Table of contents for 07-Jan-2019 in Now

Lucy Mecklenburgh ‘When I had a month off training, I felt really negative’ Hi, Lucy! How do you stay motivated to keep fit? I have double the pressure because I’m in the public eye and I’ve also got a fitness company. For me, it’s about my mental health. I know if I have a month off training – which I have done before – I start to feel really down and negative. When I train and eat well, it makes me less self-conscious and much happier. How often do you train? It depends on my week, but I like to do four times a week, around 45 minutes a session. What are your favourite exercises? I love HIIT training. I know it sounds horrendous, but I really love burpees and…

Tommy Mallet went from six-pack to over 16st in four years, but now he’s dropped the weight and flaunts a torso that’s ‘better than Peter Andre’s’. The 26-year-old reality star stripped off in celebration of getting his pre-fame body back. As we join him on the set of his photoshoot to show off his 90-day transformation, Tommy boasts, ‘I think I look better than Peter [Andre], next time I see him I’ll tell him.’ So what made Tommy get healthy again? ‘I needed a push to get out of bed,’ he says. ‘I was battling depression, I was in a hole and I stopped training. I went from having a six-pack for years, to being in the public eye and being 16 or 17st and always wearing baggy clothes. I…

Staring at myself in the mirror, I could’ve screamed. ‘This isn’t what was meant to happen,’ I sobbed to my partner, Matthew. He’d heard it a hundred times before, but he still gave me a cuddle. ‘You’re beautiful,’ he told me. I was sure he must have been lying. With my rolls of saggy skin that had red, raw rashes beneath the folds, and boobs that had gone from a 42H to a 32 nothing, of course I was hideous. It shouldn’t have come as a surprise, not after everything my body had been through. ‘My family are all big boned’ The women in my family are all big boned. By the time I was 17, I was 5ft 10in tall and thought carrying a few extra pounds was simply…

‘I’ve been doing a lot of boxing classes’ It’s been 14 months of huge ups and downs for Davina McCall. From divorcing her husband of 17 years Matthew Robertson to selling the family home and facing comments about losing too much weight, you’d forgive the 51-year-old Long Lost Family presenter for feeling being a little beat up. But the reality couldn’t be further from the truth. Davina has come out of the whole experience positive, motivated and excited about the future. Here, the mum-of-three opens up about using exercise to stay on top of her mental health and why she wouldn’t rule out a nip and tuck. ‘I’ve lost weight – and feel amazing!’ Hi, Davina! How do you feel about social media comments claiming you’ve lost too much weight?…

THE LASH EXTENSIONS These involve a technician gluing longer, sometimes thicker lashes to your natural ones. Done right, the lashes are light enough to fall out naturally with your own, if you aren’t prone to fiddling with them. In which case, steer clear! The added curl and length perk up eyes a treat, so minimal makeup is required, making them a festival and holiday must-have for Millie Mackintosh. If you are a first-timer, ask for a natural look – you can always ask for more volume next time. Appointments aren’t cheap, and a full set can take a good couple of hours. For after care, avoid oil-based cleansers and eye creams, and comb with a little spoolie brush regularly. THE FALSIES False lashes are your ultimate fast fix. Up the…

Hi guys! This week, I want to talk about Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg, who have seemed to confirm that they’re an item. Now this is great news, but with Dianne recently split ting from her ex, Anthony Quinlan, I wonder whether or not they should have waited longer . Rushing romance is never a good idea, and jumping fr om one partner to another is even worse. If Dianne and Joe are going to last, they’ll need to take things slowly. Great relationships are built on strong foundations of commitment and trust – and these foundations take time. Dear Annabelle, I’m a bit skint, but want to get my boyfriend a sexy surprise for his birthday, any ideas? A: Try the Wowza! Silicone Vibrating Ring from my range on…

HEIGHT: 5ft WEIGHT: ‘I never weigh myself!’ SIZE: 6/8 Hey, Dani! What’s your favourite way to keep fit? I’ve just joined the gym, again, and I’m determined to stick with it this time! I love yoga and Zumba. How do you motivate yourself to keep fit? My motivation is dreadful. My sister, Betsy, and friend, Grace, are my gym buddies and are good at dragging me along! Give us a peek at your workout playlist… Anything by Queen. I’m a huge fan and their music can distract me from anything. Any health aims for 2019? Every year I say I’m going to stop eating sugar. Maybe this year it will happen… What body part do you struggle to keep in shape? My tummy! Since having a daughter there’s a bit…

SHOW OF THE WEEK THE GREATEST DANCER Saturday, 8pm, BBC1 She may not be on The X Factor judging panel any more, but Cheryl is now a ‘captain’ for a new dance competition. The singer is teaming up with Glee star Matthew Morrison and Strictly pro-dancer Oti Mabuse to help the talented performers, while a studio audience vote for their favourites in all genres – from ballet and hip hop to jazz and Bollywood. This lively series is hosted by Alesha Dixon and Diversity’s Jordan Banjo. SING TO SWIVEL THE VOICE UK Saturday, 8pm, ITV Nerves will be jangling and hearts pounding as the Blind Auditions kick off the new series on ITV, with will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones, Jennifer Hudson and Olly Murs taking their places on the famous red…

Mandy Dingle is making an explosive return to Emmerdale this week, so we caught up with Lisa Riley to talk about her comeback and why she’ll always be a Dingle at heart… Does it feel like you’ve never been away? It’s really weird. I have no idea where I’m going on set. I need an Emmerdale sat nav. There are so many new cast members, but they’ve welcomed me with open arms, which is nice. Why now? I can never leave anything open-ended. I was working for Strictly in June, doing a Q&A, and someone asked, ‘Why won’t you go back to Emmerdale ?’ I had no answer, so I thought, ‘Well, why not?’ It’s…

‘I want to lose a stone this year’ I don’t like to put pressure on myself and set goals, but I’d like to finally get my body where I want it this year. Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy with how it is now – I love my bum, tummy and waist area, but I’d like my arms to be more defined. Not like a body builder, but I like toned arms on a girl. Obviously that comes down to a mixture of diet and arm exercises using weights to build and tone the muscle. I want to lose about a stone and work really hard. I might do a fitness app. My health discovery I’ve taken an important step in my health journey by having a Myogenes (…

During the past 12 months, the Beckhams’19-year marriage has come under scrutiny. The couple have even been forced to deny claims they’re divorcing after David admitted their relationship was ‘hard work’. We ask body language expert Judi James to reveal what’s really going on… AWKWARD This is mirrored posing from the couple, but there isn’t any signs of eye-gazing or a loving touch from them here. Instead, they both place a curled hand under the chin in a partial cut-off gesture that looks awkward. QUIZZICAL David has been placed in hub position here, posing between his son and his wife and he’s working the pose with a half smile to the camera. Victoria is partly sharing the pose by placing one hand in her husband’s arm, but the other arm…

Heartbreak over Hurley As Lisa Armstrong and Ant McPartlin battle it out over who gets custody of their beloved dog Hurley, Ant is showing few signs of giving up without a fight. Often in divorces, couples have a tug-of-war over the children, but in this showbiz split it’s the row over who gets to keep the dog that’s making them bite back. And in a bid to get Hurley used to a possible new life with him, Ant, 43, has already been spotted out and about with girlfriend Anne-Marie Corbett, 42, letting her take the lead – quite literally – when it comes to looking after the chocolate Labrador. Fans have picked up on how insensitive it is, with one writing, ‘I’d be fuming if I was Lisa and she…

Word up! We all love a slogan tee but a dress like this is OTT. She might not be ‘sorry’ for what she’s wearing and ‘not for sale’ – but who would want to take that dress home anyway? Pinning her hopes Remember the Pinart block that made a model of your face when you pushed into it? Mel B looks like she’s thrown her entire body into one. This outfit is no work of art! All aboard Whether Mel’s trying to be a sailor or a pilot, we think she’s gone overboard with this outfit. Great for hosting an Ann Summers party but for Loose Women ...? That’s an entirely different show! Heels, too much? What was Mel B thinking when she stepped out in…

‘I haven’t had a drink for three years’ Over the years, Lisa Riley has added a lot of strings to her bow – from actress to author – to most recently, Loose Women panellist. So it’s not really a surprise when we meet the 42-year-old that she admits, ‘I’ve no idea how I fit it all in!’ And with Lisa set to make her return to ITV soap Emmerdale as Mandy Dingle after a staggering 17 years away, it looks as though the Strictly star’s schedule is about to get a lot busier. However, when we catch up with the actress, her broad smile proves she’s happier than ever. Here, she talks marriage, weight loss and whether or not she’ll also be making a welcome return to Loose Women… Hi,…

‘You need your parents’ opinions so, after a few weeks, why not?’ Made In Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo, 24, says, ‘No. I don’t know why it’s such an awkward thing. Your parents are people you know, so you might as well go for it and if they don’t approve, bin him, move on! Don’t waste any time. How soon is soon? I don’t know, after a few weeks, why not? Dinner is quite intense so I’d go for a drink. Sometimes, you need your parents’ opinions, don’t you? You might not know he’s an idiot until your mum tells you. I’ve not met anyone yet, I’m still quite young… I’ve got time to have some fun first.’ ‘It’s like a job interview, keep quiet until it’s in the…

Georgia Toffolo Keeping things tonal, Jungle Queen Georgia looks ultra ladylike at a recent awards ceremony. The snakeskin bag adds interest to her beige and white outfit. Get the look with Mango’s replica. Eva Longoria Never stepping a fashion foot wrong, Eva looks effortlessly elegant in this floor-sweeping maxi dress from Elisabetta Franchi. Can’t afford the designer price tag? Thankfully, H&M has a similar version in the same striking colour that will look just as good. Jenna Coleman Jenna rocks a dressed-down vibe in Mango’s pink cord blazer. There are matching trousers if you want a smarter look. Ashley James Ashley oozes confidence in this green zebra-print dress. She’s even bold enough to wear the zebra with a snake print! Jennifer Metcalfe Leopard print is still reigning supreme on…

You may think Caroline Flack has the perfect life – she’s presented some of the biggest British TV shows, dated some of the world’s mostsought-after men, and even been crowned Strictly champion. But the 39-year-old recently talked abouther battle with depression – saying she felt she was being held together by a piece of string that could snap at any time. But are there physical effects of this? ‘The effects of depression are not confined to the brain,’ says GP Dr Jane Leonard. While some symptoms are well known, such as poor sleep, appetite changes, fatigue, poor concentration and motivation, and thoughts of self-harm or suicide, physical symptoms – like muscleachesand reduced sex drive – aren’t often addressed. ‘Other physical features of depression include reduced function of the immune system,…

1 Stop overeating Christmas is over, so it’s time your eating habits knew that too! ‘Overeating can make you feel lethargic and increases the risk of piling on the pounds,’ says Dr Rupert Critchley (vivaskinclinics.com). ‘Eat produce that’s in season, be conscious of snacks and be careful of winter hot drinks, which can be in excess of 500 calories.’ 2 Be mindful Stress can trigger unhealthy habits, and isn’t always kind to our waistlines. Dr Critchley advises downloading an app to get you into a healthier mindset. 3 Watch the booze You don’t have to do Dry January, but once the festivities are over it would be wise to cut back a bit. ‘Try switching over to a soft drink between alcoholic beverages and pace yourself,’ advises Dr Critchley. ‘As…

Breakfast 400 cals Two slices of toast with peanut butter ASHTON SAYS: While there is nothing wrong with toast and peanut butter, it does have a higher amount of calories for a small quantity of food. Lunch 550 cals A jacket potato with tuna mayo and a small salad ASHTON SAYS: You can be sensible with this or have it with loads of butter and mayo – as this will give a vastly different calorie count. Dinner 450 cals Steak with asparagus, broccoli and snap peas with garlic butter ASHTON SAYS: Leaner cuts such as fillet will contain less calories than fatty ones such as sirloin, so choose wisely to match your nutrition goals. Snacks 350 cals Grapes, rice cakes, chocolate ASHTON SAYS: All good snacks as long as they…

FLIGHT TIME From 8 hours, 10 minutes VISA You’ll need a tourist e-Visa before you arrive Apply for one online at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in, it costs roughly £45 and lasts for 60 days CURRENCY Indian Rupee TIME DIFFERENCE 5 hours, 30 minutes ahead of the UK TEMPERATURE 5°C to 42°C WHEN TO GO October to March are the best months, when it’s a lot less humid and hot. July to August is monsoon season, so expect lots of rain and flooding! FLIGHTS from London to Delhi start at £531 (for a return) with Qatar Airways…

Harry and Meghan WHEN: 19 MAY WHERE: ST GEORGE’S CHAPEL, WINDSOR CASTLE The world looked on with awe as Prince Harry married American actress Meghan Markle on a gorgeous summer’s day in May. Fans lined the streets of Windsor to catch a glimpse of the blushing bride arriving for the service in a Rolls-Royce Phantom with her mother, Doria, at her side. Meanwhile, Prince William was on hand to calm Prince Harry’s pre-wedding nerves as A-list wedding guests – including George and Amal Clooney and Victoria and David Beckham – made their way inside the chapel joining the rest of the royal family for the ceremony. Meghan was assisted by flower girl Princess Charlotte and Prince George was among the pageboys. Following the afternoon celebrations, the newlyweds partied the night…

As Ben Foden and Una Healy prepare to start 2019 more than 3,400 miles apart following their marriage breakdown – the rugby star says he needed a ‘change’. The 33-year-old is set to move to New York this week to begin a new life in the US, leaving his kids – daughter Aoife, six, and three-year-old son Tadhg – living with his ex-wife at their Northampton family home. ‘Una’s doing her own thing as well – she’s moving on’ Speaking to Now on the red carpet at The Sun Military Hero Awards at Banqueting House in London’s Whitehall, Ben admits he was ‘excited’ to be starting a new chapter of his single life. ‘I signed for New York Rugby United so things are going to change. On 3 January, I…

Get a room, Brooklyn! WHEN: 16 DECEMBER 2018 WHERE: CALIFORNIA Brooklyn Beckham only recently confirmed his romance with model Hana Cross, but judging by these photos things are certainly hotting up between the young lovers. The couple could barely keep their hands off each other during a shopping trip in Beverly Hills. As they made their way around the famous Rodeo Drive, Brooklyn, 19, couldn’t resist packing on the PDA as he snogged the brunette model. Young love, eh? Two fags Toff WHEN: 18 DECEMBER 2018 WHERE: LONDON She’s rumoured to be having a secret feud with I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here winner Scarlett Moffatt. And it looks like Toff was keen to take her mind off things as she stepped out for a…

Michelle Keegan ‘I like the fact people say they think I’ve had a nose job,’ says Michelle, 31. ‘I don’t think I ever would. I’m scared it’d go wrong.’ Dr Nyla Raja of Medispa cosmetic clinic speculates, ‘Her upper eyelid aperture appears smaller than usual, with the absence of any wrinkles I’d speculate she has had an over-zealous treatment of Botox. Her slim nose indicates possible non-surgical rhinoplasty.’ Lil’ Kim One of the biggest transformations has to be female rapper Lil’ Kim. According to Dr Munir Somji, Kim, 44, has had at least four surgeries to achieve her dramatic, glamorous look. ‘I believe she’s had a rhinoplasty which has collapsed and needs revision,’ he says. ‘She also seems to have had cheek and lip fillers and a fat transfer from…

Slurping noodles in my uni dorm, I scrolled through Instagram and spotted that all my mates were on holiday. America, Dubai… how could they afford it? While they were jet-setting, I was living on packet food in student halls. A few weeks later, after they’d returned from their sun-soaked destinations, I met up with them. I couldn’t help but notice their perfectly manicured nails, gorgeous salon-styled hair and designer handbags. ‘How on earth do you pay for it all?’ I huffed. ‘We’re sugar babies,’ they said. I didn’t understand. But the girls explained it all to me. Turned out they had signed up to a dating site for sugar daddies and sugar babies – women who receive cash, gifts or holidays from older men looking for company, or someone to…

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1 The only kind of head you need The shower. A place to wash away the stresses of the day for many, and a well-established spunk bunker for others. ‘Ever got into the shower and thought, “That showerhead looks like a good time?”’ asks sex expert Farah Kabir, co-founder of Hanx condoms. ‘Amp up the pressure and play around with the temperature for some incredible solo time.’ Just wipe clean afterwards. With bleach. 2 Time to get wild He might think being spontaneous is choosing different Lotto numbers, but for those January blues, you need him to unleash. Big time. You know, like whenever a new dinosaur is delivered in Jurassic Park . That big. ‘Sex is kinkier when it’s unexpected,’ says Farah. ‘If you’re in the kitchen, get sticky…

BEST FOR: YOUR LEGS F&F blue stripe leggings, £14, Tesco Stay slim in plain black with a splash of colour on the calves. BEST FOR: YOUR TUMMY Sports vest top, £12.99, H&M The double layer hides any extra Christmas weight on your tum. BEST FOR: YOUR BOOBS Don’t Rest Iteration Bra, £37.95, adidas Anti-bounce support with a flattering cross-back strap. BEST FOR: YOUR ARMS Puma long sleeve crop ladies T-shirt, £24.99, Sports Direct What bingo wings? Exactly! Too conscious to join a gym this year? Feel good with our go-to kit…

Make Spanish paella salad like Gwyneth Paltrow’s TAKES: 20 mins SERVES: 4 ENJOY: As guilt-free comfort food at only 267 cals per serving. YOU WILL NEED: 250g raw frozen prawns, defrosted 250g pouch Merchant Gourmet Spanish-Style Grains & Rice 125ml white wine 125ml chicken stock 120g frozen peas, defrosted 150g cherry tomatoes, cut in half 90g green olives 1 lemon, cut into wedges 1 Preheat the grill. Place the prawns on the grill pan and grill for 2-3 mins on each side, until just pink all over and properly cooked through. Remove and allow to cool. 2 In a large frying pan, heat the grains and rice with white wine, chicken stock and peas. Cook over a high heat until just boiling. 3 Take the pan off the heat and…

LAUREN POPE She looked like… THEN Cheap Lauren opted for a seriously OTT look before she first appeared on TOWIE in 2010, with overlined lips, dodgy fake tan and bleach blonde hair. NOW Polished Over the years, Lauren, 36, who is now also a successful DJ, has toned down her bright hair and ‘tangoed’ skin for a more sophisticated, sultry style. She was saying... THEN ‘I’ve pretty much done everything that I want to do in modelling. I am going to prove to people that I am not just a pretty face.’ NOW ‘I’m back to small boobies! I’ve thought about it now for a long time… I feel like I am taken seriously now in the world of business.’ She was wearing... THEN Trashy Before she shot to fame,…

AQUARIUS 21 Jan-19 Feb Always the bridesmaid and never the bride, but don’t take that literally, Aquarius. It’s more about that feeling that it’s never your turn. Not this week. This week someone picks you; for what? Surprise! UK: 0905 817 1571* IRL: 1560 787911* PISCES 20 Feb-20 Mar A new less-than-friendly face at work or maybe it’s a click through the situations vacant online? No matter the reason, Jupiter and Venus have new roles highlighted for your professional life… UK: 0905 817 1572* IRL: 1560 787912* ARIES 21 Mar-20 Apr As you greet a new year the astrology rises up to meet any new work opportunities you want to create, but it won’t happen by magic. Push out and get more back in return, the odds are with you.…

‘I WASN’T AWARE FOOTBALL MATCHES COULD LAST 120 MINUTES.’ Holly Hagan ‘I JUST SAW MAN EATING AN ORANGE LIKE AN APPLE.’ (SIC) Francis Boulle ‘Personal record this morning. Up, shower, brekky and in the car in just over 9 mins.’ Amber Davies ‘Nothing worse than your Uber hitting on you ... like how does this stop being scary.’ Stephanie Pratt ‘Definitely not a happy face knowing that we are building the roof on a house today in this rain.’ Kirk Norcross ‘WHEN I ASK “HOW FAR IS....(ENTER LOCATION)” I WANT TO HEAR “ITS 13MIN 28SECONDS AND APPROXIMATELY 3.2MILES AWAY” NOT “IT’S NOT THAT FAR”, “IT’S ROUND THE CORNER” OR “5-20MINS AWAY” THANK YOU.’ (SIC) Vas J Morgan…