Cellulite: how to get rid of thigh dimples

Do you ever think about cellulite?  Do you have cellulite? Cellulite is the dimple effect seen on thighs up and down the land. And if you’re thinking, “what an earth could she possibly know about having cellulite?” Let me fill you in on a little secret: I have never trained with a woman who doesn’t have it and, yes, I too am guilty of owning a little cellulite of my own!

With the warmer months fast approaching, the dread of revealing all in a bathing suit or shorts has many men and women frantically dieting and exercising in an attempt to shape up. If you read my summer countdown post, you know that getting active today means you may see some improvement in your external appearance just in time for beach season!

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Are there exercises to get rid of cellulite?

Exercise alone won't get rid of cellulite, experts say. But it can help, along with diet and boosting circulation.

The rumor: You can exercise away cellulite

A lot of workouts are marketed as fat-blasting and cellulite-shrinking. Instructors claim that if you only knew the right moves, your trouble zones would disappear and your body would be dimple-free. But can certain exercises really get rid of cellulite?

The verdict: Exercise can reduce fat, but there's no way to spot-treat cellulite

"Getting rid of cellulite requires proper exercise, nutrition, proper circulation and the control of fat-storage hormones (that are) more prevalent in the lower body," says personal trainer Ariane Hundt, founder of Brooklyn Bridge Boot Camp.

Thin thighs in 30 days

Think nothing can be done about cellulite and stubborn saddlebags? A proven formula to iron out the creases is back - and it's better than before...

Are your jeans feeling uncomfortably tight after Christmas? Would you do pretty much anything to get rid of your cellulite?

Unfortunately, when women pile on the pounds, it tends to sit stubbornly on our hips, bottom and thighs.

But the good news is that there is something you can do about those unwanted lumps and bumps. How does dramatic inch-loss in less than a month sound?

Wendy Stehling, author of Thin Thighs In 30 Days — which sold more than 2.5 million copies in the 1980s — has updated it for today’s woman.

Though the basic programme remains true to the highly effective original, a handful of new exercises and the introduction of interval training in the Walk Out section will blast away cellulite more efficiently than ever before.

Follow Wendy’s expert advice and your thighs should feel sleeker and slimmer within days.

What are the supposed "treatments" for cellulite?

Many people dislike the appearance of cellulite and prefer to have skin as smooth as they possibly can. Therefore, much has been written about cellulite, and many treatments have been promoted, ranging from dietary changes to cellulite creams and mechanical treatments. Some of these therapies include.

1. Methylxanthines: Methylxanthines are a group of chemicals that include aminophylline, caffeine, and theophyilline. These chemicals are present in many cellulite creams and are promoted as treatments for cellulite because of their known ability to break down fat stores. However, skin creams cannot deliver the required concentration of these chemicals for the length of time required for significant fat breakdown. While studies have shown a small reduction in thigh measurements with some of these preparations, they do not promote significant loss of cellulite.

Is Cellulite Forever?

Some claim creams can bust the bulgy bane of many, whereas others swear by pricey procedures. But what is cellulite? And can it really be banished for good? A doctor gives the bottom line

Cottage cheese, orange peel, hail damage. By any other name, cellulite may still throw the perfectly sane into a tizzy as winter pants and coats are doffed for more revealing spring and summer styles.

This cultural anxiety has meant big bucks for some beauty product–makers and medical practitioners alike. A barrage of products and procedures promise to seek out and destroy the lumpy fat on thighs, bottoms, arms and tummies, but a miracle cellulite assassin has still yet to be uncovered.

Cellulite: Causes, Treatment, Prevention

Cellulite is a condition in which the skin appears to have areas with underlying fat deposits, giving it a dimpled, lumpy appearance. It is most noticeable on the buttocks and thighs, and usually occurs after puberty.

Cellulite is also known as adiposis edematosa, dermopanniculosis deformans, status protrusus cutis, and gynoid lipodystrophy in the medical field and as orange peel syndrome, cottage cheese skin, hail damage, and the mattress phenomenon in colloquial language.

Dermatologists say that cellulite may affect up to 90% of women at some point in their lives.

Cellulite is often classified using three grades:

Best tips for good skin

Diet and beauty tips for a great complexion and smooth, healthy skin.

The skin is composed of three layers: the surface layer (epidermis), the middle layer (dermis) and the deep layer (hypodermis). The epidermis is several layers deep. Cells are created in the lowest layer and take about a month to move to the surface, where they then die. What we see as our "skin" is actually a layer of dead cells. Washing with a cleanser helps to slough off the dead skin cells, leaving the skin looking more vibrant. As well as getting rid of dirt and sweat, cleansers also remove blemish-causing bacteria from the surface layer.

While age does slow the process of cell regeneration, the cycle never stops. The health of these new cells is affected by the food and drinks you consume, your lifestyle and the products you use. Treat your body well, and this will be reflected in your skin. To keep your skin looking good, naturopath Janella Purcell says, "Water is key. Omega-3 from fish oils and/or flaxseed oil is essential. Olive oil, avocado and tahini can benefit the skin. And vitamin E and C are great for skin repair. "

Eat your way to healthier skin in 7 days

In seven days you can make the changes you need for healthier skin.

Your skin’s health is an indicator of your internal health. Here’s how to keep it looking and feeling good.

Monday

Eat oily fish. Healthy omega-3 fats, which are found in oily fish (salmon, trout, mackerel), help keep skin soft and supple. Anyone with dry or inflamed skin will benefit from increasing their omega-3 intake. Vegetarian sources include nuts, seeds and flax oil, or try a good-quality supplement.

Tuesday

Boost your berry intake. Berries are an excellent source of vitamin C, an important nutrient that helps the skin’s collagen production. Berries are also rich in antioxidants, which help protect against the free radical damage that causes wrinkles. Other excellent sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits, broccoli and parsley.

Treatments for cellulite

Forever trying to disguise those stubborn lumps and bumps that cling to your hips, thighs, stomach and butt? All is not lost – these treatments and techniques can help you shift the dreaded dimple

Cellulite doesn’t discriminate, appearing on women at any age and of any body shape, and getting it to leave is no easy feat.

The term cellulite describes the uneven, under-skin fat deposits that create a dimpled look and it most commonly affects women due to the difference in our deep skin structure, dermatologist Dr Eleni Yiasemides says. It’s thought to be caused by three main processes in the dermal layer: an out-pouching of fat tissue; fibrous tissue distorting the skin fat; and a build-up of fluid from poor circulation and lymphatic drainage.

The best ways to treat cellulite

We look at latest the latest in treatments for this frustrating skin condition.

Predominantly found on bottoms, thighs and even upper arms, cellulite strikes women of all ages and all sizes. In fact, it's estimated that up to 90 per cent of women will experience some form of cellulite at some time in their life after puberty.

So what exactly is cellulite? "Cellulite is a connective tissue disorder," explains Emma Hobson from the International Dermal Institute. "Simply put, the structure of the body's fat cell chambers break down and cause this dimpling to appear." Hobson suggests that a likely reason for this breakdown in connective fibres is a poor circulatory system; "Loss of circulation to an area – whether caused by lack of exercise, too much sitting, clogged arteries or nutrient deficiency – can have a serious impact and accelerate cellulite formation."

5 keys to nail cellulite

by Joey Atlas, M.S., Exe. Physio, Womens’ Body Enhancement Specialist

*Keep in mind, specific results are not guaranteed. So the neat thing is, your results may vary, because every woman is unique, of course. And there are MANY women who find this site and method every week, from all over the world. So varying results are common. Especially when we consider how many different female “body-types” there are (ectomorph, mesomorph, endomorph, etc…).

Ask any woman on the street what the definition of cellulite is and you’ll get a confused variety of answers. From “toxic fat pockets” to “bands of fiber pulling down on the skin” and many other odd things in between…

Cellulite

Cellulite is a term to describe deposits of subcutaneous fat within fibrous connective tissue that causes a dimpled appearance to the skin. Cellulite is a common and harmless condition that affects about 90% of women over the age of 30.

Cellulite is a term used for uneven fat deposits under the skin that cause the skin to have a dimpled "orange peel" or "cottage cheese" appearance. It is a way of storing fat and is caused by weakened connective tissue which leads to cells filling with fat.  It occurs when the fat cells enlarge, usually with age, and push through the connecting fibres of the skin, which remain the same size, producing dimples to appear on the outer skin as the fat cells emerge through the connective tissue. Cellulite mostly occurs from the waist down mostly commonly appearing on the thighs, buttocks and hips.

How celebrities fight cellulite

Celebs reveal their cellulite-banishing tips.

No matter the season, a toned bottom and smooth, sculpted thighs rank high on many women's most-wanted body wish lists.

But if you are one of those millions of women who suffer from the dreaded orange peel (aka cellulite) it can seem like an uphill battle to look good in shorts, let alone a skimpy swimsuit.

You are not alone though, some of the most photographed and beautiful women in the world also wage a constant war against lumpy legs, the latest being Kate Moss at the Louis Vuitton fashion show in Paris this month.

But the good news is that they are winning. The even greater news is that they are willing to share their secrets with you.

Ways to reduce cellulite

Can you really get rid of those lumps and bumps?

We all have different types of fat in our bodies. Some fat wraps around organs, some wraps around muscles. Other fat lies in thick sheets and yet another type lies just beneath your skin like the fat on a rasher of bacon. This last type of fat is what can turn into cellulite.

Cellulite owes its existence to collagen fibres. These fibres support your skin structure like bed slats under a mattress. They form a mesh, with the skin on one side and the fat on the other. When there’s not enough room for the fat, it starts pressing against the collagen fibres. The more fat that builds up, the more stretched and out of shape the fibres become, until the fat starts to push its way through and around the fibres. You start to see puckering in the skin where the fibres are pulled and lumps and bumps and that’s what we call cellulite.

Seven ways to reduce cellulite

Try these natural tips for preventing or reducing that dimpled, orange-peel look on your thighs and other body parts.

Nutritionist Lisa Guy shares her seven-step guide to reducing cellulite, for silky smooth skin.

1. Load up on anti-oxidants

Include plenty of antioxidant-rich foods in your diet, such as acai and other berries, red and orange fruits and vegies, and citrus fruits. Antioxidants are your number one defence against free radicals, which cause damage to skin cells and can contribute to cellulite formation.

Secret Weapons to Fight Cellulite

If you think there’s nothing you can do to fight cellulite, think again. There are powerful secret weapons to fight this nagging beauty problem that almost all women face. From the top-selling anti-cellulite products on the market to diet tips, get the facts on what works and what doesn’t once and for all.

If you have cellulite – those lumpy, bumpy, dimply areas of skin that often resemble cottage cheese or orange rinds – you’re not alone. Nearly 9 out of 10 women have some degree of cellulite on their thighs, buttocks, bellies and arms. Today, women spend upwards of  $12 million a year on anti-cellulite treatments ranging from fancy creams to risky surgery. With so many products and procedures out there, it’s downright dizzying to try and figure out what really works.

6 Ways to Get Rid of Cellulite

When you're half naked on the beach, the last thing you want to worry about is cellulite. But don't let dimply skin keep you from slipping on your swimsuit. Instead, stop cellulite—or at least camouflage it—with these tips and products. By Carly Cardellino

FIRST, UNDERSTAND IT

Cellulite sucks because, well, if your mom has it, chances are you do too (aka it's genetic). Lumpy, bumpy skin is caused when fat presses up against the vertical connective tissue that surrounds fat cells in our thighs, for example. This creates a bulging of the cells, resulting in a dimpled effect (picture your skin pushing through fishnet stockings).

But even if it runs in your family, there are ways to minimize its appearance...

EAT A HEALTHY DIET

A healthy diet plays an important role in keeping the signs of cellulite at bay. Eat plenty of fiber and whole grain foods (such as bran and oat cereals), since they help to remove waste and toxins from the intestinal tract, as well as fruits and vegetables.

7 Tips to Naturally Reduce Cellulite

Cellulite – it’s not everyone’s favorite conversation topic. Especially when it’s otherwise known as cottage cheese thighs, orange peel skin and hail damage.

There’s a reason why people cringe at the word cellulite and its other so delicate descriptors – because the vast majority of adult woman have it and all of them don’t want it.

At the same time, there is no need to talk down to yourself because you do have a few pockets and dimples to spare. There is big lesson in learning to love your body just as it is and appreciate the wonder of it for everything it does for you every second to keep you alive and functioning.

The good news is that you CAN reduce cellulite! You really can help your body to become firmer and leaner and reduce cellulite. I am going to share with you now what cellulite actually is, why you have it and give you some ways to reduce the appearance of cellulite on your body. You don’t have to have bikini shame anymore!

What is cellulite?

Cellulite is the term given to fat deposits just below the skin, typically in the abdomen and lower pelvic region –  such as on the thighs and tush.

8 Best Ways to Lose Belly Fat Naturally

Sadly, losing belly fat is never easy and never will be. Some pills promise miracles, but most of them don’t work and ones that do are often expensive or cause some nasty side-effects.

Why spending hundreds of dollars on products that may damage your health when you can get rid of a fatty stomach in healthier and completely natural ways?

All you have to do is to combine these 8 techniques as soon as possible!

Way #8 – Enjoy 6-8 Hours of Sleep

A good night’s sleep is essential to your health and your weight loss as well! Do you wonder why? If your body rest sufficiently (between 6-8 hours a night), it will function optimally.

The 8 Most Effective Exercises for Full Body Weight Loss

Here’s the uncomplicated and unattractive truth about exercise – if you want to lose weight, you need to do quite a lot of it.

I know that’s not what all the hyped-up marketers want you to hear (so you can buy one more product promising ‘instant weight loss’)! However, the sooner you accept this universal truth, the sooner you will reach your goal.

The Top 7 Most Effective Weight Loss Tips That Will Help You Shed Some Pounds

So you’re probably one of the millions of people around the world that could lose some weight. Maybe you had put on extra pounds after entering the workforce or having children that do not want to go away!

How you justify those extra pounds is purely up to you.

Luckily, there are changes you can make right now that will alter your lifestyle and the way you look! These tips are only suggestions, but if you follow each and every one of them, then you will be on the correct way to a new and improved you!