Innholdsfortegnelse for 06-Aug-2018 i Woman

I started back at the gym this year, the first time I’d been in one in recent memory. I was a big gym bunny back in my 20s, but then life and kids got in the way! But now it appears I am part of the trend for getting fitter among older women, (not that we are old, of course). Turn to p14 to discuss how women like you are leading the way in healthy living – even though we’re often busier than we’ve ever been – and keep up the hard work, ladies!…

Louise Mansfield, 51, lives in Stevenage with her husband, Aven, 58. ‘You’re not my mum!’ No, it wasn’t a scene from EastEnders – those were the words screamed at me by my stepdaughter, Kaylie, more than 20 years ago. She was only eight, but the hatred in her voice was palpable – all I’d done was offer to read a bedtime story. Although, obviously that wasn’t all I’d done – to her, I was the woman who’d broken up her family. When I read about Clara McGregor’s cruel rant, I couldn’t help but feel for her dad’s new partner. Being on the wrong side of a stepchild’s rage is not fun. From the very start of my relationship with Kaylie’s father, Aven, I desperately wanted her…

Tanya Pearey is 51 and lives in Essex. ‘I run at least four times a week between 3-7km each time. I do a 5km Parkrun every Saturday morning with my entire family – I’m about to do my 50th Parkrun – and I play doubles tennis once or twice a week. I also play 45 minutes of squash with my eldest daughter every Sunday evening and I walk the dog for an hour four times a week. I didn’t really exercise in my 20s and 30s. I had a brief spell when I started running in my late 20s but after that I had children and just found fitting exercising around looking after a family and working really tricky. Exercising gives me energy – I feel so much happier and…

Multi-tasker If you only pop one thing in your clutch bag, make it Glossier Mint Balm Dotcom Universal Skin Salve, £10, glossier.com. The sheer, waxy balm is packed full of antioxidants for a super-soft pout, and it’s a brilliant quick-fix on tired feet if your shoes are pinching. Get glowing Made up of highly pigmented gold and bronze tones, Sleek Makeup Copperplate Highlighting Palette, £9.99, feelunique.com, is suited to darker skin tones. Use as a highlighter on the ‘high’ points of the face (nose, brow and cheekbones) or as an eye shadow. The built-in mirror is handy, too. Hair hero The same classic formula that sells an impressive one can every second – Batiste Dry Shampoo is also available in a mini handbag size, £1.50, Superdrug. Spray sparingly and massage…

FEEL BETTER… Live-longer tricks that work Wellness guru, GP and author Dr Shan Hussain shares his tips * DO IT ‘Reading for 30 minutes a day helps people live an average of 23 months longer compared to non-book readers.’ * TRY IT ‘A 2015 study discovered that frequent use of a sauna was associated with a reduced risk of heart disease.’ * EAT IT ‘Having 35g of daily fibre is linked with reducing our risk of dying from all causes by 37%.’ * DITCH IT ‘An analysis in 2011 confirmed prolonged TV viewing is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality.’ STOP THE CLOCK! 60 secs to… stop germs Let your shower run for at least 30 seconds before going in. US researchers found…

‘I’ve always been body confident’ Sarah Forbes, 37, lives in Wiltshire with her partner, Steve, 47, stepson, Haydon, 20, and two children, Martyn, 10, and Hannah, three. For as long as I can remember, my body has looked different to others. But that’s never stopped me from taking pride in showing it off. I was two years old when I lost my arm in a lift accident in Spain. It was an old lift, with no interior door. As it was descending, I reached my arms out to touch a small window I’d seen in the shaft wall. But my arms became trapped and I was dragged to the floor as the lift kept moving. My left arm was severed at the elbow, right down to the bone. Although doctors…

Tea time Love your morning cuppa? Try switching your usual mug of English Breakfast for some green tea. According to American tea company Yaupon Brothers, the green variety can lower the levels of LDL or ‘bad’ cholesterol, and reduces the risk of heart disease, heart attack and strokes. Guard yourself Insect bites and stings are the perfect way to ruin a holiday or nice day out, so make sure you’ve got a quick and easy remedy in your handbag. Anthisan (£3.99, Boots) protects your body’s cells and helps reduce pain, swelling and irritation. Get distracted It’s now been proven the best way to get over heartbreak is through distraction, such as a new hobby. A study from the University of Missouri-St Louis found that engaging in positive things that do…

Still hung up on him Q I am still in love with my former partner and I suspect that he is still in love with me. He often comes round to my home. We still get on so well together, talking about all the old times, and then he asks to stay over. I don’t want to say no to him. But when he leaves me in the morning, I feel absolutely devastated. Susan says: A Does your ex keep visiting because he’s also still in love? You have to ask the question. If he does still care, talk about how to make things work second time round. But if he doesn’t want to get back together, keeping contact is going to be too painful for you. You need to…

This week our top tipples are a virtually alcohol-free refreshing G&T, an easy drinking great value rosé for just £5, and fruity gin with a delicious hint of spice. LOW-ALCOHOL G&T Gordon’s Ultra Low Alcohol Gin & Tonic with a hint of lime or grapefruit, it really does taste and smell like the real thing. Serve with lots of ice and a slice, £1.49, 25cl, Asda. GREAT VALUE ROSÉ M&S has over 40 pink wines to suit every occasion and budget. For an everyday, easy drinking, great-value bottle, we love the House Wine Rosé from Southwest France at just £5 a bottle. FRUITY GIN LIQUEUR For a stand-out fruit-flavoured gin, try Asda Extra Special Rhubarb & Ginger Gin Liqueur. It’s fab with a dash of Prosecco for a cheeky cocktail,…

Tracie Elliott, 51, from London, treated herself and her family on holiday. Arriving home one Friday in December, I called my hubby, who was at work, on a night shift. ‘I can’t wait for our holiday,’ I groaned. The winter cold was really getting to me. Still, we were off in a couple of weeks to Gran Canaria with my sister, Tina, 52, and her teenage daughter. I decided to head out to the nearby bingo hall, but by 8.30pm I began to feel tired and decided to call a taxi. While I waited for my cab, I checked my Woman Bingo app to see what had happened with the 8pm Emerald game that I’d bought tickets for earlier that day. ‘Oh my God,’ I cried out. My balance was…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr Are you ready for love? Venus arrives in the zone of relating for a four-week transit when much can be done to heal ailing relationships and beef up those lacking in va-va-voom. For your reading ☎ 09058 172557 TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May Saturday’s solar eclipse is a sign of change, first and foremost at home. Although this is a largely positive period, you may not be wild about everything that happens. For your reading ☎ 09058 172558 GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun Trying to get other people to do what you want is pointless. Save yourself the stress and enjoy a little downtime. All good things come together in time. For your reading ☎ 09058 172559 CANCER 23 Jun – 23…

CASUALTY BBC1 Alicia gives her date rape account to the police and Eddie’s arrested at work. But Eddie swears blind that he’s innocent and then he angrily confronts Alicia at her home with violent consequences… ANIMAL PARK BBC1 Ben Fogle and Kate Humble go behind the scenes at Longleat to find out how the keepers and animals cope with the long hot season and the hoards of visitors to the famous wildlife park. OUR LIVES: THE GREAT CHEESE CHASE BBC1 Cheese rolling is the West Country’s craziest tradition. Seb Choudhury meets people who choose to throw themselves down a hill in pursuit of a double Gloucester cheese!…

Miserable Meghan She’s gone from being a bubbly US actress to a prim and proper member of the British royal family in the space of a year. But just two months into her marriage with Prince Harry, it seems Meghan is already ‘fed up’ of her new life. According to a royal insider, the Duchess of Sussex – who previously starred in US TV series Suits – is feeling ‘trapped’ and ‘bored’ after tying the knot on 19 May. ‘For Meghan, married life is not what she signed up for,’ a well-placed source tells us. ‘When she first got serious with Harry, they had so much fun. Life at Kensington Palace was pretty lively, and she had a real rapport with Kate. Well, those days seem…

Four years ago, Patsy Palmer made the bold decision to move her brood across the pond and start afresh in Malibu, LA, with her cabbie husband Richard Merkell. Now, the actress-turned-DJ is living the high life, and three of her children – Charley, 25, Fenton, 17, and Emilia, 16 – are almost as famous as she is, while Bertie, seven, has yet to pave his way in the industry! From soap star to international DJ Patsy played feisty Bianca Jackson in EastEnders from 1993-1999, before reprising the role in 2008. In 2014, she ditched acting to move to Malibu. Once known for her clashes with long-suffering ‘Rickaaay’, now she’s a well-established DJ in the US. How things change! From Brighton beach to Malibu mansion Patsy and…

‘I was six when my parents split up, and naively I always hoped they would get back together one day. So when Dad introduced me to Louise when I was eight, I was furious. Who was this horrible woman stopping my mum and dad from reconciling? I blamed her for everything, but of course, it wasn’t Louise’s fault. She met Dad years after my parents split and Mum and Dad had no intention of getting back together. Perhaps it was my childish dream being crushed that resulted in my refusal to even give Louise a chance. As I got older, things between us became easier. I started to realise that, rather than my enemy, Louise could be my ally. She understood my need for freedom and independence. She hasn’t replaced…

Powering through the water, I surged through the final strokes of my 22-mile swim. Although my muscles ached and my lungs burned, I felt flush with satisfaction – and I couldn’t quite believe I’d actually managed it. Growing up, I’d never been a fan of sports – or exercise – and I didn’t think swimming held a lot of merit. Mum and Dad hadn’t pushed me to learn, and I didn’t feel I was missing anything. On family days out, we chose to stay on solid ground. In 2004, aged 28, I married Fraser and two years later, our daughter Millie was born. While other mums were joining every baby group possible – from baby sign language to swimming – I was struggling as a stay-at-home mum. Diagnosed with post…

Face wipes Admittedly, they are convenient and speedy, but face wipes don’t cleanse the skin deep down, which can lead to blocked pores and blackheads. Fine as a quick fix occasionally, just don’t use them consistently instead of other cleansers, as your skin may suffer. Don’t forget to choose biodegradable ones – anything else is bad for the environment. TRY Yes To Coconut Cleansing Wipes, £3.99, Holland & Barrett, made of compostable, FSC-certified fabric. Micellar water Halfway between a traditional cleanser and a toner, apply micellar water to a cotton pad and swipe over the skin. Micellars are more of a make-up remover than a cleanser, so are ideal as part of a double-cleansing regime. TRY SVR Physiopure Cleansing Micellar Water, £6.60, feelunique.com . This removes even waterproof…

How to save money on your meds Harry Potter’s got nowt on the pharmaceutical industry. It’s full of real wizards, both those who make drugs that help, and the marketeers whose raft of tricks to persuade us there’s hidden magic in their brands. Drug companies spend millions promoting ‘only-use-the-name-you-know’ messages but it’s often marketing baloney. Worse still, it hits people’s pockets unnecessarily, many paying six times over the odds. Savings can be possible by buying identical pills but in different packaging. Here’s my guide to not getting suckered into buying expensive meds. 1 It’s the active ingredients that matter. It’s widely known that it’s the medicine’s ‘active’ ingredient that do the business. So you can often save by having a look on the pack to see what that is, and…

He’s unwell Medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure or hormone imbalance can affect male arousal. If he’s taking medication that may also need adjusting. He should see a doctor. He’s unhappy Work stress, money concerns, an accident or shock may throw him off balance, unable to deliver in the bedroom. Get him talking about it, and when he does, listen and sympathise. He’s in a vicious circle If a man has one erection failure, he may worry he’ll fail next time – then that’s a self-fulfilling prophecy. Help him relax in the bedroom, and if the problem continues, suggest he sees a psychosexual counsellor.…

1 PROSECCO & MUSHROOM Enjoy a delicious and decadent dinner from Batchelors with its Prosecco & Mushroom Pasta ’n’ Sauce. Just add water and milk, and cook for 5 mins, 99p, 108g, Asda. 2 MAC & CHEESE The ultimate comfort food just got easier to make with Homepride All American Mac & Cheese Pasta Bake Sauce. Choose from a classic, smoky or spicy sauce, add cooked pasta and bake, £1.80, 350g, most supermarkets. 3 VEGAN RAVIOLI Dell’ Ugo has added two new vegan ravioli dishes to its chilled pasta range, Porcini Mushroom & Spinach and Spiced Butternut Squash, £3.49 each, 250g, Waitrose, Ocado and Budgens.…

Jacky Bowden, 54, from Hemel Hempstead, treated her whole family with her jackpot win. When I was younger, going to the local bingo hall as a family was a real treat. My sister, Christine, now 64, loved it too. We’ll never forget when my mum, Jean, now 84, won £4,000 there in the 1990s. The atmosphere was always amazing at the bingo hall and we were gutted when it closed down. So when Christine started playing Woman Bingo online in March last year, I was quick to follow. Shock of my life In July 2017, I played six bingo tickets and got the shock of my life. I watched in surprise as one matching line of numbers after another came up. Before I knew it, I’d won a grand! I decided…

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by Sarah Morgan, HarperCollins, Paperback, £7.99 After the sudden loss of Lauren’s husband Ed, life for the Stewart family is turned upside down. With each struggling privately, it’s not too long before the return of a face from Lauren’s past sets events in motion and long-held secrets and heartaches rise to the surface. Sarah Morgan has captured the essence of family – this is a cracking summer read. For more books information, see womanmagazine.co.uk/books…

Just like Judge Judy, the comedian will preside over a number of minor disputes, some involving celebrities, in his new series Judge Romesh . Here, he tells us what to expect… So what’s the idea behind Judge Romesh ? It’s for real people who have genuine problems, who come in with disputes and I judge them. I don’t have any legal qualifications. It could just be because I like one person, or I’m finding one person annoying. Given your lack of qualifications, what made you a good judge? I’ve got good gut instincts. As a comedian you’re always trying to analyse things and how people behave. But I just thought it would be fun. I’ve often watched shows like Judge Judy and I think…

GARDENERS’ WORLD BBC iPlayer Find out more about Prince Charles and his green fingers in this one-off special from his Highgrove home, where our future king shows how he’s transformed the gardens over 40 years. DEUTSCHLAND 83 All4 Before Deutschland 86 starts, catch up with the first series of the drama set in 1983. It stars Jonas Nay as an East German who goes undercover as a spy in West Germany during the Cold War… THE JUMBO JET: 50 YEARS IN THE SKY My5 Discover all there is to know about the world’s most famous plane – the Jumbo Jet! The two-parter covers design, construction and some dramatic stories recalled by pilots and crew.…

When The X Factor rumour mill let it be known that Robbie Williams and his wife were going to be judges, the pair could probably hear me huffing and puffing from their Hollywood mansion. What experience does she have of music? Has she ever managed anyone? Simon Cowell must be losing his highly-polished marbles. Cowell’s ear for what the public want to hear is second to none – just look at 1D and Little Mix! He has less of a deft touch when it comes to his panellists. He tends to surround himself with mates. Hearing Louis Walsh saying ‘there’s a lot of Tom Jones about you’ to some half-talented window cleaner from Rochdale made me die a little inside. And the Rita Ora/Nick Grimshaw season…

There’s nothing like a new look to make you feel better after a break-up, and make-up artist Lisa Armstrong has debuted an amazing transformation as she tries desperately to stem the pain of her recent split from childhood sweetheart and husband of 11 years, Ant McPartlin. But Woman understands that Lisa’s makeover comes after months of pain and now she wants to try and claim her identity back after 23 years of living in his shadow. A well-placed source says, ‘Spending some time out in Los Angeles has done Lisa the world of good. She’s really thinking about herself now and trying to put her own needs first. It is an alien feeling for her but Lisa is trying to learn to love herself again.' BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN It…

The message was one that nobody would want to be on the receiving end of – ‘Most beautiful and talented woman on Earth? Oh man y’all are delusional. The girl is a piece of trash.’ It was written by Ewan McGregor’s daughter, Clara, 22. Only, it wasn’t directed to a friend she’d had a falling out with – it was aimed at her dad’s reported partner, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and it was very, very public. The actor’s eldest daughter posted the comment on an Instagram photo of Mary Elizabeth, who Ewan was pictured kissing in a London eatery in October 2017 – just months after splitting with his wife of 22 years, Clara’s mum, Eve Mavrakis. Now, we all know break-ups are difficult – and Clara…

1 Act natural By all means pack a couple of statement pieces, but try to keep the majority of your clothing neutral or the same colour palette. This will make it easy to mix and match items, giving you more outfits with less clothing! 2 Save your soles Think about what you’ll be doing, as this will dictate which shoes you will need. It’s a good idea to pack comfortable walking shoes and flat sandals in a neutral colour. For evening, try a block heel, wedges or fancy flats. 3 Finishing touches Accessories are the easiest way to switch up your look and they don’t take up much space in your bag either. 4 Supporting act Make stripping off easier and invest in swimwear that makes you feel good. Look…

When I think of our daughter Kate, the image that abides is a happy one. She is coming through the garden gate at our farmhouse on the Cumbrian fells, home from her travels, her face lit up by her wonderful smile. As she hugs me, she says just one word, ‘Mum.’ The scent of her – patchouli mixed with lavender and amber – seems to envelop me like her embrace. When I summon up that vision of her and the fragrance that stays with me even now, 15 years after her unsolved murder, I cannot stop the tears. Kate, the middle of our three daughters, was an intrepid adventurer who sought out remote, uncharted – and often dangerous – corners of the world to explore. Sending home frequent photographs and…

With summer holidays booked and plans for long, lazy beach days, it’s no surprise that we want to look and feel our best. Thanks to this exclusive LighterLife Fast eating plan, now you can! BREAKFASTS Smoked salmon omelette SERVES 1 PER SERVING 287 CAL * 2 medium eggs * 1tbsp skimmed milk * Freshly ground black pepper * 3 asparagus spears * 60g smoked salmon trimmings * 2tsp lemon juice Beat the eggs and milk with black pepper, pour into a hot, non-stick frying pan and cook until golden underneath. Meanwhile, gently char asparagus under a hot grill. Top half of omelette with salmon, fold over and serve with asparagus, drizzled with lemon juice. Almond berry porridge SERVES 1 PER SERVING 295 CAL * 120ml skimmed milk * 30g porridge…

Can I finally stop taking contraception? Q I am 52 and I’m finding that my periods are becoming more irregular. Surely I’m not going to get pregnant now, so can I stop taking pills? Philippa says: A While it may seem unlikely that you will become pregnant at this stage in your life, it cannot be ruled out completely. Until you’ve not had a period for a year then you have not gone through the menopause and, even if you have, you will still need to use contraception for a period of time as there is still a risk of pregnancy! If you go through menopause after the age of 50 you’ll need to use contraception for one year after your last period. If you haven’t gone through the menopause…

Pizza Hut 50% if you spend £20 You can get 50% off pizzas when you spend £20+ at Pizza Hut Delivery until 2 Sept. Only pizzas, not sides, desserts or drinks, will count towards the £20 minimum spend. There’s also a minimum spend for home delivery. Free hot drink worth up to £2 at Greggs If you’ve an iPhone or Android smartphone, you can get a free hot drink, normally up to £2, when you download its rewards app. And you don’t need to buy anything. Vue school holiday £2.49 tickets Kids aged two to 12 can get £2.49 tickets to select morning movies at weekends and in school holidays with the Mini Mornings offer. What’s more, accompanying adults get in for £2.49 too.…

LOOK OUT FOR NEW BABYBEL ORGANIC MADE WITH 100% ORGANIC MILK, £2.49 FOR A NET OF FIVE, WAITROSE. SUMMER SIZZLERS Fed up of sausages and burgers on the barbie? Try M&S Bramley Apple Teriyaki Chicken Tenders – ready-to-cook pieces of boneless chicken breast with a tasty seasoning rub. Serve with a crunchy radish and apple salad on soft wraps, £4, 331g. NESTING INSTINCT When space is tight, kitchen kit that stacks inside itself is a bonus. Fearne Cotton’s new housewares range by Swan is stylish and practical, like this set of bowls. The largest has a handle and lip for easy mixing and pouring, £54.99, set of four Nesting Bowls, very.co.uk . PEANUT MILK The latest addition to the dairy-free milk range is the UK’s first peanut…

Chicken satay rice bowl Not mega hot – just fragrantly spiced with Thai curry paste. SERVES 2 PREP 15 MINS COOK 15 MINS * 300g skinless, boneless chicken thighs * 1tbsp sunflower oil * 1tsp medium curry powder * 1tsp garam masala * 150g Thai sticky rice * 2 spring onions, cut into thin strips * 5cm piece cucumber, cut into thin sticks * Small handful fresh coriander leaves FOR THE SAUCE: * 1tbsp yellow Thai curry paste * 3tbsp crunchy peanut butter * 3tbsp coconut milk * Pinch of sugar * 1tsp fish sauce * Juice of ½ lime 1 Put the chicken onto a baking tray and rub with the sunflower oil, curry powder and garam masala. 2 Tip the rice into a pan and cover with 300ml…

Cindy Surley, 47, from West Yorkshire, has won the jackpot twice. Bingo has always been something I’ve enjoyed and I used to go to my local bingo hall with my mum and sister quite often. But over the years, it became hard to find time to meet up and play. Great welcome offer It was February 2012 when I first heard about online bingo. There was a great offer with Woman Bingo, so I decided to sign up. After getting home from work and having dinner, I’d sit in the living room and load up the site. Slot games like Monopoly City Spins became my favourite, but I enjoyed games like Sapphire, too. I’d had a couple of small wins over the years, but in February 2016 that all changed.…

Setting yourself free The Rest of Me by Katie Marsh, Paperback, £7.99 Alex Fox has always felt pressure to be the perfect wife, mother and career woman, and, despite a past fraught with bullying and loss, she always keeps her emotions inside. But after donating a kidney to save her husband Sam, everything seems to be crumbling around her in this compelling story. A tough balancing act Wilde Like Me by Louise Pentland, Paperback, £7.99 Providing a refreshingly honest take on life as a working single mother, this debut presents the agonising, heart-breaking and memorable moments of titular character Robin Wilde. Its message resonates – life is messy and sometimes we just have to embrace its unpredictability. You’ll be left empowered! A whole new perspective Your Second Life Begins When…

THEN  Back in 2001, Stephen starred as a famous literary character in Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years. Then by 2004, he was starring in C4’s hit hospital comedy Green Wing, playing Swiss anaesthetist Dr Guillaume Valery ‘Guy’ Secretan. For the last seven years, Stephen’s starred alongside Tamsin Greig and Matt LeBlanc in BBC2’s comedy Episodes. NOW  Hang Ups is a dark new C4 comedy that sees Stephen playing Dr Richard Pitt, a therapist who conducts counselling sessions via a webcam, while his own life is fast unravelling. There are amazing guest stars popping up in the series including Richard E Grant, Jessica Hynes and David Tennant.…