Cellulite:What’s True and What’s Not

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Last Updated on November 23, 2019 by Marie Bautista

Do you think only fat people can get cellulite?

Or that drinking water gets rid of it but exercise doesn’t?

Let us separate the fact from fiction.

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Cellulite is simply fat.

FALSE! Cellulite is mostly fat that has been damaged and is the result of poor circulation and drainage.

Women’s fat cells are held in supporting fibers that are not as closely interconnected as men’s.

An inactive lifestyle results in the fibers tightening their hold on the fat cells, which then leads to that stubborn, ugly dimpling we call cellulite. So do watch your weight and don’t be a slave to your desk or sofa! Getting a laser lipo colorado springs area offers won’t hurt either.

Cellulite is hereditary.

I hope I can say this is false, but sadly, it is true. Just as some families are susceptible to certain diseases, the possibility of extreme cellulite being present is no different.

But hormones, diet and lifestyle play an important role, too, so if your mom or grandma have or had cellulite, it doesn’t mean to say that you can’t influence it. Therefore, the sooner you take care of yourself, the better.

Having cellulite means you are overweight.

False. This is one of the most common myths and can be very frustrating for those people who are not overweight. Over 80 percent of women have cellulite to some degree and that includes skinny people and even supermodels like Tyra Banks.

Keep on top of your weight to avoid “yo-yoing,” which stretches the connective tissue in your skin and makes cellulite worse. And if your weight is fine, don’t try to lose more in a bid to reduce cellulite. The chances are it won’t make much difference.

It gets worse as you get older.

True. Unfortunately, for the majority of us, this is true. Cellulite starts to form as soon as estrogen levels increase at puberty, and it should be remembered that it is a degenerative condition. As the years pass, we tend to be less active, put on weight and the skin thins.

As a result, fat cells get bigger, supporting fibers stretch, circulation decreases, more fluid gets trapped and the puckering effect makes cellulite more obvious.

To stop unnecessary amounts of toxins building up in trapped fluid, cut down on the worst offenders: caffeine, alcohol and nicotine.

Drinking water will improve cellulite.

False. It won’t fix the condition. Most of us are more dehydrated than we think and it’s the outer organ, the skin, that goes without – as the water you do have is used by the vital internal organs first.

However, aim to drink 1.5 liters of water a day to maintain a healthy lymphatic system to remove waste products and keep water levels in your skin at an optimum level. Don’t drink too much as swelling under the skin can make cellulite look worse.

Exercise will smooth out cellulite.

True. Although it won’t get rid of it, as even athletes can have cellulite. the fact that working out improves circulation, removes excess fluid, and tones muscles mean that skin will look smoother, regardless of the cellulite.

To stimulate your circulation and boost lymphatic drainage, you need to think of your diaphragm and stomach muscles as a piston, so you need to aerobically exercise your whole body for around half an hour up to five times a week for best results.

A healthy diet will prevent cellulite.

Not really. of course, a healthy diet is always a good idea, but it doesn’t mean that you won’t get cellulite at all.

Anti-oxidants neutralize free radicals, which are implicated in the cause of cellulite and improve micro-circulation. Essential fatty acids like Omega 3 and 6 are also anti-inflammatory and reduce cells sticking together.

Lots of colored fruits and vegetables like broccoli and blueberries along with fish oil in your diet while avoiding junk food may help prevent cellulite.

Liposuction is the only answer.

False. Even if you can afford the hefty price tag, it is your last port of call for shifting areas of stubborn fat deposits and it may not even remove that cottage cheese-like cellulite. In fact, when done improperly by inexperienced practitioners, it is a traumatic procedure that could impair your circulatory and lymphatic system. It has also left many women with fewer inches but more lumps and bumps than before.

Lifestyle, diet, exercise, body brushing and massage with contouring products that contain marine extracts, caffeine or juniper oil may help minimize the appearance of cellulite. Read the free report on how to kill cellulite.