FOCUS ON A high-protein diet with natural fats will keep you feeling fuller for longer. Sarah explains, ‘It’s important for apples to get regular fibre, as they are susceptible to hunger pangs. Eat foods that keep you satisfied, such as apples, oats, raspberries or artichokes.’ CUT DOWN ON * Wheat: ‘It can sometimes be beneficial to mediate blood sugar levels and lessen bloating,’ explains Sarah. * Sugar and fructose (fruit sugar): It lays down more…

Shower power Taking a five minute hot shower before bed will help you sleep, and not just because it’s relaxing. Heating the periphery of the body helps us cool down quicker – and in order to get a good night’s sleep, we need to lose about 1°C of our body temperature. Rehydrate right If you’ve been struck down with diarrhoea on your hols or haven’t been keeping hydrated in the heat, try Dioralyte (£3.86 in supermarkets and pharmacies nationwide). It’s clinically proven to hydrate faster and more effectively than plain water alone. Oats for us! Need a breakfast to power you through the day? Go for porridge – it slowly releases energy and is also a great fibre provider. ‘Research shows people who have high fibre diets tend to have…

Use technology There are so many ways these days to keep in contact – phone, text, email, Skype, Facetime. If you were together you’d chat for at least an hour a day. Make that your aim on a regular basis. Spend quality time If possible, carve out regular long weekends and weeks so you have time to bond. Mix celebrating being together with elements of ‘normal’ day-to-day routine to get the best of both worlds. Be busy when apart Don’t fritter away your time pining for each other. Instead, make sure that while you are apart your lives are fulfilling. That way you won’t end up needy or resentful when you do come back together.…

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by Lisa Hall, Paperback, HQ HarperCollins, £7.99 Most people wake up after a New Year’s Eve party not feeling great but, for Rachel, it’s the start of a nightmare. After coming to in a strange room, with no clue about the previous 12 hours, Rachel realises that someone at the party was out to hurt her. With no help from the police, it’s up to her to hunt down her attacker. This is a fast-paced book, and with twists up until the final page, you won’t regret investing in it. For more books information, see womanmagazine.co.uk/books…

As Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas investigates her family roots in BBC1’s Who Do You Think You Are? she reveals how she discovered her ancestors were slaves… How much did you know about your ancestors before? I’d heard that my mother’s grandmother, Clara, was an irresponsible party girl who loved shoes and clothes and had abandoned her children to run off to America, so I was keen to find out more about her. What did you find out? The story just wasn’t true. Her husband had died from cancer and had left all his money to his mother Elizabeth and nothing to Clara. It seems that Clara went to America to find work and left the children with their grandmother because…

DURAN DURAN: THERE’S SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW BBC iPlayer In 1978 some young lads from Birmingham formed a band which achieved worldwide fame. Duran Duran reflect on their story. CRUISING WITH JANE MCDONALD My5 In Series 4, Jane’s sailing and singing her way around Australia and New Zealand, and on to South America. It’s always a delight to take these sea trips and see them through Jane’s eyes. THE BLETCHLEY CIRCLE Sky Box Sets If you’re enjoying ITV’s US spin-off, there’s a chance to catch up with the two original series that are set in Britain, as it follows four code-breaking women who help murder investigations.…

Has there been a greater story of hope than the Thai football team’s rescue from a flooded cave? Before children, I loved scuba diving, but found night dives terrifying. In water, in the dark, you lose your sense of what’s up and what’s down. It’s completely disorientating. So for the global team of divers, to find and rescue 11 boys and their coach is just the most remarkable achievement. It’s also a great example of countries working together for the common good.…

As the wife of one half of TV’s most loved duo, Lisa Armstrong knew she was signing up to life in the limelight when she wed her childhood sweetheart, Ant McPartlin, 42, back in 2006. But what she couldn’t have anticipated is that 11 years later her world would come crumbling down so publicly. In the past six months, Lisa, 41, has faced heartbreak and humiliation. Following Ant’s drink-drive arrest in March, she heard the news she’d been dreading – he had moved on with personal assistant.Anne-Marie Corbett, signalling the end of their relationship. Despite putting on a brave face in LA, a well-placed source has told Woman that Lisa’s desperate attempt to flee the drama has backfired, as she’s never felt more alone. So, after all he’s put her…

For years, scientists have investigated the part that birth order plays on our personality. Studies show the eldest child is the most likely to be successful and thrive in leadership roles, so it was never going to be that easy for Princess Charlotte – especially with big brother Prince George who’s heir to the throne. But while you might think she’d shrink away, recent public appearances suggest that’s not the case – the three-year-old charmed everyone at Prince Louis’ christening this month, and in April her royal wave at St Mary’s Hospital went viral. As far as the royals are concerned this dynamic isn’t unusual – growing up, the Queen was reportedly the quieter one, while her younger sister Princess Margaret loved the spotlight. Prince Harry was always a rebel,…

Sorbitol, xylitol, aspartame… it’s hard to keep up with all these different sugar replacements. While sugar has been demonised, various substitutes have been popping up everywhere as a ‘healthier’ option. But could these artificial alternatives, often made from a cocktail of chemicals, be just as bad, if not worse? We asked two experts for their opinion. ‘SOME ARE MADE FROM CHEMICALS’ ‘Sweeteners can make you crave sugar’ Fiona Hunter is a nutritionist and food writer ( Fionahunternutrition.co.uk ) I think this demonisation is unfair. Unlike sugar, which we’ve been eating for thousands of years, artificial sweeteners are a relatively recent addition, and some are made from chemicals, which are not a natural part of our diet. Although they are one of the most heavily researched substances, emerging studies…

Hide the dimples Soltan Beautiful Bronze Wash Off Instant Bronzing Lotion, £3.99. If you want to go from pale to bronzed in seconds, then this will probably be the best £4 you’ll ever spend. With its deep, rich instant tan it will disguise cellulite and give the illusion of far fewer wobbly bits! Plus it’s transfer resistant, so no marks on your clothes. Best of both worlds No7 Quick Dry Tinted Mousse, £14.50. If you want a long-lasting faux tan but you’re too impatient to wait for the colour to develop, this ticks both boxes. You’ll get an instant hit thanks to the natural-looking guide colour and a bit later a subtle glow will develop. Skin-perfecting colour Isle of Paradise Disco Tan Instant Wash-Off Body Bronzer, £14.95. We’ve been fans…

FEEL BETTER… reduce summer sweating Embarrassing Bodies expert Dr Dawn Harper shares her tips * WEAR IT ‘Opt for clothes made of natural fibres rather than nylon and Lycra. White and black fabrics tend to show sweat less.’ * USE IT ‘Antiperspirants are designed to prevent sweat, while deodorants are used to mask the smell. Try Perspirex Original (£8.49), as it’s effective against both sweat and odour.’ * DITCH IT ‘Avoid dietary triggers, such as spicy foods, alcohol and caffeine, which stimulate sweating.’ * SWITCH IT ‘Alternate footwear – trainers retain more sweat than shoes. Cotton socks can help too.’ STOP THE CLOCK! 60 seconds to… boost memory Move your eyes from side to side. Just 30 seconds of rapid eye exercises can improve your memory by up…

YOU NEED TO BUILD UP YOUR CONFIDENCE Recently, a family member posted clips from old family videos on Facebook. I’m mortified at the thought of some of the videos that I’m pretty certain they have made public. I know I’m being silly – I don’t think there’s anything incriminating, nor is there a deep, dark secret in my past. I just don’t find it funny or charming to have pictures of oneself in the terrible hairstyles or clothing of the 70s waved about. I was a very awkward teenager and now I’ve grown into a more assured adult it just brings back embarrassing memories when people have the, ‘Ooh, did you see that – what were you like!’ discussion. Suzie says: Very few of us were anything but awkward, embarrassed…

HOW CAN YOU REMOVE TICKS? Ticks are nasty parasites that can attach themselves to practically any animal they find. Unfortunately, our household pets are most often the victims of these bloodsucking critters, and so it is our job to protect them. Ticks latch on to skin using their mouthparts, causing local irritation and, in some cases, skin infections. If attached in large numbers, they can potentially remove so much blood from an animal that it becomes anaemic. This is a particular issue in kittens and puppies. Owners should always be on the lookout for these small arachnids; giving animals a good checkover after they come in from any woodland area, not forgetting inside the ears and between the toes. Several tick-removing devices are on the market, which allow owners to…

No mum wants to lie their child, but every time mine asked me to run in the garden or bounce on the trampoline, I had to do just that. I’d say I was too busy or too tired, because anything was better than admitting the truth – that I was simply too big. Growing up, I’d never had a problem with my weight. My parents made sure my siblings and I ate healthily and by the time I reached my 20s, I was a size 10 and used to start my day with a three-mile run. But then, in July 2002, not long after my 25th birthday, my mum died suddenly. She was just 44. We were all devastated, it seemed impossible that she was gone. As the eldest two,…

COOLING TONIC Give your G&T a clean, fresh flavour twist with Fever-Tree Limited Edition Refreshingly Light Cucumber Tonic Water and a cucumber ribbon to serve, £1.70, 500ml, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. GIN FIZZ With gin and English sparkling wine on trend, M&S has combined them in a new drink called GinKing. It’s a blend of citrussy Denbies wine, Langley’s London Dry Gin and spring water, £13, 75cl. VIRGIN MOJITO With mint, zingy lime and fragrant rosemary, Sainsbury’s Rosemary Mojito has all of the flavour and no alcohol. Serve over ice with a rosemary sprig and slice of lime, £1.75, 750ml.…

Settling in front of the TV with my feet up on the sofa beside my husband Colin, 66, I saw he was flicking through the channels on the TV in search of something to watch. ‘There’s not much on the TV tonight,’ Colin concluded with a sigh. ‘Do you want to have a look and choose a programme?’ ‘No thanks, I have other plans,’ I told him with a grin as I picked up my laptop. It was 4 April and I had planned to log in and play Woman Bingo, which has become one of my favourite ways to spend an evening. At 71, I’ve been playing bingo online since 2007 and I love how I can play from the comfort of my living room whenever I want. Woman…

Lurking in the shadows Insidious Intent by Val McDermid, Paperback, £7.99 Not only is everyone’s favourite driven detective, DCI Carol Jordan, back in this pacy tale of obsession, but so is psychological profiler Tony Hill. As the clues mount up in their hunt for a killer they may think they’ve got their man but with little evidence, drastic times call for frankly shocking measures. A moral dilemma The Death of Mrs Westaway by Ruth Ware, Hardback, £12.99 How amazing would it be to be left a surprise inheritance? But what if it’s a case of mistaken identity? Seemingly lucky Hal is debt-ridden while the ‘real’ recipients seem to have money to spare. You’ll find yourself routing for Hal, who is thrown into solving a decades-old mystery. Surrounded by suspects It’s…

THEN  Sue found fame playing Sheila Grant in the Channel 4 soap Brookside from 1982 to 1990 alongside Ricky Tomlinson, who played Sheila’s husband Bobby. She joined Ricky again in 1998 as his on-screen wife Barbara Royle in the BBC1 comedy The Royle Family. She’s since had roles in Waking the Dead, Coronation Street and Downton Abbey. NOW  In new BBC1 drama Age Before Beauty Sue will be starring as Northern soul fanatic and spray-tan technician Ivy-Rae, who works in the family’s down-at-heel beauty salon in Manchester. When owner Teddy (Robson Green) recruits his best friend and sister-in-law Bel (Polly Walker) to help rescue the failing business, it leads to family strife and sibling rivalry……

True love This gorgeous picture summed up for me what every relationship should be. Finding support in your partner in good times and bad, even after losing a World Cup semi-final. You get the feeling the most important member of England manager Gareth Southgate’s squad is his wife, Alison. Wine o’clock Aldi has beaten the likes of Marks & Spencer and Waitrose in the supermarket wine ‘Oscars’. The gong was awarded at the International Wine Challenge Merchant Awards. Just for you, I have undertaken some intense research. And, I can say Aldi’s Gaguedi Chenin Sauvignon Blanc, at £5.29, is delicious. You’re welcome!…