Innholdsfortegnelse for 18-Jan-2016 i Woman

Lisa’s exercise plan I do 35 minutes of cardio daily in the gym to burn fat. My average session is 10 minutes running on an incline on the treadmill, five mins on the cross-trainer and 20 mins of free weights, lifting dumb-bells while doing squats and lunges. Some days I do high-intensity interval training (HIIT), such as: * 100 star jumps, followed by a three-minute rest * One min of twist crunches, then 30-second rest – do x three reps * One minute in a plank position * Using a yoga ball behind my back, I move up and down a wall to get my heart rate up PLUS * 40-minute yoga class, three times a week * 60-min Zumba DVD, twice weekly Snacks ‘Kiwis, bananas, cashew nuts and savoury…

As the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, what did you resolve to change about yourself this year? Was it to lose weight? Or go to the gym? Maybe it was to take up running? This Sunday, 17 January, marks the day most people give up on their New Year’s resolutions. And while, in previous years, I might have been among that crowd, not any more. Against all odds, the vow I made to change my life in 2015 is still going strong. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve made a few half-hearted resolutions. There was a time in my early twenties when I vowed to stop smoking but I barely lasted a week and when I eventually quit, aged 25, it wasn’t due to a New Year promise, but…

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Desperate to be mums, more women are using sperm donors to make their dreams come true – up by more than a third. Research by IVF clinic The Fertility and Gynaecology Academy has also found that fears over fertility have led to a 200% boom in the number of women having egg-count checks in the past year. Dr Amin Gorgy, a fertility consultant from the clinic, says, ‘The most common reason for single women choosing to become mothers alone is that they’ve not found Mr Right, and are not prepared to settle for Mr Ready.’ But that’s not the only reason…. SINGLE MUM BECAUSE… I couldn’t find love SALLY COWLING, 41, lives in Crouch End, North London, and works as a practice nurse. Her son, Sonny, is two. I had…

Natural health Tap into the power of nature to keep the winter sniffles at bay. Nature’s Best Echinacea (£5.99 for 60 tablets, naturesbest.co.uk) contains the extracts that have been proven to shorten the duration of the common cold. Get close As temperatures drop, there’s one good way to stay warm – cuddling up. Aside from the body heat, cuddling releases feel-good hormone oxytocin, which reduces stress and lowers blood pressure. Good brew If you needed an excuse to head out for your morning coffee run, this is it! Scientists have revealed that drinking three to five cups of coffee a day can lower the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other conditions.…

Chicken miso soup A dieter’s dream – so low cal, yet so satisfying! SERVES 2 PREP 10 MINS COOK 15 MINS * 2 x 15g miso paste sachets (we used Clearspring) * 1 uncooked chicken breast, sliced * 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed *1/ 2 tsp freshly grated ginger * 8 shiitake mushrooms, sliced * Dash of tamari sauce *1/ 4 savoy cabbage, finely shredded 1 Pour 600ml boiling water into a saucepan and whisk in the miso paste. Add the chicken, garlic, ginger, mushrooms and tamari sauce, then simmer for 10 mins. 2 Stir in the cabbage, and cook for 3 mins before serving. Per serving: 139 cals, 1.5g fat (0.5g saturated) 7g carbs GLUTEN FREE Beetroot smooth This soup is an appetising colour, and packed with nutrients,…

Anna Cook read Anna And The Swallow Man by Gavriel Savit, hardback £9.99, ebook £4.99 (Bodley Head) Krakow, Poland during the Second World War is no place for seven-year-old Anna, who’s all alone in the world. But then she meets the Swallow Man – tall and mysterious, he’s able to blend in wherever he is. Together they try to escape the horrors surrounding them – menacing soldiers, bombs and the creeping sense of danger. A stark and beautifully written tale that will leave you feeling unsettled yet enthralled. Our verdict: See womanmagazine.co.uk/  books for the latest book information AND IF YOU LIKED THAT, TRY THESE… LITERARY ESCAPE The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Nine-year-old Liesel lives with her foster parents in Nazi…

DISNEY THE FAIRY TALE CONTINUES… Walt Disney World Resort, which comprises four theme parks, two water parks and a range of hotels, is constantly unveiling new attractions. The Magic Kingdom – home of the pink castle and Mickey Mouse – recently added to its Fantasyland section. Little ones will love Enchanted Tales with Belle, where they get to meet the Beauty And The Beast princess. Also, the new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is the perfect easy roller coaster, before you graduate to classics such as Space Mountain. It’s worth checking if Disney is running a special event during your visit. There are Star Wars Weekends, Halloween shows and in September, the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Plus Frozen, the ride version of the movie, opens later this year. A…

HUNK-OFF! ‘RUSSIAN DARCY' VS POLDARK OH MY BOD James showed off his buff abs filming a topless swimming scene for the new series of Grantchester . But that scything scene has a lot to answer for, as Aidan showed off his phwoarsome pecs in Poldark . ‘DON’T MISS’ MOMENT Dubbed the Russian Mr Darcy for his brooding performance in War & Peace , James definitely fills out those breeches. Meanwhile, we got another glimpse of Aidan’s toned torso recently in And Then There Were None . Cor! THE VERDICT James is adorable, but Aidan’s pretty lovely, too. Maybe the pair of them should just fight it out… and let us…

Dermot O’Leary is famous for being one of the nicest men in TV and he clearly loves his job. When we meet, he’s bubbling with enthusiasm about a raft of new projects. In fact, he confesses he’s so busy it will be three weeks before he next has a ‘date’ with his wife, TV producer and director Dee Koppang. Having started as a DJ at Essex Radio, the presenter became a firm favourite during his stint hosting The X Factor on Saturday nights and, although fans have called on Simon Cowell to bring him back, the 42-year-old star is clearly looking to the future… ‘I’d done eight years of X Factor and I was happy doing eight years. I thought I had a year…

Thalidomide first made an appearance in Call The Midwife at the end of the last series. Dr Turner (Stephen McGann) prescribed the drug to an expectant woman suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, an extreme form of morning sickness that affected the Duchess of Cambridge in her pregnancies. Watching midwife Patsy, played by Emerald Fennell, deliver baby Susan in the new series of Call The Midwife this weekend, I’ll be looking on with mixed emotions. For Susan is just like me – born with limb deformities after her mother was given the drug thalidomide. I’m glad the show is bringing the issue to a new generation who might not know about survivors like me. But it also stirs another emotion – sorrow – as…

Should I accept we’ve lost our spark? S ince my husband has been on medication, our sex life seems to have fallen off a cliff. His health is much better but we’re still finding it hard, if not impossible, to get our old spark back. We’re both getting on a bit, so I suppose you might tell me that it’s natural. We’ve had a good run – should we just accept that it’s over? Suzie says: You certainly should accept no such thing! For a start, even if full sex is off the menu now for whatever reason, you and your husband can still give each other pleasure and comfort by being loving. In fact, some couples say that exploring other options can take sex to a new level and…

When she was crowned I’m A Celebrity... Queen of the Jungle at the end of last year, Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison, 26, was realising a dream. Ready to admit she was suffering from reverse body dysmorphia – she believed she was a size 10 when she was actually a size 16 – it took serious willpower to lose 4st and be in the best shape she could be to go to Australia. HOW SHE DID IT Vicky lost weight by ditching junk food and alcohol and switching to a diet of three low-carb, high-protein meals a day, working out to her 7 Day Slim DVD and snacking on bars from her Mini V Nutrition range. You too can shed those festive…

Looking at this picture of my daughter Jessica, it’s hard not to be shocked. Battered and bruised, she lies in a hospital bed, fighting for her life. You’d be forgiven for thinking the person who did this to her is behind bars. Sadly, that’s far from the truth. No, the man who stole my daughter’s future walked free – after paying just £250… Back in March 2014, Jessica was a lively four-year-old. She loved nothing more than playing with her big brother, Josh, then 13, or singing and dancing along to her favourite film, Frozen . One afternoon, with Josh on a school trip, my partner Chris and I picked Jessica up after nursery to take her shopping. Her nursery was going to be celebrating World Book Day and she…

…make this GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE It’s a lot easier to make than you might think – all you need is an electric mixer and the abilitiy to tuck into these molten chocolate marvels as soon as possible... SERVES 6 PREP 20 MINS COOK 20 MINS 50g butter 50g cornflour 300ml milk 200g dark chocolate, melted Few drops of vanilla extract 4 eggs, separated 2tbsp caster sugar Icing sugar, to serve 1 Heat oven to 190°C, Gas 5. Grease 6 ramekins or heatproof cups. 2 Melt the butter in a pan, then add the cornflour and mix to make a thick paste. Gradually add the milk, simmering and stirring for a few mins until thickened, then remove the pan from the heat. 3 Stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla until…

Mini fruit tree collection Imagine being able to pick fresh fruit from your own garden. These miniature fruit trees are specially bred dwarf varieties that produce fruits on stems reaching only 1m tall; perfect for the patio. Supplied in 9cm pots; grown 30-40cm. Collection contains the below: 1. APPLE ‘GALA’ Sweet and juicy flesh surrounded by crisp reddish skins. This variety is at its best when grown in the British climate. 2. APPLE ‘GOLDEN DELICIOUS’ Enjoy the sweet golden-skinned fruit of this ever-popular variety. 3. PEAR ‘DOYENNE DU COMMICE’ A specially bred dwarf variety that produces large pears on small stems – perfect for the patio. 4. PLUM ‘BLACK AMBER’ Produces deliciously juicy, thick-skinned plums during late summer. Buy one of any variety for £14.99 Or buy four (one of…

A massive jackpot win meant Kirsty Prince, 35, from Kidderminster was able to treat her whole family. ‘I’ve been playing bingo online for a few years now, after I saw an advert for Woman Bingo in the magazine. I used to go to my local bingo hall every now and then, but logging in to play is much easier. One number to go Playing online means I can play from the comfort of my own home. In the evenings it’s the perfect time to log into my account and play a couple of games of bingo. I usually play on my laptop and have the telly on. That’s just what I was doing recently, when something surprised me. I’d logged in and saw there was a bingo offer in the…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr If you’re job hunting this is a good week to reconnect with an ex-employer. Don’t be put off by a rebuff, something positive will be gained. For your reading 09058 172557 TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May Benefits are to be found in distant places. It may seem as if the wind is slowing you down, but it’s helping you see things you’d otherwise miss. Mid-January takes you out of your comfort zone. For your reading 09058 172558 GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes. It’s possible that you’ve misread the situation and there’s much to be gained from giving someone a little more time. For your reading 09058 172559 CANCER 23 Jun – 23 Jul It may…

‘Oh my God, I’ve actually got a waist!’ Lisa Riley laughs as she poses in our exclusive photo shoot. Yes, there’s certainly a lot less to the actress since she embarked on a weight-loss regime last year following a health scare that affected her dad, Terry. Since she overhauled her diet and fitness, the weight is falling off Lisa, as clearly seen in our stunning snaps. And despite a busy festive period that saw her on stage twice a day in panto at Bradford’s Alhambra Theatre, Lisa still managed to keep up her exercise and avoid all those Christmas chocolates! ‘It’s about changing my lifestyle,’ she reveals. ‘I won’t put the weight back on now because I just don’t see food the same way.’ Here, Lisa, 39, tells us exactly…

‘I WAS TOO BIG FOR OUR CHAIRS’ ‘AFTER STEVE PROPOSED, DREAD SET IN’ Almost every woman would like to lose a few pounds. But, just 16 months ago, I wanted to lose a whole lot more than that… 10st in fact. At 20st 11lb, and a size 28, I was huge and desperate to change, but I just didn’t know how. I simply didn’t have the motivation. I’d always been big. Growing up, my parents owned a corner shop, so I had a limitless supply of my favourite sweets and chocolate. It meant that by the time I started secondary school, I was 13st, and when I left five years later, I was 16st. Cruel bullies would call me ‘Fat Nat or Fat-alie’, and although the names stung, I coped…

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‘Is eating meat a cancer risk?’ QI was shocked by recent headlines saying that eating meat causes cancer. Is this true? A The most recent scientific studies have shown links between eating a large amount of red meat and increased risk of bowel cancer. However, the risk is small. The main advisory committee for nutrition advises eating no more than 500g of cooked red meat each week, and on average most UK adults only eat 71g a day (497g a week). While this means most of us won’t need to cut down, it is important to remember that in general the best diet to opt for, both in terms of cancer and our long-term health, is a Mediterranean one – full of oily fish, healthy grains, fruit and vegetables. ‘MY…

Research shows eating at least five portions of fruit and veg daily – equivalent to about 400g – keeps you healthy, lowering the risk of a range of illnesses, from cancer to diabetes and heart disease. One study has also shown eating plenty of fresh produce gets your skin glowing. But most of us don’t manage five a day – so how can you hit that target? WHAT’S A PORTION? THE ROUGH GUIDE A serving of fruit or vegetables usually equates to 80g. Here’s the lowdown on what this actually means: * Two or more small fruit, for example two plums, 14 cherries * One medium fruit, such as a pear or an orange * A portion of a large fruit – half a grapefruit, or a 5cm slice of…

LOOK AFTER YOUR FAMILY ONLINE! Do you know what POS WUF stands for? No, it’s nothing to do with dogs, but is internet speak for ‘parent over shoulder’ and ‘where you from?’. Luckily, the Department for Education has created parentinfo.org, an online guide to help parents understand some of the slang that kids could be using online, plus there’s general advice on how to handle issues such as trolls and shaming. APP OF THE WEEK Appyparking (free, iTunes/ Google Play/Windows) Check restrictions and find the best places to park. Currently available in nine major UK cities, including Bristol and Manchester, this fab app will be coming to the rest of the UK soon. LIGHT RELIEF! Divoom Aurabulb (£33.12, Amazon.co.uk ) Brighten winter days with this colour-changing light…

Karen Kirby, 46, from Redcar, couldn’t believe it when she hit the top prize twice on Woman Bingo – hours apart… ‘I’d only been a member of Woman Bingo for a few weeks when I hit the jackpot. And I won twice in one night! I’d come home from work and my husband, David, 42, was out. I thought I’d have a few quick games online, buying 12 tickets for a link game of Cloud Bingo. Soon, I realised I needed just one number for the full house. ‘Things like this don’t happen to people like me,’ I said to myself. But then the screen flashed – I’d hit the jackpot of £1,250! I could hardly believe it. A couple of hours later, I was having…

Good cop Gwilym As Midsomer Murders’ DS Charlie Nelson, Gwilym Lee has more than his fair share of crimes to solve. But away from murderous Middle England, the actor enjoys nothing more than a lazy Sunday with friends. Gwilym, 32, lives in London. My parents moved round a bit when I was growing up, but we were always brought up as Welsh. I’m a citizen of the world, but I am very patriotic and love the culture and traditions of Wales. Most importantly, I love the rugby! I went to an all-boys school, so acting became a social thing – an opportunity to meet girls! I was always quite sporty and then I started doing school plays. People said I was good at it so I…