All About Cellulite

Britney has it, Fergie has it, Sharon has it -- even Kate Moss has it. So let's face it: Cellulite is a part of life most of us need to accept.

It's true, even celebrities have cellulite. It makes the magazine covers all the time, it seems like there's just no escape, even if your diet and exercise regimens are close to perfect. In women over around 25 or so, perhaps younger, cellulite is extremely common.

So, it's nothing be embarrassed about... I guess. But, we still are, aren't we? We want something to help us turn back the clock a bit and help us younger looking and keep our legs and butt looking slimmer and sexier. It's what we all want. Nothing is more depressing than getting flabby things.

"Whether you're a size 6 or size 16, you can still have cellulite"

Cellulite is a common problem for many women and some men too. Fat or thin, short or tall, it can be an issue for even the slimmest and fittest of women. It is caused when the body stores fat in the top fat layer - the one directly under the skin. Unlike the body’s other fat layers, fat here has a different structure and appears dimpled under the skin.

Your hormones and your metabolism are usually the reason that your body will store fat here (sadly it can be hereditary so blame your mother), these two factors also control the regulation of blood flow to the area and the body’s lymphatic drainage, which is why cellulite often forms in puberty, pregnancy and menopause.

What Is THE Root Cause Of Cellulite?

The “Excess” Fat!
It is different from fat. Fat is smooth when pushed together, while cellulite forms a dimple effect - causing that "orange peel skin" and "cottage cheese thighs".

I want you to understand this:

"Cellulite is NOT a weight problem, Cellulite IS a FAT problem."

Cellulite is really only a glorified term for fat -- specifically, collections of fat that expand and push against the connective tissue of your skin, creating the infamous dimpled "cottage cheese" appearance. Cellulite is the result of excess body fat, and as such, usually collects in high-fat areas of your body, such as the butt, thighs, and stomach. Because women generally have a higher amount of (healthy and unhealthy) body fat than men, women tend to have a higher occurrence of cellulite.

How to know if you have cellulite?

Press tissue between your thumb and finger, or between the palms of your two hands and if it is "normal" fat it will appear smooth, with no ripples or bumps but if you have ripples or bumps which look like "orange peel" - you have cellulite. When pressing the tissue together, it will be sensitive when cellulite is present.

How is cellulite formed?

All muscles in the body are covered with a padding of fatty, connective tissue, which varies in thickness, and is surrounded by a liquid – supplying this "covering" with nourishment and removing waste products.

This fatty tissue is held in place by a network of fibres, and when the system works well, all waste products are removed from this system – resulting in smooth body curves. When the waste removal system starts to fail, waste products start building up, and the connective tissue becomes saturated with liquid, which then thickens and hardens – forming hard pockets that puff up to produce the "orange peel" or "cottage cheese" effect.

Where do you find cellulite on your body?
Regular fat can be found anywhere on the body, while cellulite tends to settle on the following areas
• inner, upper and back of thighs
• upper back below the shoulders
• ankles
• inside and back of upper arms
• buttocks
• lower back
• hips
• stomach

Things that cause cellulite:
• Insufficient water intake
• Little or no exercise
• Constipation and digestion problems
• Tension and stress
• Pollution
• Incorrect breathing
• Fatigue
• Poor eating habits
• Hormonal cycles
• Use of lotions containing mineral oils … (Derivations from petrochemical waste products, which block absorption of healthy nutrients by your skin)

Effective Strategies to Get Rid of Cellulite

Diet
• Avoid processed and refined foods - rather opt for fresh, wholesome natural foods instead of canned or convenience foods.
• Limit salt intake as sodium tends to increase water retention. Limit coffee intake and rather opt for herbal teas or clear clean water.
• Avoid all processed meats (including smoked meats and fish), pork, crisps, chips, salted nuts, chocolate, sweets and pastries, carbonated drinks, dips, gravies and the like.
• Limit starch (like bread etc) intake - especially if you are overweight or tend to pick up weight easily.
• Eat fresh fruit and vegetables every day at each meal, with fish and meat only once a day.
• Choose food for its nutritional value, not the taste alone.
• Eat slowly and chew your food well. Stick to regular meal times and do not snack in between.
• Give your liver a break with a bland diet that is easy to digest - even for a short period of time - just to get your body functioning correctly again.
• Do not drink liquids at mealtime but ensure adequate water intake during the day.
• Eat only right fats
Never use cheap oils and any of the junk foods containing them. When cooking, use butter or unprocessed coconut oil. Put only extra-virgin olive oil or organic sour cream in your soups and salads.
When you do not eat enough fiber and cellulite is a problem, your diet may contain more of the foods that can cause cellulite. Any salty or fatty foods will go straight to your hips and thighs if you do not use fiber to prevent this from happening.
Fiber acts like a scrub brush for the body. Fiber will improve circulation and improve your skin’s appearance from the inside out.

Breathing
• In order to facilitate proper oxygenation of the blood and to assist the lungs in removing toxins, proper breathing must be followed.

Exercise
• Doing exercise stimulates circulation and speeds up the metabolism, improving muscle tone and firming of tissue.

Proper elimination of waste
• The skin, (the largest organ), kidneys and intestines must be able to get rid of toxins.
• If you have a problem with constipation it must be addressed immediately, as constipation is one of the major causes of cellulite. To remedy the problem with constipation do NOT use laxatives that will irritate the colon, but rather opt for stool bulking products, such as psyllium husks to do the job - they do not irritate, nor do they cause laxative dependency and can be used daily.
• The kidneys can be assisted by increasing your fluid intake and thereby increasing volume of urine.
• The skin should be boosted by sweating and perspiration, to assist in elimination of wastes.

Relaxation
• In order to get the entire body working correctly, stress must be reduced with your body as well as mind being in sync.

Massage
• With massaging, the cellulite areas are targeted to stimulate circulation, specially for areas not very well worked with exercise, such as the inside of the knee and upper thigh.

FACTS
Cellulite is a body condition that affects more than 90% of women.

It is caused by fat cells being trapped in a mesh of supporting tissue, becomes inflexible through a poor supply of oxygen and blood.

Everybody has fat cells, even skinny women - but they will only show up as 'orange peel' if the flexibility of the supporting tissue is poor.

If it is inflexible, fat cells are trapped, giving cellulite its 'lumpy' appearance (like a balloon being pushed through a string vest).

THE DIET
Ditch the toxins "Alcohol, cigarettes and coffee may restrict the blood vessels and blood supply, which could make cellulite worse."

Reduce saturated fat "Dump junk food as it may cause cholesterol-rich build-up on blood-vessel walls, restricting blood-flow, which could cause cellulite."

Eat pulses "Foods like chickpeas and alfalfa sprouts contain saponin, a super-nutrient which can help lower the cholesterol that clogs blood vessels.

Cut salt "Too much salt can cause fluid retention and bloating - which may make cellulite appear more prominently."

Go purple "Aubergines, cherries, black grapes and berries are all are rich in anthocyanins, an antioxidant that may help maintain blood flow."

Eat fibre "Brown pasta, wholemeal bread, porridge and pulses may keep the digestive system working more efficiently, helping to prevent water retention."

Drink plenty "Drinking plenty of fluid can actually can reduce fluid retention."

If you want a quick and easy way to get rid of cellulite without strenuous exercise and dieting or expensive and invasive surgery, then a cosmetic cellulite cream is the answer. Previously, these cellulite treatments were only available at cosmetic surgery clinics and salons, now these anti-cellulite creams are available online.

The search for effective cellulite treatment has resulted in exciting new discoveries in the field of cosmetic science. With countless women looking for ways to get rid of cellulite cheaply and efficiently, modern cosmetic cellulite treatments have become far more effective.

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