FOREWORD ▲ HELLO READERS A ge is no barrier to anything these days. At 56, I've worn a bikini and a sleeveless dress on TV for the first time. I have scars and blemishes, but who cares! No one is perfect, and it's all about feeling healthy and happy in your own skin. I know some women feel they become invisible after they hit 50 and I think that's a real shame. I'm relishing being this age, and I'm in a really good place. I feel more confident now than when I was younger, and I'm so very lucky to still be doing a LORRAINE LOOKS job I love. I never take it for FABULOUS IN THIS granted and I cherish every WIDE-LEG JUMPSUIT, SHE SAYS: 'I KNOW single minute. WHAT SUITS ME AND I think my renewed I ABSOLUTELY MAKE confidence, energy and zest THE MOST OF IT.' for life is all down to Maxine Jones and her fabulous exercise classes that I go to twice a week. Read all about this amazing woman who has helped transform my body on pg 128. I hope you enjoy the issue! Top trek IMAGE: JD WILLIAMS Style icon Lorraine xx + GOING APE FOR GORILLAS I love travelling and wildlife, and I was able to combine both on a trip to Uganda with my husband Steve - you can read all about how I got up close to gorillas on pg 242. www.athomemagazine.co.uk AUGUST 2016 | 011