Body Love, Even When You’re Busy

With “work from anywhere” being the new norm, we may have greater flexibility, but let’s be honest, the boundaries are blurred. If you work from home, you may not have clearly defined “work hours” and designated “personal time”. If you work remotely (where every barista knows your name), you may get pulled in many different directions and face many new distractions that weren’t part of office life. Whatever your daily circumstances look like, we can all agree that carving out dedicated “me time” is probably pretty low on your list, amiright?

We know, we know, there’s a million other things to do, but the truth is, if you’re not taking care of numero uno, you’re probably not going to perform your best anywhere else. BABZ is all about body love, and that means feeling your best head-to-toe, inside and out. We’re experts at cellulite, which means we know a thing or two about how to take excellent care of yourself, since cellulite is just one of many side effects of a not-so-healthy lifestyle. 

Here are 7 ways to love your body, even when you’re busy.

UPGRADE YOUR BEAUTY PRODUCTS

The number one rule of living a healthy, beautiful life is this: don’t put toxic chemicals on our body! There are so many options for clean, safe and effective skincare and body care, there’s just no reason to compromise. If you’re a newbie to clean beauty, check out some of our favorite retailers that carry hundreds of vetted beauty brands:

Beauty Heroes

Credo Beauty

The Detox Market

Start by upgrading your most often used products, like cleansers, moisturizers, foundation and lipstick, to clean alternatives. Slowly but surely, you’ll start to replace everything with healthier options because they work better, and they make you feel better.

TAKE A LONG SHOWER

We are not promoting wasting water. But we are promoting present moment awareness in your most private self care rituals. The shower is likely one of the only places that you’re ever really alone, (unless you have a toddler). Take this time - even if it’s 10 minutes - to slow down.

Don’t rush it. Enjoy lathering and slathering your body with healthy beauty products (see #1), and breathe in the aromas. Feel your stress melt under the stream of warm water. Focus on parts of your body you often neglect, and give your body thanks. For working so hard. For pushing through. For not giving up on you, even when its tired. How much time you spend is less important than the quality of the time you spend. Make it count.

WHILE YOU’RE AT IT, GIVE YOURSELF A SCRUB

We love a good clean body scrub, which is why we created Born Again Caffeinated Body Scrub, step 2 in our 3 step system to bust up cellulite. It’s a make-your-booty-happy scrub that shakes up stored fat cells, breaks up toxic buildup, and kickstarts skin’s energy to help eliminate toxins and leave your skin feeling smooth and supple. Sure, it helps diminish the appearance of cellulite, but it also stimulates the senses and gives your whole body a boost of energy. Next time you need a good kick in the pants, a full body scrubdown may do the trick!

MOISTURIZE, HEAD TO TOE!

Just like you’re face, your body is prone to dryness, redness and irritation, especially during winter. And just like your face, your body loses collagen and elastin as you age, and skin can become loose and flabby, even if you work out. For hydrated and toned skin, daily moisturization is a must. We developed Bounce Back Contouring Lotion as a daily firming lotion for skin that leaves skin tight, taut and toned. A special combination of bioactive peptides, raspberry ketone and natural polyphenols firms up the appearance of skin and improves elasticity, with backup from the fat-burning fuel of caffeine and pure Pink Pepperslim. Skin will glow from head to toe!

DRINK ALL THE WATER!

Better than any moisturizer or hydrating mist you can apply topically, drinking water is the first and best way to achieve brighter, more supple skin naturally. It also helps sustain energy and curb cravings that can creep in when dehydration sets in. 8 glasses of water is the minimum... we suggest investing in a small reusable jug that you can refill several times throughout the day. Water truly is your first line of defense against dry, lackluster skin and low energy.

MOVE YOUR BOOTY

No time to work out? Take a walk while on a conference call. Do 25 jumping jacks between Zooms. Lunge your way from the bedroom to the kitchen. There are a million ways to move, and only one thing stopping you: your excuses. Moving your body is not just about burning calories. It’s about keeping your joints healthy, keeping your heart in tip top shape and generating a little energy flow to get you through that 4pm meeting. Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, find a way to wiggle it, just a little bit.

GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP

It’s a cliche for a reason. Our entire body restores and recharges during sleep. Cells rejuvenate, cortisol levels reset. The whole body gets a “do over” the next morning, every day. Sleep is miraculous, and getting in a solid 8 each night is the ultimate flex. Your brain, body and beautiful skin will thank you.