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[email protected] from the UK, call 0330 333 1113, or from overseas, call +44 (0)330 333 1113 (lines are open Monday-Saturday, 8am-6pm UK time). COVER PHOTO: REX orwritetousat 161 Marsh Wall, London E14 9AP WE BRING YOU THIS WEEK’S LATEST GOSSIP... Karen and Kevin STRICTLY TENSION! orking with your ex was Karen Live, both dancers know never going to be easy, but they’re stronger as a brand W a TV insider has told together than on their own. Woman that the atmosphere ‘Kevin’s attitude is that work between Strictly’s Kevin and must come first, so they’ll carry Karen Clifton is ‘totally cold’. on dancing together for as long Karen, 36, and Kevin, 35, both as they can remain civil.’ returned to this year’s Strictly More interestingly, newly Come Dancing, despite ending single Karen and current celeb their two-year marriage last year. partner Charles Venn have Karen and Charles ‘They work together but it’s shown a real chemistry. have a great obvious that they don’t like each On being partnered with the connection as other,’ reveals our source. ‘Kevin beauty, Charles told Woman, dance partners is really popular with the gang, ‘Karen is a delectable, wonderful but he doesn’t want any bad and beautiful lady. We have feeling to seep into the troupe.’ great chemistry so I’m looking Having completed two runs of forward to our first dance.’ their dance tour, Kevin And So are we!

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4 WOMANM AZI Ruth Langsford and Saira Khan told viewerstoeaseoonRoxanne… Loose Women UNDER FIRE AGAIN! The Loose Women ladies have been branded ‘hypocritical’ for telling online trolls to ease of Celebrity Big Brother’s Roxanne Pallett after Coleen Nolan was accused of ‘bullying’ Kim Woodburn on the show. One viewer tweeted, ‘Why stop RYAN THOMAS: The social media bullying when you CBB champ had us guys just do it on the show live? MAN OF THE cooing during his #loosewomen’ time in the house. Coleen, 53, has left Loose Women. …but viewers felt Coleen He certainly had had been harsh to Kim MOMENT! our vote! Royal quote of the week Look ‘DO YOU LIKE SUSHI? IT’S DELICIOUS, who’s 70 These celebs are all IT REALLY IS YUMMY.’ celebrating a big milestone… Prince William to schoolchildren visiting a Japanese cultural centre

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WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK 5 Susanna’s DIET SECRETS She’sconfessedtolosing14lb,but our expert thinks Susanna Reid has shed 2st since the start of the summer. Here’s how she did it BEFORE here’s no doubt that 47-year- old Susanna Reid is looking incredible right now – and it’s partly down to her mission to give up the booze. TThe Good Morning Britain presenter looks noticeably slimmer since returning from her summer break from the show and our fitness expert believes she’s dropped to a size 8-10. So, how has she done it? DITCHING THE BOOZE Susanna, who is challenging herself to not drink alcohol for the whole of September and is using the app No More Hangovers to track her progress, made the revelation to co-host Piers Looking fuller Morgan that she’s lost 14lb since in the face in she started her health kick. March (above), But co-hosts Charlotte Hawkins and her slimmer and Kate Garraway tell Woman look in early her weight loss began earlier. ‘It’s September AFTER over summer she lost it,’ Charlotte (right) tells us, with Kate adding, ‘It’s been over two months – so it’s healthy.’ Having once revealed that she’s ‘not averse to lots of alcohol on occasion’, Susanna’s decision to go teetotal is having remarkable efects on her waistline – so much so that fitness and nutritional expert Laurel Alper thinks she’s lost more than 14lb. ‘I think she’s lost about 2st,’ Laurel tells Woman. ‘You can see she looks slimmer, particularly in her face. She’s got a lovely, heart-shaped, pointed face, which was a bit lost before.’

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‘When I go home, I could say, I m WEIGHT-LOSS MISSION starving,” and eat half a packet of Aswellascuttingoutalcohol,Susanna Rich Teas. Instead, I toast a bit of is avoiding snacking between meals. rye bread and have it with poached ‘It’snotjustcuttingoutthealcohol egg and avocado.’ that’sdoneit;it’scuttingouteating At just 5ft 4in, fitness expert Laurel between meals,’ says Susanna. ‘Which Alper doesn’t think Susanna has much canbetrickywhenyou’reupat4am weight to lose and says she needs to be andgrabbingcaloriestokeepgoing.’ careful about losing too much more. ‘Itrytoeatwell,althoughitwould ‘Susanna was never obese but be easy not to,’ she said previously. she was heavier and had excess ‘The tiredness you experience from body fat. Now she looks so much the early starts on Good Morning more slender and her waist is more Britain makes you crave sugary carbs defined,’ says Laurel. andyoucouldmakethemistakeof ‘I’d say she’s down to a size 8-10 and constant snacking.’ is at her goal weight. She’ll want to be Instead, she’ll grab a healthy careful not to go below that – you can mealwhensheclocksof. see the lovely shape of her face now.’

LIFESTYLE CHANGES Having done countless 10k runs and two marathons, it’s no secret that Susanna likes to keep active in order to maintain her incredible figure – but the mum-of-three doesn’t like to stick to one type of exercise. ‘I like to keep my fitness levels high, but I’m not committed to one form of exercise,’ she says. ‘Sometimes I’m a Zumba fiend, other times I’ve been passionate about running.’ Despite getting up at 3.45am every morning, Susanna still ensures exercise is part of her daily routine. ‘I’ll come of-air at 8.30, then get Susanna has home to Balham by about 10am. been hitting the I’ll have my lunch, then get into gym regularly bed for a nap before the gym at 1pm,’ she confesses. ✱ For more advice from Laurel,

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Alison’s ‘interview’ with Meghan and Harry Alison Hammond had viewers in hysterics when she tried to interview Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at their first public engagement in Nottingham last year. HAT Kerry interview After Harry awkwardly HAPPY 30th erry Katona made headlines avoided her, Alison made 2008 when Phillip Schofield a beeline for Meghan alled her out for ‘slurring her instead, shouting, ‘Megs!’ words’ in an interview. He told her, ‘You don’t seem right to BIRTHDAY! me. Your speech is a little bit As it marks 30 years on screen, slurred.’ Kerry blamed it on we look back at the show’s medication she was taking, but says the interview still best moments… haunts her today.

Holly and Phil’s many KatieHopkinsandthe NTA hangovers This Morning has won a National infamous name debate Television Award, such as Best Daytime She’s hardly known for mincing her words, Programme and Best Live Entertainment but Katie Hopkins caused a storm in 2013, Show, every year since 2012. And every when she admitted judging children by year, Holly and Phil make a comical their names. The best part of the interview appearance the next morning – turning was when Katie said she didn’t like up in last night’s clothes or scoing ‘geographical’ names, to which Phillip down bacon sandwiches. Their post-NTA replied, ‘Isn’t your child called India?’ hangovers leave viewers in stitches. WORDS: ROBYN MORRIS. PHOTOS: ITV, REX ITV, PHOTOS: MORRIS. ROBYN WORDS:

WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK 9 Kelly Brook She may be a gorgeous model now, but Richard Arnold 38-year-old Kelly didn’t always have The GMB star, 48, surprised posing down to a tee. In this throwback, viewers when a pic of him young Kelly hasn’t quite worked out as a child was shown. But he’s how to smile for the camera! still got that cheeky smile! CELEBS Thesefamousfaceslooklikebutterwouldn’t meltintheiradorablethrowbacksnaps AGRAM@IAMKB,

Claudia Winkleman The 46-year-old Strictly Come Dancing presenter Holly Willoughby proved she’s always rocked The This Morning host, 37, used to be a fringe when she shared a brunette, and fans were stunned when very sweet black and white the famous blonde shared a picture of throwback of herself last year. herself as an angelic brown-haired WORDS:HAYLEYMINN.PHOTOS:PLANETPHOTOS,MIRRORPIX,REX,WENN,INST INSTAGRAM INSTAGRAM @HOLLYWILLOUGHBY, @TVSRICHARDARNOLD, TWITTER @GMB schoolgirl. How cute was she?

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Piers Morgan The usually stern-faced GMB presenter, 53, was left red-faced when a cute childhood snap was shared on the show.

Coleen Nolan The 53-year-old has said how much she hates this picture of herself aged 10 – but there’s absolutely no denying that it’s her! The youngest of The Nolan sisters previously described her dress and ‘clumpy shoes’ as ‘horrible’.

Christine Lampard The 39-year-old proved she hasn’t aged a day when Ross King insisted a school picture of her – tie and all – was shown on Lorraine.

Phillip Schofield Like his This Morning co-host Holly, silver fox Phil also had brown hair in his younger days! The 56-year-old hasn’t changed much facially, but he did let fans into a secret that his brown locks were at some point out of a bottle.

WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK 11 Dating... in your 50s After the launch of Carol Vorderman’s new TV segment about romance for the over-50s, Woman asks if it is the best age to get back into the dating game...

ivorce rates among the to online dating services. Even over-50s have almost celebrities are embracing the dating doubled in the last game. Former Countdown star, decade, meaning more Carol Vorderman, 57, has launched women are becoming her own segment on ITV’s Lorraine partD of the ‘silver single’ – Carol Vorderman: My Single Life. generation than Carol, who split ever before. from on-of lover And, the good ‘THE RISE OF THE Graham Duf, who news is, they is 14 years her are loving it. SILVER SINGLE junior, revealed she In fact, one dates toyboys and in six over-50s GENERATION’ has no interest in are now turning ‘finding a keeper’. The presenter, who has been married twice before, added that she is actually happy staying single. She said, ‘It’s not about finding someone. We don’t all want that. Some women might want two or three on the go, some might not want anything.’ And Carol isn’t wrong. According to a survey, while many over-50s claim to be dating in order to find love again post-divorce, others admit they are simply looking for no-strings-attached sex. We ask singleton Judy Broadbent to reveal what it’s really like to be over Graham and Carol 50 and back in the dating split in 2015 game again…

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hen it comes to sleep, most of us know the dangers of 2% getting too little, but what of the population sufer if we’re getting too much? from hypersomnia, According to researchers at which means they WKeele University there is such a thing as need more too much shut-eye. Results from their sleep. study, which involved three million people, found that those who sleep for Sowhyisexcessivesleepsobad? ‘Researchers found depression and low longer are at a greater risk – up to 25%, Although the reason for the link between socio-economic status are associated in fact – of early death. Perhaps it’s time longerhoursinbedandillhealthhasn’t with sleeping for longer – therefore it to say night-night to the lie-in... beenfullydetermined,it’sthoughtit couldbethatsleepinginis,in fact, couldbedisruptingoursleep/wakecycle. a symptom of other conditions and risk Howmuchistoomuch? ‘Oversleeping–particularlyinthosewho factors, rather than oversleeping itself ExpertsattheNationalSleepFoundation aregettingtosleeplateandrisinglate– beingbadforyou,’explainsNeil. suggestweshouldsleepsomewhereinthe cancauseashiftinthecircadiancycle, Whatcouldbetheproblem? ‘A number rangeofseventoninehours knownascircadianrhythm of health conditions might cause you anight.‘Thisisanormaland sleep disorder,’ explains to sleep longer, including sleep disorders, healthyrangeforadults ‘YOU COULD Silentnight’s sleep expert such as narcolepsy and sleep apnoea, between the ages of 18 and Dr Nerina Ramlakhan. as well as thyroid issues, heart disease 64,’ says Neil Robinson, BE RISKING ‘People who oversleep anddepression.Itmayevenbe a case sleepexpertforbed arealsolesslikelytoexercise of hypersomnia, which simply means company Sealy UK. A STROKE’ regularly or eat healthily, that you need more sleep than the ‘Multiple studies have which can predispose them norm,’ reveals Neil. suggestedthatthosewhosleepfor to obesity, diabetes and heart problems. morethanninehoursanighthavea Yousnooze,youlose? significantly higher risk of death than Underlying problems Don’t worry, we don’t need to wave thoseintheseventoninehoursrange. Conversely, there’s the belief that goodbyetolazySaturdaymornings just They’re56%morelikelytosuferastroke excessivesleepcouldbearesult yet. ‘If you have the occasional weekend andhavea49%increasedriskofdying of an underlying physical or mental lie-in,it’sprobablynotaproblem,’ says from cardiovascular disease.’ health condition. Neil.However,regularlybingeing on

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alling in friendship at first sight isn’t just wishful thinking, it’s ‘ITWASLIKEI’DKNOWNHERMYWHOLELIFE’ fact. An amazing 50% of women ilufer Atik, 43, lives in andahugerucksack.Shewassatacouple have experienced a gut feeling ondon, with partner Matt, of steps behind me and it was evident she of meeting someone and just 7, and their son Milo, two waseavesdroppingbecausesheblushed knowingF that they’re going to be firmly believe in the saying, whenoureyesmet.‘Joinus!’Ilaughed. friends forever. eoplecomeintoyourlife Fayeheavedherrucksackdownafew Scientists believe those who , seasonora steps and sat beside me. are more agreeable, open and lifetime,’ but you don’t While the other woman conscientious are more likely to always know which ‘THERE’S NO was equally lovely, when experience ‘friendship chemistry’, or category someone will fall sheheadedbackintothe a mutually positive first impression. into right away. Faye was SMALL TALK, festival,FayeandIdecided ‘What often creates a spark is that anexceptiontothatrule. tocarryonourchatata we see a quality we recognise as Icanstillvividly ONLY BIG’ nearby cofee shop. It was similar to ourselves,’ explains clinical remember the day we met thebestdecisionI’veever psychologist Dr Samantha Clark. in2014.I’djustbeentotheBe:FIT made.Fromthatmomentontherewas ‘From childhood, as girls we’re fitness festival in London and was sat nosmalltalkbetweenus,onlybig. encouraged to trust our emotions outside on the steps eating my lunch. Before we’d even ordered our lattes and intuition. And because friendship I’dtoldherallaboutthebreak-upIwas chemistry requires both, it’s natural Oureyesmet goingthroughandmyfearsforthe to tune into feeling great around Anotherwomanclosebywasdoingthe future. Looking back, I suppose it’s a specific person.’ same and naturally we began talking. bizarre, telling a stranger something Here, Woman investigates just how Then,afewminuteslater,Inoticed so personal, but Faye didn’t feel like a friendship chemistry can help form agirlinher30swithshortblondehair stranger–itwasasthoughI’dknown foundationsthatlastalifetime... WORDS: NILUFER ATIK

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Nilufer and Faye at a rooftop fitness class together

Catching up during a night out ‘ISEEHERASASISTER’ aye Dawson, 41, ves in London ilufer is such happy haracter with a childlike The pair can’t imagine xcitement for new things life without each other g could tell from the first timewemet.Shesharedmypassion HT for fitness, health and nutrition. But also,likeme,shehadsuchawide t. Nilufer Atik andFayeDawsonrevealall rangeofinterests.Aswespokeover cofeeonthatfirst‘frienddate’there werenoawkwardpauses–notone.

her my whole life – a cliché, yes, but into another relationship. But Faye, No awkwardness true. We swapped numbers (after despite being single herself, always WhatIloveaboutNiluferishowloyal laughing that it was like a first date!) encouraged me to give him a chance, sheistoherfriends.IknowIcan and a week later we met for lunch. to not be afraid of getting hurt again. contactheratanytimeandshe'llbe When my son, Milo, was born in there for me. She avoids petty drama Deeper connection September 2016, Faye was one of the and gossip, and instead of holding On paper, our friendship shouldn’t first visitors. With other people I’d grudges, she likes to talk through work – while we both like a good debate plastered on a smile, but as soon as problemsandsolvethem.It’sthese and alternative therapies, we have Faye walked in, I told her how down qualitiesthatmakemefeelvery plenty of diferences too. Faye loves I was feeling – my body didn’t feel secure in our friendship. contemporary film and dance, I hate like mine any more. Within minutes, While we both have lives of our own both. She doesn’t drink often and she had me laughing again. andcansometimesgoseveralweeks I definitely do. But it’s the She’s taught me not to without seeing each other, when deeper things that connect take life so seriously and we do catch up it’s as though not us. Faye is intelligent, open ‘I CAN CALL I’ve taught her not to let a single day has passed. and non-judgemental. We people to take advantage Over the years I’ve come to see laugh and cry at the same HER AT of her kindness. Niluferasmoreofasisterthanafriend. things and, importantly, Of course we’ve had She’ssoopenandgenerous,andhas she’s always there for me. ANY TIME’ little tifs – no friendship introduced me to some warm, honest She’s someone I can call at is perfect. But it’s the andfunnywomen.I’mproudtosay any time to sob, vent, or ask for advice. fact we sort out our problems and Niluferismyclosestfriend.Tohave And Faye can always count on me, too. become even better friends for our someone who supports and encourages When I met my partner, Matt, in faults that makes our relationship me to be the best version of myself – February 2015 I was scared of getting what it is. I’m so thankful that we met. that’s a rare and precious thing.

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WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK 39 ur average life expectancy in the UK is 81.4 years, according to the World Health Organization. Not bad, but we’re still lagging behind Spain, Australia and OJapan. Catching up with healthier neighbours doesn’t mean overhauling our lifestyles. Simply making little changes can make a big diference and can help you live a longer and, more importantly, healthier life. YOUR BETTER BODY GUIDE Looking after our physical health will not only help us live longer, but will make us more relaxed and better able to cope with life’s stresses. Follow these steps... Get to know your gut Keeping your gut in good condition helps improve stress response, skin and immunity. Nutritional therapist Natalie Lamb suggests eating fermented foods, such as kefir, sauerkraut, live yogurt, tofu and miso, which contain beneficial bacteria. Also try a multi-strain probiotic Small changes supplement daily, such as can help you live Bio-Kult (£9.25, bio-kult.com). a healthier life And… break it down Getenoughsleep… We should focus on our digestion as … or you could end up eating around muchasourskincareregime,according 400 more calories than you need. to nutritionist Dora Walsh. ‘A good ‘Gettingseventoeighthoursanight digestivesystemwillallowyourbodyto Power up your will increase your energy to exercise absorbnutrientsproperlyandensure andhelpyoumakethecorrectchoices yourbodyeliminatestoxins,’shesays.To potassium whenitcomestodietaryinput,’says improveyourdigestion,chew This mineral plays a role in every celebritytrainerChrisRichardson your food well, eat plenty heartbeat, so it’s critical for it from Zero Gravity Pilates. of fibre and avoid consuming to function properly. ‘Without too many food combinations enough potassium, fluid can build inonemealatatime. up and the blood vessel walls can become constricted, which Boost your brain can cause blood pressure to rise,’ Bvitaminsandomega-3sare says nutritionist Sarah Flower. key for preserving healthy ‘Low levels can also cause heart palpitations, an irregular heartbeat 1% greymatter.‘Balancingyour That’s how much collagen you start to intakeofomega3swith and, in extreme cases, cardiac lose every year from age 25. It not only omega6sisessentialto arrest.’ Sarah recommends eating plumps up your complexion, it also provides avoidarangeofissues, potassium-rich foods daily, such as key building blocks in your body. ‘It’s found including depression, poor concentration spinach, avocadoes and bananas, in fibrous tissues, including ligaments, skin, andmemoryproblems,’explainsDrEmma or investing in a low-dosage cornea, cartilage, blood vessels, gut and Derbyshire, advisor to omega-3 fatty acids supplement, like Power Health vertebrae,’ explains Dora Walsh. ‘Top supplement Equazen. She recommends New Era No.6 potassium salt up with a collagen supplement for uppingourintakeofoilyfishtoatleast (£8.99, powerhealth.co.uk), which a healthy digestive tract and 140gaday(aroundafilletofsalmon). provides 200mg of potassium. strong bones.’

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The anti-ageing move GET FIGHTING FIT Gaby Noble from Exhale Extend legs long, but Here’s how your weekly workouts can Pilates London make sure your back isn’t help you live healthier for longer. recommends this Pilates arching. If it is, or you start exercise to work our joints, to feel any lower back Curb your cravings muscles and core, keeping discomfort, keep legs bent. We all know working out is good for us, our body and mind 4 Finish by bending knees but it also stops us craving unhealthy connected. ‘It gets your into chest, lower head, foods. ‘It stimulates the release of heart pumping and mind neck and shoulders. feelgood hormones – the same ones waking, so it’s great to do that are released by “junk” food,’ first thing – think of ‘the explains nutritionist Cassandra Barns. Love your legs 100’ as your internal Your lower body is And you’ll burn calories even after moisturiser,’ she says. important for even simple exercising. ‘Your body continues to be tasks, such as sitting and metabolically active in order to build 4 Lie on your back with standing. ‘Developing muscles you’ve trained, so it requires knees towards chest and strong legs is one of the fuel in the form of calories. The more arms stretched alongside most important factors in muscles, the more fat you’ll burn,’ adds body, palms down. living a long, healthy life nutritionist Dr Marilyn Glenville. 4 Inhale deeply and feel because, as we age, slips belly button sinking to your and falls are common, Exercise is a spine and tailbone firmly which can lead to injury,’ great mood planted on the floor. says personal trainer Scott booster 4 Raise head to look at Laidler. Try sitting and your belly button, lifting standing without using arms a few inches of the your hands to really build floor. Raise upper body up your leg strength. (only to the base of your shoulder blades). Lift legs Switch hands up and bend at the knee Protect your brain by (‘table top’ position). brushing your teeth with 4 Pump your arms up and your other hand, suggests down (reaching long from Scott. Using your less- your armpits) as you inhale dominant side can help for five counts and exhale protect both hemispheres for five counts. Do this 10 of your brain and prevent Stretch it out times (100 pumps in total). cognitive decline. Trainer Chris Richardson thinks we should stretch Pilates can everymorningfor10minutes connect your to ramp up blood circulation to mind and body increase energy, improve coordination and boost flexibility, all of which deplete as we age. POSED BY MODELS)

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WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK 41 LIFE-EXTENDING FOODS What we fuel up on determines our performance and longevity, and ensures we feel better for longer.

Here are four foods we should be eating more of every day… Nuts Almonds, walnuts and cashews are a great source of protein, gut-friendly fibre, heart-healthy 1fats, vitamins and minerals. ‘Research has also shown they can help lower cholesterol levels in the blood, too,’ adds author and nutritionist Rob Hobson. Pulses ‘Beans, peas and lentils are a convenient, cost-efective and low-fat way to boost your 2fibre and protein intake,’ says dietician Helen Bond, meaning your gut is kept happy and healthy. They’re also a good source of two minerals that are essential as we age: potassium to lower blood pressure and iron to reduce fatigue. Salmon and mackerel Intake of omega-3 fatty acids in the UK is well below the recommended 3intake, according to Rob. ‘Found in oily fish, omega 3s have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease by increasing levels of good cholesterol and producing compounds that help reduce inflammation in the body.’ This is crucial, as long-term inflammation can damage cells and weaken our immune system. Oats ‘Oats are rich in a specific type of fibre called beta glucans, which forms a thick gel that 4binds excess cholesterol to prevent its absorption and removes it from the body as waste,’ explains Rob.

The number of fruit and vegetable portions Embrace plant power that we really ought ‘Dietary guidelines, including the UK to be eating each day, Eatwell Guide, now prioritise plant according to Imperial foods over those from animals,’ This45% is the percentage of cases of CollegeLondon.‘Theyprovide10 according to Helen Bond. ‘The older colorectal cancer that could be prevented keyvitaminsandminerals, inhabitants of Okinawa in Japan have through diet, exercise and maintaining a such as folate, eaten a largely plant-based diet for healthy weight. Wholegrains (brown rice, which reduces most of their lives, made up of brown bread) are important protectors. theriskofheart stir-fried vegetables and sweet ‘While no food alone is going to prevent disease and potatoes, with plenty of tofu and miso you from getting colorectal cancer,’ antioxidants that soup,’ she adds. As their population says Rob Hobson, ‘studies show protect our bodies has the largest proportion eating three servings per day of from disease,’ of centenarians, wholegrains reduces the says Rob. who’s to argue? risk by 17%.’

42 WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK Oats are a superfood Live Longer Special we need to include in our everyday diet FEEL HAPPIER, LIVE LONGER Changing your behavioural and emotional state can have positive mental and physical benefits. Try these… 4 Change your stance. ‘The way we sit, stand and move has a profound efect on our emotional wellbeing and levels of inner confidence and self esteem,’ says author and behavioural expert Judi James. Music and ‘Self-protective body language comedy can sends internal signals to suggest help positivity we are under threat, so adopt a strong pose regularly during the day, especially when you’re feeling worried or under pressure. Stand with feet slightly splayed and your body weight evenly distributed between both feet. Pull shoulders back and push them down and relax facial muscles as you breathe out gently.’ 4 Manage your worries. Learning to manage your anxiety is key for good health. ‘Worrying is fine as A ‘worry diary’ a method of risk-management, can help but only when we take action to manage stress avoid any genuine risks in our lives,’ explains Judi. ‘When we allow ourselves to worry without taking action, or allow illogical worries to flood our minds, our bodies respond in a detrimental way, including sleep deprivation or stress.’ 4 Be positive. Learning to seek out That’s50% how much your risk of happiness and avoiding premature death increases if you have the overwhelming array a lack of strong relationships, of negative stimuli according to Harvard University. Write it down that bombards us This roughly equates to smoking Judi recommends daily could have up to 15 cigarettes a day, and is using a ‘worry a dramatic efect an even greater risk than diary’ to help cope on our health. ‘Too being obese. with your day’s much catastrophising stresses. will erode your ability to be resilient and Keep this in upbeat about life. Try a diet of comedy, “good news” your cupboard programmes and happy uplifting music Why not try… Extra virgin olive oil, rich instead,’ advises Judi. …treating yourself to some live in monounsaturated fats, 4Take control. Seizing power over music once a month? A study led by is a Mediterranean health our own lives improves self-confidence behavioural expert Patrick Fagan and elixir that increases good and reduces stress. ‘Avoid words O2 found that attending a live music cholesterol and lowers that suggest you have put control show every few weeks could help bad. ‘It also contains of your life in the hands of other people live longer. How? Well, it’s antioxidant nutrients, people, like “They make me feel supposedly due to the 25% increase including vitamin E, so angry,”’ says Judi. ‘We can’t in feelings of self worth, 25% which can fight always change people’s behaviour, increase in closeness to others and inflammation and but we can try to control our 75% increase in mental stimulation heart issues,’ says responses to them.’ that concertgoers reported in Helen Bond. comparison to non-concertgoers.

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HE’SADANGERTO THEWHOLEFAMILY Mydaughterhasarealdilemma.She and her lovely husband are about to Q havetheirfirstbaby.Theproblemis that her father-in-law is a bully and thinks he rules the family. He abused his family whenhewasyoung–wedon’tknowifhe stillhitshiswifebutshe’sclearlyscaredof him.What’sbroughtthistoaheadisthathe thinksvaccinesarealieandtellshissonif hetriestohavethebabyvaccinated,he’ll intervene.Hermother-in-lawwantstogive themallthesupportshecan,andsaysshe’ll babysit any time. But they don’t want that man in their house, so how can they keep him away when she comes over to see the baby?

Anewbabymust Suzie says be protected from You’ll have to support your daughter and bullying relations her husband in standing firm. There are A no two ways about this – he can’t be allowed to come to their house and be with this baby when they are not there. If he ill-treated his own children when they were little, he’ll do the same to his grandchildren, whether it’s GET THIS SORTED physical abuse or emotional. And that sadly means unless the

EXPERTS mother-in-law finds the strength to break free and genuinely BEFORE HE MOVES IN come, and remain, in the house on her own, she can only see I’ve been seeing my partner for a the baby while under the parents’ watchful eye. Of course year,andamonthagohestayed they will go ahead with all the life-saving immunisations they Qone night and never went home! will be ofered – he has no right at all to even try to stop them. Nowwe’retalkingaboutwhetherhe shouldmoveinproperly.Istartwork at 8am and he doesn’t get up till 9am. Mykitchenhasawoodenfloorandhe Lookintofamilytherapyasanoption complains that me getting breakfast

Myoldersonissupposed butmyhusbandletshimof.I wakeshimup.So,onhissuggestion,I ERS PERSONALLY to have a learning suggestedfamilytherapybutmy nowgetbreakfastonmywayin,butit Q disability but he’s smart husbandsayswedon’t need it. costs£25aweek!Ididsuggestmaybe enough at working the system. he should pay but he just laughed. Healwayshasanexcusefor Suzie says whyhehasn’tdonechores,or It often happens in families his homework but has spent all where one child has a Suzie says Ask the Ask weekend playing online games. Adiiculty that a sibling gets If he’s so sensitive but can’t wear In contrast, his sister is pushed into ‘look after yourself’ ear plugs, or plug in a white noise adelight–helpfuland mode. It doesn’t help that child Areduction machine, then yes, he organised. Last month – but it also doesn’t help the needs to stump up. Or maybe he GETINCONTACTshefailedatestat child with problems. They not needs to go to and get up from bed Write to Suzie at school because she only have their presumed at the same time as you – sharing Family Dilemmas, askedmyhusbandto incompetence confirmed and breakfast each morning before he 161 Marsh Wall, help her and he was so never challenged, but they can does his chores around the house London E14 9AP caught up in dealing end up feeling guilty and angry. would be a good use of time. Get this or you can send with our son he told You all need support – see your sorted before you let him move in for an email with your hertoworkitout GP about family therapy, even if good, or you might find he has other personal problem to herself. I try to make you go without your husband. unreasonable demands. [email protected]

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44 WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK Ask DR PHILIPPA Woman’s GP Dr Philippa Kaye answers your questions Isthereahometreatmentforastye? I get styes every now and again and water a bit. They don’t need treatment, WHICH IS THE BEST my doctor used to give me antibiotic as they tend to go away on their own, Q drops or cream, but now they say I though you can help it along by using ANTIHISTAMINE? don’t need them. Why not? warm compresses. Soak a flannel in I often get hives and my doctor warmwater,andholditfirmlyonthe has advised me to take an Philippa says: stye for 10 minutes, three times a day. Q antihistamine daily and that I Astyeisasmall,painfullumponor Thestyemayburstandreleasethepus. can get them over the counter. But around the eyelid. It is an infection Itwillclearupinafewdays,though there are so many, which one’s best? A ofahairfollicleandtheskincan avoidusingeyemake-uporwearing look red and even have a yellow head contactlenseswhileyouhaveastye.If likeaspot.Yourvisionshouldnotbe it isn’t getting better, or your vision is Philippa says: afected at all, though your eye may afected seek medical advice. Antihistamines are used to treat lots of conditions, from A hayfever to other allergies, My abdomen hurts as well as skin conditions such DEAF IN ONE EAR? as hives or urticaria, travel I have noticed over the last few during and after sex sickness or even to aid sleep. weeks that I can’t hear out of I have been getting pain in my lower One antihistamine isn’t Q my left ear as clearly as I used tummy and pelvis during and after necessarily better than another to. What could it be? Qsex. It definitely isn’t in my vagina to relieve symptoms. but inside my tummy. What could it be? Older antihistamines such as chlorphenamine, which is the Philippa says: Philippa says: ingredient in Piriton, or Hearing loss, which is Themedicaltermforpainduring promethazine,tendtocause afecting one side only, must sexisdyspareunia.Ifthepainisin drowsiness, while newer Abe assessed by a doctor. There A the vagina during sex it is called antihistamines, such as cetirizine, canbelotsofcausesforit, superficial dyspareunia and if it is in the loratidine and desloratidine don’t anything from simply ear wax pelvis or abdomen, deep dyspareunia, tend to cause drowsiness, so may toanearinfection,fluidbehind whichiswhatyouaredescribing.There beabetterchoiceif you need to the ear drum or something a arelotsofcausesforpaininthetummy drive and work. little more serious. Your doctor during sex – your doctor will be able Tryoneforaweekorsotoseeif willbeabletohaveathorough to examine you and request any it helps, or if you have any side look in your ear to see if there is investigations. Generally, swabs will be efects,andifitisn’tsuitable,try anywaxthereorsignsof takentoruleoutinfectionandan another. Various diferent ones infection,butiftheycan’tseeany ultrasound requested to see if there are are available over the counter. obvious cause for the hearing fibroidsorcysts.Thispainmayalsobe Somepeoplealsofindthatafter loss,theywillreferyoutoseean duetoendometriosis.Thetreatment usingoneforawhiletheyneedto ear,noseandthroat(ENT) will depend on the cause of the pain, so change to an alternative. If they specialist for further assessment. make an appointment to see your don’t help, then see your GP. doctor to be checked over.

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WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK 45 Ask LINDA Woman’s vet, LindaSimon,answersyourpetproblems

Border collies make great WHICH DOG BREED IS RIGHT FOR ME? running partners! ith over 300 Consider your recognised dog breeds domestic situation. Is your Win the world, and many housebigenoughfora40kg more cross-breeds, there’s a adult rottweiler? Will your dog out there for everyone. neighbours be tolerant of a Whileadog’sbreedalone yapping miniature pinscher? cannot guarantee that it will And if you already have any actacertainway,itcanprovide pets, opt for a breed that will agoodindication.Wecanget tolerate them well, too. othercluesbymeetingtheir Ifyouwantadogfor parentsand,ifpossible,by companionship, then you may meetingthedogitself.Even optforalapdogsuchasashih asapuppy,adog’spersonality tzu. Or if you’re looking for a canoftenshinethrough.Ifit jogging buddy, perhaps a isanoption,adoptinganadult border collie is right for you. dogfromare-homingcentre Finally, familiarise isoneofthebestwaystofind yourself with the health adogthatsuitsyourlifestyle. problems that certain breeds Examine your routine and are predisposed to and make work out how much daily sureyou’dfeelcomfortable exerciseyouwillbeableto managing potential issues. provide.Andfactorinthe If you’re still unsure, you time that it will take to keep canfosterthebreedyou’re your new dog groomed, interestedinforawhile,to trained and entertained. see if it’s right for you. Does my cat love me or just put up with me? PET INSURANCE IS SO very animal shows afection in their their downfall’. The truth is, your cat has own way. But one animal that can be probably tried to express their adoration, PRICEY – DO I NEED IT? E notoriously diicult to but the message has got figure out, when it comes lost in translation. et insurance is a to their emotions, is the cat. ‘GENTLEBITES Physical displays of service that every pet owner Indeed, quite a few owners afection are often Pshould consider. When I discuss tell me that their cat ‘seems ARE IN FACT misinterpreted or missed pet insurance with clients, I’ll to use them as a hotel’ or ‘is entirely. Gentle bites, inevitably hear some ‘horror stories’ almost certainly plotting I LOVE YOUS’ kneading with their claws of clients being overcharged or their and head-butting may insurance company not paying out, appear like aggressive but even so, I will always recommend Catscanseemaloof behaviours, but are in fact a good pet insurance policy. butnodoubtwould little ‘I love yous’. Withahugerangeofcompanies be lost without you Subtle body signals, andpolicyoptionsoutthere,itisvital such as your cat displaying thatacustomereducatesthemselves theirbellytoyou,arealso and shops around. While some of the an indication that they are better policies can be expensive, it is happyinyourcompany. oftenthecasethatthetreatmentof However, perhaps the an accident or long-term illness will biggestclueofallisthat workouttobemuchmorecostly. unwanted gift. As Youwillgenerallyfindthatthe unwelcomeasthefrog peaceofmindthatpetinsurance or bird may be, always afordsyouiswellworththe money remember that it comes you spend each month. from the heart! GETTY PHOTOS:

46 WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK Ask SUSAN Expert solutions foryoursexandrelationshipdilemmas I don’t want to work there any longer Itookmyjobbecauseit’swellpaid not just because of the good pay, but and fits in with the kids’ school also because you don’t have a clear idea Q hours.Butnowthey’reolder,Iwant of what else you would do. So focus on togiveup–I’mboredwiththeworkand that. See if you can move within your hate my boss! But when my husband and existing job to a new role – ideally with 3 Idiscussit,wealwaysrealisethemoney’s a new boss! If not, brainstorm what your goodandIdecidetostay. Why do I do that? existing skills would fit you for. Talk GOOD REASONS TO to your local college about retraining. Susan says: Look at job adverts to see what’s on SET THE ALARM It’s hard to leave a situation when ofer. Give yourself other options, you don’t know the alternatives. and your motivation to leave your CLOCK EARLY A And my guess is you stay in your job unhappy situation will rise. A few extra hours in the morning can often totally change your day. I’M WORRIED HE’S Aslaveforlove Here’s what it can deliver. Yesterday, my man confessed he’s CAUGHT AN STI! always wanted to be my slave, just Peace and quiet Iendeditwithmyexafew Q foranevening.Wegulped,laughed, Those first hours are perfect to get months ago, though we’re still thendecidedwe’llactitout.Buthow?I the alone time your sanity needs. Sit Q intouch.Butrecentlyhehad can’t imagine bossing him around, as we quietly, eyes closed and let thoughts aone-nightstand–andI’veheard haveaveryequalrelationship. come and go. thegirlhasasexuallytransmitted The website infection.Ihopeshehasn’tpassedit Susan says: franticworld.com on. Should I tell him? Advice, please! Being a slave for an evening isn’t has several free about your relationship, it’s about downloads of A acting. He takes the role of slave, mindfulness Susan says: you take the role of mistress. As with any meditations that Why are you getting involved? role, prepare – make a list of tasks you’d you can try. For all you know, your ex and both be comfortable ‘ordering’ him A this girl had perfectly safe sex. to do, maybe the ironing, maybe In any case, his love life is no longer painting your toenails, maybe giving Productivity really any of your business. So, are you oral sex! Agree a ‘safe’ word to Get yourself prepared for the you angry he’s been intimate with use if either of you feel uncomfortable. day ahead, take some exercise or her? Do you want to make sure he Rehearse your roles briefly ahead simply eat a full breakfast. Extra doesn’t see her again? Do you want of the big event, so you get giggles time means him back? Think through carefully out of the way. On the night, let him you have more what your agendas are before come home first, so the minute you opportunity to deciding what to do. arrive he’s ready to obey your every have a healthy command. Enjoy the performance! start to the day, and also to power through the tasks I’MALESBIANBUTMYFRIENDSCAN’TACCEPTIT on your to-do list. I’veknownforagesI’mgay,andhaveagreatsetoflesbianfriendsaswellas my original ones. But now I’m actually coming out, my straight friends seem Good sex Q uncomfortable, some of them even nasty. I’m tempted to dump them all! First thing in the morning, his levels of the sex hormone testosterone are at their highest point in the day, Susan says: go of the ones who are he’s well rested I’m sorry that your friends are being nasty. But keep the connection – and so are you. uncomfortable with your sexuality. with the others. It could be they think Plus, you’re both A My guess is, having known you for that now you’ve come out, they’ll lose already snuggling so long, they’re shocked, confused, and you as a friend. So put efort into in bed and maybe even feeling guilty they didn’t showing them you still care – and can slip easily know you as well as they thought. Let that you hope they feel the same. from sleep

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WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK 47 HOT BUYS to try

GLUTEN-FREE WRAPS When you fancy a fajita but don’t eat gluten, grab a pack of Old El Paso Gluten Free Tortillas. They’re made with a mix of tapioca, corn and quinoa and super soft, so roll and fold without breaking. Great for lunchtime wraps too, £2.99, pack of 6, Tesco (free-from aisle).

VEGAN COMFORT FOOD BRANSTON’S NEW DORSET ALE Sainsbury’s Love Your Veg! range of ready meals includes tasty & APPLE CHUTNEY ADDS Sweet Potato Katsu Curry with Sticky Rice. Whether you’re A FRUITY TWIST TO CHEESE vegetarian, vegan or just want to eat more veg, it makes a AND CRACKERS, ON OFFER satisfying dinner for a cosy night in, £2.50, 400g. FOR £1 AT ASDA.

Mini treat SWEETASCANDY Bahlsen Pick Up! Minis are M&S Candy Floss Grapes have to ideal for getting you through be tasted to be believed – they that mid-afternoon slump really do taste like the sugary – a thick slab of chocolate fairground treat, but healthier. Try sandwiched between two them while they’re in store until mini butter biscuits. Just big mid-October. Other must-try enough to satisfy sweet flavours are Mango Grapes, cravings but small enough to Strawberry Grapes and Tutti Frutti not feel guilty about eating it. Individually wrapped Grapes, £3, 400g or 2 for £4. to pop in your bag, lunch box or desk drawer, £1.29, bag of 10, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Ocado.

48 WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK Food News NOT SEEN THAT EFORE! Three snacks with benefits

MULTIGRAIN GOODNESS For some high-fibre crunch, try Sunbites Veggie Harvest 1 made with pea flour and grains. Choose from Caramelised Onion & Balsamic Vinegar and Roasted Red Pepper & Chilli, £1.85, six-bag multipack, major supermarkets.

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BOOZE FRUITY RED LIGHT AND CRISPY TEQUILA ROSE Head to your local WHITE One for a girl’s night in Spar for a bottle of Lamarthe Loire Valley – strawberry cream NEWS this smooth, fruity Sauvignon is a light, liqueur with tequila. and chocolatey crisp and fruity white Chill the stylish This week, our top tipples Wildflower Pinot wine in store at Lidl black bottle and are a tasty chocolatey red Noir from from 27 Sept and when the roses on ofer at Spar, an easy Romania. There’s just £5.99 a turn pink it’s drinking French white £1 off until 14 bottle. Perfect ready to drink, wine from Lidl and a Oct, was £6.50, with a Chinese £12, 50cl, Tesco, delicious strawberry and now £5.50. takeaway! Sainsbury’s. tequila cream liqueur… COMPILED NICHOLA BY: PALMER

WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK 49 Food Ed’s tip Top the fruit with Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of granola for a healthy breakfast.

Fruity Make the most of British apples and pears, in season now, with these deliciously & FAB tempting puds Apple&plumsyllabub An easy way to turn simple stewed fruit into a stylish dessert.

SERVES 6 PREP 15 MINS 4 Handful toasted flaked almonds until thick enough to form soft peaks, COOK 10 MINS then whisk in the remaining juice. Whisk 1 Put the plums and apples in a small pan in the yogurt until the mixture just holds 4 250g ripe plums, stoned and cut with the honey and 4tbsp water. Cook for its shape. into wedges 5-8 mins until softened slightly but still 4 Lightly fold the whisked egg white into 4 3 eating apples, cored and cut holding their shape. the cream mixture, spoon over the fruit into wedges 2 Drain the fruit, reserving the juice. Divide and chill for up to 1hr. Scatter with flaked 4 4tbsp clear honey the fruit between six glasses, adding all almonds to serve. 4 1 large egg white but 5tbsp of the juice. 4 150ml double cream 3 Whisk the egg white into soft peaks. In Per serving: 227 cals, 16.5g fat (10g 4 150ml Greek-style yogurt a separate bowl, whip the double cream saturated), 16g carbohydrates

50 WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK Weekend Treat

Pear & chocolate cake A winning combination of flavours – and it’s gluten-free too!

SERVES 8 PREP 20 MINS COOK 45 MINS

4100g caster sugar, plus a little extra 4100g butter, plus extra for greasing 4100g dark chocolate, chopped 43 large eggs, separated 4100g ground almonds 44 ripe pears, peeled, halved and core removed with a teaspoon 42tbsp apricot glaze or sieved apricot jam 4Icing sugar, to dust

1 Heat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Grease a 23cm deep fluted flan tin and line the base with baking paper. Spoon in a little caster sugar to coat the inside of the tin, then tip out the excess. 2 Melt the butter and chocolate together in a bowl over a pan of hot water. Set aside to cool. 3 Using an electric stand mixer, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until the mixture is thick and creamy and leaves a trail. 4 Fold the melted chocolate mixture and almonds into the whisked egg yolk mixture. 5 In a separate bowl, and using a clean whisk, whisk the egg whites until stif. Fold 2tbsp into the chocolate mixture to loosen it. Add the remaining whisked egg white and lightly fold in. 6 Pour the mixture into the flan tin, arrange the pear halves on the top and bake for 45 mins until set in the centre. Leave to cool in the tin Food Ed’s tip for a few mins before transferring to a wire rack. Use ripe pears for While the cake is still warm, brush with apricot the sweetest glaze. Dust with icing sugar and serve. flavour or you can Per serving: 360 cals, 24g fat (10g saturated), use tinned pears

COMPILED BY: NICHOLA PALMER. PHOTOS: TI-MEDIACONTENT.COM 29g carbohydrates instead.

Food Ed’s tip If any of the filling Devonshire apple dappy spills out when you A glorious squidgy bake that cries out for a generous dollop of clotted cream. slice it just sprinkle the bits on the top SERVES 8 PREP 20 MINS on the hob. Stir through the pecans and before you COOK 35 MINS melted butter and bring to a simmer. bake it. Cook, covered, for 2 mins until softened. 4 3 medium-sized eating apples (such as Remove from the heat and cool. Cox’s or russet), cored and grated 2 Rub together the flour, remaining butter 4 Juice of 1 small lemon and caster sugar until it resembles fine 4 1tsp cinnamon breadcrumbs. Pour in the cream and milk 4 50g pecan nuts, toasted and chopped and bring the mixture together, using a 4 140g butter, melted, plus 50g extra round-bladed knife, to form a sticky 4 220g self-raising flour dough. Roll out the dough on a floured 4 1tbsp caster sugar surface to form a large rectangle about 4 120ml single cream 15cm x 25cm. Spread the apple mixture 4 50ml milk over the surface then roll up tightly 4 2tbsp demerara sugar (starting from a long side) to form a log. Clotted cream, to serve 3 Cut into 3cm-thick slices. Put the slices in the lined tin, sprinkle over the demerara Heat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Grease a and bake for 25-30 mins until golden. cm x 25cm baking tray and line with Cool and serve warm with clotted cream. aking paper. For the filling, mix the Per serving: 423 cals, 33g fat (18g pple, lemon juice and cinnamon in a pan saturated), 28g carbohydrates

WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK 51 HUSBAND VS Who WIFE spends MORE? JoWillacyandherhusbandputtheir spendinghabitstothetestbykeeping a diary of their weekly purchases

or a long time, it’s been assumed women spend the most, treating themselves to all manner of beauty products and clothes. But, according to research, women take 14 minutes Fon average to make an online purchase, while men take just 10 – leading to a rise in male impulsive buyers. We challenged Jo Willacy and her husband, Gavin, to chart one week of their spending habits... JO’S DIARY Jo Willacy, 46, is a freelance Gavin and Jo Monday journalist. She lives with her oday I have a hospital appointment in husband Gavin, 46, in Hertford ondon for my diabetes so I drive to my Gavin and I don’t have children, just some cards, I then see a 2019 wall dad’s house, which is closer, and park a cat. We have a joint account for calendar I like so add it to my haul. there. I somehow end up running late all household expenditure but I also Spotting Jelly Babies at £1 a bag, and I book an Uber to the Tube station. have my own ‘clothes and shoes’ I impulse-buy three packets. As a type 1 A fiver down instead of a free, 15-minute account. I don’t think either of us are diabetic, they’re my emergency ‘sugar’ fix walk. A diabetic low later requires an silly with money, but we’re not tight if I have a hypo. I forgot to bring a bag so emergency Crunchie – £1 to prevent me either. My weakness is decorative items I spend 10p on a bag for life. Lastly, it’s from collapsing seems reasonable. Gav for the home. Gavin isn’t a splurger £9.57 for printing some photos and and I stay at Dad’s house but there’s but I’m sure he buys far too many then I have to pay the car nothing we like in the fridge, takeaways. I have a feeling he isn’t as parking cost of £1.60. so we spend £20.37 on food. smart with his spending as he lets on. SPENT: £93.49 ‘I IMPULSE- SPENT: £26.37 Saturday Sunday BUY THREE Tuesday It’s a week until our yearly holiday to As we’re going away, I fill the car with petrol (£30.32). Croatia and I realise I haven’t bought we don’t do our usual PACKETS’ Back home, our front door any new clothes! I nip into town, spot supermarket bulk shop. lock plays up. With neighbours the word ‘sale’ and come out of the It’s less than usual, as we’ve not bought coming to feed our cat while we’re away, shop £60.99 down – but with two any alcohol. It’s usually Gav’s beers and it needs sorting. So, it’s an emergency dresses and a jumpsuit. my gin that hikes the cost. locksmith at £102 from the joint account. After, I nip into WHSmith as I need SPENT: £50.80 SPENT: £81.32

52 WOMANMAGAZINE.CO.UK Real Life GAVIN’S DIARY Gavin Willacy, 46, is an Education Monday Oicer with professional football Driving to Oxford United, I bought clubs and a freelance Rugby lunch (£9.15) and diesel (£68) at League journalist a service station. In the evening, it’s I go to a lot of sport events for work more sport, watching players I work but rarely have to pay. My regular with. My ticket was complimentary; expenditure is on food and drink. just a £10.20 train ticket. I don’t often buy clothes or shoes, but SPENT: £87.35 Jo makes up for that with her splurges. It will be interesting Tuesday to see how we compare. Jo had forgotten to buy my gluten-free bread and cereal when she did the food Saturday shop (I have IBS) so I grabbed both I ordered a book for holiday of these at the supermarket and bought (£12.99) before heading to lunch too (£9.20). Cricket at The Kia football at Stevenage FC Oval tonight – a steep £20 entrance with my dad. I bought two fee, then two pints (£8). My Tube ticket pints (£8.10) before the cost a fiver. Plus an emergency locksmith game and two half-time sets our joint account back £102. rale tickets (£2). As I work SPENT: £93.20 in football, everything else was free, but would have Wednesday cost me £36 (ticket, We needed stamps (£12.06) then being parking, programme). on the road for work meant another I’m a cheap football date. lunch from a garage (£8). I made up for SPENT: £23.09 it though when a work colleague gave me home-grown veg and eggs from Sunday her chickens. Who says there’s no such I ordered five pairs of work trousers thing as a free lunch? online for £221 – I reckon three will SPENT: £20.06 go back. Breaking our marital rule of one sporting event per weekend, Thursday I took my parents to rugby league. My secret is out: I succumbed to My press ticket was free but I bought a KFC lunch (£4.99) on the move So who do you think their tickets (£30), drinks (£12) between two of my clubs. Good job splashed out the most? and food (£6.50). I’m not a professional player. I worked SPENT: £269.50 some of the calories of at dance, paying £6 for the workout. SPENT: £10.99 of £38, then nails and a fake tan set me Wednesday back £87. It’s the first time I feel relaxed Friday I splurge on an Oliver Bonas chair for our all week but my bank balance takes a Lunch today came from our local bedroom. It’s more than I wanted to spend battering. Gav’s out a lot this weekend bakery – pricey at £9.50 but I like but, it is pretty and I was feeling impulsive. and I hate cooking for one, so a trip to supporting independent businesses. SPENT: £460 M&S for ready meals totals £30. Add Having tried on the trousers I bought, £2.20 for car parking, and I returned three pairs, recouping £120. I realise convenience Rugby League again tonight on the Thursday TOTAL Yesterday’s retail therapy has given me the really is costing me. train (£10.30), and three pints for WEEK’S ‘shopping bug’. I end up treating myself SPENT: £185.70 a tenner (not all for me!). SPEND: to a new handbag. Pricey, at £155, this is SPENT: £29.80 plus £1,058.68 one purchase I’ll keep under wraps from £120 refund TOTAL Gavin. The £12 we spend every Thursday THE VERDICT = gain £90.20 WEEK’S evening for our dance lesson is the best This diary has confirmed one thing SPEND: expenditure of our week – £6 each to – my lack of organisation for meal £413.99 dance for 45 minutes, have quality time planning and my tendency to THE VERDICT together, laugh, learn and socialise. run late costs me! It’s been an I’m impressed as I usually spend more SPENT: £161 unusually expensive week than this. I did go to far more sport of spending, with two splurge than usual but it didn’t cost much Friday purchases. In a normal week, – other than losing Brownie points It’s an expensive business this holiday prep. working from home, I often with Jo! I wonder how much they’ll A quick fringe trim and some ‘product’ have days where I don’t spend cost to earn back? Not moaning purchases (£13.50), followed by beauty a penny – honest! about a £155 handbag, perhaps?

WORDS: JO WILLACY. MAIN PHOTO: GETTY salon pampering. I’m waxed to the tune

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ver since I went to the local bingo hall with my friends when I was younger, I’ve loved playing bingo. We could always count on having a good time. EThat was years ago now. But in all I could see was a big, bright, flashing December 2017, when I was at a congratulations banner… family party, people began talking ‘What?’ I said out loud. I was about playing bingo online. games. I joined with £10 and received gobsmacked. Had I really won again? Several relatives mentioned how a fantastic welcome bonus. I had to pinch myself to believe I’d won entertaining it was and how they Incredibly, on that first day I won £1,000 and I instantly phoned Julie to had won a few times. £200 while playing Emerald Bingo, a tell her the good news. ‘I’ve heard good things about 90-ball bingo game similar to the ones ‘Julie, I’ve won again!’ I blurted out, as Woman Bingo,’ my daughter Julie, played in the bingo halls. I danced around the kitchen. 41, said. ‘All of the ladies in the salon ‘My first go and I’ve already won ‘Are you serious?’ she replied, laughing. say how much fun they have playing something,’ I laughed to Julie. It was I was so pleased and couldn’t believe I’d at home on their laptops!’ such a lovely surprise! won twice in just a matter of days. Julie owned a hair salon in Redruth My thoughts turned to what I’d like to in Cornwall, where I helped with the Double the fun spend the money on. I wanted to buy day-to-day running of the business. Two days later, after I came home from something that would benefit my health ‘Some of them have won quite a working at the salon, I decided to play a and the perfect thing popped into my lot,’ she continued. ‘You few games of bingo that head… A fitness tracker! could give it a go!’ evening. I let my three dogs I love to go out walking the dogs and it I was definitely ‘I DANCED out to play in the garden – seemed like the perfect treat for them interested. Playing one of Yorkshire terrier Oscar, 12, too. ‘Lots more walks for you,’ I told them my favourite games from AROUND THE Chihuahua Robin, five, and all. I hoped it would help me lose a few the comfort of my sofa two-year-old chorkie Daisy. pounds too, by tracking every step I made. while wearing my cosy KITCHEN’ Then I settled down on the I decided to save the rest of the money slippers and socks sofa with my phone, having so I could treat myself to something else sounded lovely. So the next day I downloaded the bingo app. later in the year. checked out the Woman Bingo website. I decided to play Emerald Bingo again I’m so glad I signed up for Woman Pleasantly surprised by the great and bought 18 tickets at 10p each. While Bingo – I’ve had fun and won. choice of games and the entertaining the game played out on my phone, I made To win twice really was so unexpected chatrooms, I signed up. myself a cup of tea. but what a lovely surprise. I’m proof it

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The route, which features a WHY GO? On your bike fascinating array of wooden Just of England’s south coast, the The island has more than 200 sculptures along the way, One of the Isle of Wight is just 40 minutes miles of cycle routes, making traces a path through the fabulous Eco Pods from the mainland via ferry. it a popular destination for island’s stunning wildlife at Tapnell Farm Ocially one of the sunniest those who like to get out on habitats and farmland. The places in the UK, it’s famous for two wheels. I enjoyed cycling two-mile stretch along the its beaches and promenades, parts of the Red Squirrel coast at Sandown gives but has also earned a reputation Trail, which is named after fantastic sea views and is as a foodie haven, thanks to the the native creature that is particularly popular. fantastic produce grown in its often spotted on the island. Don’t fancy cycling? Drive favourable climate. The 32-mile-long route winds along the coast road and My base for the weekend was a its way through the heart of through the designated Isle of wooden Eco Pod at Tapnell Farm the countryside; most of the Wight Area of Outstanding in Yarmouth, on the west of the trail is based on cycle-ways Natural Beauty, which ofers island. Sitting on the deck outside that have been created from rolling downs on one side my Pod, toasting marshmallows in disused railway lines, and it’s and white chalk clifs in the the fire pit was the perfect way to fairly flat so great for all distance plunging into the

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eeing my little girl up on stage is nothing new. Ever since Lily could walk, she loved to dance. Ballet, tap, jazz, modern – she wanted to learn them all and I did everything IS could to help her, from ferrying her to classes to repairing an endless stream of sequinned costumes with a needle and cotton. The only peace I’d get was when Lily was sitting in front of the TV on a Saturday night, enthralled by Strictly Come Dancing. As she got older, and I watched her in shows and competitions, I felt like the proudest mum in the room. But seeing her back up on stage, just a few months ago, her face adorned with glitter, made my heart swell in a way I could have never imagined. Lily performing BackinAprillastyear,lifeforLily, on stage at the thennine,andIconsistedofafamiliar Star Awards party routine. Most nights after school, I’d take hertoadanceclassandonSaturdays, she’dspendtheentiredayinthestudio.It was her passion and she was good at it too. hadsimplysuferedaknock–notunusual Hearingthosewords‘stagefour’and for dancers – but when he referred her to ‘cancer’,mademefeelsick.Mylittlegirl A large lump thehospitalfortests,Istartedtoworry. wasonlynine,howcouldlifebesocruel? Withjustthetwoofusathome–Lily’s Alumplikethatcouldbeatumour. AsIlistenedtotheseriousnessofLily’s fatherandIhadseparated,andLily’s Andthatmightmeancancer.‘It’llbe condition, how she’d need gruelling brother, Leon, 23, was living away at nothing,’ I reassured Lily. But I knew chemotherapyandthensurgery,Ifeltany university–LilyandIweresoclose,and she was worried, too. shredofhopeebbaway.Her everythingshedid,Iwasthereforher. Itriedtotellmyselfitwas cancer was so advanced that Only,oneSunday,aftershe’dperformed justaroutinecheck,butwhat ‘“AMIGOING shehadjustafiveto15% in a yet another competition, she crept followed was countless chance of survival. Leaving into my room after we’d gone to bed. ‘Can scans, X-rays and biopsies. TO DIE?” theconsultant’soice,I I sleep in here with you, Mum?’ she asked. Then, two weeks later, Lily’s wasn’tquickenoughtohide Itwasn’tlikeLilytobeclingysoIknew father and I were called in SHE SAID’ thedevastationIfeltfrom somethingwaswrong.Shetoldmeshehad to speak with an oncologist. Lily. ‘I’ve got cancer, haven’t asoreshoulder,andwhenIflickedonthe LeavingLilywithmymum,Mary,then I,Mum?’sheaskedasIsatdown beside lamptotakealook,Igasped.Icouldn’t 68,inthewaitingroom,Ianxiously her on the cold, plastic chair. believeIhadn’tseenitbeforenow–a large followed the consultant into her oice. I had to be honest with her, so I nodded. lumponherleftshoulderblade. ‘I’m afraid Lily has stage four Ewing Butassheaskedhernextquestion,ittook EarlythenextmorningItookherto sarcoma–araretypeofbonecancer,’she allmystrengthnottobreakdownright the doctor. I expected to be told that Lily explained. ‘It’s already spread to her lungs.’ there. ‘Am I going to die?’ she said. ➺

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Steadying my voice, I explained that while everyone dies, it wasn’t her time yet and together we’d fight it. I sounded so certain, so positive, but deep down, I was terrified. More heartbreak Over the next few weeks, as Lily’s treatment plan was finalised, I tried to stay upbeat. Leon came home to visit Lily, he took her for ice cream and they watched her favourite films. I was determined to keep life as normal as possible. But, in May 2017, when Lily was invited to audition at the Scottish Ballet, I had to tell her she wouldn’t be able to go – she’d be having chemotherapy that day. She was so upset, it had been her Proud mum dream to go to ballet school since Jane with her she was a little girl. brave daughter Lily was scheduled for seven rounds of chemo before she could have an operation to remove the tumour. ‘I’m going to lose my hair,’ she wept, the first couple of weeks of treatment. I agreed lungs. It was one final blast of treatment night before her treatment began. Lily instantly. I was so proud of my little girl – to make sure the cancer was gone. When adored her blonde, waist-length hair. I’d she was refusing to let her illness stop her we arrived back in the UK in July, Lily always struggled to persuade her to have from doing the things she loved. The wig was in remission. I’d never felt relief like even a few inches cut of the bottom. I didn’t last long – as Lily soon worked out it, and in that same month, my brave little promised I’d get her a lovely wig and that she could dance better without it. From girl was invited to the Cancer Research nobody would know the diference. Sure that moment, she never put it back on. UK Kids & Teens Star Awards party. And enough, after the second Even after her fifth round where there’s a stage, Lily never misses week of chemo, Lily’s hair of chemo, feeling weak, sick an opportunity to dance! began to fall out. After taking ‘LILY WAS and exhausted, Lily was still her to the hairdresser to have up on stage, winning first Making new plans it shaved, I kept my word and FINALLY IN place in the street dance This time, watching her took on a whole got Lily a long, blonde wig world championships, held new meaning. She was glowing – and not from the Little Princess REMISSION’ in Glasgow. By now, scans just because of the vast amounts of glitter Trust, matching it to her own showed that the tumour she was wearing. My beautiful girl had hair as closely as possible. in her shoulder had almost disappeared taken on a deadly disease and won. Despite the toll the chemotherapy took and most of the nodules in her lungs had I would never tire of seeing her smile. on her body, she continued to amaze me. reduced in size. Surgery on her shoulder Sadly, thanks to the side efects of ‘I want to go to dance class tonight, after blade was successful, too, but that dire chemo on Lily’s leg muscles, she isn’t able the hospital,’ she told me firmly after her survival rate still played on my mind. to stand for long, but she can still dance, I knew we were lucky to even get this far. as long as she’s up on her tiptoes. Her Lily at a dance In May 2018, with the help of the NHS, shoulder surgery left her with limited contest on the Lily was sent for proton beam therapy mobility in her left arm, too. It’s meant NSON day a lump was in Florida, in lieu of radiotherapy, to she’s had to give up her professional ballet found on her minimise the damage to her heart and dreams, but even that hasn’t deterred shoulder blade her. Lily has now turned her attention to musical theatre, and already has a scholarship secured with a school in Newcastle for next year. Seeing how far she has come, and how brave she has been, makes me so proud. This time last year, I thought my little girl had no chance of survival but I didn’t take into account how strong she actually is. ✱ Lily and Jane are supporting Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens, in partnership with TK Maxx, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month She carried on this September. Find out more at

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omedian Noel Fielding is currently co-hosting C4’s CThe Great British Bake O alongside fellow comic Sandi Toksvig. Here, Noel reveals what impact the job has had on him… Noel was Vince Noir in The Where do you find the inspiration Mighty Boosh for your jokes and links? Sandi and I live happily together like zone. People who watched The Mighty Morecambe and Wise! That’s not Boosh knew what I’m like, my character wrestling villain. I just make stuf up true, but we do test material on was quite sweet. Now it’s cab drivers! about him, obviously. I used to bake Sandi’s teen daughter, Mary. Bless People don’t realise they’re being rude, with my grandma, it’s a nice thing. her, she’s got homework. We avoid but they say, ‘I thought you were going puns because [former GBBO hosts] to ruin Bake O!’ Cheers! And kids come Do people expect you to be an expert Mel and Sue were so good at them. up to me in my local bakery. on baking now? Yes, they come up and I did a charity gig with Sue and it was ask me to try things, but I don’t do that like a weird Bake O supergroup. So what do kids say to you? They ask in the show. Sandi and I are like two their mum if they can speak to me. The dogs at the end of the table at dinner! How did you find going from cult first question is always, ‘What’s Paul comedy into the Bake O limelight? Hollywood like?’ I don’t know if they ✱ The Great British Bake O It’s weird being in a mainstream think he’s playing a character, like a continues on Tuedays at 8pm, C4 LOOK WHO’S BACK pnMy Favourite Sketch on Gold THEN Sally is best known for her Sally hosts Gold’s role in BBC1’s Miranda. She NOW new series My played Tilly, one of Miranda’s besties Favourite Sketch. Each 2009 from boarding school. She often episode has a comedy called her best friend by her school guest, then showcases 2018 nickname of ‘Queen Kong’. From the sketches that have 2006 to 2009, Sally was in BBC’s shaped their career, mixed with fascinating Jam & Jerusalem, and in 2010 she anecdotes and behind-the-scenes information. To was in BBC1’s Accidental Farmer. close each episode, Sally and her guest take part in This year she played scatty manager a re-enactment of their undisputed favourite one. Lou in the Sky 1 comedy Trollied. This week’s first guest is Paul Whitehouse. 2018

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Three shows you really need to DON’T MISS! make a date for this week… COMING SOON... What you’ll be watching on TV in the weeks ahead…

THIS MORNING: THE APPRENTICE BBC1 THE CRY BBC1 30 UNFORGETTABLE Lord Sugar barks his This four-part drama is YEARS ITV orders again as he puts the based on Helen Fitzgerald’s This one-of doc charts the wannabe entrepreneurs novel. New mum Joanna show's history originally through their paces. No (Jenna Coleman) and her hosted by Richard and doubt there’ll be plenty of husband Alistair (Ewen Judy. Holly and Phillip bickering too. Karren Brady Leslie) sufer a tragedy that present with guests, funny and Claude Littner keep scars Joanna forever and clips and a few surprises. an eye on the contestants. causes her life to fall apart.

f you missed these shows first time around, here’s the I’M A CELEBRITY…GET ME OUT CATCHUP best of BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All4, My5 and more… OF HERE! ITV When the jungle reality show returns in November This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby will joining Declan Donnelly to host. She’s replacing Dec’s regular partner Ant McPartlin who is taking a break from TV.

HE HAUNTING OF QUEEN OF THE WORLD HANG UPS All4 MARRIED TO A ILL HOUSE Netflix ITV Hub This six-part comedy sees PAEDOPHILE All4 ive siblings who Her Majesty has travelled Stephen Mangan as Dr Sinead Keenan stars in this rew up in the most extensively around the world. Richard Pitt, a therapist docu-drama. She plays amous haunted This two-parter gives an who counsels via webcam Kate, whose husband is ouse in the US are inside view of her dealings while his own life unravels. convicted of downloading eunited by their with world leaders past Guest stars pop up with explicit images, intercut y g cide in this Netflix and present and follows her Richard E.Grant, Jessica with a wife whose husband drama. Look out for Henry Thomas, who carrying out ocial duties… Hynes and David Tennant. committed a real-life crime. played little boy Elliot in the 1980s hit ET.

DAVID JASON: PLANES, TRAINS AND NOW BINGE AUTOMOBILES Gold TRENDING BOX SET The Only Fools and KILLING EVE Horses star takes a BBC iPlayer trip along the US’s Sandra Oh and west coast in this five Jodie Comer go parter. He’ll explore its head to head in iconic transport and this eight-part glimpses into the future. thriller about an MI5 ocer hunting HE GREATEST down a charming ANCER BBC1 assassin. Although rom tap dancing to It’s the wedding all Emmerdale fans have it’s currently on allet, and hip hop to been waiting for, as Aaron and Robert, aka BBC1, the whole series is available on BBC ollywood, BBC1 is ‘Robron’, are finally due to get married this iPlayer. Grey’s Anatomy’s Sandra plays MI5 earching for the best week. But the pair have faced so many ocer Eve who is sent on a mission to track ance performers in trials and tribulations along the way, we down hitwoman Villanelle (Comer), which ng the judges is US can’t see it being a straightforward case of turns into a dangerous game of cat and star Matthew Morrison, aka teacher ‘I do’ and a knees-up at The Woolpack! So mouse. Other stars include Fiona Shaw, Mr Schue in the hit US series Glee.

PHOTOS:BBC,C4,ITV,SKY,WCM,REX expect the unexpected with these two! David Haig, Darren Boyd and Sean Delaney.

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Mark Wahlberg works out at Was that really 3.40am? Crazy! wise, Kirstie? TheTVpresenterhasbeencriticisedfor Thelifeofthe smashing her sons’ iPads to teach them a lesson rich and famous If proof were needed that celebs irstie Allsopp has been totally is a lethal mix of hormones, breathe diferent air than us slaughtered for smashing her attitude and the argumentative mortals take a look at Mark kids’ iPads when they refused skills of a barrister: ‘I put it to Wahlberg’s typical day. He posted to stop playing addictive you, Mum, you said I could have it on Instagram as part of a Q&A shoot-up game Fortnite. an hour of screen time. If you session. It raises so many questions. KKirstie quit Twitter because the allow for the fact I had two What is the point of getting up reaction to her full momma toilet breaks I have only at 2.30am unless you are a bin meltdown was so vitriolic. been playing for 57 man? What snack is so intense it It is ridiculously wasteful to minutes and 10 seconds.’ requires ‘cryo chamber recovery’. destroy such an expensive Parenting experts And do his four kids actually want gadget. And her 10 and suggest they should to spend two hours every morning 12-year-old boys won’t play Fortnite to grasp with such a Grade A *******? learn anything from her why it’s compulsive. behaving more violently But knowing this than the game. But I have won’t make kids Quote of the week a feeling mums were play any less. secretly punching the Given psychologists WHAT STHESECRET air (in a non-violent are, rightly, asking for way) in support. smacking to be made OFAHAPPY Of course we illegal in the home – it should all be must be better, to MARRIAGE?INERTIA.’ Michael Palin better parents and break an object than just switch the hit your child. A blooming things friend confessed to of. But it is easier smashing her son’s to get a tweenage toy Nerf gun, which boy to brush his has plastic bullets, teeth than prise his when he shot it at hands from an Kirstie with her his little brother’s iPad. I know – my energetic sons face. She’s not proud but son is 11. That age he won’t do it again. Sorry boy, you’re not getting in! Pub problems SHAME ON YOU, WARDENS Some 18 pubs closed every week This picture of an ambulance crew with a across the UK in the second half parking ticket outside a Macmillan Cancer of 2017. This makes Wetherspoons’ Centre is sickening. I once worked on an announcement it’s to ban dogs investigation into ticketing where a reporter because they are ‘unpredictable’ worked undercover as a traic warden. His extraordinary. In my experience colleagues encouraged him to target Great f anyone’s ‘unpredictable’ in Ormond Street Hospital. Disgusting. Targetting those Spoons, it’s the bloke at the end

most in need of help of the bar – not his pet. PHOTOS: ALAMY, EVENING STANDARD/ EYEVINE, GETTY, REX

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