Cellulite can be upsetting to many females to the point that they will not wear shorts or a swimsuit because they are afraid to show that dimpled  skin that many of us are plagued with.  From very thin to obese you may still have cellulite.  I remember as a teenager  weighing only 105 pounds that  there was plenty of the unsightly cellulite on the back of my thighs and my butt.  Stretch marks from weight gain and my body going through puberty made me feel self conscious about the look of my skin.

The Truth About Cellulite

Cellulite is the term used to describe deposits of fat and other material trapped in pockets of connective tissue beneath the skin. Cellulite causes the progressive dimpling appearance of the skin. The main factors responsible for cellulite are excess consumption of saturated fats, lack of exercise, poor hydration and imbalances in hormonal function. 80% of all women are affected by cellulite.   Also do not forget that genetics always plays a part.

Why do females have more cellulite than men? Cellulite occurs more frequently in women than in men because of the way subcutaneous fat is compartmentalized.

What causes cellulite:

Diet: By following a diet which is low in saturated fats, it is possible to diminish the overall level of cellulite, however due to its cellular structure, diet alone will never give you the results you desire.

Dehydration: Your system should have 8 cups of water a day to hold out its normal functions, a lot more if you have been performing exercises or stay someplace hot. Many individuals forget to consume this overall amount of pure water and as a substitute consume tea, coffee and fizzy drinks, these beverages can not help as they actually trigger you to become much more dehydrated. So aim for 8 glasses of natural drinking water a day after two weeks you could see a big improvement to your entire body especially your pores and skin.  Water also flushes out the toxins in your body.

Natural Ways to Treat Cellulite:

Exercises for treatment of cellulite:

• Cardiovascular exercises such as running, jogging and swimming are effective for the treatment.
• Squats and Lunges targets buttock, thighs and pelvic muscles.
• Pelvic lift or bridge is also a target type exercise for toning the buttock, hamstrings and quads.

Most importantly building muscle mass on the body will increase metabolic rate, burn more fat, and reduce body fat.  I personally feel that this is very effective. By doing strength training 3x a week and your 30 minutes a day of cardio,  you will see a difference in your body composition and also in the appearance of cellulite.

This video below shows addtional toning type exercises to help you reduce cellulite.  Add these in with your  routine and you will see results.

If you search the internet you will find mostly lotions or cellulite creams to treat cellulite.

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Additional Ways to Rid Your Body of Cellulite

Body brushing makes the skin brighter and smoother and softer. Like any exfoliator, it sloughs away dead, dry surface cells – you can see the fine powder it creates. It is also thought to stimulate the lymphatic system and circulation helping to  tackle cellulite.

Massage: Getting rid of cellulite by massage is NOT a way to entirely cure, but it is more of an alternative method in reducing the ugly appearance of cellulite in your skin.  Basically you are increasing circulation and helping with lymphatic drainage here too.

Galvanic Body Spa by Nu Skin:   Nu Skin Enterprises has come out with a new galvanic device.  AgeLOC Galvanic Body Spa will treat cellulite with a pulsating galvanic current . It is unlike the other AgeLOC  galvanic spas in that this new model is only for the body.  It will tone, firm loose skin and can be done at home.  Specifically can treat backs of arms, belly, thighs and buttock.  Suggested  regimen is 3x a week for 5-10 minutes a day.

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Skincare Clinics For Cellulite Treatment $$$$

Endermologie: A technician runs a vacuum-like suction tube over your skin and follows that with a heavy-duty massaging roller. The bands under the skin are stimulated and stretched temporarily, causing swelling and thickening, which plumps the skin so dimples appear smoother. You will need several treatments and every eight weeks. Cost: $150 and up per session.

Body Wraps:  Herbal body wraps with massage have been around for some time. Again must be repeated for effectiveness.

Cost:  $150-$200

What Doesn’t Work:

Mesotherapy, in which a doctor injects saline or some other liquid into the skin to disperse fat.

Liposuction is not an effective  treatment: It sucks out fat, but not the bands of tissue that create the bumpy appearance.   Instead of cellulite treatment you now may have loose saggy skin to deal with.