Table of contents for ISSUE 782 in Closer

If your New Year’s resolution was to improve your health and fitness levels, we’ve got all the inspiration you need to help you stick to your goals. In our brilliant 19-page diet special we’ve spoken to Geordie Shore’s Sophie Kasaei who lost 2st and reveals it’s not just her body that’s transformed – she has a whole new positive outlook on life. On page 38 Joe Wicks shows you how to shape up with just 15 minutes of exercise a few times a week, Charlotte Crosby shares her favourite healthy recipes on page 34 and Davina McCall reveals how she looks – and feels – so amazing at the age of 50. We hope you enjoy the issue and that this is your healthiest, happiest New Year yet!…

THE FACE “An emerging new cosmetic trend is getting dimples in the cheeks,” says Dr Jones. “Stars like Miranda Kerr and Cheryl have sparked this, with people wanting to emulate their natural dimples. The procedure takes about 30 minutes, and a surgeon will numb the cheek, then go inside the mouth and attach the muscle to the cheek to create the dimple.” In 2015, 64 per cent of surgeons saw an increase in people under 30 getting cosmetic work, such as Botox – and Dr Jones thinks it’s set to continue. Although he believes the “over-fillered” look – like Geordie Shore’s Chloe Ferry – is on its way out, because it doesn’t make you look younger, and people will opt for a more unique, rather than a more youthful, face.…

OLLY: ‘Simon can call me if he wants to talk’ He’s acknowledged he hasn’t heard from his X Factor boss Simon Cowell since jumping ship early last year, and Olly Murs, 33, reveals relations are still a little frosty. The new Voice coach says, “Simon hasn’t contacted me, but he’s got my number if he wants to. I don’t believe in rivalries – I had a great experience on an incredible show, but it’s time for another stepping stone in my career. I’ve always been good friends with Simon.” But the star admits his new job pitching for acts against Voice veterans has been tough, saying, “You’ve got Sir Tom, who’s been singing for the past six decades… then there’s Jennifer Hudson, who’s won Grammys and an Oscar, and Will.i.am,…

“I’M NORMALLY UP AT 6AM AS I HAVE TO GET THE KIDS READY. I make the breakfast, get their bags packed, then drop them off at school and nursery. ONCE THE CHILDREN ARE SORTED, I HIT THE GYM. A typical workout lasts 45 minutes and consists of high-intensity training, mixed with lots of weights work and toning exercises. THEN I’LL GO BACK HOME AND USE THE TIME TO DO SOME WORK. I tend to get a lot of emails about the V9 Football Academy, which Jamie set up. I do the marketing for it. LATE AFTERNOON, IT’S TIME TO PICK UP THE KIDS FROM SCHOOL AND START PREPARING THEIR DINNER. I find myself cooking loads of different meals for them – my son Taylor is so fussy! THE KIDS ARE SO…

ROAST THAI SALMON WITH STIR-FRIED VEG & RICE NOODLES SERVES 4 •  500g whole salmon fillet•  1tbsp red Thai curry paste•  180g rice noodles•  2tsp toasted sesame oil•  180g spring greens, sliced•  ½ savoy cabbage, shredded•  120g pak choi, sliced•  1tsp black sesame seeds STEP 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/Gas mark 6. Line a tray with baking parchment. STEP 2 Place the salmon fillet on the tray, then rub the red curry paste all over the top of it. Roast in the oven for 12–15 mins. STEP 3 Bring a pan of water to the boil and remove from the heat. Soak the noodles in it for 5 mins, stirring occasionally. Drain, then run under cold water. STEP 4 Heat the oil in a wok over a high heat.…

‘I was so proud of wearing that thong bikini’ She celebrated her milestone 50th birthday just three months ago, and Davina McCall says she’s embracing all the positives in her life rather than worrying about a midlife crisis. Speaking about entering a new decade, the TV presenter – who is well-known for her love of exercise and eating well – smiles, “There weren’t any wobbles – mentally or physically. I struggled with 40 a bit, and I told everyone I was 40 for a year before I actually was, to somehow make it better. I’ve got no idea why I’m fine with being 50. It’s a really weird one. I think I’ll struggle with 60, but if you’re fit and healthy and all right in your own skin, any age…

1 PERFECT PINS These comfy leggings made from breathable fabric will help you stay cool while working up a sweat, and the eye-catching print will look stylish with a sweatshirt post-workout. LEGGINGS, £19.99, NEW LOOK 2 BIG BOUNCE Spring your way to a slimmer silhouette with the help of an exercise ball – perfect for when you do your sit-ups, crunches and press-ups. Not bad for a tenner! EXERCISE BALL, £10, FLYING TIGER 3 EXTRA INCHES Long Tall Sally’s sportswear is perfect if you’re 5ft 8 or taller, so you don’t need to worry about flashing your tum. VEST, £30, AND LEGGINGS, £48, BOTH LONG TALL SALLY 4 YOGI GEAR This textured roll-out mat can be used for a whole host of exercises, including yoga and Pilates, and comes with…

PINK WINNER Hot pink wide-legged trews and shouty stripes in a silky fabric make an attention-grabbing combo – and all eyes were on her. We love the loose yet glam waves. GOING FOR GOLD Many of us wouldn’t dare wear head-to-toe gold, but the star does – and it’s fab! The coat is flattering, while the matching bag and shoes give an added dose of wow. LOOKING SHARP Tailored suits have been on our radar for a while, but this two-piece with colour- trim detail is a cut above the rest. Her bright-red courts finish the look perfectly. CONTRAST QUEEN She gives us a lesson or two in how to clash prints in this eye-catching tie-dye combo. Her glam gold shoes with ankle strap detail add the ideal footnote. GREEN…

MEND FRAZZLED LOCKS Heat styling on repeat zaps hair of all moisture, leaving you with dry, frazzled ends. Treat locks as you would your skin – apply a regular restorative hair mask twice a week. We rate WELEDA OAT REPLENISHING TREATMENT £11.50, which is packed with shea butter, jojoba and coconut oils. Use twice a week during January to help restore hair back to its healthy self. Double up with a nursing oil like OGX ANTI BREAKAGE KERATIN OIL INSTANT REPAIR HEALING HAIR OIL £6.99. Rub through wet hair before drying to replenish moisture and goodness. REVIVE A LIFELESS COMPLEXION Endless rounds of applying and and removing rem make-up (not to mention the rounds of cocktails and indulging in lots of rich foods) will have disturbed a good skin routine.…

CLAIRE How much do you spend per week? Around £100 for me and my three-year-old son, Jaxon. I tend go to Costco to bulk-buy chicken and salmon to keep in my freezer. For fruit, veg and tins and condiments for the cupboard, I shop in my local Tesco Express and Sainsbury’s. When did you decide to lose weight? I started the Slim Fast Diet in January 2016. I’d finishing touring with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and I’d piled on so much weight. My gruelling schedule and being away from home led me to binge eat and I became overweight and sluggish. What did a typical day’s food look like before you slimmed down? I used to start the day with a greasy cooked breakfast, then finish with an Indian or…

FAMILY MATTERS AN ORGANISED HOME IS A HAPPY HOME The second most common resolution is to get your life in order. Emma agrees it can make a huge difference to wellbeing I moved recently and, during the process of shifting my entire life to a new home, I realised I had come dangerously close to being a hoarder. From bags of toys that my boys hadn’t played with for a decade, to cutlery sets I didn’t know I had, my house was full of useless junk. So, I decided to cleanse myself of everything I no longer needed, or hadn’t used for more than six months. I ordered and filled a skip, then did several trips to charity shops and the result has been a revelation. There is masses of…

NEW SERIES 1 DANCING ON ICE OMG, IT’S BACK AGAIN SUN 7 JAN, 6PM, ITV Corrie’s Brooke Vincent has admitted she’s like a “bull in a china shop”, while Love Island’s Kem Cetinay is “competitive”, Cheryl Baker is “nervous” and Donna Air is focusing on the “nice bottom” she’ll have afterwards. We’re excited about the return of this nerve-jangling reality show, which is back after four long years and will reunite skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean with hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. Let’s skate! FACTFILE England cricket star Monty Panesar has been replaced by singer Lemar after breaking his ankle. Corrie’s Anthony Cotton also reckons he’s covered in “welts”. 2 HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT WELL DIET TIPS SHOW MON 8 JAN, 8PM, C4…

American Made AVAILABLE ON DVD AND BLU-RAY OUT NOW Based on true events, this exciting film follows ordinary pilot Barry Seal (Tom Cruise) as he is hired by the CIA to go undercover as a drugs and arms dealer and try to catch the cartel. Success soon goes to Seal’s head and he starts to actually make money from the dodgy work – but will this rags-to-riches tale end well? Logan Lucky AVAILABLE ON DVD AND BLU-RAY OUT NOW The cast of this action-packed dark comedy is like a who’s who of Hollywood, with a host of big names – including Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, Katie Holmes and Daniel Craig – playing the motley crew of family, friends and criminal masterminds. Slick, fast-paced and full of laughs, this elaborate robbery…

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK Your birthday chart suggests this is the year for you to learn about the importance of good communication, both in your personal life and when talking about business. Also, at work, you have a chance to shine. Just don’t let work take over your life! THIS WEEK’S CELEB STAR SIGN CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 20 JAN You can allow Pluto to consume you with negative feelings, rages, paranoia, jealousy and other emotions. Or you can allow Pluto to help you to “rebirth” yourself, over and again as you move towards a future you actually want. For your spoken forecast about your astro-cycle, call 0906 7511 677* AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 19 FEB If you blast through a fear, you will have used the current…

LAUREN: ‘I’ve hired a dating coach to bag a footballer’ Just before Christmas, Lauren Goodger told Closer that she was waving goodbye to bad boys after breaking up with her jailbird ex Joey Morrison last July. And despite the initial heartbreak of ending their 15-month romance, Lauren is now ready to start looking for love again, with friends revealing that she’s hired a professional dating coach to help her on her mission. An insider tells Closer, “Lauren will do whatever it takes to bag a man in 2018. She’s even joined some elite international dating agencies to help her chances, as well as hiring celebrity dating coach, Lauren Frances.” According to pals, Lauren, 31, has her eye on one type of man in particular – a footballer. It’s not the…

It was spectacularly axed four years ago, but one of reality TV’s riskiest contests returns as celebs get their skates on for Dancing On Ice. Original hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby are back, with judges Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, “Mr Nasty” Jason Gardiner, and new judge Ashley Banjo. Phillip, 55, tells Closer, “Holly’s more excited about presenting the show this time around. When we started in 2006, she was really nervous because it was the first big show she had done, but she doesn’t have those nerves any more. She’s also been pregnant for the previous series – I hope there’s not another on the way!” BROOKE: ‘I hope Michelle will watch’ Corrie star Brooke Vincent admits there’s “room for improvement” with her skating, but says she hopes…

REUNION OF THE YEAR: CHRIS & ANNA I’ve got my fingers and toes crossed for Chris Pratt and Anna Faris. They announced the end of their marriage last year and it broke my showbiz heart. I just want them back together – and I can see it happening this year. They were the best couple, and their break-up hit me harder than when Geri Halliwell left the Spice Girls. HARRY & MEG’S LIVELY BIG DAY Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding is on the same day as the FA Cup Final, so I think they should just combine both events into one e big ceremony. It would be the equivalent of having 90,000 evening guests. Weddings can be a little boring at times – especially that dull part between the…

‘I don’t feel like the fat one on Geordie Shore now’ BEFORE: 10ST 9LBS SIZE 16 AFTER: 8ST 7LBS SIZE 8 HEIGHT: 5FT 2 When we last spoke to Sophie Kasaei in July, she admitted she was “at rock bottom”, hated the way she looked and felt out of control with her eating habits. But speaking to Sophie now is like talking to a different person. She’s lost more than 2st, dropped from a size 16 to an 8, and says she feels more confident than ever. “Buying size 8 clothes is so surreal!” she laughs. “It feels incredible. And I love that I can buy jeans now. I used to cover up in leggings and baggy T-shirts, but being able to wear lovely outfits is amazing.” The Geordie Shore…

‘Now I’m older I’m much happier in myself ’ Last September, Frankie Essex vowed she’d never wear a bikini again after cruel trolls commented on her size 12 figure as she celebrated her 30th birthday in Spain. But just months later, the former TOWIE star defied the critics and looked incredible in her swimsuit as she soaked up the sun on a winter getaway to Cape Verde. Frankie has been back in the gym after a knee injury and says she’s finally feeling comfortable in herself after losing 10lbs and dropping to a size 10. Speaking to Closer , Frankie explains, “I put on a bit of weight last year because it’s just so hard to keep it off when you’re so busy. In September, I had some comments about…

The Quality Street tin is full of empty wrappers and finally the last of the turkey has been eaten. It’s officially time to start thinking about a New Year health kick – but this doesn’t mean you need to survive on lettuce leaves. We asked Closer’s dietician Juliette Kellow to devise a wholesome and filling healthy eating plan that will help you drop a dress size without feeling hungry or missing out on your favourite treats. “Depriving ourselves of the food we love is a recipe for disaster,” says Juliette. “Sooner or later, you’ll give into temptation and then quit. This plan includes delicious meals that you want to eat, plus a snack or treat.” Follow the plan of around 1,400 calories per day, for just four weeks and you…

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The idea of a thigh boot might send you running, but tucked beneath a midi-dress or maxi-skirt will mean you won’t need to show an ounce of flesh. You can even do away with uncomfortable tights, too. If you spend your days running for the bus or running for your children, then make flat boots or small block heels a regular. Black ankle boots are a daytime must, which you can pair with leggings, jeans or tights. White or beige ankle boots are a genius transitional buy. They work well with jeans as well as bare legs. Matching your boots to your skin tone or tights will give you longer looking pins. Colour-pop sock boots are this season’s go-to. This bright pair fit snugly around ankles. So, if this is…

IGNORE TWITTER, VACCINES ARE SAFE Parents are stopping their kids getting vaccines like HPV thanks to online scare stories. Dr C gets straight to the point There’s been a major dip in the take-up of the HPV vaccine abroad, and experts worry the same is happening here thanks to social media scare stories. The HPV vaccine protects against the virus strains that cause more than 80 per cent of cases of cervical cancer, which can kill women in their 20s or 30s. The newest vaccine also protects against throat, head, neck and anal cancers, so it’s lunacy not to have it. QUESTION THE FACTS Japan briefly banned the vaccine – which is given to adolescents to protect against the sexually-transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer – after a dodgy mouse…

THE BEST (AND WORST) POUND-SHOP BUYS Our money saving experts explain how to separate the genuine bargains from the tat, so you’re always quids in If everything’s a pound, it’s got to be a bargain, right? Not necessarily. “It’s easy to assume that,” says money expert George Charles, from Vouchercodespro.co.uk. “But it can be a false economy. Comparing prices between shops can be difficult, so as a general rule use common sense and your knowledge of prices to spot a true bargain.” BUY BRANDED IN BULK With unbranded products, it’s hard to tell the quality – but money saving blogger Emma Drew (Emmadrew.info), who also runs the Poundland Appreciation Society on Facebook, says you can get great brands for a fraction of the RRP. “You can find big brands like…

Having grown up with a violent father behind bars, TV presenter Maya Jama has opened up about what it was like for her having a dad who was in and out of prison ever since she was three years old. Maya, 23 – who is also the girlfriend of Grime rapper Stormzy – said in an interview, “My earliest memory of visiting him is around five. I had a super-supportive family around me. I never really felt like I was missing out on anything, but until you go to other people’s houses and realise their dad is around the table and yours isn’t, you don’t realise… You get kind of fed up. One day he was out at my grandparents’ and (I remember) knocking on the door and I didn’t…

❛SHE CAN’T WAIT TO KEEP FLAUNTING HER NEW DREAM SIZE 8 BODY❜ Her curves have earnt her Sexiest Female at the Soap Awards for many years – but after welcoming son Daye in June, Jennifer Metcalfe says she views her body in an entirely different light, recently telling Closer she hadn’t put any pressure on herself to slim down. CONFIDENCE BOOST Now, seven months after having her first child with former Geordie Shore star Greg Lake, Jen is back to her per-pregnancy form and confidently revealed her toned figure on holiday over Christmas. A source says, “Jen loves her new body and says Greg tells her he fancies her now more than ever, which has given her a boost. She has slimmed down before, but says this time has been…

She’s been in the Celebrity Big Brother house twice – in 2001 and 2010 – so knows how tough it can be. And Vanessa Feltz thinks this year’s all-female twist could put contestants under even more pressure than normal. The latest series of CBB launched with an all-female house to mark 100 years since women won the right to vote, with men being introduced throughout the series. Vanessa, 55, tells Closer, “It could go either way. When women don’t have any men as a restraint on their behaviour, they may be nastier, more malicious, bitchier… In an all-female house, there might be tension over power and control. There is always someone who wants to be a leader, although, in my experience, it’s usually men. So I actually wouldn’t be surprised…

KHLOE: ‘My dream has come true ue!’ After rumours swirled that she was expecting a baby with basketball star Tristan Thompson in September, Khloé Kardashian finally confirmed d her pregnancy to fans just days before Christmas. Posting a photo of her and Tristan’s hands cradling her blossoming bump on Instagram, Khloé, 33, gushed, “My greatest dream realised! We are having a baby! I had b waiting and wondering, but God had a plan all along. He knew what he was doing.”” The star – who ended her marriage to Lamar Odom, amid reports he’d been unfaithful – also praised partner of 15-months Tristan, 26, adding: “Thank you for making me feel beautiful at all stages!” Khloé, who is thought to be due in the spring, was flooded with messages of…

‘I’ve matured I know myself better’ AGE: 27 HEIGHT: 5FT 4 WEIGHT: 9ST 10LBS DRESS SIZE: 8-10 She famously lost 2 ½ st at the end of 2014, slimming from a size 16 to a slender size 6 by overhauling her diet and fitness routine. But while Charlotte Crosby is the first to admit she’s let her strict regime slip slightly over the years, she says her body confidence is at an all-time high. Now she has poured all her knowledge into her new book 30-Day Body Blitz to help others achieve their weight-loss goals. The 27-year-old Geordie Shore star tells Closer, “I’m feeling really body confident at the moment, probably the most I have been in a while. Of course, I still have down days, but when I wear…

He promises to get you Lean In 15 and this exercise plan should deliver you just that. Joe Wicks – aka The Body Coach – who has devised this speedy workout, says you can get fit and burn fat doing just 15 minutes of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) four or five times a week. Doesn’t sound too bad, does it? HIIT involves working out for short bursts, followed by a rest, so you burn more fat in less time. “If you think you don’t have the time, energy or equipment to get fit, then these workouts are perfect for you,” Joe explains. “Just 15 minutes of HIIT, four or five times a week, together with the right nutrition will help burn fat and transform your body.” Happy toning! YOUR 15…

‘I’ve taken back control – and everything feels tighter’ BEFORE: 10ST DRESS SIZE: 12 AFTER: 9ST DRESS SIZE: 8-10 HEIGHT: 5FT 3 We last saw her in a swimsuit on reality diving show Splash! in 2014. Since then, Anna Williamson has had a baby, but despite admitting her body has changed, she’s brimming with confidence as she poses on our shoot. “There’s a marked difference between my six-pack then and my not-so-six-pack now,” she laughs. “In fact, this is the first time I’ve worn a swimming costume since Splash!. But I feel very proud of my body for what it’s done – it’s grown and given birth to a baby.” And Anna is feeling particularly body confident after losing a stone in just six weeks before Christmas. “I feel so…

GET HER LOOK SELENA GOMEZ, 25 Florals need not be saved for the summer, as singer Selena proves, in a navy and bloom-print frock, retro-looking shades and colour-pop heels. Steal her style with these high-street buys – switch the heels for buckled ankled boots for a more casual feel. WHO WORE IT BEST? DUA LIPA VS SARA SAMPAIO Check it out! We’re obsessed with singer Dua and model Sara’s matching Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini checked high-waisted trousers and jewelled bralets. Dua glammed up her combo with shiny jewels, a statement red lip and dusty pink courts, while model Sara opted for trusty black heels, and a neutral pink lippie, with added strap detail on the top. VERDICT Both look abs-olutely amazing in this daring duo, but it’s Sara’s pared-back style…

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• Gizzi says, “This salad has everything you could want for health – oily fish for brain development and a variety of green veg.” GO VEGAN YOU DON’T NEED MEAT TO MAKE A MEAL OF IT... LENTIL & PORCINI RAGOUT 432 CALS 2.3G FAT 21.1G SUGAR 0.4G SALT PER SERVING SERVES 4 •  4 medium sweet potatoes•  20g dried porcini mushrooms•  250g beluga or puy lentils•  3 garlic cloves, finely chopped•  400g tin chopped tomatoes•  1 1/2tbsp herbs de Provence•  500g cavolo nero, torn or cut into smaller pieces STEP 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C/ Gas mark 6. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking tray and cook for 45 mins. STEP 2 Place the mushrooms in a heat-resistant bowl with 250ml boiling water. Leave to rehydrate for 15–20…

Where do we find Miriam at the beginning of the story? She makes a decision to allow one of the youngsters that she’s in charge of, Kiri, to visit her paternal grandparents, unchaperoned. Miriam feels it is a safe situation, but it has devastating consequences – the effects of which are explored… Happy Valley , and now this intense drama… Are you good at switching off after filming? Well, you can’t switch off, because there’s work to do. We don’t do nine-to-five jobs. You do long days filming and then you start preparing for tomorrow or the rest of the week. Doing pieces like this is very demanding, you have to learn in the evenings. If you’re leading a piece, the night time is just work time. So, there’s…