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How to Reduce Cellulite Appearance

Did you know that approximately 90% of women deal with cellulite issues starting as early as the late teens?   While many women want to reduce cellulite, first we must learn what cellulite is, what makes it accumulate, and ultimately, how to successfully experience cellulite reduction. Then we’ll look at ways to eliminate it, some of which can even be done in the comfort of your home.

The amount of cellulite found in our bodies is related to genetic factors, diet, stress, age and exercise.  As we age, the combination of factors forces toxins and fat to accumulate under our skin, which ultimately stretches the epidermis, pushing the fat into the surface. These lumps and bumps are what we call cellulite. This tends to be most visible around the legs, thighs and hips (or “love handles”).

Lead a Healthy Lifestyle

There are some easy ways to lose that cellulite, although it is a process and not a magic formula.  One of the easiest ways to begin to see a reduction in cellulite is to follow a healthy diet and exercise program, and to drink a lot of water.

Eating a healthy diet that includes fresh fruit and vegetables as well as lean meats will help your body burn off cellulite.  Make your diet realistic so you stick to it, but do everything you can to eliminate refined sugars and processed foods.  

The food you consume works to burn fat, because by eating foods without sugars your body will reprogram itself to stop storing extra sugar.  When you eat refined and processed sugars, your body can't burn it off quickly enough, so it gets stored as fat.  When you are only offering your body healthy foods, the body's energy will be able to burn off the stored fat since the protein and other vitamins will be used instead of stored.

While eating a healthy diet, make sure to drink a lot of water.  Some suggest up to a gallon a day.  Water will flush out toxins, make you feel fuller, and will also help your body retain less water the more you drink.
This is due to the survival mode your body goes in when it isn't getting enough water - so more water consumption equals less water retention.

Eliminate coffee or other caffeine from your diet as well.  Sodas and coffee will give a false sense of quenched thirst, but are actually negative for your weight loss plan. Try drinking green tea as well which has been proven to increase metabolism.

While eating this healthy diet and drinking more water, you can't avoid exercise.  Find a weight training and cardio program that will help increase your metabolism (which burns calories faster), develop muscle mass, and burns fat. There are specific exercises to get rid of cellulite in specific areas.  If you have problem areas, such as on legs / thighs, find an exercise program that will target your problem zones.

Cut the Stress...

Stress can also lead to the accumulation of cellulite.  This works in a dual manner - your body isn't working at its full fat burning potential when you are stressed, while at the same time many of us tend to eat when we are stressed.  When we do, it isn't usually something healthy.  Find ways to relax and unwind in a healthy way to keep your stress under control.

The combination of diet, exercise and stress control will lead to a healthier you than you have felt in a long time - in addition to losing the cellulite, your whole body will feel better.  You might also notice a difference in your hair, nails and skin with this healthier lifestyle.  Exercise is a natural mood enhancer, and finding relaxation will help you feel calm within. Eating well and getting regular exercise has been shown to increase the quality of sleep as well, which is another key element in maintaining a healthy complexion.

Anti-Cellulite Lotions

Many women have chosen to use a cellulite cream in addition to lifestyle changes.  When there has been a long period of cellulite accumulation, testimonials have reported that using creams can help decrease the appearance of the dimples and bubbles that are left behind from the fat.

The use of a cream works by applying it directly to the skin.  This gives immediate results if you want to reduce cellulite appearance.  Many people regularly use creams to help reduce the appearance of cellulite as it allows the active ingredients like retinol and caffeine to penetrate directly to the problem areas.

Just remember that you can't reduce cellulite overnight.  It will take consistent effort, exercise and diet.  In order to track your progress, you might want to take measurements (like taking before and after pictures) to regularly monitor your loss.  You can live without those dimpled thighs!  Get started today.