Innholdsfortegnelse for 10-Jan-2022 i Woman

If you’re unsure, Giles recommends going for the heavier option. ‘In order to create muscle you need to tear it and encourage it to build back up,’ says Giles. ‘To do this, you need to overload it and push it out of its comfort zone.’ Essentially choose a weight that will allow you to do 10-15 reps (or close to!) and the last few should feel like a struggle. Want to challenge your muscles without buying a new set of weights each time? Giles explains that to make a light weight feel heavier, you just need to slow the exercise down. Clever!…

So, Veganuary hits our calendars once again... In my dreams, I’m already a vegan, saving the world one bite at a time, but the reality is quite different. I’m repeatedly derailed by the siren call of dairy and meat, something I feel increasingly guilty about. Our planet is now in a code-red situation and I am genuinely scared about what the future will hold for the next generation – my twin sons, now four, included. Veganism is one of the most effective things we can do to help the climate crisis. So, I recently took a week out to make some changes. Here’s how I got on. Monday Eating plant-based food is at the heart of the vegan ethos and, as I’m always thinking about my next meal, I eagerly…

‘I’VE FINALLY GOT MY MOJO BACK’ Nkolika Oraka, 39, is a solicitor and lives with her fiancé Michael in Hull, East Yorkshire. After I’d slipped into an off-the-shoulder, sparkly green dress, I looked back at my reflection in the mirror. The traditional Nigerian tailor-made gown, with a slit to the thigh, fitted like a glove and showed off my new figure perfectly. My partner Michael smiled and told me, ‘You look amazing.’ It was a far cry from the last time I’d ordered a made-to-measure outfit, when my straight-talking mum had warned the seamstress, ‘Be careful, Nkolika’s bottom is quite large!’ Lost fitness As a teenager, my love of sport, especially hockey and netball, had kept me toned and athletic and, at 10st, I was much slimmer than most of…

Bring a sense of drama to the table Give your table the wow factor for those special occasions. Get set to impress with coordinated candlesticks, table runners, coloured glassware, gold cutlery and linen napkins. Black table runner with gold leaf print, £9, charger plates, £2.50 each, tall dinner candles holders, £2.50 each, jacquard napkins, £3.50 for two, three-piece cutlery set, £6, faux foliage in glass vase, £8, black slab tray, £6, all Primark Tonal theme Pick a colour for table linen and seat cushions, then mix and match shades and patterns. Team with pure white tableware. Chambray tablecloth in Terracotta Blush, £39.99, Ravenna napkins, £17.99 for four, place mat, £10.49 for two and cushion cover, £14.99, all Walton & Co Bold choices Brighten things up with vibrant modern tableware. Architect…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr Forget about deadlines and schedules, take it easy. No one’s going anywhere in a hurry. This week is all about creating dreams and using your imagination to get you places. For your reading ☎09058 172557 TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May Solving money issues is a bridge too far this week, as may be other complex situations. Just let your unconscious mind deal with the matter before you go into battle. For your reading ☎09058 172558 GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun This week, a post-Christmas fog seems to have descended on life and love, so please avoid piling pressure on yourself and others to get situations moving. For your reading ☎09058 172559 CANCER 23 Jun – 23 Jul Sometimes…

Under The Vines ACORN TV Aussie city slicker Daisy (Rebecca Gibney) and grumpy Brit Louis (Charles Edwards) inherit a vineyard in New Zealand in this six-part comedy which follows their attempts to make it a success so they can sell up and go their separate ways… The Tragedy of Macbeth APPLE TV+ Denzel Washington stars as Scottish general Macbeth who receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland in this new adaptation of Shakespeare’s play.…

The Red Monarch by Bella Ellis (£14.99, Hodder & Stoughton, HB) The Brontë sisters meet Agatha Christie in the third of Bella Ellis’ novels in which Charlotte, Emily and Anne appear as a writer-cum-sleuth Victorian trio. Actor Harry Roxby has been abducted and given a week to hand over an item of value before he and his pregnant wife will be killed. Outsmarting the criminals, the intrepid Brontës follow a trail of unsavoury characters and seemingly unsolvable clues to reach their adversary, The Red Monarch. For more books information, see goodtoknow.co.uk/books The Promise by Emma Heatherington (£7.99, Harper Collins, PB) This thought-provoking book will tap into all your emotions. In Ireland, we meet Kate and David, who as teenagers made a promise to each when tragedy struck. Ten years later…

LINDA ROBSON 2022 sees Linda setting life goals and in January and February we won’t see much of her, because she will be resting and concentrating on close family members. In the spring, she will be like a little bear cub coming out of hibernation and we will be seeing much more of her on TV again. 2022 is a rebuild-your-life year for Linda and it will see her do a major photo shoot. She will open up for a complete warts-and-all chat – endearing herself to the public. By the end of 2022 Linda will have re-established herself as one of our major television stars. EAMONN AND RUTH Eamonn and Ruth will hit great heights in 2022. They are already firm favourites with the general public but they will…

✱ You can’t file for a divorce until you have been married for at least one year. Up to this point, you may be able to secure an annulment. ✱ You’re not alone. According to The Office for National Statistics, 42% of marriages end in divorce. ✱ The divorce process can be expensive. For help, go to gov.uk/get-help-with-court-fees ✱ From April 2022, couples will no longer have to place the blame for the breakdown of the marriage in order to secure a divorce. The no-fault divorce option means that couples will no longer have to determine the grounds for divorce, they can simply move forward with the proceedings, even if one spouse objects.…

There’s never been a better time to shop sustainably and we’re here to help point you in the right direction. Contrary to common belief, eco-friendly buys don’t need to cost the earth. The high street has taken note of the importance of protecting the planet and now some of our favourite stores are trying to take more responsibility for their carbon footprint. From using recycled materials to reducing water in the production process, there’s lots of stylish buys that will leave you looking good and feeling even better about your purchase. So if one of your New Year resolutions is to shop more consciously, then here is a great place to start. Although the most sustainable wardrobe is the one you already have, sometimes you need a refresh, so we’ve…

Setting goals Giles warns against setting a weight-loss goal (in terms of pounds and kilos) to monitor your progress. ‘With this programme, you’ll lose fat but gain muscle, which weighs more, so you may not notice a change on your weighing scales,’ says Giles. Instead he recommends setting strength goals – can you increase the number of reps or weight you can lift? You’ll see the results in the mirror for yourself! Fuel up ‘In order to promote muscle recovery and growth, good nutrition is essential,’ says Giles. His top snack? Rice cake with a little peanut butter for an even balance of carbs and protein. Or why not try his frozen berry smoothie? • 100g frozen mixed berries • Handful of spinach • Sprinkle of flaxseeds • 30g strawberry…

The main thing I’ve taken away from this challenge is that there are loads of easy vegan swaps you can make. The oat-milk coffee, the vegan wine, the ethical fashion…each swap came with a dose of good vibes, knowing that I’m doing that little bit more to help. Eating vegan food was a pleasant surprise and I didn’t miss meat at all, plus it was really budget friendly. I did miss butter, though, and couldn’t get on with the plant-based alternatives, which didn’t taste great. At times, I felt like I was struggling with information overload, and my deep dive into the cosmetics industry was a real eye-opener. I still haven’t given up my trusty moisturiser, but this challenge has taught me that you can’t be everything at once. Knowing…

One-pot puttanesca Puttanesca is a quick pasta packed with bold flavours. You’ll make a simple tomato sauce, then add in your linguine. SERVES 2 (DOUBLE FOR 4) PREP 5 MINS COOK 15 MINS ✱ 190g linguine ✱ 1 red onion, peeled and finely sliced ✱ 400g tin finely chopped tomatoes ✱ 10g chives, finely chopped ✱ ½tsp dried chilli flakes ✱ 35g Italian hard cheese, grated ✱ 2 garlic cloves, peeled and grated ✱ 30g pitted black olives, sliced ✱ 30g capers ✱ 11g vegetable stock cube ✱ 50g rocket YOU’LL ALSO NEED: ✱ Olive oil, pepper, salt, sugar 1 Heat a large pot with a drizzle of olive oil over a medium heat. Once hot, add onion, 1tsp of sugar and a pinch of salt and cook for 3-5…

Few people can display charm and ambition quite like Amanda Holden, who seems to have the combination down to a fine art. The presenter is riding high as a radio DJ on Heart Radio, her new E4 comedy The Holden Girls hitscreens last year, plus there’s her regular judging role on Britain’s Got Talent. ‘She’d be getting her own back’ But, according to insiders, Amanda still has her eye on the This Morning sofa. And, with rumours of possible changes at ITV, could Amanda, 50, finally get her dream job – and will Phil, 59, leave if she does? The pair fell out publicly when Phil reportedly blocked Amanda – who had been a regular guest host on This Morning since 2014 – from filling in for Holly Willoughby in…

Hopes that this year’s Jubilee celebrations will finally bring the Duchess of York in from the cold have been dashed by her ex-husband’s ongoing legal battle in America. Prince Andrew will stay firmly on the sidelines as the rest of the royals mark Her Majesty’s 70-year landmark throughout 2022. This is a particular blow to Fergie, who has become far more of a family presence since the Duke of Edinburgh’s death. Instead of cementing her place back in the fold, she too will keep a low profile at any official occasions.…

LOOK YOUNGER ‘WONDER’ SERUM Let’s talk about Hyaluronic Acid. It’s a naturally-occurring substance in skin to keep it soft and supple. But supplies of hyaluronic acid reduce as we age, with pollution and environmental aggressors speeding up the process. Without this skin-plumping scaffolding, skin becomes looser, with fine lines and wrinkles more apparent. HA has the capacity to attract and hold onto 1,000x its weight in moisture – which means over time, it restores skin to keep it looking supple and hydrated. Revolution Skincare Hylaboost Multiweight Hyaluronic Serum, £10, lookfantastic.com, is formulated with four different weights of hyaluronic acid allowing the different sized molecules to tone and plump multiple layers of skin. Resulting in a complexion that has never looked better.…

‘You don’t need to be sore to have workout a good ’ What does the word ‘exercise’ mean to you? Does it conjure up memories of shivering on a netball court, being made to trudge along a cross-country running course, or maybe  even joyful memories of winning matches and crossing the finish line first? My biggest school sporting achievement was winning the silver medal in the sack race on sports day. I couldn’t have been older than about seven. Unfortunately, for many women, our feelings about exercise were shaped by PE at school. And while not all experiences were bad, the idea that being good at team sports is the only way to exercise may have stuck, and this isn’t the case! Exercise is essential for health. And by exercise…

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As Caribbean-set crime drama Death in Paradise returns for its 11th series, there’s a new face at Saint-Marie’s busy police station. Sergeant Naomi Thomas fills the vacancy left by Sergeant JP Hooper after he left to take a job on a neighbouring island. Here, Shantol Jackson, who plays the new recruit, tells us more… How did you feel when you got the part? I was very excited. I watched Death in Paradise growing up, so it was very surreal to be auditioning for the show. I was very excited and happy to be a part of it. What can you tell us about Naomi? She’s very ambitious, professional and excited to be joining the team. In the first two episodes, you see her working extra hard to prove that she…

HOPE YOU REST IN PEACE, ARTHUR The realisation it was Arthur Labinjo-Hughes’ father who had the final say over how he was laid to rest was painfully hard to stomach. Perversely, the man convicted of the manslaughter of his own son, who facilitated his death, got to dictate what happened to his body. As the trial ended, that poor little boy had been lying in a morgue for 18 months. His birth mother, Olivia Labinjo-Halcrow, who’s made a fuss over this, doesn’t have much of a leg to stand on – if she hadn’t gone to prison for stabbing her boyfriend to death, Arthur wouldn’t have been sent off to Thomas Hughes and his murderous partner Emma Tustin in the first place. For the rest of us, it seemed fair…