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Lagente om againe Lodo feet tes and tweet back our thoughts. Enallusat, Ee: |S z = Cian 161 Marsh Wall, London EV4 SAP os 7 7 _ WOMAN 5New body NEW MI Ruth Langsford has never looked better. So how has the presenter whipped herself into shape? YD sthbanastord has adeno _J secret of the fact she's struggled with her weight in the past. In October 2020 she admitted. that she was ‘sick of gaining weight’ and had started tofeel uncomfortable in her clothes. Atthe time, she was restricting herself to 1,200 calories aday;a number that had been dictated to her by a new dieting app based on her‘bulk, age and height’ (her words). But the extra pounds still wouldn’t move. Havingbeen acomfortable size 12 most ofher life, Ruth, 61, ays that she firstbegan gaining weight afterturning 50."When put on any weight, Ican't shift it and that’s ‘maling me bit fed up, she told Woman back in 2019. ‘Twas basically a ize 12all my life and then, when Thit 50, the weight crept up and 12s were feeling bit snug’ She later resigned herself to wearing asize 14, but when they began to fee! tight, the felt defeated. She said at the time, “Eventually I went, “Ruth, just admit it, you're now asize 14.” And noweverything that isa 14 is tight. [eat healthily and go to the gym, but it’sjust not shifting” Ruth says she loved the changes she saw inher body saresult of Sherocks tthe tough training she did when she took partin Strictly in 2017, but she knew it was impossible to maintain such a rigorous regime. ‘When I did Strictly, everything suddenly started to fitand Thad my waist, again. But you can’t recreate that kind of exercise in real life. I don’t obsess about it, ut I feel uncomfortable, like I'm squashed into my clothes, she said Middle-aged spread ‘Themum-of-one sys the menopause had ahugeeffecton herweight and general health and ava result she has tated When teomes to staying ht and eating wel ‘One week think. -'m going todo my stepsand not drink and I might lose a eanple of pounds, but then it goes back omagain- used tohearmy mumand her friends talking about thickeningout” Ineverknew what they meant. Now Ido!” However Huth scurrentiyboastinga very impressive waistater the presenter embarked on ahuge health kick Despite Glalmingon This Morning earlr this year that she no longer cared about her weight as She was" too oldto worry viewersCover stor’ have been quick to comment on her recent ‘weight loss and glamorous makeover Just before the summer, Ruth signed up todo the couch to SK challenge, which sees ‘Tliterally have — »cipantsorattagesandttnessievels gradually increase their time and distance totalk myself — sévoritisirsayup tothe ultimate goal ~an uninterrupted Skrun. through ‘She charted her journey on social media, , keepingher followers up todate with her every run progress for 10 weeks, before finally announcing to delighted fans in August that, she had triumphed. She gushed, “Yaaaay! Did it!! GRADUATION feels good! Just shows what agreat programme @couch-2_5kis. I can’t believe I've gone from struggling torun for more thana ‘minute to running for 30 mins non stop’ She also revealed that runningisasmuch a mental discipline for her as it isa physical one, ‘Tye realised how important positive, mental attitude is for me... [literally have to talk myself through every run ‘come on Ruth, you can do this? I've had a few fails anda muscle strain along the way but 1 ‘managed to get back on it as soon as Tcould.” After treating herself to awell-deserved gin followingher 5k run, Ruth has kept up her good work. As well as runningaround her local area, she does workouts on a treadmill in her garage and encourages her Instagram followers tojoin in. She's also developed a passion for weight trainingand skipping, and ensures she records at least 10,000 steps every day on her Fitbit watch. ‘The TV starhas also overhauled her diet. She often prepares salads to take into work with her, which are packed with healthy protein like eggs, cheese, ham and salmon. She snacks on avocados and fruit and enjoys healthy juices. When she's at home with her husband, fellowpresenter Eamonn Holmes, 61, she'll whip up an omelette or meatballs, and always enjoysa comforting roast dinner on aSunday. } Ruth has added to her reinvention ; ) with glossier make-up and anew hairstyle, which has made her look more youthful than ever. We'llhhave whatever shes having! ses ‘egular workoutsAdeles IOOIb weight loss She’s always been known for her amazing voice, but now Adele’s incredible new body is making headlines too. So how did the superstar achieve her super slim down? dele has always been ‘outspoken when it comes to her body, fending off negative comments about her size 14-16 figure with a laugh or cheeky jibe. ‘\read a comment on YouTube that I thought would upset me - ‘Test pilot for pies’ - but 've always been fine with it she said back in 2012."| would only lose weight ifit affected my health or sex life, which it doesn’t” But the 38-year-old has stunned fans by dropping an astonishing 100Ib, which she puts down to an exercise addiction, rather than a desire to beslimbecause she was unhappy with how she looked. She first hinted ather weight loss back in October 2019, when she posted an Instagram headshot of her blowinga kiss, alongwith the words, ‘Tused to ery but now I sweat’ - alongwith erying- laughing emoji. Then, on her 32nd birthday in May 2020, she posted a photo of herself wearing afigure- hugging black dress and killer heels. Four months on, she posted another shot congratulating her long-term pal Beyoncé on the release of her album, Black is King. Her outfit, consistingof black leggings and acrescent moon printed top, onee again showed off her toned form. Later that same month she showcased her abs in leggings anda 6 Woman bikini top to celebrate what should have been the Notting Hill Carnival weekend. ‘The Skyfall singer first addressed her weight loss when she Saluerlay Night Mélebeloreber appeared on Saturday Night ee tay Live in Amerieain October h, > 2020, joking, ‘Tknow Ilook really, really different since you last saw me. But actually, because of all the Covid restrictions... [had to travel light and I could only bring half ofme,and thisis the half I chose.’ When she was later asked why she chose not to share her weight-loss journey ‘on social media, she replied frankly, I did it for myselfand not anyone else. So why would Tever share it? I don't find it fascinating, It’s my body.” ‘The Londoner also addressed the fact that some curvier women felt like she'd let them down. “My body's been objectified my entire career. It’s not just now, Tunderstand why it'sashock. Tunderstand why some women especially were hurt. Visually represented a lot of women. But I'mstill the same person, People have been talking about ‘my body for 12 years. They used“You don’t need to be overweight to be body positive, you can be any shape or size’ Thesingerisafan ot hiking in the ils ‘She stunned fans with er svelte frame totalk about it before Host weight. But yeah, whate Idon't care. You don't need tobe overweight to be body positive, you can be any shape or size’ she said, TnOctober, Adele became the first celebrity ever to grace the covers of British and American Vogueat the same time, This month she releases her new album, 20, and has already had massive success with her single, Ea xercised her way to a smaller frame due to the pressures of fame, and the stress of trying to explain her break-up with her husband, charity Kon wo their son Angelo, nine. She began seeing therapist and hit the gym. ‘It was because of my anxiety. Working out, I would just feel better. It was never about losing weight, it wa alway’ about becoming strong.and giving myselfas much time every day without my phone. I got quite addicted tot. Iwork out two or three times a da Her regime includes hikes in the Hollywood Hills, as well as weight training, boxing and cardio, So Ido my inthe morning, then normally hike or Ibox in the afternoon, and then I oand do my cardio at night. Lw basically unemployed when I was doing it, And Ido it with trainers. She often works with celebrity trainer Gregg Miele at Heart & Hustle gym in LA, and has put paid to rumours that she dieted her way toa size 10 by fasting, insisting that rather than cuttingback on what ts, he’s eating more than ever, ing Vogue, ‘Ifanything I eat more than [used to because I workout so hard. rough time followingher divorce, which was finalised in March of this year, but ow in amuch bette! singer went on a series of date her break-up, but says the me often found her stardom too hard to deal with. She is now settled with sports agent Rich Paul, 39, ‘king funny’ and ‘Sounds like a match made in heaven!wes Is there a darkside lo FITENE ZR ACKING2 e : Monitoring our health progress has its perks, but it can go too feTalking about ‘ot a wearable on your Christmas wish-list? ‘Tracking gadgets, such as Fitbits and apps on ‘our smartphones, can give us the edge when it comes to setting goals and checking up on our health and fitness. But whether you're a newbie to the tracking world, or can’t get through the day without assessing areas of your health and wellbeing, could there be some downsides to this constant monitoring? exercise and sleep, but with the choice of new apps that record everything from sun exposure to mood. fluctuations, we can takea truly holistic approach to our health. “Imagine how powerful itwouldbe to loghow often you fee! fatigued, bloated, stressed, depressed, anxious, happy or hopeful says endocrinologist Dr Minisha Sood ofhormone tracking, ‘app, Moody Month, “By keeping track of your moods as well as your physiological data, you'll be able to make connections Doitright So, whats the sensible way totrackour health? "Checkngin regulary tosee how theseapps make You el she. says Bari. ‘If the data is having a negative iexputiangoar ecoLcorwesntaina you use the app.” cy sugget defining your own goalsbefore youlogon, This wil top gon em ging off track no mater what Yousevothers doing: shesaysAnd we Teedto fosusen out oftine progress theapps should work orus mothe other way! Tt maybe hate ned theoccasonal data deo. leaving om /d erry eens twice a week. At bedtime, ither Fithit shows she's short on steps, Kelly, 48, willstride around the kitchen inher pyjamas toclock up the quota. “Thave to meet my daily step target! If don't, it niggles me and I can't sleep she admits. And while on the topic of sleeping, bouts of menopausal insomnia and days spent feeling drained have seen Lisa, 54, ona mission to clean up her sleep routine — viaa super-smart tracker. Tm sleepingso much better; she says. “But Tamaslave to the app. Atthe weekend, Left a fun dinner party before dessert = because I gota notification tellingme that Ishould bein bed.” Soishealth trackingbecomingan obsession? We're relying more on data-driven tech to transform how we Jook and feel, according to studies. In the UK, 47% of people own a wearable health tracker, or are planning tobuy one®, Whether it's to checkup on our ‘walk orrun times,see how we're sleeping, cutout sugar or monitor booze intakes, an app will do the behind-the- scenes brainwork, leaving you to smash the goals. Itsno wonder they're addictively appealing. Go further that might have previously gone unnoticed. This can help you make better health decisions. Toomuch comparison ‘There can, though, bea downside. “Monitoring your food intake ean be positive, but tracking calories can become obsessive, advises Bari. DrArghya Sarkhel, consultant psychiatristat Living Mind, agrees. ‘If ‘someone has. specific obsession, then apps may increase this. Ideally, the data should be used alongside advice from. ‘doctor, fitness instructor or nurse on how to interpret the stats, he says. Sharing success within an app-driven ‘community isencouraging, but healthy ‘competitiveness can turn into feelings ofinadequaey, warns comparison life coach Lucy Sheridan. ‘Datacan distort ‘what's considered “normal”, because we don't geta view on the context. Ifwe do not handle these apps carefully, we can get into acycle where our progress feels insignificant compared to [that of] others. We get caught up in measuring ‘what we are not doing, over what we are achieving, she says. your tracker or phone at home next time you go out to give your mind welcome breather, TOP TRACKING APPS Use these favourites to monitor your day-to-day health and wellbeing % SLEEPSTATION (Free) NHS-approved sleep support that is designed tohelp you nod off easly ‘x MYFITNESSPAL (Free, App Store and Google Play) A popular diet and fitness tracker that has database of ‘more than 300,000,000 foods to help you keep on track, MOODY MONTH (Free, App Store) ‘ Wise Strugging with with data over on your hormones? Notification reminders and the tracking apps = On this app, you tant reward of seeing achievements motivate us to succeed. OurPath dietitian Bari Stricoff says, ‘Logging or inputting data renders your actions more tangible, making ‘you more accountable, These apps can facilitate sustainable lifestyle shifts? Consistent tracking pinpoints any trends or triggers that affect decisions. You may already track food, | canmap your cycles to track and manage your moods. DRINK FREE DAYS, (Free, App Store and Google Play) From Public Health England, this app helps you to reduce your booze intake WOMAN 2Struggling to fit into your LBD? Our colourful plan will help you lose 5lb —fast! © have a balanced, healthy diet, our plates should resemble a kid's rayon box: bursting with brightly coloured fruit and vegetables. Apart from looking appetising, eating a vibrantly hued mango or tomato ‘can actually help us shift the pounds. Thanks to the high vitamin and mineral content in yellow, orange, red and purple foods, they can improve the way we metabolise fats ~ perfect if you have a big event coming up. Loading your diet with these foods, rich in. vitamins A, Cand D, will keep you hydrated too, soyou'll retain less fluid and feel less bloated. Plus, filling your trolley with colourful melons, blueberries, mangoes, strawberries, cucumbers and peppers will give youa cheerful boost. Start on Monday and you could find yourself Sib lighter by the weekend.__Health and wellbeing YOUR PRE-PARTY EATING PLAN BREAKFAST Strawberry smoothie Combine 1 small chopped ripe mango with Ye punnet strawberries, 1small tub of natural yogurt and 120ml semi-skimmed milk, Blend until smooth, LUNCH Tomato salad Toss together I diced tomato, chopped cucumber, Ys chopped red onion, s chopped green pepper and Y bunch of torn basil leaves. Drizzle with Ttsp white wine vinegar and olive ol. DINNER Baked gammon Bake 1 small gammon steak for 10-15 mins. Serve with 3 roasted tomatoes and a handful of lightly cooked green beans. BREAKFAST Sunny scrambled eggs Scramble 2 smal free-range eggs with 3 grilled, chopped cherry tomatoes anda few cooked mushrooms. Add a handful of fresh basil LUNCH Ham and mango salad ‘Toss together 4 chopped cucumber, ¥& chopped mango, lettuce leaves and 60g of cubed ham. Drizzle with dressing madte from Itsp white wine vinegar, Itsp mustard, alittle mayonnaise and some sweet pepper sauce. DINNER Chicken salad Mix 2 slices of chopped cooked chicken with rocket, tomato and red onion, dressed with olive oll and balsamic vinegar, ‘BREAKFAST Bacon burrito Fill wholemeal tortila with 2 rashers of grilled lean bacon, sliced avocado and tomato. LUNCH Flora tuna salad! Pan-fry Ituna steak n Itsp olive oil for 3 mins each side. Serve with a handful of cooked green beans, 6 halved cherry tomatoes, 4 black olives, chopped lettuce and 1 chopped boiled egg. Drizzle with Itsp low-fat dressing. DINNER Pesto chicken Pan-fry a medium chicken filet brushed with itsp red pesto and a litle olive oil for 15-20 mins, Serve with 3tsp ‘sweet potato mash, a hancful rocket drizzled with olive oll and balsamic vinegar, Top tip er epee peepee ete pieairerelred edge off your BREAKFAST Fruit granola 1 small bow! of unsweetened granola topped with 2 handful (of cantaloupe melon, cut into cubes or slices, strawberry I slices and 2tbsp natural yogurt. LUNCH Cucumber soup Gently fry 1 small diced onion and 2 finely chopped gare Cloves in Ttsp olive oll. Add the juice of !leman, I sliced ‘cucumber, 240m! vegetable stock, salt and pepper to taste, and simmer until the cucumber is soft Transfer to a blender and add 1 chopped ripe avocado. Top with Ttsp natural yogurt. Serve with I wholemeal pitta. DINNER Italian cod Place 1 medium cod fillet in a dish with 1 can, of chopped tomatoes, I chopped green pepper and a handful of sliced mushrooms, Drizzle with olive oll and bake ina moderate oven for 20 mins, Serve with 30g (cooked weight) of couscous and tbsp of cooked braccoll x= @#8€=l| > BREAKFAST Tropical fruit yogurt Top 1 small tub of Greek-style unsweetened natural yogurt with ¥ chopped mango, a handful of fresh blueberries and Itsp roasted pecans. LUNCH Chicken and orange salad ‘Toss together chopped crunchy lettuce and a bunch of rocket leaves with V4 diced red onion, 4 pitted, chopped black olives, 1 peeled, chopped orange and 2 slices shredded cooked chicken, Drizzle with 3tiosp olive ol ‘and juice of 1 orange. Top with fresh orange slices. ‘DINNER Griled shrimp and mango Mix GOm| orange juice, tsp tomato sauce, 2tsp lime juice ‘and Itsp soy sauce, Heat unti thick and bubbly. Set aside, Stirfry ¥e chopped yellow pepper, % sliced mango and {60g cooked, peeled prawns in Itsp olive oil for 3 mins. ‘Add sauce and cook for 2 mins. Top with fresh chives, eo ‘You can choose one of these healthy snacks each day: ‘Handful of red grapes + 3tbsp salsa with vegetable sticks 4 small cubes low-fat cheese with cucumber slices 1 small tub natural yogurt with a handful blueberries 10 almonds WOMAN 11Dress to impress this festive season in beautiful, standout metallics! tl 9 BECA VAL 21 Dd eat Peart) BRONZE ‘This dark hue is just as flattering as black, but net as draining for pale skin tones. Choose a heavy sequinned top that skims rather than clings - it's a ‘great option for pear shapes who carry ‘weight on their bottom half, as the Walch 68, embellishment draws attention upwards. tkpail-—_V-necklines are made for larger busts valentinecom anda tie detail with an asymmetric hem makes the most of your waist. To, £5, sizes 6-8, Diveristand 5, Reiss tous of Fraser_...[Mashion - this month; ¢ sites 18-26, & A Mavacave A atte SILVER Sparkle your way through the ines : Make a statement in a golden ‘season in this resplendent ; jumpsuit; i's a chic alternative to a tone. Wide-leg trousers hicle dress and generates an unbroken a multitude of sins, but make MP ee, silhouette, making you appear ‘sure you tuck your top in to 4 taller. If you're self-conscious ‘enhance your curves and about your upper arms, try a choose light-coloured shoes to flutter or balloon-shaped sleeve, ‘elongate your frame. You can aes } which offers coverage without wear an oversized blazer without i ys constraint and shows off the drowning your shape by teaming slimmest part of your limbs. And it with something streamlined, there's a reason why A-line skirts such as a pencil skirt or straight- are one of the most popular styles leg trousers, which will instantly ‘around - they're flattering on, help you look slimmer. ‘almost any body type. Top, £34, sizes 6-26, NextClaire Entwistle’s weight was getting out of "4 control, until she was honest with herself lothes have always been my thing. Evenasa young child used to root around in my mum's wardrobe and parade around in a variety of outfits. So Itseemed completely natural to work in a clothes shop when I left school. loved the job ing customers find the perfect look. Ayearlater Imet my husband Mark, diesel fitter for HGVs, ona night out, and by the time we were 18, we were happily settled, We started getting takeaways several evenings aweek, asalittle treat at the end of along day, and as we'd relax on the sofa ceatingcurry, rice and, naan bread together, I felt utterly content. Over the next few years ‘my weight crept up, but it didn’t really bother me. Iwasa size 18 0n my wedding day in July 1999, but Iwas perfectly happy, and [knew Markloved me, regardless of my size. In 2000, I fell pregnant with my first child. When Thomas was born the following July, Iwas so caught up in beinga new mum, my pregnancy weight just stayed put. By the time Alice was borna year later, Pd gained even more and weighed 18st, Instead ofletting it bother me, Ijust bought new, bigger clothes. By the time 14 WOMAN (aireignore sine formany years her I fell pregnant with Jessica, though, I started to feel abitashamed. Iwas so ig Iworried people wouldn't even realise that I was pregnant, so [found myself telling them before they could wonder. But even after Jessica was born, I didn't doanything about my weight, choosing to make excuses such as being too busy with the kids to change my diet. Work wasa great dist my weig! choose dresses for special occa Even though we stocked up to size 20 in the boutique, Pd long since outgrown, even that size. For thetfirst time,Thebusy mum +? now models dothes I started to feel paranoid that our customers would think that because Tcouldn't wear the clothes we sold, I didn’tknow what Iwas talking about. Still,I pushed any concerns to the backof my mind. Over the years, rather than seeing my weight asa problem, saw itas something that Thad to take into consideration. Fc ‘example, remembering the seatbelt extension ‘when we goton plane sol didn'thave toask for one, and holding the bags and coats ‘when the children went on roller coasters at theme parks because I wouldn't be able to fiton the rides myself, knew Mark loved me, but the one time he tried to address my weight, explaining he was concerned about my health, I changed the subject. I think apart of me was in denial ~ just didn’t ‘want to admit to myself that I really was asbigas Iwas. Tcouldn’t tell you what made me decide to join Slimming World in the end, The children were getting older and needed me less, Work was going well, Mark and were happy. For the first time in years, Thad more time forjust me. Perhaps deep down, [knew I needed tostart thinking about my health before itwas too late. At 23st and asize 30, it really was now or never, founda Slimming World group ‘afew miles outside town because Ijust couldn't face bumping nto anyone that Tknew, as I worried they'd judge me for letting myself go. But that first week in March 2019, Twas astonished to lose Iilb, after ‘swapping takeaways for Slimming ‘World recipes, which I cooked from scratch, Each week, I dropped more than I expected, so Td decide to give it Fh ir with Markand Thomas before her det ‘At 23st anda size 30, it was now or never’ Real life one more week, then another and another. Mark and the kids kept telling me to keep it up but itwasn't until ayearlater, in March 2020, that people actually started commenting ‘on how much weight Td lost. By then I was ist lighter. And then lockdown hit and the shop had toclose. I was gutted and ‘worried that not keeping busy with work would mean Twould give into temptation more and start snacking. But then my boss, the owner of the boutique, contacted me askingifTd consider modellingsome of the store’sclothes for its Facebook page. I laughed. Me? A model? But Iwas flattered and it dawned on me that the clothes in the boutique not only fitted me now, they looked good on me, agreed to give itagoand, after sending me a few pieces to tryon, sent my boss some photos that Mark took of me. When they were put on Facebook, our customers were fullof compliments, telling me how great looked. Usually Twas the one dishing out the compliments, soit was nice to be the one receiving them for once. Iwent back to Slimming World in September 2020 and I lost another stone, reaching my goal weight of List. T'm now slimmer than Tean ever remember being and have so much more energy. But I've always been confident, and fee! like the same person ~ just alot healthier and nearly half the size Iwas, DIET BEFORE BREAKFAST: Nothing LUNCH: Shop-bought sandwich, pasty, cake, sugary fizzy drink SNACK: Two cheeseburgers DINNER: Huge plate of spaghetti bolognese and garlic bread EVENING SNACK: Sugary tea and family-sized bar of chocolate DIET NOW BREAKFAST: Boiled eggs or abowl ofzero-sugar cereal Chicken salad feat and veg orsalad, piled high For more info, goto slimmingworld,co.ukie Wettat, ‘Lime to look GORGHOUS Flat-tum soak IF you're feeling a little bloated, a bath filled with Epsom salts is a tried-and-tested way to de-puff all over ~ just ask A-list personal trainer James Duigan, who's. worked with Elle Macpherson. He recommends that his clients bathe with them ahead of photo shoots ‘and holidays to help bust water retention. Infused ‘with juniper berry, pomegranate and zingy lime, ‘Westlab Pink Gin Bath Salts, £6.99, are ideal for an uplifting pre-party pamper. Tone-up tan {A faux glow hasan instant sculpting effect butt realy amp up ts powers, contour the sides of your thighs and arms by popping an adltional layer of tan here. Try it with St Moriz Coconut instant Tanning Mousse, £6, ftmorizco.tk Use 2 feepe,fufyrreke-u brush to sweep t over your hands ana feet as these are tears prone to fering too dark Aandi youre wearing tess with stow back, Velvotan Tanning Back Applicator, £5.98, sons! 2 Mie U 16 WOMAN Insta-filter inabottle Fake tan's ticked off, but what if you're still left with pesky scars, visible veins or a red shaving rash? Like a blurring foundation for your body, Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs, £9.99, leaves you with a totally smooth and even finish. 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So what is it? And what are the risks? Health impact Don’t let the ‘pre’ part fool you. Prediabetes isa serious health condition where your blood-glucose levels are higher than normal. This means your body is not using insulin effectively to move sugar from your blood into your cells. While not high enough tobe diagnosed as full-blown diabetes, you'e still at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, as, well as a50% higher risk of developing heart disease. And that's not all, itcould alsolead toastroke, kidney disease, skin infections, nerve damage and even blindness ileftuntreated. Can you reverse it? A staggering 12.3 million people areat increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the UK. But healthy lifestyle changes can reduce this, and even reverse prediabetes, Move more Exercise reduces your diabetes risk by reducing blood-glucose levels. Your cells are able to take up glucose from your blood and use itfor energy. Aim for 30 minutes most days. Just halfan hour's brisk walking can reduce diabetes risk by 25% according to research’. Useasmartwatch or pedometer to increase your step count and you could help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 50%, according to Diabetes UK. Build muscle. Regularly using and strengthening your muscles through resistance exercise improves their ability to use insulin and absorb glucose. Try cycling, running, lifting weights or even just walking up and down stairs, Lose weight Obesity can cause fatteeve to talon Renee tv ean ead toons twain sensitivity. But reducing your weight by oly 5-7% can delay diabetes, studies show Take itslowiy- ciatoslittcaly alba week etc pur welgh your food, austen sandeep ata high-fibrebreakfast aim for foods thathaveat least per 100g Those porge ond wale cereals chat Westin in keep yom feetngtlerea longer an tn prevent blood-sugar spikes anderashes, Foods with a high Gl value raise your blood sugar faster. These are foods that are processed, refined and have no fibre content Foods lower on the scale include green vegetables, berries, nuts and seeds - and have less effect con your blood-sugar spike Simple food swaps Jin at prs saya can cause blood sar tospike ‘Therefore alow cab dit ne that inches lash Ogata ada) isthoughtto help put diabetes into rentson Ty tone food awaps too SWAP ‘Juices have all the sugar ofthe fruit, but they lack the fibre-rich skins and pulp that slows sugar absorption and controls insulin levels, says nutritionist Mays Al-Ali, Blend one or two fruits with fibre-rich vegetables. swap Darkleafy greens think spinach and kale ~ are packed with nutrients including vitamins A and: gnesium and potassium, to help as well boost immune function and regulate blood pressure and blood sugar levels, SWAP Adiet high in red meat increases the riskof developing diabetes by 23% but a high intake of fish poses zero risk, according to research.*** simple blood test may confirm signs WOMAN 19Tasles good ' These comforting meals are ideal for the colder months, and they're packed with veggies too! | Pe eKen eu MAMINR uu erltLl Se eee eee ce en acs RR a Ey “ Cee eer el F batches and brown well on all sides, Soran a Seed CCl and bacon to the casserole and fry for # 1large leek, wast Cry 5S mins until lightly coloured. i 2 Return the chicken to the casserole. Sea ee eet et cs Se ny hheat to a simmer, cover and cook for eT Pee er ec Ifyou have any leftover chicken, take it off the bone and add some chicken stock J feed \\ \eooked through and the potatoes tender. to make a hearty i, 4 ua ams rp Scatter over the chives and serve, with SO oan ie ees ae a De eras N mr Pree acs aaadea city Per serving: 390 calories, 179 fat (2g saturated), 149 carbohydrateFibre-rich celeriac helps to regulate the absorption of nutrients, sos useful in controlling hunger pang: SERVES 8 PREP cook. 3tbsp sunflower oil 250g each chestnut and portobellini mushrooms, halved, if large ‘1kg good-quality sausages 2 large onions, peeled and chopped 300mI cider, we used Stowford Press 300m! beef stock 2tbsp wholegrain mustard ‘tbsp comflour mixed with 2tbsp soy sauce 1L.4kg floury potatoes, peeled and cut Into chunks ‘large celeriac (8009), peeled and ‘cut into chunks 100ml skimmed milk, warmed 30g unsalted butter 100g half-fat cheddar, grated Alarge flameproof casserole Heat Itbsp of oil in the casserole and fry mushrooms until browned, then set aside, ‘Add another Itbsp oil and fry the sausages Until browned, set aside. Heat the remaining cil and cook onions until soft. Return mushrooms and sausages to the pan, along with cider, stock, mustard, cornflour and soy sauce. Simmer for 20 mins, until thickened. Meanwhile, cook potatoes and celeriac in a pan of salted water, drain and mash with the milk and butter and season to taste. Heat oven to 190C/Gas 5. Top sausage ‘mix with potato mix, and sprinkle over the cheese. Bake for 30 mins 670 cals, 409 fat Be sure to transfer (16g saturated) the sausages toan 45g carbohydrates || ovenproof dish if the pan you cook the sausages in isn't ‘ovenproot._ Make the bubble and squeak in advance and keep in the fridge for up to 3days fora tasty ‘brunch in minutes! Recipes December isn’t December without bubble and squeak, which is also a great ‘way to use leftover roast potatoes and greens. We've added chorizo and, fried eggs to make this special brunch version. SERVES 6 PREP cook 500g potatoes, peeled and cubed 1009 chorizo Y% bunch thyme, leaves only 50g fresh breadcrumbs Knob of butter 2tbsp olive oll, plus an extra drizzle 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped eek, trimmed and shredded 150g kale, tough stems removed and leaves shredded 200g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and shredded Itbsp English mustard egg, lightly beaten 2tbsp plain flour % bunch rosemary, leaves only Zest and juice of 1clementine eggs Put the potatoes in a large pan of salted water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 mins until just cooked. Drain, then leave in the colander over the pan to steam dry in the heat. Tip them back into the pan and roughly mash, Meanwhile, remove the chorizo from its casing into a large frying pan. Fry over a medium heat, breaking it down with a spoon to become crumbs. After 10-15 mins, add the thyme and breadcrumbs and toast until crispy. ‘Scoop into a bow! and set aside. ut the butter and a drizzle of olive oll in the same pan. Add the garlic, leek, kale and sprouts and cook over a high heat for 10 mins until slightly wilted and soft Put the mashed potatoes and cooked greens ina large bowl. Add the mustard, egg, flour, rosemary and clementine zest and juice, season with salt and pepper and mix together. ‘Shape the mixture into 6 cakes. Heat 2tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan. Fry the bubble and squeak cakes for about 6 mins on each side until golden, crisp and hot all the way through. You may need to fry them in batches and keep warm. Fry the eggs in alittle ol in a large ppan. Serve the bubble and squeak with a fried egg on top and chorizo ‘crumb spooned over and around, 621 cals, 359 fat (iig saturated) 509 carbohydrates WOMAN 21 g éeC New w OLOSK IGuy ant to lose the pounds down for the festive season and keep it offall next year? We've teamed up with WW to help you lose weight and get healthy with its most personalised, flexible path to sustainable weight loss. Designed specifically for YOU =no two plans are alike, so you can live your fullest life with no restrictions and no deprivation, while still losing weight. Based on what you love to eat, WW nutrition expertserafta PersonalPoints* Budget and alist of ZeroPoint™** foods unique to YOU. To find out your PersonalPoints™ Budget, visit ww.com/uk to take the personalised quiz. Your PersonalPoints™ Budget is just the starting place. With WW’s new programme, you now have the ‘opportunity to EARN Points for doing healthy things that YOU choose ~ ceating the non-starehy veggies that YOUike, doing the activity YOU enjoy,and drinkingyour water. ‘As longas you don't overspend, you Se Eee Pee ne eee) number based on the calories, protein, fibre, unsaturated fat, saturated fat and added sugar it contains. Protein, ec Cones Ce eed Coe acto eee) en ee eer rs eet ay ‘and the foods you most love. ard customised list Pr ence teeny teers Sr od that you can frequently Preece ee ern Corer eer) can expect to lose up to 2Ib a week. Don't worry if youdon’t use themall, weekly SmartPoints and rollovers keep things flexible and liveable. What to do Because we know that everyone likes abit of flexibility we've put together these-‘mix & match’ meal ideas so that youcan create vyourown weekly meal planbasedon your PersonalPoints™ Budget. Each recipe shows arange of PersonalPoints values; the exact numberof PersonalPoints will depend on your individualised ‘ZeroPoint foods list. Sign up to WW atww.com/uk tofind out more. You'llfind adelicious range of breakfasts, lunches and dinners, along with some snacks. There's avariety of fresh fruits and vegetables throughout tohelp you get your five-a-day, but feel free toswitch them for your favourite seasonal fruitsand vegetables, We also recommend that you drink plenty of fluids throughout the day, between six tocight glasses, This can include coffee, tea, milk, no-added-sugar squash, diet drinks and, ofcourse, water. Get & healthy ‘ this winter with PersonalPoints”, the new programme from WW Ricotta asara ‘omelette Breakfasts + CARAMELISED BANANA, & ALMOND PORRIDGE SERVES || PREP TIME 2 MINS | COOK TIME 2 MNS | PERSONALPOINTS RANGE: 5-12 Ina small pan, gently heat 309, porridge oats and 125ml apple juice ‘and cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes, Heat a frying pan over a low heat ‘and cook’ sliced banana for 30 ‘seconds on each side to caramelise. Serve porridge topped with banana and Itsp toasted flaked almonds, ‘and sprinkle with itsp brown sugar. ‘EGGS ROYALE ‘SERVES 4 | PREP TIME 10 MINS | COOK TIME 20 MINS | PERSONALPOINTS RANGE: 2-2 ‘To prepare a sauce, put 3 egg yolks, Isp lemon juice, 175g 0% fat natural Greek yogurt and tsp Dijon ‘mustard in a bowl. Bring a pan of water to a simmer. Set the bow! over the pan and whisk until sauce has thickened, Remove from the heat and cover. Bring a deep pan of water to the boil and add Ttosp white winevinegar. Take 4 eggs and poach each for 2-3 minutes, then using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate, While the eggs cook, toast 2 halved wholemeal English ‘muffins. Spread sauce over each muffin half and divide 100g smoked salmon between them, then top each with an 99. Stir 2tbsp chives through remaining sauce, then spoon over the eggs. Sprinkle over extra snipped fresh chives to serve. RICOTTA & ASPARAGUS OMELETTE SERVES 4 | PREP TIME 5 MiN'S | COOK ‘TIME 10 MNS | PERSONALPOINTS, RANGE: 2-6 Mista large non-stick frying pan with calorie-controlled cooking spray and place ona high heat. Add 160g trimmed ‘asparagus spears, cut into 3cm lengths and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes. Set aside, Meanwhile, whisk 8 eggs, 2 egg whites, 80m! skimmed milk, 2tbsp fresh chives and 2tbsp fresh parsley in a jug until combined. Season. Mist the same frying pan with cooking spray and reduce the heat to medium-high. Add the egg mixture and swit! to coat pan base, Cook for 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle omelette with asparagus, 100g ricotta and 809 drained roasted red peppers, then fold, Lunches * BORLOTTI BEAN SOUP WITH PANCETTA, SERVES 4 | PREP TIME 15 MINS [COOK TIME 40 MINS | PERSONALPOINTS RANGE: 5-9 Mist a large pan with ealorie- controlled cooking spray. Sauté 3 crushed garlic cloves, 100g chopped pancetta and I red onion, 2 celery stleks, | carrot, 1509 potatoes, fennel bulb (al diced) untill veg Is softened. Add | sprig of rosemary, Tay leaf, 4009 tin drained and rinsed borlotti beans, 1 diced courgette and 300m! stock (made with 2 chicken stock cubes) and simmer for 25 minutes. Using a potato masher, mash soup up slightly to thicken, Serve with ground black pepper and 30g grated Parmesan. GIANT COUSCOUS SALAD SERVES 4 | PREP 10 MINS | COOK 10 MINS | PERSONALPOINTS: 17 Preheat the grill Arrange | sliced red. pepper and 1 sliced yellow pepper fon the grill rack, skin side up. Gril for 15 minutes, turning once. Meanwhile, place 2009 giant couscous into a sauce pan, crumble over | vegetable stock cube, then pour over boling water from the kettle into the saucepan until half full Add the ‘grated zest of a lemon. Stir and bring back to the boil; reduce the heat and simmer gently for 10-12 minutes. While the couscous is cooking, slice 200g light halloumt andi cry-fry in a non-stick frying pan for 4-5 minutes Until browned, turning once. In a bow! {add 1 sliced red onion and 1 tbsp Jemon juice, Drain the couscous, rinse with cold water and drain again. Add ‘lant couscous salad Recipes vi to the salad bowl, Tear the grilled peppers into pieces and add them to the bowl. Add 859 rocket and toss all together. Season with black pepper ‘and serve scattered with the halloumi broken up and a handful of mint leaves. SWEET POTATO & CHORIZO HASH SERVES 4 | PREP 15 MiN'S | COOK 30 MINS | PERSONALPOINTS RANGE: 5-5 Puta large, lidded non-stick pan over ‘a medium heat and add 120g cubed ‘cooking chorizo. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to a small bow, Put 2 thinly sliced red onions in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, then add a 3009 pack of prepared butternut squash and sweet Potato and J:tsp smoked paprika. Cook for another 5 minutes. Cover, then continue to cook for 10 minutes, until the vag is soft. Add 250g halved cherry tomatoes and 200g young leaf spinach, then cover and cook for another 5 ‘minutes, until the spinach has wilted and the tomatoes are soft. Bring a large pan ‘of water to a boll and add Ttbsp white ‘wine vinegar. Crack 1 egg into a ramekin. Stir the water to create a whirlpool and ‘gently slide in the egg. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper. Repeat with 3 more ‘eggs. Stir chorizo into the hash, then. serve topped with the eggs, a handful of chopped parsley and season to taste. %NO-COOK MACKEREL SALAD WITH BEETROOT & CUCUMBER ‘SERVES 4 | PREP TIME 15 MINS | PERSONALPOINTS RANGE: 2-10 Using the base of a heavy pan, gently bash the length of ! eueumber until just ‘crushed, then chop. Divide 2009 spinach leaves, 3 chopped beetroot, 2250 fiaked ‘smoked mackerel peppered fillet, 2'sp pumpkin seeds and cucumber between serving bowls. To make the dressing, mix together 100g 0% fat natural Greek ‘yogurt, SmI lemon juice and itbsp ‘chopped mint leaves. Season. Serve with 100g white French bread and dressing. WOMAN 25‘SERVES 4 | PREP Icook | PERSONALPOINTS RANGE: Put 2509 long-grain rice into the saucepan and cover with plenty of boiling water from the kettle. Add 3 sprigs of thyme; then cover and cook over a medium heat for 12 minutes, or until tender, Meanwhile, use a food, processor to slice 1onion, 3 celery sticks, 1 red pepper and 175g closed cup ‘mushrooms. Heat Itsp vegetable oll in a frying pan and tip in the vegetables from the food processor. Stir-fry them for 4-5 minutes. Drain the rice in the colander, then add itto the frying pan and add 2tsp Cajun seasoning and tsp chilli powder. Chop 400g cooked, skinless chicken breast fillet and 4 tomatoes and add them to the pan, Cook for 2-3 more minutes, stiring constantly until heated through. Check the seasoning, adding an extra pinch Of Cajun seasoning or chili powder, if needed. Spoon on to 4 warmed plates {and serve at once, garnished with 2a few extra thyme sprigs. SERVES 4 | PREP I PERSONALPOINTS RANGE: Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, ‘gas mark 6. Mist allarge non-stick frying pan with calorie-controlled cooking spray anc! set over a medium heat. Season 4 x 1609 skinless chicken breast fillets and wrap each in 2 slices of prosciutto, Cook for 2-3 minutes fon each side until golden. Transfer the chicken to a baking tray and bake for ‘S minutes. Add 200g Tenderstem. broccoli to the tray and bake for a further 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Meanwhile, bring a large pan of water to a boil. Add 600g halved new potatoes and cook for 10, ‘minutes until tender, then drain and toss with 10g low-fat spread and a handful of finely chopped mint leaves. Return the frying pan to the heat and gently melt 150g medium-fat soft cheese. Stir in 2tosp reduced-fat green pesto, then stir in 75m water until smooth, Add 100g 24 WOMAN young leat spinach to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until ‘wilted. Divide the sauce between plates and top with the prosciutto- wrapped chicken and the broccol Serve with the potatoes on the side. ‘SERVES 4 | PREP Icoox | PERSONALPOINTS RANGE Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, ‘gas mark 6. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Put I finely chopped red onion, | crushed garlic clove, ‘tsp smoked paprika, tbsp ground, coriander, tbsp finely chopped coriander, 2x 400g tins black beans (rained and rinsed) and 259 dry ‘Spy lack bean burgers, breadcrumbs in a food processor and blitz until the mixture is chunky, Season to taste. Shape the bean mixture into 4 patties, then transfer to one of the prepared baking trays and mist with calorie-controlled cooking spray. Put 450g sweet potatoes (cut into wedges) con the second baking tray and mist with ‘cooking spray. Bake the burgers and ‘wedges for 30-35 minutes, turning halfway through, until the burgers are crisp and the wedges are cooked through. Meanwhile, in a small jug, ‘combine the grated zest and juice of % lime and 4tbsp plain soya yogurt, then ‘season to taste. Halve 4 x 60g seeded wholemeal rolls, hen put a burger on hha of each roll, top with lettuce leaves, tomato slices and Itbsp coriander. Drizzle over the yogurt sauce. Serve with the sweet potato wedges on the side,I PERSONALPOINTS RANGE: Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, {gas mark 6. Spray a 15itr capacity bbaking dish with ealorie-controlled ‘cooking spray. Cook 200g wholewheat {usilli according to pack instructions. Drain. Meanwhile, heat 2tsp olive ol in a large pan over medium heat. Cook ‘finely chopped red onion and 1 finely chopped fennel bulb, stiring, for 5 . SERVE 4 | PREP IcooK 5 garlic cloves and ’stsp chill flakes anc cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add 400g tin chopped tomatoes, 2tbsp tomato purée, | chopped courgette, 403 pitted and sliced olives, 120g tin tuna in spring PERSONALPOINT! PERSONALPOINT! water and GOm! water and bring to the boil, Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened. Add pasta {and toss to combine. Spoon mixture into prepared dish and sprinkle with 409 ‘grated Parmesan, Bake for 20 minutes ‘or until the top is golden. Meanwhile, ‘combine 2tbsp chopped parsley, zest of, ‘lemon and 109 grated Parmesan in a small bowl, Serve pasta bake sprinkled with Parmesan mixture (gremolata). ‘minutes or until softened, Add 2 crushed | PERSONALPOINTS RANGE Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 18 ‘gas mark 6. Put 4 large aubergines (halved lenathways) cut-side up Tuna pasta bake with Panmesan gremolata PERSONALPOINTS: PERSONALPOINTS: PERSONALPOINTS: Recipes ona large baking sheet. Mist with calorie-controlled cooking spray and season. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until softened, Meanwhile, mista large pan with cooking spray and cook 1 finely chopped red onion for 5 minutes. Stir in 3 crushed garlic cloves, tsp smoked paprika and 1 tsp ground cumin, then cook for I minute, Add 400g tin plum. tomatoes, 1 tbsp tomato purée, 309 roughly chopped sun-dried tomatoes, apinch each of ground cinnamon and ground cloves, | bay leaf and tsp dried oregano and stir well. Add a splash of water to the pan, then season {and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the ‘mixture has thickened. Scoop most of the roasted flesh from the aubergine halves, leaving a Smm-thick shell. Roughly chop the flesh and add to the tomato sauce with a 250g pouch ‘microwave Puy lentils, 250g pouch microwave basmati rice and 25g ‘chopped dill. Mix well to break up any clumps. Divide the mixture between the aubergine shells and crumble over 100g light feta. Bake for a further 15-20 ‘minutes, until the feta is golden and the filing is hot throughout. 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We've always been a close family, so our smiley faces are present throughout the decades, but there's something remarkably different about the way we look - between us, we have lost 15st, and our diet not only completely transformed our bodies, but it led to a thriving career change for all of us. T'vealways been ahealthy eater, but it was the plates piled high and my sweet tooth thatled to my weight ereeping up over the years. While tried to keep it down with differentslimming groups and diets, it suddenly became more challenging when I hit my 50s. Thad an underactive thyroid and started the perimenopause pretty early. By 56, Lwasin the full-ung ‘menopause and alongside the hot flushes andanxiety, my weight soared. Sustas Ta done time and time again, I tried various From eft: Tony, Emma Katieand ‘Shaunall waned to shapeup 28 WOMAN different diet plans. Only this time, Iwas suddenly findingit impossible toshed the pounds. I gave everythinga go, but I just couldn't lose the weight. As ‘the weeks of failure went past, my self-confidence plummeted and I found ‘myself eling unattractive and deflated. Visiting GP soon after, Twas told my blood pressure was high and that needed to lose weight. Frustrated and holdingback tears, I told him I was trying-and Treally was. Back at home, [fell into my husband ‘Tony’sarms, Tm never going to lose this weight, I sobbed. You're beautiful just the way you are; he soothed, We had been married for almost 30 yearsand although I knew Tony was sincere, we both knew I looked world away from ‘the wedding photographs hungon our walls, Tused to beasize 12 & at ra just about squeezing myself intoasize 24. Thated catchinga glimpse of my reflection inamirrorand Ifelt embarrassed when ‘Tony and I sat down for dinnerina restaurant, terrified that people were judging me. ‘Meeting new people, I fretted about my weight and their perception of me. My work was within the fashion industry, supplying shoulder pads to high-end clothing stores, so I was always confronted with slimmer bodies than my own. Confidingin my daughter, Katie, about my woes, she said she was finding it difficult to shed the pounds too, She suffered with anxiety and depression and the medication she had been preseribed had caused her to gain weight. Katie’s husband, Shaun, was also unhappy with the weight he'd puton, He'd worked asan aircraft technician in the Army, butafterhe was diagnosed with a condition called compartment syndrome inhis legs, it brought -areer toanend, Katie couldn't understand why she ‘wasn’t losing weight, Afterall, he worked foraslimming group,helping others to work towards their goals. But even just dropping stone was proving difficult and the method she ‘was promoting just didn’t work for her. Buther frustration had got her thinking that perhaps she could devise herown plan that would ‘work forher and others, She discussed this with ‘Tony, ashe worked as a chemist. Together, they created natural dietary supplements that were scientifically formulated to work alongside adiet plan, assisting with appetite control and energy levels, and providing plenty of vitamins and essential minerals to support general health. As well as the diet plan and supplements, the programme would offer 24-7 support to its members. Tthought it wasa fantastic idea, Katie devised the diet planand Tony provided the supplements, and both of them began the programme in October 2012. Amazingly, the weight soon began “We had an opportunity to help others’ to fall off Within three months, Katie had dropped from list to 9st. Tony had trimmed downa few stone too. Envious ofthem both, I decided to give ita go. It wasa low-carbohydrate and nutritious diet, similar dishes to what Pd always eaten, but smaller portions andlots of fruit and vegetables. Bycombiningthe supplements with the diet plan, Katie had lost 2st, Shaun lost Sst dropping from 20st to 15st, and Tony had lost3st 7Ib. As for me, Host Sst and, rather than squeezing into size 24, Islipped into a size 14-16. I felt energised and I no longer avoided the mirror. We realised we had agolden opportunity to help others who felt like they were stuck ina rut -just as we'd ‘experienced months before. As a family, ‘we all brought something different tothe table with various skills and experience. So The Drop Away Group ‘was formed, now called The DA Group, men Real life Tony ost 5st7lbon the plan fabinabikink and we now have more than 500,000 ‘members from across the world, Asa family, we've reaped the endless health benefits of our weight oss. My blood pressure is no longer a problem and, at 63, 1am exercising more than Iwas in my 30sand 40s. I've gota new-found confidence which [never thought I would experience in my 60s. I know many people say they couldn't have met their goals without the support of family, but for me, I mean every word, Losing weight together has changed our family for the better for ever. BEFORE BREAKFAST: Bacon sandwich, orskip breakfast then some mid-morningcake LUNCH; Pasta salad with chicken pieces DINNER: Beef curry with rice and naan bread SNACKS: Achocolatebar, packetof crisps and wine AFTER BREAKFAST: Boiled eggand toast LUNCH: Chicken breast, salad and soup DINNER: DAslow-cookereurry with vegetables and rice or roast ner with Yorkshire pudding and roast potato cooked the DA way SNACKS: Popcorn, fruit and nuts % You can find out moreabout ‘The DA Group by visiting thedagroup.com WOMAN 29