Mother-of-two says budget skin cream, dental implants and cycling keep her youthful  

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This is what 51 looks like: Mother-of-two entrepreneur says a budget skin cream, dental implants and cycling keep her looking youthful

  • Debbie Beckett lives in Burgess Hill, Sussex, with husband Steve and children
  • She says the use of a food delivery service has helped her lose 5lbs
  • Debbie also had dental implants for £30,000 and they are so worth it 

By Florence Scordoulis For The Daily Mail

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Debbie Beckett lives in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, with her husband Steve, son Josh, 15, and daughter Amy, 27. She works with her husband in their kitchen business.

DIET DELIVERY BOX

Last January, my husband and I signed up to a food delivery service, Mindful Chef. It’s low carb and gluten free. 

I’ve lost 5lb and it’s so tasty that we haven’t stopped. We use it for four meals, which in total costs £63 a week, and they take only 15 minutes to cook. (mindfulchef.com).

Debbie Beckett, 51, lives in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, with her husband Steve, son Josh, 15, and daughter Amy, 27. She works with her husband in their kitchen business

SMILE REBOOT

Six years ago, I found out I had such bad gum disease, due to a genetic condition, that I needed all my teeth out. 

It was heart-breaking and traumatic, as I was only 44. I had to wear dentures and looked about 80! Then I got implants. They cost £30,000 but were so worth it.

COUPLES CYCLING

My husband and I got into cycling during lockdown. We do 15 to 18 miles after work on week nights. 

Then another 25 to 30 on the weekend (about three hours). It was a great way to spend quality time together. 

Now, I’ve started going back to the gym, too, for HIIT sessions, three times a week (£67 per month, ultimatewarriortraining.com).

BUDGET SKINCARE

Before lockdown, I used Elemis skincare as I get a wonderful facial every six months which uses their products (£70, headtotoetherapy.co.uk). 

However, I couldn’t buy them when the salon shut, so I started using Restore Day and Night Cream (both £14, marksandspencer.com). 

They’re so much cheaper and I can’t say I notice a difference. I’ve kept using Elemis Nourishing Omega Rich Cleansing Oil (£32.50, elemis.com) though.

CHISELLED CHEEKBONES

I’ve never had Botox. Instead, I use Iconic London’s Sheer Blush (£18, iconiclondoninc.com). 

It’s a tube of dewy pink cream, which gives your face an instant lift and glow. It doesn’t sit in fine lines, like powders do. 

I put it on my cheeks and lips, too. My husband often says I have good cheekbones!

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