No more cottage cheese thighs and orange peel skin. It’s time to learn the basics of cellulite, what you should and shouldn’t believe, and what you can do about your dimples.
Cellulite occurs when the fat deposits underneath your skin begin pushing through the layers of collagen fibers, or connective tissue, under your skin. It’s most common in your tush and thighs, but can also be found on your arms, stomach, and any other trouble spots.
Women are more likely to have cellulite than men; and 80-95% of women have cellulite at some point in their lifes. The causes of cellulite aren’t fully understood, yet, but some contributors may be:
- Genetics – there are genes required to develop cellulite, which means genes may predispose you with the particular characteristics associated with cellulite.
- Diet – eating too much fats, carbs, and sodium, while not eating enough fiber
- Smoking – decreases circulation, and a lack of circulation may be contributing to your cellulite
- Not Exercising – exercising increases circulation and helps minimize excess fat
- Hormonal Factors – your hormones may play an important role in your cellulite as many believe you need estrogen, insulin, noradrenaline, thyroid hormones, and prolactin to produce cellulite
Now that we know some of the biggest contributors to our cellulite let’s go over some Facts vs. Myths.
Women get more cellulite than men: FACT
Only overweight people get cellulite: MYTH
Cellulite gets worse with age: FACT
Skin firming creams can cure cellulite: MYTH
Liposuction will help reduce cellulite: MYTH
Cellulite may be caused by your genes: FACT
That was a lot of new info that I didn’t know about cellulite before and I hope you all learned something new, too. Hopefully, this will give you a start to getting rid of your cellulite.
Just a few more tips!
- Drinking lots of water and eating fruits and veggies high in water content will help reduce cellulite.
- Exercising and strength training will smooth out skin.
- Massaging may help break up cellulite and plump the skin creating a smoother appearance.
- Dry body brushing (see other post Brush Away Cellulite)
