I have had afew people speak to me in the past few weeks regarding cellulite and how to get rid of it. I use to be riddled with cellulite on my inner thighs and buttocks and now relatively cellulite free.
Cellulite is prone in both men and female, and it is reported that around 80-90% of females have cellulite. Cellulite is fat beneath the skin pushing against the connective tissue thus giving a bumpy dimpled appearance. Contrary to popular belief cellulite isn’t just found in overweight people, but slim people can have cellulite as well, you know the saying ‘Skinny Fat’.
The contributing factors to cellulite is poor diet, fad dieting, slow metabolism, hormonal imbalances lack of physical activity, dehydration and body fat. Cellulite also appears to be less noticeable on people with darker skin (self-tanning can reduce the appearance of cellulite).
There are cellulite creams on the market that assist breaking down the fat under the skin and give a softer appearance but in reality they are not going to make you cellulite free (irrespective of how expensive the cream is or what celebrity who endorses the product says about it. Remember they need to earn a living! Doesn’t mean they necessarily use it or believe in the product!). There is also no scientific evidence that these creams are effective against cellulite.
One client asked me if Liposuction would rid her cellulite. Liposuction is a surgical procedure to remove deep fat deposits from the body, it does not remove cellulite which is just beneath the skin. The American Academy of Dermatology stated that liposuction may actually worse the appearance of cellulite by creating depressions in the skin!
Unfortunalty ladies exercise and good nutrition is what reduces cellulite! I noticed radical changes to my cellulite over 20 weeks, when I removed convenience foods, simple carbs and take a ways from my diet. My cellulite reduced even further the more nutritional knowledge I gained and the introduction of exercise. You know the saying ‘you are what you eat’, if you make poor nutritional choices then it will reflect on your health, wellbeing and general appearance. I also had regular massage treatments in the problem areas. Massage is a great way to stimulate the cellulite, but again does not remove the cellulite, but will assist in giving a softer appearance.
Simple Tips
- Consume 2.5 to 3 Litres of water daily
- Ensure you consume your 5 a day (more vegetables as oppose to fruit selections).
- Reduce cakes, patisseries, white breads and pastas (refined / simple carbs) from your diet.
- Reduce convenience / pre prepared meals and take a ways.
- Reduce alcohol
- Find alternative healthy choices to your favourite foods (visit www.nemesispt.co.uk) for recipes.
- Walk! – if you have a desk job get up at lunchtime for a 15 minute stroll
- Exercise at least 3 times per week.
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