Table of contents for 01-2018 in Best

If you need inspiration, read our mini mag, starting on page 29. Lisa’s top tip? Honesty! Because, when we join a slimming club, whether the scales show we’ve gained or lost, we know if we’ve cheated a little bit along the way… My New Year’s resolution? It’s all about getting fit, so I’ll be jogging my First Mile in our sister mag Runner’s World ’s new intiative (see p41). Like Phoebe from Friends, who channelled her inner elephant to make fitness more fun, I might be embarrassing to my friends – but, hey, who cares? l Let me know your thoughts at siobhan. wykes@hearst.co.uk…

‘If bleach is £1 there but £4 in Sainsbury’s, why would you go anywhere but the likes of Poundland?’ It’s not just us mere mortals hunting for bargains in the January sales after overdoing it at Christmas – some of our top celebrities are also on money-saving missions of their own! Loose Women star Christine Lampard and her footballer hubby, Frank, love shopping in a budget store. Despite herself and Frank having a multimillion-pound fortune, Christine loves bargain-hunting in Poundland. She said, ‘If bleach is £1 there but £4 in Sainsbury’s, why would you go anywhere but the likes of Poundland?’ Christine’s thriftiness appears to have rubbed off on her other half, too. Former Chelsea FC player Frank, who was named the 87th highest-paid athlete in the world in 2015,…

Staying slim and keeping the bulgy bits at bay, especially in middle age and beyond, can be a struggle – and it’s the same for some of TV’s top stars. Of course, the Loose Women ladies have always been open about their tussles with body image, as the show ’s Real Bodies campaign revealed. Some even hit an Ibizan body camp last summer – with varying degrees of success! So, who’s going to win out in the shape-shifting stakes? ‘My waist’s disappeared!’ Despite slimming down noticeably thanks to the gruelling training she put in during her unforgettable stint on Strictly with Anton du Beke (remember THAT tango?!), Ruth reckons she’s at that stage in life that her mum and friends used to talk about as ‘thickening out’… ‘I never really…

New year, new you? If you fancy reinventing yourself with an image overhaul this January, then these are the best nip-and-tuck treatments to help renew you... A NEW FACE Forget the Liquid Lift or the Vampire Facial. Now, the latest way to look years younger is with the ultimate Stem Cell Facelift, a non-surgical procedure that aims to plump sagging areas and rejuvenate skin without going under the knife. It also avoids the problems usually associated with a facelift, including recovery from a general anaesthetic and nerve damage. A doctor takes stem cellenriched tissue from fatty areas like the stomach and, after the tissue has been treated, it’s injected back into the face. From £6,500. BODY LIFT Threads to lift facial skin have emerged as one of the hottest trends,…

Pink perfect Give this style some girlie glamour with a fun shade. Dress to impress The ideal cover-up for day-to-night dressing. TAP THE APP Grabble lets you swipe and scroll through your fave brands, and helps you find new ones, too. BARGAIN BUY AND BRAND-NEW IN STORE Style steal The high street has some brilliant purse-friendly jackets. Suits you Team with tailored trousers for back-to-work chic.…

The best policy? ‘It’s honesty,’ says Lisa. ‘There is no magic weight-loss pill – you have to be truthful about every single thing that passes your lips. It will be tough, but it’s worth it!’…

1 WATCH YOUR PORTIONS I cannot say this enough: YOUR PORTIONS NEED TO BE SMALLER IF YOU WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT! If your stomach is used to being fed big portions, it now needs to get used to having smaller ones. Your stomach is in training. And, honestly, once you’re used to it, you’ll wonder how you ever ate as much as you used to. 2 ADIOS, MEAL DEALS Step away from the meal deal. There was a time when people would just have a sandwich for lunch. Now it’s often cheaper to buy a deal with crisps, a sugary drink and maybe even a dessert thrown in. Sandwiches and crisps have become as thick as thieves, and we’ve been taught they go hand in hand. You tell yourself you…

Running your first mile is magical. It's both a great achievement in itself and can also be your first step to a lifetime of enjoying all the health, weight-loss, mental and social benefits that running has to offer. You may not remember when you last ran a single step. You may have unhappy memories of wintry school cross-country runs, but the Runner's World team will inspire, guide and support you every step of the way. We'll show you how to get started, how to progress safely and enjoyably, and how to side-step every obstacle. Why should you run? Some science to convince you to get started: research has found that running delivers all kinds of health benefits for body and mind, including lowering your risk of heart attack and stroke,…

ON THE SIDE: Balance the heat of this dish with some fresh flavours… Slice a cucumber in half lengthways, scoop out the middle with a spoon and then slice into half-moon shapes. Serve with a sprinkling of salt. Finely chopped fresh pineapple pieces tossed with fresh coriander leaves are also a good accompaniment. Indonesian hot & sour prawns A spicy fresh tomato sauce, topped with sizzling prawns. SERVES: 4 PREP: 15 mins COOK: 30 mins PER SERVING: 200 cals; 9g fat (1g saturates); 12g carbs 350g pack of raw king prawns, peeled, with tails left on½tsp chilli powder1tsp turmeric3tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil2 red onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped5cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped1-2 green chillies, deseeded and finely chopped6…

Oozing confidence on the set of our glamorous shoot, the immensely likeable Lisa Riley, 41, is almost entirely unrecognisable as the super-sized actress we all knew as Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale back in the 90s. Having recently lost a whopping 12st over just 18 months, dropping from a size 28 to a 12, and then undergoing surgery to remove the excess skin, Lisa has almost reached the end of her weight-loss journey. She’s even penned a book, Lisa Riley’s Honesty Diet, to help others do the same. But what’s obvious is that the Loose Woman regular, who’s been dating a mystery man since 2014, is now comfortable in that shockingly different new skin. Deeply in love, and with an acting career going from strength to strength, there’s not a bottle…

Books Charlotte Crosby’s 30-Day Blitz Headline, £16.99 Geordie Shore’s Charlotte shares her plan for getting back a body you will love in 30 days. It includes an exercise plan by Charlotte’s trainer, David Souter, plus recipes to suit anyone with a hectic lifestyle. The 4-Week Body Blitz by Chloe Madeley Bantan Press, £14.99 Now a qualified personal trainer, Richard and Judy’s daughter takes you through her four-week diet and exercise plan to help achieve a leaner body shape. With illustrated exercises you can do at home and healthy recipes, it aims to help you see a difference in just 28 days. DVDs Darcey Bussell’s Diverse Dance Mix £13.99, Amazon Strictly judge Darcey Bussell puts the fun back into fitness by helping you dance off your Christmas treats. Darcey takes you…

Best ON Test Budget buys Wilko Functional Non-Stick 24cm Frying Pan, £5 A surprisingly good budget buy, not at all flimsy and heats up well. Tesco Go Cook Forged Aluminium 26cm Frying Pan, £20 A thick and resilient metal and an easy-to-grip handle make this a brilliant buy. AmazonBasics 28cm Frying Pan, £19 The non-stick coating is effective and it could easily pass off as an expensive purchase. Health heroes GreenPan Cambridge 24cm Frying Pan at Debenhams, £30 Enhanced with diamonds, this pan is made from natural materials and won’t release toxic fumes. QuadraPan Essential 4-in-1 Multi Cooking Pan at highstreettv.com, £34.99 Not only does this save on washing-up but it doubles as an oven dish, so it’s a space-saver, too! Lakeland Fat Draining 28cm Frying Pan, 37.99 Lightweight and…

There’s no time like the beginning of the year to start over, and your skin-care regime can have a boost, too. At this time of year, after a month of excess, our skin is crying out for a little TLC. Now we won’t preach about New Year’s resolutions – you’re bound to have enough of those. Instead, keep it simple with these winter-proof solutions. Your skin will thank you. 1 CLEAN AWAY WINTER SKIN Our skin cell turnover – the process that sheds old skin – slows down over time, which shows itself as a tired, dull complexion. Anything that gives our skin a kickstart is a bonus, and the first stage of your routine is a good place to start. Tesco Purifying Cleansing Gel Oily Skin, £2.50, contains salicylic…

Gloria Hunniford is a mum of three and grandmother of 10. She’s been divorced, remarried and learned to deal with the loss of her daughter and, on Rip Off Britain, she battles consumer issues. In her own words, she’s ‘lived a lot’. So, ask Gloria anything… My hubby thinks that I’m fat M y husband turned around the other day and had the nerve to suggest that I ‘go on a diet’. He thought he was sugarcoating it by saying, ‘You know, New Year, new you and all that!’ I can’t tell you how upset I am that he thinks I need to lose weight. Now I’m wondering if he has felt this way for a long time and only just got up the courage to tell me! I am the…

With DANCING ON ICE’S MATT ‘Watch out for Candice – she’s a diamond in the rough!’ ICE TO MEET THEM! It’s great to be back, I’ve had amazing times on this show and I’ve worked with lots of brilliant celebrity partners. And this year is shaping up to be as good, if not better, with Love Island’s Kem Cetinay, Cheryl Baker (pictured left) and Corrie’s Brooke Vincent and Antony Cotton in the line-up – I can’t wait! Recipe for success? I’m getting on like a house on fire with my new partner, Candice Brown (winner of Bake Off 2016). I’m a total foodie, too. The crew love her, she’s always bringing cakes in! Candice is doing well in training – she’s a diamond in the rough! My signature move When…

Blackadder star Miranda Richardson, 59 – who plays ‘posh’, self-involved Sue – a glamorous magazine journalist with a penchant for nice clothes and age-defying skin treatments – is from Lancashire, and has been nominated for an Oscar twice. What drew you to Girlfriends? It’s three stomping parts for the ladies. And not ‘young’ ladies. Writer Kay Mellor is very interested in women of all types and creeds. Is it true that you sang on set with Phyllis (Logan)? Yes! I’d start some ditty that’s hanging around in my brain. Sometimes, I’m not even aware I’m doing it, and she knows it and will pick it up. Zoë’s going, ‘What is this?! It’s delightful.’ Tell us about your Girlfriends character, Sue… I’m the ‘poshest’ girl, but they all saw something in…

BEST’S CELEB INSIDER TALKS TO SHANE LYNCH Shane Lynch, 41, who’s been married to his wife, Sheena, since 2007, and has two daughters, Billie-Rae and Marley-Mae, is celebrating 25 years of Boyzone this year. Here, he talks about the big milestone, the band’s wild years, and the importance of his faith… This year you’ll celebrate 25 years of Boyzone – does it feel that long? To be honest, it doesn’t. There aren’t that many pop bands from the 90s that have stayed in the game that long. So we feel lucky to still have some really loyal fans, who have obviously grown up with us. How do you look back on those early years? It was hard work. We were young boys caught up in all that hysteria. It was…

Presenter Lorraine Kelly, 58, speaks to best about her new wedding day game show – where each week, two engaged couples go head-to-head to win prizes, a dream honeymoon and a stunning wedding ceremony. The chirpy Scot, who is mum to Rosie, 22, also reveals how she and hubby Steve Smith are still so happy after 30 years, and why she’s ringing in the changes this year… Hi, Lorraine! Your new show Wedding Day Winners sounds like fun... Oh, it was terrific. My co-presenter, the comedian Rob Beckett, and I went to 12 weddings – and they were all wonderful. Are you excited to be hopping over to BBC One for a prime-time show? Yes, this is the biggie! I never thought in a million years I’d be on a…

best INVESTMENT TOP TIP They’re the perfect partners for cosy winter layers – it’s time to break out your sheepskin boots! TOP TIP Fine knits and versatile scarves add warmth and stay flattering when you’re layering up. TOP TIP Stay on trend and wear your favourite midi dress over jeans, then top off with a cosy knit.…

Life in January can seem very bleak. The seasonal fun is all over and it’s time to go back to work. But don’t let it affect you. If you plan it well, you can deal with the January anti-climax and start the year feeling great and refreshed. Get your health and mind in good shape and start the year feeling energised and raring to go… LOOKING FORWARD In all the grind of going back to work, your commute can be the most painful part. So ask yourself – is your journey to work the best it can be? Could you leave slightly earlier and beat the commuter stress? Is it feasible to combine your journey with exercise by walking or cycling part of the way? Rather than hassle, make the…

CAROL McGIFFIN THE WAY I SEE IT... Wise words from our feisty, fearless and funny columnist ‘That’s all you need to kick off the New Year, isn’t it? A scientist claiming that “man flu” is a very real condition. Seriously, it has to be one of the most unhelpful comments ever uttered by anyone deemed to be a medicinal authority. The man (surprise!) who presented the research to the British Medical Journal, Dr Kyle Sue from Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada, says it’s all because of the cavemen who had to be deterred from hunting for food if they weren’t 100 per cent, as it was too dangerous. Therefore, the slightest thing affects the male species in a way us useless females – who soldier on no matter what…

BEFORE YOU START… It’s very important for me to say that this diet is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, nor for children, teenagers, those with a history of eating disorders or anyone who is frail or unwell. You should consult with your doctor or a healthcare professional before embarking on the plan, to ensure you are in good health and to make sure it’s the right choice for you, especially if you are on any kind of medication or treatment plan. It’s always a good idea to get medical advice, particularly if you have a lot of weight to lose, in which case I also recommend you seek the guidance of a registered nutritionist if you can. HELPFUL TIPS Once you’re ready, here are a few handy tips…

After landing a role in ITV comedy Benidorm, Claire Sweeney finally had the motivation to shed her baby weight (she had her son, Jaxon, in October 2014). The 46-year-old brunette dropped 2st, going from a size 14 to a size 10, and tells best she is determined that she’s going to look better than ever in 2018… Hi, Claire! You look amazing. How do you feel about losing the weight? I always feel a bit sad at this time of year, because you think about the past 12 months, and I thought, ‘What have I done?’ But my friend said, ‘You lost all your baby weight.’ And I thought, ‘I spent three-and-a-half years going, “I need to get it off,” and I did it. My goal is to keep that…

BOOZE FREE Stock up on booze-free tipples such as Eisberg Sparkling Blanc and Rosé, £4 each, to get through dry January. They’re a great way to enjoy a glass or two of guilt-free frizz. PASTA FOR ALL Fab and free-from If you’re planning to go gluten-free, you may be thinking pasta is one of the first things you’ll have to cut out. But Co-op Free From Fresh Tagliatelli, £1.99, is easy to cook, and a brilliant store-cupboard staple for when you fancy making something quick and comforting midweek. Brilliant burger! At 101 calories per burger, Asda Slimzone Piri Piri Chicken Burgers, £2.75, are a must-try! Made from succulent cuts of chicken breast flavoured with onion and spices, these are great served as a tasty weekday supper treat. OODLES OF NOODLES…

TOP TIP! Deep blues in luxurious fabrics create a cosy hideaway. Metallic accessories add a glam touch.…

For the week 2-8 January EDDIE REDMAYNE IS A CAPRICORN 22 December – 20 January When considering resolutions for 2018, Capricorns should put their energy into more creative pursuits. CANCER 22 June – 23 July You’re quiet and contemplative as the year begins. Making long-term plans feels comforting. Relationships improve as you focus on your family and friends. Be prepared to go out of your way to make your romantic partner feel loved. LEO 24 July – 23 August You love to party, and you led your New Year celebrations. Everyone needs to feel loved, and someone will be showing you how much they appreciate your friendship. Are you single? A secret admirer will confess they’ve developed a crush on you. VIRGO 24 August – 23 September Be wary of…

NOW 90S TV Now Music has launched a 90s music channel jam-packed with Britpop as well as boybands, girlbands and the best cheesy music. Sky channel 370, plus red button on Virgin 345. LAGOM The Swedish word ‘lagom’ is based on the concept of ‘not too little, not too much – just right’, a bit like Goldilocks & The Three Bears. This book explains how minor lifestyle changes can encourage you to feel less stressed. Out now, £10, Octopus Publishing. THE COMMUTER Perfect for die-hard Liam Neeson fans. An action-packed movie with moments of suspense, but if you’re not keen on the OBE-awarded actor, you’ll need to have an open mind to swallow the plot. That said, there are laugh-out-loud scenes in this movie. In cinemas from Friday 19 January.…