Every year it feels like summer is upon us quicker and quicker. Every day that passes is another day closer to busting out those swimsuits and showing some skin. This time of year is nerve wracking for most women, as plenty of eyeballs will be scrutinizing every inch of our bodies. This has lead me to look at the 5 ways you can reduce your cellulite fast.

When I started doing some research, I was dumbfounded by the amount of misconceptions about cellulite.

There are loads of women on forums and Yahoo Answers asking if this-or-that cream would work, if they should go for surgery, or if they must stop eating certain foods.

What exactly is cellulite, and what is the best way to get rid of it?

Cellulite in its most basic form is additional fat cells that are stored in your body. These fat cells are separated into little compartments by connective tissue. Women typically have compartments shaped like a honeycomb, while men’s pattern resemble a crisscross pattern. The honeycomb shape of women’s compartments is the reason why women experience cellulite, and men usually don’t.

You are going to hate me for saying this, but it is simple to get rid of cellulite. Not easy, but simple. The best way to recude your cellulite, is to reduce overall body fat.

No amount of cream will ever reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Starving yourself is not an option.

The best way to get rid of your cellulite fast, is to follow these 5 steps.

Step 1 – Eat often

Rather than having one or two big meals, make sure that you have 5-6 small meals throughout the day. Make sure to allow 2-3 hours between meals, so your digestive system can play its part.

Step 2 – Drink plenty of water

It is such a shame that no one ever listens to this advice, as it is one of the cornerstones on any healthy lifestyle. Drinking plenty of water has so many health benefits that it warrants an all by it self.

Step 3 – Get enough rest

Similar to drinking plenty of water, making sure you get at least 7 hours of sleep each night plays a vital role in your body functioning the way it was intended to. You must also make sure to take some time off between workouts. If you exercise regularly, you should be taking at least 2 rest days per week.

Step 4 – Cardiovascular exercise

Regular cardio is a great way of toning up your whole body, which will lead to a reduction of your cellulite. It is a great idea to vary your workouts both in length, and intensity. This keeps your body “guessing”.

Step 5 – Strength training

I still can’t believe how few women do strength training. This is mostly because we are all a little scared of getting those big ugly muscles you see on the muscle building ladies. Lifting weights work incredibly well at burning off excess fat, as it stimulates your metabolism for hours after your workout has completed.

These 5 steps are a great way to start combating your cellulite. You can get rid of those cottage cheese arms, and orange peel thighs fast, if you follow the above steps. If you want to supercharge this process, I recommend checking out: