Get ride of Cellulite
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I agree with the other ladies. When my bodyfat % is down around 22% or lower, my cellulite goes away. I lift heavy and do not, by any definition of the word, eat "clean."2
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I would say so since body fat percentage would dictate how cellulite appears, and for groups of people those percentages vary.Springfield1970 wrote: »Just a note: how you eat doesn't affect cellulite. If you have it, it's because of GENETICS. No amount of "clean" eating changes genetics.
Reduce cellulite by reducing your body fat. And the main thing you need for that is a calorie deficit. How you achieve that is personal, but "clean" eating isn't necessary.
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I have horrible cellulite that totally disappears when I have the staying power to get my body fat down to athletic levels. Is that a genetic trait? I think everyone can get themselves to a point where cellulite goes away.
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Strengthening the muscles in glutes and legs will help with the muscle underneath by possibly "pushing" against the skin to help create a smoother look, but as has been mentioned body fat percentage is the more relevant issue for cellulite. And directly working a body part doesn't reduce fat in that area (also know as "spot reduction").biggsterjackster wrote: »I found some great butt and leg workout especially for this problem on You Tube. It helped me a lot.
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natalie3505 wrote: »As a side note...I almost don't trust a woman over 25 that doesn't have cellulite.....they must be alien or something.
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I personally like to have knowledge on the concerns that most people have when trying to improve their physiques and fitness. Honestly, I find biology and physiology fascinating since I'm pretty much a nerd first before a trainer.Niner, I hadn't realized you were so dedicated to the study of cellulite and its devastating cosmetic consequences. I'm impressed
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I personally like to have knowledge on the concerns that most people have when trying to improve their physiques and fitness. Honestly, I find biology and physiology fascinating since I'm pretty much a nerd first before a trainer.Niner, I hadn't realized you were so dedicated to the study of cellulite and its devastating cosmetic consequences. I'm impressed
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Women discuss the cottage cheese on their thighs with you? I'd be much too embarrassed to discuss that subject with a very fit male individual. I would discuss it with Kirstie Alley. Not you though, no offense.
I don't know, I talk about these things with fit men. I know a lot who are in the weight room trying to improve their bodies as well. It's pretty obvious we are all not perfect.0 -
I personally like to have knowledge on the concerns that most people have when trying to improve their physiques and fitness. Honestly, I find biology and physiology fascinating since I'm pretty much a nerd first before a trainer.Niner, I hadn't realized you were so dedicated to the study of cellulite and its devastating cosmetic consequences. I'm impressed
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Women discuss the cottage cheese on their thighs with you? I'd be much too embarrassed to discuss that subject with a very fit male individual. I would discuss it with Kirstie Alley. Not you though, no offense.
I would totally discuss cellulite with my trainer. I'd be curious about what happened with his other female clients as they got fit.
Lyle McDonald's female clients discuss their menstrual cycles with him.
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kshama2001 wrote: »
I personally like to have knowledge on the concerns that most people have when trying to improve their physiques and fitness. Honestly, I find biology and physiology fascinating since I'm pretty much a nerd first before a trainer.Niner, I hadn't realized you were so dedicated to the study of cellulite and its devastating cosmetic consequences. I'm impressed
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Women discuss the cottage cheese on their thighs with you? I'd be much too embarrassed to discuss that subject with a very fit male individual. I would discuss it with Kirstie Alley. Not you though, no offense.
I would totally discuss cellulite with my trainer. I'd be curious about what happened with his other female clients as they got fit.
Lyle McDonald's female clients discuss their menstrual cycles with him.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6846ZTBu08k
Yep. Some men know more about women's cycles and bodies than many women know lol.0 -
I've heard dry brushing can help i+ u burn calories with this light cardio activity0
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Getting to a low bf% and building muscle helps, but it's mostly dictated by genetics, as ninierbuff said.
As a side note, even Jillian Michaels has cellulite. So, yeah. Crappy genetics.1 -
Lifting and getting to a lower bf% has helped mine. It is not as noticeable, but some is still there and it really bothers me. In my case it is genetic and I don't think it will ever completely disappear.0
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I heard a supplement Gotu Kola is suppose to help. I just started taking it. Not sure yet.0
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Niner is right. The cellulite will never ever be "gone". The appearance of it can be minimized by reducing body fat. The lower your body fat, the less likely it will be apparent because the fat cells aren't being puckered against the overlying skin. It's not the cells themselves that's the problem, it's the connective tissues between the cell walls of the fat cells. That is why you can't get rid of it. It is a genetic thing. Reducing your body fat and increasing your lean muscle mass in the area will reduce the visibility of it. Increasing muscle mass will cause the overlying skin to pull tighter to the body and reducing body fat will lessen the expansion of the fat cell upward against the skin.2
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Here's hoping lowering BF will help! I'm at 23.7% and working on getting it lower.
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biggsterjackster wrote: »I heard a supplement Gotu Kola is suppose to help. I just started taking it. Not sure yet.
Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) has been used to treat many conditions for thousands of years in India, China, and Indonesia. It was used to heal wounds, improve mental clarity, and treat skin conditions such as leprosy and psoriasis.
Some people use it to treat respiratory infections, such as colds, and in the past it was used for that in China. It has been called "the fountain of life" because legend has it that an ancient Chinese herbalist lived for more than 200 years as a result of taking gotu kola.
Historically, gotu kola has also been used to treat syphilis, hepatitis, stomach ulcers, mental fatigue, epilepsy, diarrhea, fever, and asthma. Today, in the U.S. and Europe gotu kola is most often used to treat varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency, a condition where blood pools in the legs. It is also used in ointments to treat psoriasis and help heal minor wounds.
http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/gotu-kola
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-753-gotu kola.aspx?activeingredientid=753&
In other words, Gotu Kola is not for burning fat. In fact, I wouldn't take it OTC unless it was doctor recommended because of the issues it's supposed to cure. No issue = No taking it.
Back to the OP, as other's have said, genetics. That thing we have no control over.
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I quit remotely caring about cellulite when my fitness buff running fanatic size 2 cousin (5'7") showed me hers. Genetics. Not worth tearing myself down over when I can spend that time and energy doing better things.2
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biggsterjackster wrote: »I heard a supplement Gotu Kola is suppose to help. I just started taking it. Not sure yet.
Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) has been used to treat many conditions for thousands of years in India, China, and Indonesia. It was used to heal wounds, improve mental clarity, and treat skin conditions such as leprosy and psoriasis.
Some people use it to treat respiratory infections, such as colds, and in the past it was used for that in China. It has been called "the fountain of life" because legend has it that an ancient Chinese herbalist lived for more than 200 years as a result of taking gotu kola.
Historically, gotu kola has also been used to treat syphilis, hepatitis, stomach ulcers, mental fatigue, epilepsy, diarrhea, fever, and asthma. Today, in the U.S. and Europe gotu kola is most often used to treat varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency, a condition where blood pools in the legs. It is also used in ointments to treat psoriasis and help heal minor wounds.
http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/gotu-kola
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-753-gotu kola.aspx?activeingredientid=753&
In other words, Gotu Kola is not for burning fat. In fact, I wouldn't take it OTC unless it was doctor recommended because of the issues it's supposed to cure. No issue = No taking it.
Wow, seems to treat so much, Thanks for the info.0
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