Pick Me Up!

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One in a MILLION! • This week, we’re recognising the amazing work of James McInerney, 43, from Northampton. He said…

Bitesize!

Pick Me Up!

Your pick me ups

Snapped!

Follow it!

Hot Trend! • The National Trust

Whirlwind love • When Tash sassed her way into his life, Simon Young, 33, from Southampton, fell head over heels for her.

No time to waste

NO EXCUSES! • Kay Lucas-Cater, 55, from Lincolnshire, barely recognised herself after her incredible weight loss…

Your Brainwaves… • We share your brilliant tips!

Hidden health foods • Sneak into your meals!

Fill it!

Strike it!

Number fit!

Your Dilemmas… • Stuck for what to do? Write to Pick Me Up! for some good advice

Your Health

BOOST YOUR MOOD • Tracy Breuning, nutritional advisor at Bio-Kult shares the little things you can do to lift your mood… (www.bio-kult.com)

BACK FROM THE BRINK • Pete Markwick, 58, from East Sussex, was drinking so much that his health was in danger…

Health news

TRUE or FALSE

LUCKY STARR • Mary-Beth Blake, 31, from Southampton, was told she had a one in a million chance of becoming pregnant…

Animal magic • Your weekly fix of all creatures great and small!

I’m a drag KING! • Nathalie Gannon, 27, from Bristol, is a performer like no other!

This week… Winter whites • There is nothing more seasonal than a crisp, fresh shade of white in winter. This versatile colour works well on boots, jumpers, jeans and accessories. Whilst you may need to go extra careful wearing it, white is definitely worth it! Dress head to toe, pair with black for a monochrome look, or style with shades of beige and browns.

SHIFTING SANDS • Christine Mathieson, 44, from Aberdeenshire, had her most treasured possessions both given – and taken away on the beach…

BALD CHOICE • Stephanie Barber, 29, Devon, suffered a crippling lack of confidence after her world got turned up upside-down…

A PLAN FOR ACTION • Childhood obesity is on the rise, but by acting fast you could prevent your child from serious illnesses.

THE DAILY MILE

Your home • Stylish buys from JYSK

Pick of the week • You definitely won’t want to miss these TV treats

Genius or TOTALLY BONKERS?

Crack it!

Look amazing! • This week: Try something new!

Easy eats…

KILLER SECRET • Menhaz Zaman was the golden boy, but he had a double life…

Cross it!

Sudoku!

In next week’s PickMe Up!

Solve it in 7 • Improve your life in just a week!

FOOD AND DRINK

DELIGHTFUL STAYS

Stars • 9 days of hope & happiness with Claire Petulengro

Mini Monet • Karen Watt, 50, from Doncaster, couldn’t be prouder of her creative daughter!