How to help decrease cellulite?

Exercise doesn't decrease cellulite with the possible exception of the little bit it may contribute to fat loss and the even smaller amount that contributes to making cellulite less visible. Sooo, you can pretty much forget about exercise as a remedy and, if you need to lose fat, do it with diet or diet and exercise combined.

Here's the cellulite story.

Here's the sad truth about cellulite. Cellulite is not fat, it's a genetic-based condition involving an uneven distribution of adipose and collagen tissues and once you have it, you will probably have it for life. However, because cellulite involves fat, you may be able to reduce the prominence of it by burning fat. Unfortunately, cellulite seems to present in those areas where fat tends to leave last...buttocks and thighs. So, reducing the cellulite effect will, for most people, require burning excess fat to a very low body fat percent....something which usually means a serious lifestyle change and commitment to proper eating habits for life with no guarantees.

Exercise won't help beyond burning a few more calories so plan your workouts around fitness goals such as excellence in a sport or occupation, strength, endurance, flexibility, systemic fitness, general health and well being, body sculpting, body awareness, coordination, poise and comportment, balance, body composition, mental acuity, educational experience, etc. Don't exercise with the hope it will help make cellulite disappear.

Here's an excerpt from an article from the US National Institute of Health, the people your doctor listen to.

"A great deal of money is spent by people who want to rid themselves of cellulite, but no amount of weight loss, exercise, massages, wraps, creams, supplements, or surgery has proven to effectively eliminate it once you have it. Liposuction, for instance, is not recommended for cellulite, and may even make it look worse."

Biochemistry of cellulite?

Cellulite is the lumpy substance resembling cottage cheese that is commonly found on the thighs, stomach, and butt. Cellulite is actually a fancy name for collections of fat that push against the connective tissue beneath a person's skin, which causes the surface of the skin to dimple or pucker and look lumpy.

Hormonal factors: Hormones play a dominant role in the formation of cellulite. Estrogen is the most important hormone. It seems to initiate, and aggravate cellulite. Other hormones including insulin, the catecholamines adrenaline and noradrenaline, thyroid hormones, and prolactin have all been shown to participate in the development of cellulite.

Predisposing factors: Several genetic factors have been shown to be necessary for cellulite to develop. Gender, race, biotype, a hormone receptor allele that determines the receptor number and sensitivity, distribution of subcutaneous fat, and predisposition to circulatory insufficiency have all been shown to contribute to cellulite.

Diet: Diet has been shown to affect the development and amount of cellulite. Excessive amounts of fat, carbohydrates, salt, alcohol or too little fiber can all contribute to an increased cellulite.

Lifestyle: Smoking, lack of exercise, tight clothes, high heeled shoes, and sitting or standing in a single position of long periods have all been correlated with an increase in cellulite. A high stress lifestyle will cause an increase in the catecholamine hormones.

What is cellulite?

Cellulite is the dimpling effect most common in the thighs, buttocks, and lower abdomen.

The upper most part of your skin is called the epidermis. This is mainly dead skin (a protective barrier including yeah, dead skin cells, and oils, etc.)
Underneath the epidermis is the dermis. This is where your hair follicles, blood vessels, sweat glands, etc are located. The dermis is also where you'll find live, healthy skin cells.
Underneath THAT layer (the dermis) is the subcutaneous layers,.. or fat layers. There's 3 layers of fat. This layer is very structured. Fatty parts are structured into specific chambers by strands of linked tissue around it. Anyway,.
Sometimes, little pockets of fat protrude up into the dermis, causing the dimpling effect.

This is due to hormones, genetics,.. etc.

Even young, healthy women who eat healthy and work out regularly can get cellulite.

Some men can get cellulite, too. But it's not as common as it is in women.

Also. Once you have cellulite, eating healthy and working out won't fully get rid of them. However, it will help.

Reduce cellulite?

To reduce cellulite, drink water. Aim for a least 2 liters a day. This will help to flush out toxins and help your body regulate better.

Exercise to reduce cellulite. Even a little bit of exercise everyday will help, but try and work in some vigorous exercise for better results. Losing weight can help reduce that cottage cheese look.
Make changes in your diet to reduce cellulite. A cellulite diet consists of reducing fat, sugar and calorie intake and focusing on foods that contain anti cellulite ingredients, packed with anti-oxidant power such as:*Asparagus*Avocadoa*Bananas*Beans*Ber... and Oat Cereal are an excellent source of energy, high in fiber and antioxidants.*Broccoli*Citrus Fruits*Nuts*Oily Fish:Salmon, sardines, tuna, trout, herrings, mackerel and bass*Onions*Pears*Pineapple*WatermelonIn... as much of these types of food into a balanced diet to reduce cellulite.

As part of your anti-cellulite diet, eat more protein and fiber. protein helps to firm up muscles that can keep fat stores in place and reduce the dimpled effect of cellulite.

Eat approximately .6 gram per pound of lean body mass if you are a moderately active person, and 1 gram per pound of lean body mass if you are very active. Opt for lean protein in fish, especially salmon because fish provides a high dose of essential fatty acids.

Help get rid of cellulite by taking your vitamins. Add the following vitamins to your diet to help:

Calcium : To reduce body fat,Gamma linoleic acid: Helps burn more calories,Potassium : Helps combat fluid retention,Iodine: Helps stimulate a slow metabolism,Lycopene: A vital antioxidant
Magnesium: Helps fight stress and is associated with weight management Selenium: Improves the action of vitamins C & E and beta carotene Sulphur : Reduces free-radical damage Vitamin B6: Excellent fluid fighter

Vitamin C: Powerful detoxifier and helps strengthen skin Vitamin E: Improves circulation and is essential for healthy skin Essential Fatty Acids. Take a fish oil or flaxseed supplement which can improve skin texture and tone within 2 months of use.

Supplement your cellulite diet with antioxidants that can help you reduce cellulite. The best antioxidants for fighting cellulite include: juniper berries, peppermint tea, grape seed bioflavonoids, co-enzyme Q-10, black pepper extract, white pepper, cinnamon root extract, onion, cloves, garlic and ginger.

Green Tea is also a great antioxidant that has been shown to increase the rate your body burns calories and can help you lose cellulite.

Get professional help. See an Endermologist. The FDA has approved Endermologie as an effective solution for temporary reduction of cellulite. You start with 14-18 treatments 1-2 times weekly, with monthly visits for maintenance. Endermologie involves a massage machine with 2 rollers and some gentle suction action. Another option is to get a weekly massage and have them put extra focus on your problem areas.

Try body brushing to reduce cellulite. Buy a bristle body brush and use it everyday before you shower. Begin at your feet and make deep, long strokes towards your heart, with extra focus on the problem areas. This exfoliates and improves circulation, which helps with the appearance of cellulite.

Home remedies for cellulite?

Does anybody know what can help cellulite..home remedies, creams, treatment, anything!

Cellulite always the biggest problem for majority of women or ladies... even skinny girls will have cellulite. This unsightly bumpy appearance of cellulite on the skin is most commonly seen on the arms, hips, thighs and buttocks of women.

You can try to read this article, is about cellulite reduction. HOpe it can help you and for those who facing this problem.

Can you get rid of cellulite?

Cellulite is one of things in life that we don't like, but will always be around.

You can minimize the look of cellulite with cellulite creams. Like wrinkle creams they fill in the lines of cellulite and help the skin swell up a very tiny bit. This gives the skin a smoother look. They say that there is a 65-67% reduction in the look of cellulite. If you massage them in at night, it will help break up the cellulite chunks also giving you a smoother look.

You can also minimize it by toning the muscles under the cellulite. This will help tighten the area and when the muscles are tighter, it gives a tighter look and feel, thus having the cellulite look noticeable.

You can help new cellulite from occurring by making sure that your diet is free from white sugars and carbs (eat only breads and pasta made from 100% whole grains), take a daily vitamin-mineral supplement (buy a good one that comes in a capsule, not a tiny little pill), try to avoid caffeine as caffeine add to cellulite (if you drink coffee then don't drink any energy drinks that are high in caffeine and sugar).

The #1 way to help keep cellulite at bay is pure water and lots of it. Make sure you drink at least 8 full glasses a day. Many people have cellulite because they don't drink enough water and there is no way for the calorie burned toxins to be removed by the cells. By drinking plenty of water you leave an easy escape route for the toxins and they won't build up.

You can never get rid of 100% of it but you can reduce the look and lets face it, it's the look of cellulite that we don't like.

Cellulite so early in life?

CELLULITE

Cellulite. If you're a woman, chances are nine out of ten that you would have encountered these unsightly lumps on your thighs and buttocks. And you would be itching to get rid of them. You'd be willing to try anything, from pounding the life out of them to creaming them, and occasionally, if you are really desperate, exercising them!

So what is cellulite anyway?

It's fat that looks lumpy and dimpled, and is usually found around the buttocks and thighs - because this is where most women store fat. So if your behind resembles a lumpy mattress more than it does the models strutting around on television, you know why. Not fun, huh? And to add insult to injury, most men don't get cellulite!


What causes cellulite?

Heredity, lack of physical activity, gorging on fried food, coffee and sugar, and drinking less water.


So how do we get rid of this cellulite?

Diet and exercise is the way to go. If you're the type that binge eats during weekends or holidays and then crash diets, STOP NOW. You're not helping your system at all. It's bad for your health and for your well being. And anyway, the worst part about cellulite is that you don't need to be fat to have it. Skinny women get cellulite too! Remember, once you get fat cells, they stay with you through thick and thin, ever the faithful companions! (With friends like these, who needs enemies?) So the only thing that will help is a balanced low-fat diet.

This may be easier said than done, but remember what you learnt ever since you held a book to your nose? Prevention is better than cure. Take it slow and steady. Crash dieting tops the 'worst ways to lose cellulite' list as you don't lose fat, you lose muscle. Instead, cut down on fatty foods.
Bid farewell to french fries, ghee laden aloo ka parathas and butter chicken, and desert the desserts!

Combine your diet with aerobic exercise and weights to tone up muscle. The healthiest and most natural way to diminish cellulite is through diet and a mix of cardiovascular exercise and weight training. Do a minimum of 30 minutes of cardio exercise, three times a week, and 30 minutes of lifting weights or doing resistance work (sweeping the floor, washing clothes - yes, it works!) three times a week and you're all set.


Water Water Everywhere

Another cause of cellulite is inadequate water intake, which prevents the body from getting rid of toxins, and these toxins prevent the breakdown of fat. So drink up - at least 10 to 12 glasses of water a day. If you drink any caffeinated beverage, you need to drink extra water to counteract caffeine's dehydrating effects.


The Brush Off

The skin is the largest organ of the body and other than bathtime, it's completely neglected. Brushing is the best thing you can do for your skin, and it takes just a few minutes everyday.
On dry skin, take a soft body brush or loofah and brush towards the heart:
Up from the legs and arms.
Down from the neck
Across your buttocks.
Dry skin brushing is more beneficial than brushing when in the shower. Don't scrub, massage or rotate the brush on the body; just sweep it across the skin in long smooth strokes. It stimulates blood circulation, tightens the skin and eliminates cellulite. Phew! And if you need any other reason - it feels damned good