THIS IS WHAT 57 LOOKS LIKE
Dr Bunmi ABoABA lives in London with her sons James, 19, and Theo, 20. She is a food addiction coach (thefoodaddictioncoach.co.uk).
CRYSTAL MEDITATIONS
I WAKE at 5:30am and drink a glass of water to get hydrated. Then I meditate for 15 minutes, holding a crystal which I pick according to my mood. I will use rose quartz for promoting self-love, amethyst for focus, sodalite for intuition and a Faden crystal for protection. I say positive affirmations to help set me up for the day.
FORTNIGHTLY FACIALS
I HAVEN’T had any plastic surgery or Botox. I prefer a natural look. I see a beauty therapist called Mel Hume every two weeks for a 30-minute facial (£50, revitalize.london). I started going regularly last year as I felt my skin needed more of a boost. It’s expensive to go so often, but cheaper than tweakments.
POST-LOCKDOWN TRAINER
AFTER lockdown, I got a personal trainer to improve my muscle definition (£35 per session). I see him twice a week for strength training with weights — vital in midlife. It’s given me better core strength and boosted my confidence.
SKIN SELF-CARE
IT’S so important to look after yourself. In addition to journaling, weekly baths and daily meditations, my skincare regime helps with this. I love Ark Skincare. Its Age Defy Brightening Cleanser (£25, ark skincare.com) works wonders for pigmentation, and the Age Defend Replenishing Moisturiser (£35) makes my face velvety smooth.
FIGHT FOOD ADDICTION
AS A food addiction coach, I’ve developed strategies to help beat over-eating. Often you have triggers causing you to over-eat. Work out what they are for you and find ways to avoid them: it might be certain people or situations. Don’t keep any food that tempts you in the house. Eat before you shop, so you don’t make hunger-fuelled decisions. Have a buddy system to call on for support. This made more of a difference to my relationship with food than dieting ever did.
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