For the ladies, please!!!

mariku_king

Alright, I have that same old problem most of us do, CELLULITE.
I never had it in the past, so I think it started to develop when my weight somehow went from 124 pounds to 150 pounds. Eeggghhhhh. So I'm trying to fix this....

I'm losing weight, about 1 - 2 pounds a week, currently weighing 139. My goal weight is about 117 - 120 pounds, but I'm not too focused on scale weight. Trying to get my body fat down and I'm eating at a 500 calorie deficit, eating about 1600 calories a day.

I drink a lot of water, some green tea and occasionally some diet soda. I eat healthy cereal or peanut butter toast on whole grain bread for breakfast, and either an omelet with some vegetables and fruit or a salad with some meat for lunch, and a chicken breast with a salad for dinner. For snacks I usually stick with almonds or fruit. Once in a while, I'll eat a tiny little something, like a single Hersey's Kiss or something, and once every 2 - 3 weeks I'll let myself have something like nachos or whatever I'm craving.

For exercise, I lift weights 2 -3x a week for about 30 - 35 minutes. I do squats, lunges, deadlifts, chest flies, push ups, sit ups, crunches, things like that. Various forms of them, too, squats and lunges particularly. Instead of doing any form of cardio at home though, I think I'll get a sufficient amount of walking done with my job. I have to walk 1/2 mile to and from my work 2 - 3 days a week (sometimes maybe even more) so that's about 1 mile a day, and on top of that my job will keep me moving.

I also have a brush that I'm using, for "dry brushing" or whatever, and I massage the area for about 5 - 10 minutes daily.
Any other advice? What worked for you guys?

mariku_king

Also...should I start doing vigorous cardio or is walking enough?

mariku_king

Anyone, please?

Mokey41

It is what it is. You can't brush or exercise it away. It may become less noticeable once you've got your BF down.

mariku_king

It is what it is. You can't brush or exercise it away. It may become less noticeable once you've got your BF down.

Am I doing the right things to lower my BF?

CyeRyn

Looks like you got a good plan set. I was 115lbs w/o cellulite and in 2yrs time I shot up to 163lbs (my highest) and the cellulite was very noticeable. I now weigh 126lbs and the cellulite is there just much less noticeable. I'm still working on lowering my BF% (goal weight of 120lbs @5'5") to help reduce. I heard of the brushing thing no clue if it helps or not but just keep doing what you're doing and see the progress in 3-4 weeks and make your own judgment on whether to continue the route you're on or to crank it up a notch (in terms of exercise + weights). Takes time so just wait and see.

mariku_king

Looks like you got a good plan set. I was 115lbs w/o cellulite and in 2yrs time I shot up to 163lbs (my highest) and the cellulite was very noticeable. I now weigh 126lbs and the cellulite is there just much less noticeable. I'm still working on lowering my BF% (goal weight of 120lbs @5'5") to help reduce. I heard of the brushing thing no clue if it helps or not but just keep doing what you're doing and see the progress in 3-4 weeks and make your own judgment on whether to continue the route you're on or to crank it up a notch (in terms of exercise + weights). Takes time so just wait and see.

Should I add some cardio, like running or using my stationary bike maybe? Or can I lower my BF without cardio?

thinkskinny21

Hey check out my profile pic! I have been working out and eating healthy and have lost weight but I still had all this extra skin that was loose and lumpy.You can see how the loose skin is a lot less bulky, I bet what I used would help get rid of cellulite too! I used one ItWorks body applicator wrap for 45 mins and the defining gel! I lost 2 3/4 and I am super excited to wrap again! Hope it helps!!

mariku_king

Hey check out my profile pic! I have been working out and eating healthy and have lost weight but I still had all this extra skin that was loose and lumpy.You can see how the loose skin is a lot less bulky, I bet what I used would help get rid of cellulite too! I used one ItWorks body applicator wrap for 45 mins and the defining gel! I lost 2 3/4 and I am super excited to wrap again! Check out www.wrapsbyjillian.myitworks.com Hope it helps!!

Ahh thanks but I'm not looking to buying anything.

mariku_king

Anyone else, please?

maqsmj

ok, BF% , is body fat % and it is 100% related to your weight and losing it, cardio will help but not that much, instead i will add weight training and yoga for my muscles to make them look better and it will take away ur problem

mariku_king

ok, BF% , is body fat % and it is 100% related to your weight and losing it, cardio will help but not that much, instead i will add weight training and yoga for my muscles to make them look better and it will take away ur problem

Alright, thank you! I'll keep with the weights in that case.

Rynatat

I think my diary is open so you can view for clean eating ideas: I have a little cellulite on the back of my upper thighs/buttocks, but it's a LOT less than when I was in my 20's!! Stretching (from yoga, tai chi & pilates), Strength training, hydrating with pure water & clean eating is key. The more strength training I do the better I look (alternating weights and having heavy vs light days also helps).

Keep in mind though, every BODY is different, and what works for some may not always work for others. Genetic predispositions may also complicate matters. And no matter what companies guarantee or say, you cannot "brush" or "rub" away cellulite. Example: my Baby Sister is around 16% BF , 5'8" & 118lbs - she's a PT & certified fitness instructor - & I'm 18.6% BF, just under 5'6" & around 148lbs, yet we both have the same amount of cellulite on the back of our thighs/buttocks.

mariku_king

I think my diary is open so you can view for clean eating ideas: I have a little cellulite on the back of my upper thighs/buttocks, but it's a LOT less than when I was in my 20's!! Strength training, hydrating with pure water & clean eating is key. The more strength training I do the better I look (alternating weights and having heavy vs light days also helps).

Keep in mind though, every BODY is different, and what works for some may not always work for others. Genetic predispositions may also complicate matters. And no matter what companies guarantee or say, you cannot "brush" or "rub" away cellulite. Example: my Baby Sister is around 16% BF , 5'8" & 118lbs - she's a PT & certified fitness instructor - & I'm 18.6% BF, just under 5'6" & around 148lbs, yet we both have the same amount of cellulite on the back of our thighs/buttocks.

Thank you for this. So cardio isn't needed?

tmlombardi

Most things will be tomporary if the weight stays the same or goes up. But, I have done laser treatments that did make a difference but are very expensive. So, I turned to clay body wraps. For a short term fix it works pretty good at tightening the skin and reducing the look of cellulite. It is recommended to do at least 7-10 sessions space 7-10 days apart. Online you can find your own home recipes or most spas will offer it. There are mixed reviews out there, but it works for me.

mariku_king

Most things will be tomporary if the weight stays the same or goes up. But, I have done laser treatments that did make a difference but are very expensive. So, I turned to clay body wraps. For a short term fix it works pretty good at tightening the skin and reducing the look of cellulite. It is recommended to do at least 7-10 sessions space 7-10 days apart. Online you can find your own home recipes or most spas will offer it. There are mixed reviews out there, but it works for me.

Well thank you Uhm I'm not so sure that wraps would really work for me or anything. But thanks anyways! I think it will probably get better as I lose weight since i didn't have it before I gained some...

mariku_king

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Rynatat

I think my diary is open so you can view for clean eating ideas: I have a little cellulite on the back of my upper thighs/buttocks, but it's a LOT less than when I was in my 20's!! Strength training, hydrating with pure water & clean eating is key. The more strength training I do the better I look (alternating weights and having heavy vs light days also helps).

Keep in mind though, every BODY is different, and what works for some may not always work for others. Genetic predispositions may also complicate matters. And no matter what companies guarantee or say, you cannot "brush" or "rub" away cellulite. Example: my Baby Sister is around 16% BF , 5'8" & 118lbs - she's a PT & certified fitness instructor - & I'm 18.6% BF, just under 5'6" & around 148lbs, yet we both have the same amount of cellulite on the back of our thighs/buttocks.

Thank you for this. So cardio isn't needed?

Cardio IS needed, it's what keeps your organs inside you functioning as much as the nutrients you put inside you. However, every body is different & some may need more or less cardio. I'll use my Baby Sis as an example again: she runs, does Jillian Michaels circuit-type training and that's what works for her. If I do that I blow up like the Goodyear Blimp. I do a 10-15min cardio to warm up before my strength training in the evenings, once or twice a week I do a 10min cooldown after my hardcore session. In the AM I do more a yoga, pilates or tai-chi based workout with low impact cardio 2-3 times per week. This is what works for me.
Sometimes you have to find you "fit": it's a mix between cardio, strength, stretch & nutrient intake. Use MFP as your tool to track in 30-90 day increments until you find your "fit". It is not an overnight thing, it has taken me 3 YEARS to find my true "fit", but looking at the results & realizing this is something I can do for life, it was worth every second.

mariku_king

I think my diary is open so you can view for clean eating ideas: I have a little cellulite on the back of my upper thighs/buttocks, but it's a LOT less than when I was in my 20's!! Strength training, hydrating with pure water & clean eating is key. The more strength training I do the better I look (alternating weights and having heavy vs light days also helps).

Keep in mind though, every BODY is different, and what works for some may not always work for others. Genetic predispositions may also complicate matters. And no matter what companies guarantee or say, you cannot "brush" or "rub" away cellulite. Example: my Baby Sister is around 16% BF , 5'8" & 118lbs - she's a PT & certified fitness instructor - & I'm 18.6% BF, just under 5'6" & around 148lbs, yet we both have the same amount of cellulite on the back of our thighs/buttocks.

Thank you for this. So cardio isn't needed?

Cardio IS needed, it's what keeps your organs inside you functioning as much as the nutrients you put inside you. However, every body is different & some may need more or less cardio. I'll use my Baby Sis as an example again: she runs, does Jillian Michaels circuit-type training and that's what works for her. If I do that I blow up like the Goodyear Blimp. I do a 10-15min cardio to warm up before my strength training in the evenings, once or twice a week I do a 10min cooldown after my hardcore session. In the AM I do more a yoga, pilates or tai-chi based workout with low impact cardio 2-3 times per week. This is what works for me.
Sometimes you have to find you "fit": it's a mix between cardio, strength, stretch & nutrient intake. Use MFP as your tool to track in 30-90 day increments until you find your "fit". It is not an overnight thing, it has taken me 3 YEARS to find my true "fit", but looking at the results & realizing this is something I can do for life, it was worth every second.

I hope walking can be sufficient because i simply cannot run, due to a knee condition, and thanks to asthma I find many vigorous exercises challenging to do. :<

piggydog

Walk Walk Walk! Its great for you! Keep a steady swift pace... think 3.5 miles an hour....

Lifting weights is also great... I ususally lift 3/4 times a week and do Zumba 2/3 times a week.... I try to walk atleast a mile everyday...

Rynatat

I think my diary is open so you can view for clean eating ideas: I have a little cellulite on the back of my upper thighs/buttocks, but it's a LOT less than when I was in my 20's!! Strength training, hydrating with pure water & clean eating is key. The more strength training I do the better I look (alternating weights and having heavy vs light days also helps).

Keep in mind though, every BODY is different, and what works for some may not always work for others. Genetic predispositions may also complicate matters. And no matter what companies guarantee or say, you cannot "brush" or "rub" away cellulite. Example: my Baby Sister is around 16% BF , 5'8" & 118lbs - she's a PT & certified fitness instructor - & I'm 18.6% BF, just under 5'6" & around 148lbs, yet we both have the same amount of cellulite on the back of our thighs/buttocks.

Thank you for this. So cardio isn't needed?

Cardio IS needed, it's what keeps your organs inside you functioning as much as the nutrients you put inside you. However, every body is different & some may need more or less cardio. I'll use my Baby Sis as an example again: she runs, does Jillian Michaels circuit-type training and that's what works for her. If I do that I blow up like the Goodyear Blimp. I do a 10-15min cardio to warm up before my strength training in the evenings, once or twice a week I do a 10min cooldown after my hardcore session. In the AM I do more a yoga, pilates or tai-chi based workout with low impact cardio 2-3 times per week. This is what works for me.
Sometimes you have to find you "fit": it's a mix between cardio, strength, stretch & nutrient intake. Use MFP as your tool to track in 30-90 day increments until you find your "fit". It is not an overnight thing, it has taken me 3 YEARS to find my true "fit", but looking at the results & realizing this is something I can do for life, it was worth every second.

I hope walking can be sufficient because i simply cannot run, due to a knee condition, and thanks to asthma I find many vigorous exercises challenging to do. :<

Walking is good cardio. Though please don't use the excuse of asthma causing the challenge: I have asthma, I've built up my endurance & stamina & lungs with exercise (yes it took years, but worth every moment to not have have to rely on an inhaler!). Some days are more difficult than others depending on nature, but they're getting easier & easier. I also have damage from the neck down due to car accidents (people hitting my car) and looking at me working out, no one would know. Modify workouts to your limits - something like a stationary bike can be incredible cardio with little knee impact, even an elliptical can give the illusion of running without major joint impact. Where there is a will there is ALWAYS a way.

mariku_king

I think my diary is open so you can view for clean eating ideas: I have a little cellulite on the back of my upper thighs/buttocks, but it's a LOT less than when I was in my 20's!! Strength training, hydrating with pure water & clean eating is key. The more strength training I do the better I look (alternating weights and having heavy vs light days also helps).

Keep in mind though, every BODY is different, and what works for some may not always work for others. Genetic predispositions may also complicate matters. And no matter what companies guarantee or say, you cannot "brush" or "rub" away cellulite. Example: my Baby Sister is around 16% BF , 5'8" & 118lbs - she's a PT & certified fitness instructor - & I'm 18.6% BF, just under 5'6" & around 148lbs, yet we both have the same amount of cellulite on the back of our thighs/buttocks.

Thank you for this. So cardio isn't needed?

Cardio IS needed, it's what keeps your organs inside you functioning as much as the nutrients you put inside you. However, every body is different & some may need more or less cardio. I'll use my Baby Sis as an example again: she runs, does Jillian Michaels circuit-type training and that's what works for her. If I do that I blow up like the Goodyear Blimp. I do a 10-15min cardio to warm up before my strength training in the evenings, once or twice a week I do a 10min cooldown after my hardcore session. In the AM I do more a yoga, pilates or tai-chi based workout with low impact cardio 2-3 times per week. This is what works for me.
Sometimes you have to find you "fit": it's a mix between cardio, strength, stretch & nutrient intake. Use MFP as your tool to track in 30-90 day increments until you find your "fit". It is not an overnight thing, it has taken me 3 YEARS to find my true "fit", but looking at the results & realizing this is something I can do for life, it was worth every second.

I hope walking can be sufficient because i simply cannot run, due to a knee condition, and thanks to asthma I find many vigorous exercises challenging to do. :<

Walking is good cardio. Though please don't use the excuse of asthma causing the challenge: I have asthma, I've built up my endurance & stamina & lungs with exercise (yes it took years, but worth every moment to not have have to rely on an inhaler!). Some days are more difficult than others depending on nature, but they're getting easier & easier. I also have damage from the neck down due to car accidents (people hitting my car) and looking at me working out, no one would know. Modify workouts to your limits - something like a stationary bike can be incredible cardio with little knee impact, even an elliptical can give the illusion of running without major joint impact. Where there is a will there is ALWAYS a way.

It's not that I don't try or I think of it as an excuse, I just honestly find it challenging. I DO try to do vigorous things and I will continue to try, but for now I'll stick with moderate walking with maybe a little bit of jogging from time to time.

mariku_king

Walk Walk Walk! Its great for you! Keep a steady swift pace... think 3.5 miles an hour....

Lifting weights is also great... I ususally lift 3/4 times a week and do Zumba 2/3 times a week.... I try to walk atleast a mile everyday...

Alright, I'll definitely walk

Nerdy_Rose

Heavy squats and deadlifts. I still have *some* cellulite, but my legs are silky smooth when I cross them in a skirt. No more cellulite dimples. Heavy lifting, all the way.

mariku_king

Heavy squats and deadlifts. I still have *some* cellulite, but my legs are silky smooth when I cross them in a skirt. No more cellulite dimples. Heavy lifting, all the way.

What does "heavy" mean exactly? Whatever seems heavy to oneself?

heather_huggins

for cellulite, i've heard to exercise regularly and drink tons of water! i had cellulite on the backs of my legs when i gained my weight, when i started working out every day and drinking more water, it started to fade. i still have a little bit, but not nearly as much! when you burn that fat, the cellulite will go away. it's kind of tricky, its fat that grows directly under the skin. when skin loses its elasticity, you see it more. try some strength training as well as cardio, when those muscles build you won't see it as much either.

mariku_king

for cellulite, i've heard to exercise regularly and drink tons of water! i had cellulite on the backs of my legs when i gained my weight, when i started working out every day and drinking more water, it started to fade. i still have a little bit, but not nearly as much! when you burn that fat, the cellulite will go away. it's kind of tricky, its fat that grows directly under the skin. when skin loses its elasticity, you see it more. try some strength training as well as cardio, when those muscles build you won't see it as much either.

Yeah, my water intake has gotten pretty poor lately u.u I'll start drinking more, keep up with the walking and the weights 3 times a week and pray for the best by next winter.

Nerdy_Rose

Heavy squats and deadlifts. I still have *some* cellulite, but my legs are silky smooth when I cross them in a skirt. No more cellulite dimples. Heavy lifting, all the way.

What does "heavy" mean exactly? Whatever seems heavy to oneself?

Heavy to your level of fitness. If you can do more than 5 reps with good form, go heavier.

mariku_king

Heavy squats and deadlifts. I still have *some* cellulite, but my legs are silky smooth when I cross them in a skirt. No more cellulite dimples. Heavy lifting, all the way.

What does "heavy" mean exactly? Whatever seems heavy to oneself?

Heavy to your level of fitness. If you can do more than 5 reps with good form, go heavier.

Alright, thank you

moc79

my 2 cents;
1. Cut out your diet soda and stick to the natural stuff like water as much as possible.
2. increase your cardio workout
3. if you have access to a gym with a personal trainer maybe take on 1-2 sessions first so you can discuss your goals, etc and the PT would be able to guide you on what sort of exercises would be most suitable, how to use the machines, etc.

good luck! :glasses:

Noflexing

to lose body fat % all you need to do is be at a caloric deficit it be anywhere from 500-1000. you don't have to do any exercise, brushing?(never heard of that before), sauna, or vigorous activity. the exercise is to reshape your body the way you want it. you can be completely sedentary as long as your at a caloric deficit you'll lose body fat. while exercising you should be doing 3 sets of each body parts and doing 10-15 reps pick a weight that you think you can handle with good form. look up online what body parts assist each other and you'll find a split routine. you can eat whatever you want to as long as your in your deficit, remember though once you reach that caloric limit for the day that's it so choose your foods wisely and spread them out. meal timing is irrelevant you choose to get in all calories in one sitting or 5 small meals the nutrients absorbed will be the same.