Getting Rid Of Cellulite From Livestrong.com by Sia Bevis

Your fat cells are located in between your muscle and skin tissue. Cellulite is a condition in which fat cells are pushed through connective tissue and up against your skin. This results in an uneven fat distribution causing a dimpled or bumpy appearance resembling cottage cheese. According to the Mayo Clinic, cellulite affects eight out of 10 women. Factors contributing to cellulite include genetics, a buildup of toxins, water retention, age, hormones, diet and inactivity. Some of these factors are controllable, therefore there is a possibility of reducing the appearance of cellulite.

Step 1
Maintain an ideal weight. Weight gain increases the size of your fat cells, causing them to be pushed up against your skin. Foods that contribute to cellulite include saturated fats, processed foods and processed meats. Excess salt, sugar and caffeine should also be avoided. A weight-loss and cellulite-loss diet consists of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole-grain foods, high fiber foods, fish oil and nuts. It is important to drink enough water. Water regulates your body systems and is believed to help release a buildup of toxins in your body.


Step 2
Participate in an exercise program. Lower body weight training firms your buttock and thigh muscles, where cellulite usually accumulates. Specific weight training exercises for reducing cellulite include the squat, lunge, leg extension and leg curl, which target your buttocks, quadriceps--front of thighs--and hamstrings--back of thighs. Yoga increases muscle tone and enhances your immune system and digestion, all of which contribute to reducing cellulite. Exercise burns calories, which also promotes weight loss and body fat reduction.

Step 3
Increase your circulation. Cardio training strengthens your heart and lung capacity. Strengthening your heart results in the ability to increase the amount of blood circulated throughout your body. Massage is another method that promotes circulation. Using skin creams on your buttocks and thighs also increases circulation. Circulation increases your metabolism and helps eliminates excess toxins from your body.

Step 4
Improve the quality of your skin. Improved skin tone adds to its elasticity, which helps reduce the appearance of cellulite. Rubbing warmed coffee grounds into your skin is believed to be effective. Wrapping seaweed around the affected area is also suggested. These products improve circulation and remove excess water. Glucosamine and fatty acids are supplements taken for improved connective tissue strength and skin.



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