Innholdsfortegnelse for 21-Sep-2020 i Woman

If, like us, you’re already planning (with your fingers crossed) for next year’s holiday fun, turn to p48 and get the lowdown on the ultimate getaway. Vermont seems to have everything anyone could want. After all, who doesn’t dream of escaping on the open road, only stopping for food and more food? Of course, if you have no plans to step anywhere near a plane either this year or next, you don’t have to miss out – our feature on p38 promises to bring you flavours from across the globe. Just look at that special fried rice – ooft! Have a great week, everyone.…

Shirley Ballas is known for making sure her body is, as she puts it, ‘telly-ready’ for Strictly Come Dancing, and has previously confessed to intermittent fasting and religiously weighing herself every day in the run-up to the show. This year is particularly important, as the head judge is also celebrating her 60th birthday. But, feeling far from her usual confident self, Shirley has revealed that she’s put on 20lb during lockdown and has gone from a size six to a size 10 in 12 weeks. She told The Sun, ‘I am fat. I can’t fit in my trousers, but I am not going up another dress size. I have gained 20lb [since] you last photographed me, but I am 6lb down this morning.’ Shirley – who has been living with…

AMANDA HOLDEN The BGT judge looks sensational in this all-white ensemble, which Amanda, 49, teams with a bright yellow bag to send the post-summer holiday blues packing. DENISE VAN OUTEN The 46-year-old presenter-turned-performer returned to the stage for her Cabaret All Stars show and kept her post-show departure glamorous in this zebra-print dress. BRENDA EDWARDS Loose Women’s Brenda, 51, looks beautiful in this simple black jumpsuit with diamanté belt and plunging neckline. A style that will never go out of fashion. VANESSA FELTZ Florals are still in season and Vanessa, 58, knows how to make them look autumnal with this black floral three-quarter-length dress. JUNE SARPONG This jumper dress is a perfect wrap-up for the changing season, and can be dressed up or down. TV presenter June, 43, pairs hers…

Flicking open the front cover of the book, my eyes dart to a photo of my daughter, Maddie, six, and me, and I bend down so she can see it, too. ‘It’s us, Mummy!’ she says, grinning widely, excitedly wrapping her arms around me and expressing her happiness at seeing our creation brought to life. A published author at 42, I feel proud, too, but I remind Maddie that, while I’d written it down, the story, ideas and imagination had all come from her. ‘MADDIE’S IDEAS WERE INCREDIBLE’ At the beginning of lockdown, this March, life changed for my family, as it did for everyone. My husband, Rob, 43, worked in advertising, and I was a barrister, but now, with courts closed and hearings taking place online, and with my…

1 Cool down It’s hard to imagine an international supermodel worrying about ‘fatigue face’ but Kate Moss has a bracing cure for puffy skin. ‘Fill a sink with ice cubes, cold water and slices of cucumber and hold your face in for as long as you can,’ she revealed. ‘It instantly reduces puffiness and tightens up your skin.’ Well if it’s good enough for Kate... 2 Soothe puffy eyes A cold compress works wonders on the swelling underneath the eyes. Stick E.l.f  Hydrogel Under Eye Masks, £9 for 3, in the fridge and wear them while you’re eating breakfast. The added chill helps to deflate puffy eyes, while the liquorice and seaweed extract serum brightens and soothes for a wide-awake look. 3 Ditch dark circles Another welcome side effect of…

When I envisioned retirement, I saw me and my husband, John, then 61, travelling the world and sharing all the wonderful memories with our family. But in March 2016, as I clicked through photos from our trip to Australia the month before, I spotted one of me that made me jolt. John, who was looking over my shoulder, said it was a lovely picture. He just saw my smiling face, but all I could focus on was how fat I looked. I’d thought the baggy top and loose shorts would disguise my size-18 frame, but now I realised they only made me look bigger. I was mortified, so when John went to put the kettle on, I quickly deleted all the unflattering shots of myself. So much for showing off…

MY 8-YEAR-OLD ROTTWEILER HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A BONE TUMOUR IN HIS LEG Sadly, bone tumours in dogs tend to be highly aggressive and malignant, and have often spread around the body at the time of diagnosis. The most common form of bone tumour is an ‘osteosarcoma’. And it is usually older, large breed dogs that are affected. To reach a diagnosis, vets will generally advise an X-ray and may also take a biopsy of the lesion. At the same time, X-rays or CT scans can be used to check for the spread of the cancer. Treatment varies from patient to patient, and it is always worth consulting with a specialist to ensure all options are discussed. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are frequently advised – we do not tend to see…

Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett from The Chase didn’t have that much in common with Brad Pitt until recently. Now both men reportedly find themselves thrown into the emotional whirlpool that is open marriages. Mark’s wife, Katie, has been seeing a second man, Scott, with Mark’s full knowledge. The Beast says, ‘When Katie first came clean to me about her boyfriend, I’d had an inkling. But right from the start, my attitude was quite pragmatic. This was spilt milk, what could we do about the situation to make it OK? We had a family. We couldn’t just throw that away lightly.’ Rumour has it Brad is dating German model Nicole Poturalski, who is thought to be in an open marriage with restaurateur Roland Mary, 68. The couple have a son together.…

Lisa branded A ‘BITTER LADY’ Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong’s failed marriage is only briefly mentioned in the new Ant and Dec autobiography, in which Ant, 44, wrote, ‘I’d gone through rehab and a divorce and Dec had become a dad for the first time.’ But according to tweets unearthed from a Twitter account allegedly run by his sister Sarha Nigrelli, it’s claimed Sarha took a social media swipe at her sister-in-law Lisa by reposting comments which branded the make-up artist a ‘bitter lady’ and posts that urged everyone to give her famous brother ‘a break’. The couple split in 2018 and finalised the divorce in April. Ant is now dating Anne-Marie Corbett and Lisa has found love with James Green. CELEBRITY PET of the week OVER TO YOU!…

Whenever I watch my little girl Emily, seven, running around chasing her little brother, Benji, three, in the garden, I feel a pang of guilt, and wonder how different their futures are going to be. There’s no question that Benji’s life will be more carefree, without the worry of a potentially life-threatening health condition hanging over him, as Emily has. The fact is, they were dealt very different cards in life, and I can’t help but blame myself. ‘I PRAYED WE’D GET LUCKY’ When I fell pregnant with Emily in October 2012, my husband Jeremy, 35, and I knew there was a 50% chance she would be born with Marfan syndrome, since Jeremy himself had the hereditary disease. The condition means the connective tissue throughout the body is so fragile,…

MEAT-FREE MARVEL If you love meat but want to reduce your meat eating without compromising on taste and texture, try The Unbelievable ALT. Made from a blend of plant proteins, the range includes Tender Chickenless Pieces, Mighty Beefless Mince, Tender Beefless Pieces and Tender Lambless Pieces. Use it in all your favourite recipes from curries, lasagne and spag bol to stir-fries and stews. Or, if you’re looking for some meatless inspiration, try the on-pack recipes. From £3.39, Tesco. USE YOUR LOAF Packing up lunchboxes for work or school or still working from home? Warburtons Half White Half Wholemeal range gets fibre into your diet without even noticing, plus it has the benefit of added vitamin D and calcium. Choose from loaves (£1.50, 800g), sandwich thins (£1.31, 6 pack) or rolls…

Marta Dulinska, from Kidderminster, who runs @handcrafted_by_marty, says: ‘I only started my business making woven, handcrafted children’s decorations in January. Then I went through a relationship break-up just before lockdown, which was a very stressful and lonely time. Nikki’s kindness has spurred me on. I decided to throw myself into my business, and my Etsy shop has taken off since Nikki stocked some of my items in her online shop . I have also bought some of her clothes for my niece.’…

Getting clued up on vaccines Q There is lots of talk about vaccines at the moment and trying to find a new one, but how do they actually work? Philippa says A Different vaccines work in slightly different ways, but all with the aim of training your immune system so if it comes across the bacteria or virus it can protect you against it! Live vaccines, such as the MMR, contain a tiny amount of a weakened form of a virus, which can’t harm the body, while others contain enough parts of a virus to train the body. A new form of vaccine is being investigated in a coronavirus vaccine trial, called an RNA vaccine. This programmes cells in your body to create protein spikes on their surfaces, the same…

She is obsessed with holiday sex! Q Now lockdown’s eased, my oldest friend’s suggesting we go on holiday as usual. But she always treats our weeks away as sex trips. As soon as we arrive, she hooks up with the courier or any single man on the tour, and only spends time with me if that doesn’t work out. I get lonely, I hate her casual attitude to sex – and when others on the tour pass snide comments, I feel really embarrassed. Susan says A It’s clear you and your friend have different ideas about what makes a good holiday. It’s also clear she’s not looking for companionship but a wingman. So yes, stay good friends at home, but explain that you’d like to try holidaying without her. With…

RATCHED Sarah Paulson stars as the diabolical Nurse Ratched from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest in this psychological drama. The eight-parter explores the early years of the iconic character from Ken Kesey’s 1962 novel as she lands a job at a psychiatric hospital as a nurse in 1947 and follows her murderous journey through the mental healthcare system. The cast also includes Cynthia Nixon, Sharon Stone and Sophie Okonedo. AWAY Hilary Swank stars as American astronaut Emma Green, who leaves her husband Matt (Josh Charles) and daughter Alexis (Talitha Bateman) dealing with a crisis when she goes off to lead an international crew on a year-long mission to Mars. The ten-parter follows the crew’s journey, as being in space and far from home takes a terrible toll… YOUNG WALLANDER…

Masked celebs It was always going to happen - masks becoming the latest fashion accessory. Hilarious to see this escalate from Joan Collins’ mask matching her dress to Lady Gaga’s post-nuclear versions at the VMAs. Slice of life Victoria Beckham has admitted to feasting on pizza made from scratch by hubby David. In terms of wild behaviour it’s up there with Theresa May saying the naughtiest thing she’d done as a kid was ‘run through fields of wheat’.…

THE DRESS A shirt dress is great for work and play. The waist belt creates a flattering silhouette. THE TROUSERS Tuck your top into these statement trousers. Add a belt to define your waist. THE BLOUSE Busy prints like this snake number hide a multitude of sins. THE SKIRT Create height by pairing a midi skirt with heeled boots.…

Huge haircare TRESemmé Cleanse & Replenish Shampoo and Conditioner 900ml, £2.69 each Ditch the huge piles of annoying, half-used bottles in the bathroom and buy this family-size duo for cost-effective haircare you’ll love. Massive moisture Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter Body Lotion 500ml, £10 Buy your favourite body moisturiser in this jumbo version and you’ll get soft, supple skin while you smugly save the pennies. Clever concealer Makeup Revolution Conceal and Define Supersize Concealer, £6.95 Go big with this concealer that holds more than three times the amount of the original so your creaseless coverage can stretch that bit further. Bargain bronzer Sunkissed Giant Bronzer in Medium, £7.99, fragrancedirect.co.uk Bronzer is a make-up bag staple so this supersize powder means you’ll never run out. Apply to the face and…

✱ Choose one breakfast, one lunch and one dinner every day. Feel free to repeat meals you enjoy and you’ll find more ideas at slimmingworld.co.uk. ✱ Foods in bold are ‘Free Food’, which you can enjoy freely to satisfy your appetite without needing to weigh, measure or count at all. Base meals around Free Food, like lean meat, plain tofu, Quorn, fish, pasta, rice, potatoes, eggs, pulses, fat-free dairy, fruit and veg. If you feel hungry, snack on these foods. For the best weight loss, opt for fresh fruit or veg first. ✱ Stock up on fat-free dressings, herbs, low-calorie cooking spray, oil-free tomato puree, seasoning, soy sauce, spices and stock cubes, most of these can be used to flavour meals freely. ✱ To help support an overall healthy balanced…

Ching He Huang’s special fried rice Ching’s recipe is quick and easy, but be sure to have all the ingredients prepped for stress-free ‘wokking’! SERVES 2 PREP 10 MINS COOK 20 MINS ✱ 3tbsp rapeseed oil ✱ 2 organic eggs, beaten ✱ 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped ✱ 1 inch of fresh root ginger, finely grated ✱ 3 spring onions, sliced to 0.5cm rounds ✱ 50g diced smoked bacon lardons ✱ 100g small raw prawns, shelled and deveined ✱ 1tbsp Shaohsing rice wine or dry sherry ✱ 50g frozen garden peas, defrosted ✱ 50g red peppers, diced into 0.5cm cubes ✱ 400g boiled jasmine rice, cooled and dressed with a dash of toasted sesame oil ✱ 2tbsp low-sodium light soy sauce ✱ 1tbsp premium oyster sauce ✱ 1 pinch freshly…

Be careful of blue light Devices such as phones and laptops can expose your skin to harmful blue light ‘This can increase signs of ageing,’ explains aesthetic doctor, Dr Rita Rakus. She recommends wearing a SPF 30 broad-spectrum mineral-based sunscreen. Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy New research* shows that women taking Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) showed a higher variety of good bacteria in their urine, which is believed to help fight off urinary tract infections. Polyphenol power Quench your thirst and help reduce tiredness and fatigue with this polyphenol-infused Plant Water from Buxton. Available in three delicious flavours, including Lemon, Lime & Sage and Pomegranate & Basil, these are Perfect for on the go (£1.79 for 500ml, Boots).…

Show him why Your man needs to understand first-hand what sensual touch can do. Try teasing him with fingers, tongue, breasts and other parts of your body – and use a lube so his skin’s even more receptive. Show him how Coach him to caress you sensuously. Guide him to the parts of your body that most love sensuous contact, then tell him ‘softer…slower… more lightly’, until he’s delivering the experience you want. Show him appreciation Your man likes to please you – so show him you’re pleased. Give him feedback – with your body, your voice, your words – that’s just as enthusiastic as when he’s delivering energetic lovemaking.…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr Timing is crucial, so if you are seeking promotion or wanting to make career changes, talk to people this week, preferably Thursday. For your reading ☎ 09058 172557 TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May Another crossroads could appear now, and a relationship is almost certainly in the mix. The earth may indeed move for you. For your reading ☎ 09058 172558 GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun 2020 has not been the greatest year for money, but if you’re ready to make a big investment or are needing financial support, act now. For your reading ☎ 09058 172559 CANCER 23 Jun – 23 Jul Meetings and discussions should have positive results, provided you’re prepared for the element of surprise and can adapt to things…