If you’re carrying around extra pounds or are as skinny as a model, cellulite could still be a problem. Cellulite is genetic, so if your mom has it, chances are you do too. The lumpy skin is caused when fat presses up against the vertical connective tissue that surrounds fat cells.. This creates a bulging of the cells, resulting in a dimpled effect (picture your skin pushing through fishnet stockings).
Fact: up to 98% of adult women have some degree of cellulite, according to a recent paper from Cornell University (as a Brown University Graduate, I don’t know how much I can trust Cornell research J )
Fact: up to 98% of adult women have some degree of cellulite, according to a recent paper from Cornell University (as a Brown University Graduate, I don’t know how much I can trust Cornell research J )
For lots of women, fat tends to first accumulate on their butts and the backs of their thighs. But that’s just one part of the problem. The other; the area where fat is stored under the skin seems to have a different structure than elsewhere on the body. And as those fat cells increase in size, this structural abnormality begins to become visible on the surface of the skin, leaving indentations. That’s cellulite. The more those fat cells inflate, the more evident the cellulite becomes.
Lose the fat; say goodbye to cellulite or minimize its appearance...
A healthy diet plays an important role in keeping the signs of cellulite at bay. Eat plenty of fiber and whole grain foods (such as bran and oat cereals), since they help to remove waste and toxins from the intestinal tract, as well as fruits and vegetables. Also, drink plenty of water. If you increase your daily intake of water, your body will begin to shed its excess fat, including the fat stored as cellulite. The water will also help strengthen the collagen in your skin, helping to reduce the lumpy look. For those who want to zap cellulite fastest, should eliminate processed foods altogether. That includes foods that contain added sugar—soda, baked goods, and candy—as well as those products that have been highly refined, such as white bread, white pasta, and French fries. You should also limit alcohol consumption to two drinks a week. You should eat a whole foods diet, with an emphasis on lean meats and fresh produce. That doesn’t mean grilled chicken and steamed broccoli forever, but six weeks of being super-dedicated can speed your results and give you the momentum to keep at it.
Since cellulite is fat, excess weight can contribute to it. That's why it's important to engage in physical exercise like walking, jogging, swimming, yoga, etc., several times a week. Fast-paced circuit-training that burns tons of fat, improves cardiovascular fitness, and strengthens every muscle in the body, especially targeting the glutes and hamstrings is the preferred form of training.
Trouble is, just as the butt is often the first place fat starts to appear, it’s frequently the last place it disappears. Which may explain why it seems like you can’t shake the cellulite. It can take up to a year for cellulite to completely disappear, but you may start seeing results in weeks. Consistency and patience are your friends.
Some research suggest massaging cellulite, stimulating circulation and breaking up fluids beneath your skin, leaving a more even appearance or springing for a caffeine-filled body scrub and pay special attention to your area of concern. Personally I suggest sticking to a healthy diet and intense workout routine.
Some research suggest massaging cellulite, stimulating circulation and breaking up fluids beneath your skin, leaving a more even appearance or springing for a caffeine-filled body scrub and pay special attention to your area of concern. Personally I suggest sticking to a healthy diet and intense workout routine.