What is Cellulite?
Cellulite is the name given to the dimpled effect the majority of women get on their thighs and bottom. It makes the surface of the skin look uneven in what some people term an “orange peel” or “cottage cheese” effect. The dimpled effect is caused by 3 things that are found naturally in your body, water, lymphatic fluid and fat. Usually these elements would be held by collagen fibers under the skin and wouldn’t be visible, but if the collagen and connective tissue are weakened and break down, little lumps of fat push through towards the surface layer of your skin causing an uneven surface and the dreaded dimple effect we all hate so much!
Cellulite and You!
If you have unsightly cellulite it probably upsets you no doubt wish you could get rid of it. Well don’t despair as there are various ways you can help yourself to get rid of it or at the very least make it less obvious!
Why Are Women More Prone to Cellulite Than Men?
One school of thought is that collagen fibers break down in the body due to a female hormone imbalance and also that we may be genetically predisposed to get cellulite, which could explain why far more women have cellulite than men.
What Causes Cellulite?
In addition to factors such as genetics and hormones, some scientists believe that toxins are responsible for cellulite. The processed and genetically modified food we eat, the water we drink and any alcohol, cigarettes prescription and illegal drugs we ingest, all take their toll on our bodies. If the body hasn’t been able to eliminate these toxins, they are stored just under the skin’s surface where they cannot damage any other important organs such as the heart or lungs.
Scientists don’t all agree about this but all I know is, that if I don’t smoke, don’t drink alcohol, eat healthily and exercise regularly my cellulite disappears in weeks and doesn’t come back until I slip up!
Here are 3 top Cellulite Busting Tips To Give You Dimple Free Thighs
1. Dry Body Brushing.
Brushing your dry skin daily before you shower or bath:
- Exfoliates the top layer of the skin leaving it baby soft
- Stimulates the lymphatic system helping it to eliminate toxins form the body
- Boosts your circulation which helps your blood carry nutrients to your essential organs
- Stimulates the skins production of natural oil or sebum to moisturise skin from within
- Feels energising and FANTASTIC!
- The best brush to use is a natural bristle brush with massage pads on the back so you can alternate between skin brushing and deeper tissue massage.
- You can also use a loofah or loofah mitten but these can be scratchy. A natural brush is better and wont scratch the skin
- Brush from the ankles up the leg, then your thighs, then midsection and upper body.
- Brush in the direction towards the heart in long slow strokes for 5-8 minutes every day.
2. Detox
To get rid of stubborn cellulite you really need to detoxify your body. Try the following:
- Drink 1.2 to 2 litres of water a day to help eliminate toxins from the body. If you don’t drink much at the moment, build up slowly increasing the amount daily to avoid feeling bloated or sick.
- Try a raw food diet or if you can’t face raw veggies invest in a really good juicer and start every day with a fruit or veggie juice or smoothie.
- Replace one meal a day with a tasty chocolate or greenberry Shakeology Shake. It’s low calorie, full of nutrients, low on the glycemic index and helps to eliminate toxins. It is also much easier to prepare than fiddly juicing and if you like juicing you can even add your fave juices to the shake! You can buy Shakeology here:
- Cut out smoking and alcohol as these damage the skin cells, overwork the lymph system and slow down circulation.
3. Exercise
Exercise stimulates the circulatory and lymphatic systems and helps remove toxins from the body as well as helping us lose body fat and increase muscle tone. The more toned your legs the less your cellulite will show!
Try the following exercise programs to work towards getting smoother skin on your thighs and generally more toned all over:
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Let me know how you get on with these cellulite busting tips and I hope you enjoy the summer sun with your new bikini body!
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