Table of contents for 30 - 2017 in Best

Manchester-born Cath Tyldesley has played scheming siren Eva Price in Coronation Street for six years. But while Eva’s love life is a car crash, Cath is happily settled with personal trainer hubby Tom Pitfield and their son Alfie, two. Congrats, Cath – you’re looking fantastic! Thank you! I’ve been training hard and I’m a size 8-10. After I had Alfie, now two, I had about 2st to lose. I wasn’t bothered at first – it was all about him – but when I started feeling physically up to it, I started working at it. In terms of body shape, I’m the smallest I’ve ever been. So what’s your secret? It’s a combination of things, but exercise is key. I have a new trainer at my gym, Ultimate Performance, and he’s…

‘I had no one else to go with’ Julia Archer, 55, is a receptionist from Epsom, Surrey. ‘When I was with my husband, we loved travelling around Europe with our son and daughter and, after we broke up in 1994, I’d take the children away to Butlins. When, as adults, they started holidaying without me, I didn’t want to miss out on going away, but my friends would book with their other halves. I found a company that specialises in singles’ trips – ideal for people who wanted to travel solo but with that ‘security blanket’ of some friendly faces and company if they want it. It wasn’t, as some people thought, primarily a way to meet men! I signed up to go to China in September 2013 and, although…

HOW IT WORKS • Follow the plan, which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and one snack per day. You can also have a rosé treat every other day (yay!). Drink at least eight glasses of fluid daily, including water, sugar-free squash, and tea and coffee (adding milk from your daily allowance of 300ml semi-skimmed milk). • ROSÉ TREATS TO MAKE… ROSÉ SPRITZER: Fill a small wine glass with half rosé wine and half sparkling water. FROSÉ (FROZEN ROSÉ): Pour the same mixture as above into an ice cube tray (swapping sparkling water for still water). When half-frozen, remove the cubes, add to a blender and blitz with the juice of ¼ lemon until slushy, and serve. ROSÉ ICE POP: Add the same mixture as above to an ice pop mould with…

When I was little, I was a huge Disney fan and presumed that everyone’s life played out like a fairy tale. I pictured myself marrying Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid in a gorgeous wedding dress that showed off my tiny waist, surrounded by family and friends, and that I’d live happily ever after. When you grow up, you realise life isn’t always that easy. Everyone, without exception, struggles with something. And my biggest battle has been with my weight. I’ve always had a big appetite and wolfed down my mum Janet’s delicious home-cooked meals. Beef stew, cottage pie, gammon and egg with chips – I loved it all. At school, while my friends were slim, I was noticeably bigger. Thankfully, it didn’t stop me doing well in class or…

…what he likes to watch on TV I was hooked on Broken, but I’ve got two kids, so I haven’t got time! I’m always watching telly in the car, or on the school run. I always seem to have loads of things on catch-up. …The Only Way Is Essex [Daniel’s from Buckhurst Hill, Essex] I started watching it but only lasted about 10 minutes! They all turn up in the Sugar Hut and places I used to go. You could say Love Island is a version of it – I watched an episode of that, and it just reminds you of your early 20s when you were splitting up with someone. It’s very funny! …new docudrama Against The Law, about when homosexuality was illegal in Britain It was a really…

BEST’S CELEB INSIDER TALKS TO TITO JACKSON With two more UK gigs to go this year, Tito Jackson, 63, talks about how the group came into being, and the secrets behind the brothers sticking together all these years. You are back touring the UK again. Do you remember coming to London in 1971, on your very first tour? I do, actually. It was the first time we had seen such huge crowds. There were 10,000 people at the airport and we haven’t seen anything quite like it since. The British fans have always been special, and that tour sort of became a landmark in our hearts. It was the birth of what they called ‘Jacksonmania’, and I will never forget it. Your first worldwide hit was I Want You Back –…

WIN 1 X £200, 2 X £ 100 OR 3 X £50 PR I ZES Both sets of clues lead to the same answers, revealing in the shaded squares a Netflix comedy starring Alison Brie (4) STRAIGHT CLUES ACROSS 1 Waves, or beckons, etc. (8) 5 Very sad (6) 10 Mature person, etc. (5) 11 Flat accommodation (9) 12 Merriment, jollity (9) 13 Optional add-on item (5) 14 Ballad, e.g. (4) 15 On two occasions (5) 18 Facial features (5) 20 Strong cord (4) 22 Period of monarchy (5) 24 Personal demeanour (9) 26 Surgery (9) 27 Corrosive substances (5) 28 Spatter with water (6) 29 Missives, notes, etc. (8) DOWN 1 Mathematical charts (6) 2 They create busts, etc. (9) 3 Removing knots (7) 4 Rub out (5) 6…

1 SET YOURSELF A GOAL Buy a bikini a size too small and say to yourself, ‘I’m going to wear this on the beach this summer!’ 2 DON’T DIET I’ve been there, and fad diets don’t work. You might see a difference for a short time, but you can’t live on shakes for the rest of your life. It’s all about having a balanced diet. 3 GET ACTIVE Aim for 10,000 steps a day. Fitbits are great, and you can get apps for your phone that do the same thing. They really push you to literally go that extra mile. 4 STOP WEIGHING YOURSELF It’s better to use how your clothes are fitting as a guide. 5 MAKE IT FUN Tom and I love taking Alfie along and making fitness…

For years, we were told to eat a low-fat diet to stay healthy, but now the media is full of talk of good fats and bad fats. It’s no wonder most of us are pretty confused about which fats we should and shouldn’t be eating. Here, I clear up the myths about this controversial food group and give you some simple advice to follow… SATURATED FATS These are the bad ones that you should try to keep to a minimum. They increase the amount of cholesterol in your body, which we know can raise your risk of heart disease and stroke. Saturated fats are the ones found in fatty meat, bacon, sausages, cream, lard, butter and hard cheese. And, although it’s trendy at the moment, coconut oil is a saturated…

CAROL McGIFFIN THE WAY I SEE IT... Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist ‘Everyone remembers where they were when they heard the news that Princess Diana had died. Equally, we all know exactly where we were when we were glued to our screens for her wedding to Charles. That was 36 years ago, but I can remember it like it was yesterday. The dress was terrible, her hair looked awful and the balcony kiss was stilted, but she was still a princess, and one that, for the first time, we could actually relate to. She was human, a fact she went on to prove time and time again during the rest of her short life. It’s hard to believe it’s a month away from the 20th anniversary…

Save yourself packing the entire contents of your bathroom and streamline your beauty booty. No need to worry that downsizing means compromising on results, because many high-street brands offer mini versions of classics. Here’s what to prioritise so you can spend more time relaxing. And, as every product shown is under 100ml, they're all hand-luggage friendly. Bon voyage! 1 HAIR Charles Worthington Takeaways Sunshine Protector Shampoo and Conditioner, £2.29 each, help prevent dryness and colour fade. The conditioner doubles as a shave cream, too. A spritz of John Frieda Beach Blonde Sea Waves Salt Spray, £1.99, will give instant volume. If a hairdryer's on your list, we recommend ghd Wanderlust Travel Hair Dryer, £55.95. Fake it yourself Moisturising masks Putting in the legwork ahead of your holiday can save you…

‘For acid-attack survivors, it’s a life sentence,’ wrote Katie Piper, after a spate of attacks in London recently saw five people sprayed in the face with a corrosive substance by a young man on a moped. One of those innocent victims was left with injuries that have since been described as ‘life-changing’. What exactly that means hardly bears thinking about. Campaigner and TV presenter Katie, 33 – who is mum to threeyearold Belle with her husband, Richard Sutton – knows just what that means. In an impassioned and painfully honest open letter, which she shared a link to on Twitter, she wrote, ‘Lives can be destroyed in moments.’ In March 2008, aged 24, Katie was a beautiful, aspiring young model whose life was turned violently upside down after a man…

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10 to give away Whether you want to give your home a summer spruce-up or treat yourself to a holiday wardrobe, best is here to help! We’re giving 10 lucky readers the chance to win a £50 voucher to spend at Matalan, and all you need to do is enter (see below). Good luck! HOW TO ENTER POST: Send a postcard with your name, address, phone number and email address to Matalan Voucher Giveaway , GVBSTN17453, Hearst Magazines UK, The Data Solutions Centre, Worksop S80 2RT. Closing date for postal entries is 11 August 2017. PHONE: Call 0901 027 2714 by midnight on 8 August 2017. Calls cost 30p per minute, plus your telephone company’s network access charge, and will last no longer than two minutes. Calls from mobiles may cost…

They might be out of sight, but backs are definitely not out of our minds! From banishing fat to zapping spots, here’s how to make your back look as good as your front. BYE BYE, BACK FAT All shapes and sizes of women are plagued by back fat, and BodyTite smooths out those annoying lumps and bumps using radio frequency energy. Performed using local anaesthetic, a cannula is inserted under the skin to suction away excess fat, and then the radio-frequency energy is delivered to boost collagen and tighten skin. You’ll see results straight away, but the full effects kick in between eight and 10 weeks later. You can return to work in two to three days, and you’ll need to wear compression garments for three weeks. BANISH ‘BACNE’ Bacne…

THOUGHT OF THE DAY Belive that good things will happen in your life, and you'll find that they will! I’m terrified my son is taking drugs My husband and I are convinced that our teenage son is taking drugs. I haven’t found any physical evidence – yet – but, a few times, he’s been out till late and come home wideeyed, looking ‘high’ and trying to hide behind his hoodie as he darts upstairs. I’m terrified, and keep thinking of families who have lost sons and daughters before they had the chance to confront them. I’m in a total panic and unable to think clearly. Amanda, Manchester I, too, am terrified of drugs and not ‘cool’ about them. I was always of the ‘just say no’ school of thought, but I’m…

PETS WITH DEMENTIA The condition isn’t exclusive to humans – it can affect our fourlegged friends, too… Spotting dementia can be tougher in a pet, so make sure you know what to look out for. PDSA vet Rebecca Ashman says, ‘The following signs can indicate a dementia-like condition in pets, but some can be due to other diseases, so visit your vet as soon as possible for a diagnosis. Early detection is vital for successful management.’ SPOT THE SIGNS ⋆ If your pet is getting lost in familiar places, or becomes ‘trapped’ in a corner. ⋆ Loss of toilet-training habits, and soiling indoors. ⋆ A change in sleep patterns, especially sleeping more in the day or less at night. ⋆ Ignoring familiar commands and forgetting learnt behaviours. ⋆ Lethargy or…

Davina McCall, 49, lives in south London with her husband, Matthew Robertson, and their children, Chester, Tilly and Holly. What do you think makes Long Lost Family so popular? We keep it very fresh every series – there’s always different types of people. There’s always something quite extraordinary that happens because, as I’m learning, everybody has a story. We’ve just got to find it. And it does tug at the heartstrings… This need to feel part of a family is in our DNA. It’s a little bit like the airport scene in Love Actually. There’s just something about a meeting or a hug between two people who haven’t seen each other for a long time – or who maybe have never met each other – that’s so moving. It never,…

BEST FOR: TOTAL FAMILY FUN Highland Safaris, Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross WHAT IS IT? Over acres of glorious hills, you’ll be driven in a Land Rover to see native animals and birds. Highland Safaris operates from the village of Dull (twinned with Boring, Oregon!), off-roading through forest and mountains. We did a 90-minute Forest Safari (adults £25, children £17.50, highlandsafaris.net). My four-year-old niece was thrilled by the mountain hares, wild ponies and a rare red squirrel, while expert guide Alan also pointed out hunting buzzards. WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO? Choose a mountain safari, which is an hour longer, and takes you up to nearly 3,000ft. Or take a boat trip on nearby Loch Tay (lochtaysafaris.net). WHERE TO STAY: Close by is beautiful Mains of Taymouth country estate, with luxurious…