Cellulite, Unmovable right - WRONG!!

Most women develop cellulite at some point in their lives. A woman’s body is genetically prone to develop these unsightly, lumpy deposits of fat beneath the skin. Exercise alone won’t rid you of cellulite. Sadly though, once the exercise is discontinued, the cellulite will come back. 

However, there are a few ways to go about decreasing the dimpling appearance of cellulite, which don’t involve hours at the gym, expensive creams or liposuction. 

Here are 3 points to get rid of cellulite that actually work.

1) Improve blood flow

Few people realise that cellulite is directly related to blood circulation. When cellulite is deposited as small fat pockets underneath the skin, those areas no longer receive proper blood flow, this allows for toxins to begin accumulating in the body.

Proper circulation is essential for cardiovascular health. To work on improving the circulation, make sure to move every day. This doesn’t mean vigorous training sessions at the gym in an attempt to rid the body of cellulite, but rather good old fashioned activity. Get the blood moving and heart pumping by adding daily walking, swimming, cycling, or any other physical activity. 

Aside from working on improving circulation from the inside, you can also target areas of cellulite where you see it occurring.  Rubbing, massaging, brushing, or scrubbing the cellulite can be done for a period of about fifteen minutes using a skin stimulator or medium bristle brush. This combats cellulite by increasing the flow of blood to that area, and skin should appear a healthy pink colour when finished. By stimulating the areas of cellulite in this manner, it allows the blood vessels on the surface to help clear any clogged or damaged tissues and allow toxins to be released, thus improving the appearance of cellulite.

2) A good food intake

The second of the 3 points to get rid of cellulite is proper nutrition, knowing what to eat and what not to eat to help reduce cellulite. Some foods we eat can actually contribute to the formation of cellulite, while others help prevent or remove it.  Nutrition plays a role in how our blood forms and circulates through the body.  If certain foods act to thicken the blood, this will hamper proper circulation.  Therefore, it is important to include healthy foods that naturally thin the blood and keep it flowing freely.

 Foods to include in your diet to help combat cellulite include Omega-3 fatty acids found in flax seeds and fish, and blood thinning foods such as cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic.  Foods such as nuts, oatmeal, green vegetables, and dairy products contain L-Arginine which improves circulation. Eating these foods will help the body eliminate accumulations of cellulite.

3) Reduce water retention

Chronic fluid retention is another factor that contributes to cellulite development. You can help reduce fluid retention and improve the appearance of cellulite by eating foods rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, and phytonutrients, high in protein, and Omega-3.  Avoiding Trans fats, saturated fats, sugar, and unnecessary chemical exposure or medications will help in the battle against cellulite. Remember to drink lots of water though as this can “flush” out the system as well which will reduce the build-up of toxins.