Innholdsfortegnelse for 3-Jul-2023 i Woman

There are so many ‘ diets’ out there. I don’t know whether I should be keto-ing, fasting or eating a large bowl of pasta and hoping for the best - the latter sounds much more fun… In this issue we take a look at them all, debunk the myths and help to find the best plan for you. And you’ll be pleased to hear that pasta can very much be on the menu! Check out page 57 for delicious recipes all under 500 calories. With many of us hoping to get away this summer, and others looking to our own forecast and hoping for it to be set fair, swimwear is about to put in an appearance! Our Fashion team have captured some of the best swimsuits and bikinis on…

LORRAINE KELLY AND ESTHER MCVEY She’s always cheery on the TV, but possibly not towards former colleague Esther McVey. Before Esther made a name for herself in politics, she was a presenter on GMTV, where she said she shared a dressing room with Lorraine Kelly, 63. The daytime telly veteran seemingly snubbed Esther, 55, when asked by Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid on GMB in 2019 if she remembered her. Lorraine replied, ‘Yep. Yes, I do,’ before quickly moving on with the segment. And while rumours of a feud have been around for years, Lorraine said it was after Esther’s GMTV days that she disagreed with her. She revealed, ‘I just got sick to the back teeth of the whole toxic political atmosphere. I strongly disagree with her on LGBT…

Seventy five years ago, in July 1948, the National Health Service was launched, offering free healthcare to all for the first time. It changed the course of all of our lives forever. Before it existed, many died young because they couldn’t afford medical treatment and millions of lives have been saved by the NHS since it began. Out of 195 countries globally, just 32 offer a national health service and in places such as America the cost of survival comes at a high price. Without insurance, patients can pay as much as $2,500 for treatment for a broken bone. In the aftermath of COVID-19 and after years of funding battles, times have never been tougher. Yet the NHS is still admired worldwide. With its top-level treatments, dedicated staff, groundbreaking research…

Master a massage The reason facial massage is so effective is because it activates our lymphatic drainage system, the mechanism in the body that gets rid of excess fluid, as well as stimulating blood flow, so skin looks glowing. Start in the centre of your face, sweeping upwards and outwards to encourage drainage and lift. Massaging in the morning will give best results. This is because, after lying horizontally all night, your skin will be at its most puffy. However, that’s not to say you can’t massage in the evening. Massage oil must-haves If you’re ready to get sculpting, you’ll need a serum or facial oil that gives some slip and slide. If it’s not all absorbed by the time your massage is done, leave it to sink in and…

SLIMMING SPECIAL Do you fancy a weight-loss plan that promises treats? Of course you do! The biggest positive of the sirtfood diet, which puts it in real contrast to other restrictive eating plans, is the green light on red wine, dark chocolate and coffee. ‘These are actively encouraged,’ says Dr Deborah Lee from Dr Fox online pharmacy. ‘In fact, you can drink two to three glasses of red wine per week.’ Not heard of it before? The sirtfood diet was developed in 2015 after a study on a family of proteins known as sirtuins suggested that these may help regulate metabolism, reduce inflammation and extend lifespan. While it lay on the sidelines of the diet industry for a few years, after a rumour that the superstar singer Adele had lost…

I can’t tell you how many times I have heard those same seven words: ‘I love you just as you are.’ Ever since we first got together when I was just 16, my partner Carlos had always reassured me with that delicate expression of his love – no matter what my size. But it’s taken more than 30 years for me to say those words to myself and, finally, I now love myself just as I am. I’d always been a big girl. As a teenager I was too chubby to wear the skimpy clothes all my friends were wearing and I was always trying to lose weight. By the time Carlos and I started dating I was already a size 18. ‘I love you just as you are,’ he…

Finding out that your friend has a new partner always sparks such excitement, curiosity and affection, and from the moment Mathew told me about his new girlfriend, I had all of those feelings. I was so happy he had finally met someone. But looking back now, I wish more than anything that I’d intervened. Maybe I could’ve saved him. Maybe he would still be here today. I met Mathew by chance in 2009, after I accidentally added the wrong person on Facebook. I’d been looking for an old friend, yet I ended up making a new one! We bonded over our similar sense of humour and interest in nature, and within months we had become firm friends. ‘I questioned whether she was after his money’ I soon learned that Mathew…

WOMAN’S MONEY EXPERT KALPANA FITZPATRICK WILL SAVE YOU £££s With summer holidays around the corner, you may be thinking about how to entertain the kids without breaking the bank. Parents spend hundreds, if not thousands of pounds on keeping the kids busy when school is out, but with most of us tightening our belts this year, we’ll be looking at ways to keep costs low. Cheap cinema tickets Everyone loves a good movie on the big screen, but a family trip to the cinema can set you back around £40 for a family of four – and much more if you’re buying snacks. But you can instead grab tickets for as little as £2.50 on weekend mornings and during school holidays. Vue cinemas runs Mini Mornings, with tickets for both…

The ultimate Greek Our gyros-style chicken is slimmed down, but just as satisfying as the original. SERVES 2 PREP 5 MINS, PLUS 30 MINS MARINATING COOK 15–20 MINS ✱ Low-calorie cooking spray For the chicken: ✱ 3 medium skinless, boneless chicken thighs ✱ 1tsp paprika ✱ 1tsp cayenne pepper ✱ ½tsp ground cumin ✱ Squeeze lemon juice ✱ 1 heaped tbsp Greek yogurt ✱ 2 garlic cloves, crushed For the feta chips: ✱ 2 medium potatoes, cut into chips ✱ 1tsp dried oregano ✱ 30g feta, crumbled For the Greek salad: ✱ 2 large tomatoes, finely diced ✱ 5cm piece cucumber, finely diced ✱ ¼ red onion, finely diced ✱ ½ green pepper, finely diced ✱ 2tsp olive oil ✱ Pinch dried oregano 1 Heat the oven to 180C Fan/Gas…

10 TIPS FOR ENTERTAINING OUTDOORS 1 Factor in seating Think about having some additional seating to hand for extra guests, whether it’s a long bench or some folding chairs you can pull up. 2 Keep drinks cool Whether you have an ice bucket or two, or a drinks cooler or mini fridge, make sure you have a way of refreshments staying cold when it’s warm out. 3 Pick a shaded spot No one likes to eat with the sun beating down on them, so factor in some overhead cover. Sail shades, parasols or even a covered pergola are ideal. 4 Pin it down Breezy barbecues shouldn’t be a problem if you choose clever accessories like napkin holders and tablecloth clips to help keep everything in place.…

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When series two of Bridgerton dropped in March 2022, the hit Netflix series, based on Julia Quinn’s Regency bodice-rippers, didn’t disappoint its millions of fans and left us with plenty of cliffhangers for the new season. Although an exact date for series three has yet to be confirmed, the good news is that filming has already wrapped on the next instalment, which happily will be followed by series four. Here’s everything we know so far… A HUSBAND FOR PENELOPE With Anthony, Viscount Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) now married off to Kate (Simone Ashley), all eyes will be on his brother Colin (Luke Newton) this series and his relationship with Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan). She’s been holding a candle for the sensitive young man for quite some time but was devastated to…

Columnist TIME FOR A CHANGE Have you seen it yet? Bridget Christie’s fabulous new Channel 4 series, The Change, has just started, all about a woman running away from it all during a midlife crisis – and it’s made me think. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could take time off to find ourselves when the menopause hits? A prize for getting through the hot flushes, night sweats and brain fog. Like the main character, Linda, most women deserve to claw back some of the countless hours they’ve spent doing ‘invisible work’ – the stuff that keeps the household running, but nobody EVER notices. I’d be amazed if there was a female alive who hasn’t wondered what it would be like to walk away for a bit. To disappear and…

GRAHAM LIFTS THE LID ON MARRIAGE Graham Norton, 60, has always kept schtum about his personal life and he’s barely uttered a word about marrying film-maker Jonathan McLeod in Ireland last July. But now, the star has shared his thoughts on tying the knot later in life. He revealed, ‘I had a joke in my speech: the vows are much more manageable. “Till death do us part” seems more achievable at our age. If you get married at 23, that’s a big ask. We only have to put up with each other for a couple of decades. And then I’ll be out of here.’ While that might not seem too romantic, the presenter did say his marriage is going ‘good so far’, adding, ‘I never gave up hope of finding…

Columnist IS MEGHAN TRYING TO BECOME THE NEW GWYNETH PALTROW? I only pose the question as news reaches me that the two women have apparently established a new friendship. On the face of it, that might not seem particularly surprising. Both are actors, both liberal-supporting Democrats, mums-of-two with homes in California and a shared interest in philanthropy. Yet it is fascinating once you consider that the Duchess of Sussex has hopes of re-establishing her blog The Tig. Gwynnie, of course, runs the uber-successful lifestyle brand Goop, which is thought to be worth $250 million. That’s certainly a lot of sales of those vagina-scented candles and yoni eggs putting cash in her organic linen pocket. Meghan, 41, apparently has similar aspirations for her potentially soon-to-be resurrected lifestyle brand The Tig. Interestingly,…

BOLD BRIGHTS This colour-clashing combo will add some serious zest to your summer style. Wear the short suit together as a coordinating set, or mix and match the blazer and shorts individually into your existing wardrobe to create multiple looks. Doubling up swimsuits as tops will help you make the most out of your holiday clothes, and your luggage allowance.…

Columnist Change your metabolism for the better The metabolism is, simply put, the speed at which the body converts our food into energy, and how quickly that energy can get to work on the body’s processes. The greater the speed of our metabolism, the more energy we burn and the more efficient our body. And yes, the less body fat we may store. Our metabolism drops as we age because the fabric of our body becomes a little worn, so are we able to give it a bit of a shove and raise it? Yes! It comes down to food and exercise. Muscle and fat are two different types of tissue. Firm, trained muscle will use up more energy (calories) to keep it in that firm toned state than slack…

The clinicDoctor WOMAN’S GP DR HELEN WALL ON HER TOPIC OF THE WEEK It’s hard to think of a health condition that isn’t exacerbated by being overweight. This isn’t always a popular subject matter with my patients but – sadly – it’s a fact. The risk of several cancers, heart disease, diabetes and stroke are all heightened by excess weight. Most of us are capable of gaining a few extra pounds, but usually by the time a patient decides to come and talk to me about their weight they have tried numerous ways to shift it. The effect on their mental and physical health is often palpable. Being significantly overweight is a complex mix of genetics, environment and psychology, and some of these things can be difficult to overcome –…

When it comes to disability, sex is not something anyone thinks about. In fact, I’m sure most people assume that disabled people don’t have sex at all. But that’s not the case. I am a heterosexual woman in my 40s, and I have sexual needs just the same as everyone else. The only difference is, I’m quadriplegic, paralysed in all four limbs. Establishing a healthy sex life hasn’t come without its challenges though, and up until about six months ago I’d never had sex at all. ‘I have sexual needs just the same as everyone else’ I wasn’t born disabled – aged almost two, I hit the back of my neck on the side of my chair mid-tantrum. Mum put me down for a nap and when I woke 45…

Every child is a blessing, as the old saying goes. But when I watch my son Efan, four, dancing around making his twin sisters, six-month-old Betsi and Lili, giggle, I can’t help but think that the three of them really are miracles. My fertility struggles began in 2015, three years after I married my husband Gareth, then 33. I was desperate to be a mum and I fell pregnant quickly, but at seven weeks I suffered a miscarriage. I was devastated – we both were – but, determined to become parents, we continued trying. By 2016, there was still no sign of a baby and I was referred to a fertility specialist who did blood tests to see if I was even ovulating. Soon, I began experiencing pain in my…

Display artwork Spend an afternoon hanging your collection of photographs, posters and artwork to create a dedicated display. It’s a task often put off for fear of getting it wrong, but you don’t need to overthink it. Use adhesive strips to make hanging easier and just position the images by eye – a spirit level serves as a handy assistant, but don’t sweat it. The more random, the better. Go wild with greenery Use bookshelves to create a living, breathing wall with a display of indoor plants. They’ll revitalise the room and boost wellbeing, making you and your family feel instantly better. Choose plant varieties that are easy to care for, such as spider and money plants, ferns and aloe vera. Paint a feature wall Feature walls are here to…

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Cover story When Eamonn Holmes started throwing truth bombs at ITV following Phillip Schofield’s departure, it was almost unfathomable that his wife, Ruth Langsford, had to turn up to ITV Towers for work the next day. It was undoubtedly an awkward day at the office. Eamonn accused ITV of ‘covering up’ Phil’s affair with a young colleague, saying, ‘Four high members of ITV management knew what sort of man he was... and never once took action to prevent him controlling or taking advantage of his position over young people.’ He also dismissed ITV’s denials that Holly and Phil ‘jumped the queue’ at the late Queen’s lying-in-state, saying, ‘ITV lie.’ ITV, which has launched a review into its handling of Phil’s affair, has remained tight-lipped on the matter, responding just once…

RUTH LANGSFORD AND EAMONN HOLMES The couple have become household names thanks to their long presenting careers. Eamonn even landed the top spot as highest-paid TV star in 2011, with a £2.8m salary for his gigs at Sky News and This Morning. After the pair were replaced on the ITV show in 2021, Ruth continued on Loose Women – and strutted her stuff on Strictly, earning a reported £25,000 – while hubby Eamonn headed to GB News in another big-money deal. The duo also make regular appearances on Celebrity Gogglebox, reportedly earning up to £2,000 an episode, while Ruth’s theatre company Hey Ho was valued at a healthy £3.3m this year and she also rakes in extra cash thanks to her clothing deal with QVC. LAURA WHITMORE AND IAIN…

SWIMSUITS Whether you’re on the beach or by the pool, you’ll feel your best in a swimsuit that’s designed to flatter your curves. Look for styles with tummy-control panels that will leave you smooth and sculpted. BIKINIS Choose a bikini top that will provide ample support. Tops with underwire, adjustable straps and thicker bands will typically be more supportive. And to ensure the best fit, opt for bikinis that are available to buy as separates. CO-ORDS On trend, comfortable and easy to wear, a coordinating top and trouser set is a must-have! It will cut your getting-ready time in half as minimal styling effort is required. Mix and match with pieces from your existing wardrobe to create new outfits and give you extra value for money. WIDE-FIT SHOES Treat your…

SLIMMING SPECIAL Holiday on the horizon? Want to shift those stubborn pounds, but not sure where to start? The good news is it’s not too late to make positive changes that will make you feel lighter and brighter. Over the next 12 pages, discover the diet plans that could solve your weight-loss struggles – plus four women share their amazing transformation stories. From fasting and ditching processed foods to cutting carbs and eating a diet rich in ‘sirtfoods’, what worked for them could be just the inspiration you need. We’ve also put together an easy-to-stick-to couch to 5k plan, so you can gradually build exercise into your routine – you’ll tone up as you blast calories. ✱ TRY 5:2 FASTING ✱ THE KETO DIET ✱ HOW TO EAT PALEO…

Running is an effective way to get fit, burn calories and lose weight. But if you’ve ever sprinted out of the door, only to grind to a halt at the end of your road, gasping for breath, you’ll know that you need more than just a pair of trainers to get started. The solution? Have a plan. It ensures you stay consistent and don’t get put off by doing too much, too soon. For beginners, a couch to 5K programme is perfect – designed to slowly but surely build your confidence and physical fitness, so you can see results. And while you’re at it, our expert advice will help improve your running style and make every step that bit easier. YOUR TRAINING PLAN Early bird? If you like to exercise…

Lighter carbonara If you fancy a quick carbonara but need to save some calories, try this easy version for a change. SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 20 MINS ✱ 330g spaghetti ✱ 100g half-fat creme fraiche ✱ 2 medium egg yolks ✱ 80g pack Parma ham ✱ 150g button mushrooms, sliced ✱ 2 garlic cloves, grated ✱ 3tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish ✱ 25g grated Parmesan 1 Cook the pasta according to the pack instructions, drain, reserving 300ml of the pasta water. 2 Meanwhile, combine the creme fraiche with the egg yolks and season generously with ground black pepper. Set aside. 3 In a large frying pan over a medium heat, fry the Parma ham for a few mins until crispy, transfer to kitchen paper. 4…

In new four-part travelogue Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure, the Ab Fab star sets off on another epic voyage as she explores the centuries-old spice trade that brought us nutmeg, vanilla, turmeric, cloves and pepper. Here, she reveals more… How did the idea for this series come about? The original idea was to follow the story of spices, because in this country we can now get every spice under the sun. Before that we had salt, pepper and mustard, and that was about it. For this trip we thought, ‘Let’s see where all these astonishing spices came from and how they came to be in this country.’ Where did this journey take you? We started in Indonesia with nutmeg, then Southern India for ginger, black pepper and turmeric. After that…