Bye Bye Cellulite
Some research says that over 80% of post adolescent women will suffer from cellulite at some stage in their life. Whether you’re big, small or somewhere in the middle, most women have cellulite at some stage of their life say bye to Cellulite.
Cellulite does not only affect people who are overweight. In fact, these annoying fatty deposits also affect people who are underweight, or even people at a healthy weight. Because cellulite has many causes, it can affect many body types for a variety of reasons.
So what exactly is cellulite? It is when fat cells congregate under the skin, thus creating the dimple-like appearance above the skin. While some cellulite might be hereditary, there are other causes that are easily preventable!
- Poor diet and sub-optimal hormone activity– If you don’t eat well or get enough rest, chances are you are increasing your risk for cellulite! Even if you are thin and toned, but treat your body poorly, you increase your chances of having cellulite
- Poor circulation– This can be caused by a high stress lifestyle, as well as poor nutrition and of course not enough time put into stretching and recovery after workouts
Here’s How You Can Beat it in 5 Steps:
- Stay hydrated– dehydration causes stress to muscle cells. Try to drink roughly 2 liters per day (8 cups).
- Stretch/Foam Roll– this helps to improve cell recovery and circulation plus feels great. Around 10-15 minutes per day will really help.
- Avoid artificial sugars and preservatives where possible – these can be a step in the process of toxin build up. This includes lollies, alcohol, some frozen and tinned foods etc.
- Sleep– sleep deprivation can have a huge impact on hormone activity so get your 7-8 hours. Who ever said no to more sleep?
- Get your vitamins– Macronutrient or Micronutrient deficiency can aid in a build up of stress, and also decrease positive hormone activity. Include a range of food groups on a daily basis. If you need help with your eating plan we can help with nutritionist designed programmes that are sound and affordable.
Now that you know those pesky dimples can be eliminated, time to take the right steps towards treating your body better. Remember, if we show respect to our bodies through healthy eating, exercise, and sleep, your body will show you the same respect back.
TARGETED CELLULITE TREATMENTS
Cellulite is often found on the thighs, buttocks and stomach. It is caused by ballooning fat cells underneath the skin which become squashed together and forced to fight for space. This makes them push up against the connective tissue within the body which forces everything up towards the top layers of the skin which results in a dimpled, uneven surface texture. If these fat cells expand then the area of cellulite spreads and covers more of the skin, so ideally you need to use products that reduce the volume of fat cells and encourage lymphatic drainage.
There are so many different options out there for cellulite treatment – from creams that claim to attack fibrous bands to surgical options, that come with risks, downtime, pain, and of course, that hefty price tag.
In order to see a noticeable difference in your skin you need to commit to a routine where you apply an anti-cellulite product twice a day. Repeated application is the best way to ensure that your skin is receiving enough of the smoothing properties to show any visible improvements in the look of your cellulite.