Innholdsfortegnelse for 31-Jul-2023 i Woman

Another week has flown by and, as the summer holidays begin and the chaos (in my house, anyway!) ensues, make sure you take some time for yourself. This week’s issue of Woman is super-sized. With 32 extra pages – including a real-life special, more easy and delicious recipes, bumper fashion and beauty from £1.50, and so much more – you can escape the madness. Plus! Be in with a chance to win a trip to Lanzarote or a £750 holiday voucher. Good luck!…

Columnist A PROJECT CLOSE TO WILLIAM’S HEART Bravo to Prince William for launching an ambitious new project to end homelessness. It’s a tough ask. Homelessness is often the end of a road through mental and physical health issues, drugs, poverty, criminality and sheer hopelessness. Every night 300,000 people in the UK experience homelessness, half of whom are children. As part of a five-year project run by William’s Royal Foundation, homeless people are to be helped into permanent accommodation regardless of their circumstances. The project, called Homewards, was launched initially in six areas around the UK last month, and aims to prevent homelessness where possible. The Prince of Wales’ charitable foundation is giving £3m of start-up funding to the project. William has talked about how his mother Princess Diana took him…

MEET OUR NEW GP The clinic Doctor WOMAN’S GP DR HELEN WALL ON HER TOPIC OF THE WEEK Bacteria gets a bad rap overall, but it has an important role to play when it comes to the health of the vagina, which needs lactobacillus bacteria and a slightly acidic environment to stay healthy. Trips away provide the perfect environment for both of these things to go off track. Hot, sweaty travel, frequent pool and sea dips, excess sugar and alcohol, warm, humid environments and (for some of you) more sex can wreak havoc with the good bacteria and acid/alkaline (ph) balance, making way for fungal infections (thrush) and bacterial overgrowth (bacterial vaginosis). A staggering 75% of you will have had thrush at some point, so you’ll know it can…

WOMAN’S MONEY EXPERT KALPANA FITZPATRICK WILL SAVE YOU £££s With household budgets still feeling the squeeze, you may be looking at ways to get an income boost for some extra cash. The good news is that this doesn’t necessarily mean you have to take on a second job or start a side hustle – it’s relatively straightforward to make some extra cash from your home. Here, I share my top tips and tricks to help give your bank balance a boost that could mean hundreds of extra pounds in your pocket each month. Declutter for cash One way to make extra cash is to have a good declutter and sell your unwanted items from around the house. There’s a huge market out there for pre-loved goods as people try to…

My brother Tim was larger than life. I know it’s a cliché, but he really was. He was tall with dark hair, a large grin and loud. Really quite loud. Funny, caring, always up for whatever life threw at him. Except for what happened one January evening, 2002. He wasn’t ready for that. None of us was ready for that. I’m the eldest of three siblings. My sister Alex was born a few years after me and then, shortly after, along came Tim. We grew up in idyllic surroundings in the small and very beautiful village of Beaulieu in the New Forest. My father worked at the National Motor Museum and our house sat in the grounds of Palace House, the local stately home. There was a monorail and a…

When the Thompsons moved in next door to us, my mum went over to welcome them to the neighbourhood and happily reported back. ‘They’re really nice, Emma,’ she said. ‘And they’ve got a son, Andrew. He’s a year younger than you, but he’s very bright. He’s in the same form as you. I told his mum I was sure you’d be friends.’ ‘Mum! How could you?’ His dark brown eyes were beautiful At 13, I didn’t want to be friends with anyone my mother approved of. Certainly not some clever little swot a year younger than me. I’d already noticed he was chubby, had curly red hair and wore braces on his teeth, so I was sure we wouldn’t have anything in common. But he spoke to me at the…

REUNION FOR ALAN AND PAUL? Following public bashings and what Alan Carr called a ‘really spiteful, messy divorce’, it seems that the comedian and his ex, Paul Drayton, are back on speaking terms after Paul previously accused Alan of ‘ghosting’ him. Paul appeared to put any hard feelings aside as he commented, ‘Shirt!!!’ alongside a heart-eyes emoji on Alan’s recent Instagram post. The exchange comes after one fan suggested that the former couple – who announced that they’d separated in January 2022 after 13 years together and three years of marriage – should reunite, writing, ‘I do wish you would get back with Alan.’ Defeated Fern Fern Britton’s been on a health kick since May, after taking up Couch to 5K, but after weeks of progress she faced a setback.…

ROSS DAVID SCHWIMMER David starred as palaeontologist Ross, who thankfully found his happy ending with soulmate Rachel. Now known to younger viewers as the voice of nervous giraffe Melman in the Madagascar franchise, David, 56, made his film directing debut with 2007’s Run FatBoy Run. He has also appeared on Broadway, in Will & Grace and on co-star Lisa’s show Web Therapy. In 2016 he portrayed Kim Kardashian’s lawyer father Robert in The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story before jumping the pond to star in British sitcom Intelligence. He shares daughter Cleo, 12, with ex-wife Zoë Buckman, and the youngster proudly cheered on her dad during his recent appearance on C4’s The Great Celebrity Bake Off. MONICA COURTENEY COX Chef and cleaning fanatic Monica eventually found love with…

Feeling low, but not sure why? Gloominess can hit hard in the height of summer – especially as we think there should be more to smile about on sunny days and with holidays approaching. ‘The reality is we can feel down at any time,’ says wellbeing coach Becky Hall*. ‘Feeling flat when you perceive everyone else to be having fun can make things worse, but you’re not alone if you struggle with the summer blues.’ Try these tips to help yourself feel lighter and brighter. Share how you feel Do you put on a brave face and carry on with your summer plans? It might help to confide in others. ‘Let those close to you know how you are and tell them what you need,’ says psychotherapist Petra Velzeboer. ‘Nurturing…

SAINSBURY’S Give your kitchen a modern country update with pretty but practical accessories in a soft sage shade. ALDI Give your hallway a seasonal refresh by adding washable rugs, fresh fragrances and lush houseplants to create a warm, welcoming space. TESCO For a sophisticated take on this summer’s tropical trend, combine leafy foliage motifs with dark, moody colours. ASDA Be inspired by nature by choosing accessories with tactile organic shapes made from natural materials, such as bamboo, cotton and seagrass.…

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Reality TV star Dani Dyer, the daughter of ex-EastEnders actor Danny Dyer, is a busy mum of three so has plenty on her plate and lots of juggling of her time. But how are her kitchen skills when it comes to rustling up sumptuous dishes? As Celebrity MasterChef returns for a new series, Dani joins Inbetweeners actor James Buckley, comedian Marcus Brigstocke, TV personality Mica Ven and TV and radio presenter Richie Anderson to show off her culinary expertise. Here, 26-year-old Dani reveals more about her experiences on the show… What do your family think of your cooking? My family do love my cooking. My mum doesn’t like my biscuit-making, so I’ve never made biscuits again! They’ve got a lot of faith in me and they say that they love…

ANT AND DEC ITV clearly holds the duo in high regard, after the pair reportedly signed a £40 million, three-year deal with the channel that’s home to fan-favourite shows hosted by Ant and Dec, including I’m a Celebrity, Britain’s Got Talent and Saturday Night Takeaway. The boys, both 47, rake in around £35,000 a day. Not bad when your job involves having a laugh with your mate! LORRAINE KELLY Queen of daytime TV Lorraine inked a golden handcuffs deal with ITV worth £2.1 million back in 2017. In addition to hosting her self-titled show, the 63-year-old has also made money presenting documentaries including Return to Dunblane with Lorraine Kelly, penning a number of books and writing newspaper columns. She also has lucrative partnership deals with fashion brand Bonmarché, cosmetics company…

Add zest Choose drawstring shorts in a bright colour to balance out a top-heavy figure and accentuate your waist. Throw on and go This dress will be perfect for sightseeing teamed with comfortable flat white pumps. Colour clash Holidays are the ideal time to wear all your bright colours at once! Statement print Choose a bold print to tie together the colours of a capsule holiday wardrobe, this skirt is great, combining lots of bright shades that you can mix and match. Sunny delight Cover your curves in this light and airy kaftan that will protect you from getting too much sun. Set and match Primark are great for holiday bargains, this look is top-to-toe for under £30. Best dress Wear this linen-rich dress with gold sandals for a pool…

Columnist Could your bathroom scales be lying to you? Before I get stuck in this week, let me say one important thing. What you read on the scales is not a true reflection of how much fat you have lost or put on. Silence. Pin drop. If, each day for a week, you ate the same food, drank the same fluid and did exactly the same exercise, I can pretty much guarantee that the number on the scales would be different every single day. Our weight fluctuates for lots of reasons: body temperature, hormones, the weather – all factors outside our control. It will also be higher at the end of the day than in the morning. That’s because we’ve filled our bellies with food and fluid. So, if you…

Unhappy about your midriff? Dreading wearing a swimsuit? You’re not alone – 69% of women worry about their tummies*. Plus, the menopause can make it even trickier to shift unwanted weight. Not only do we lose muscle with each year of ageing, declining oestrogen levels during this hormonal shift can also cause fat to settle on the stomach. But don’t be disheartened – with this targeted routine created by Woman fitness expert Annie Deadman, you can tackle your tum to feel fitter, toned and much more confident. YOUR WORKOUT These moves hit all of the muscle groups that form your core – made up of the chest, abdomen, pelvis and back. Hoping to get defined abs? While these exercises will certainly improve your strength, if you’re wanting to see results…

The holiday spark has gone Q My man and I met on holiday at Easter and fell for each other immediately. The sun, sea, sand – and sex – were fantastic and so when we got back to the UK, we moved in together almost immediately. We’ve booked to repeat our sexy holiday next summer, but frankly the passion between us is starting to fade and I’m having doubts. Do you think another trip away would rekindle the spark or should we cancel? SUSAN SAYS A I think you should slow everything down. Your Easter holiday was bound to be fantastic given all that new passion. But you’re now facing the reality of a relationship originally based on sex rather than deep affection. You need to get to know each…

Real life Sometimes no matter how many times a person tells you something you just can’t bring yourself to believe it. I know that was the case for me with my husband Matt, 40. Because no matter how many times he told me I was beautiful I just didn’t believe him. In fact, I hated the way my body looked so much I got dressed in the dark so I didn’t see my reflection in the mirror. I felt sick catching a glimpse of myself in shop windows and shied away from my husband’s touch – embarrassed about him feeling my rolls of flesh. It hadn’t always been this way. In my 20s I was a size 8 and less than 9st, but after having our daughters Alysha in 2018…

Provençal roast chicken on crispy potatoes As the chicken cooks, the juices get absorbed by the potatoes for a super-flavourful dish. SERVES 4 PREP 10 MINS, PLUS RESTING TIME COOK 1 HR ✱ 2tbsp olive oil✱ 4tbsp unsalted butter, melted✱ 1tbsp dried Herbes de Provence✱ 1kg Desiree potatoes, thinly sliced✱ 1.8kg chicken✱ 4 thyme sprigs, leaves picked✱ 4 rosemary sprigs✱ 100g mixed butterhead lettuce and lamb’s lettuce✱ Bunch spring onions, thinly sliced For the dressing: ✱ 1tsp Dijon mustard✱ 1tsp wholegrain mustard✱ 2tsp white wine vinegar✱ 90–100ml extra virgin olive oil 1 Heat the oven to 180C Fan/Gas 6. Mix the olive oil, melted butter and dried herbs in a bowl. Put the potatoes in a large bowl, add half the herb butter mixture. Toss to coat then season with…

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Columnist SOMETIMES LESS IS MORE, MADONNA There’s no one more surprised than Madonna herself that endless 12-hour rehearsal days for her new tour have led to a stint in hospital. The queen of pop is such a perfectionist that she’s been preparing for this world tour with the zeal of a decathlete going for gold at the Olympics. The difference is, she’s four decades older than anyone who’d be doing that. All that leaping around for hours on end eventually led to a serious health scare – a full collapse from a bacterial infection that put her in intensive care. She’s still said to be feeling ‘weak’ and ‘exhausted’ several weeks on. It’s like she’s forgotten that, while all sorts of wizardry has made her look like a 25-year-old on…