Not the ones I have. The dreaded cellulite. 90% of women suffer from it and would do anything to get rid of it. Bad news ladies, you can never completely get rid of that orange peel skin, but there are a few things you can do to dramatically reduce its appearance.
Here are some things that contribute to the formation of cellulite:
Diet: Particularly food high in toxins such as fried foods (that’s K.F.C out the window), caffeine (no more diet coke breaks), salt (the nasty stuff retains water) and sugar (only at the weekends girlies).
Genes: Some of us girls are predisposed to having the lumps and bumps from the day we are born. Thanks mum!
Lifestyle: Poor circulation, a sluggish lymphatic system, lack of exercise, excess stress and not enough water all contribute to the development of cellulite.
Age: The older we get, the thinner our skin becomes, and the more muscle tone we lose, resulting in cellulite becoming more visible.
Hormones: Particularly oestrogen, contribute to the formation of cellulite, which is why hardly any men get it. Also, the pill and pregnancy can exacerbate the condition. Why do men have it so easy?
And here are a few tips on how to keep this condition under control:
Drink at least 2litres of water per day to flush out any toxins.
Eat a varied, healthy diet with plenty of fruit and veg high in antioxidants such as tomatoes, peppers, blueberries, the more colour on your plate, the better!
Plenty of exercise with a mixture of cardio to burn off fat cells that store cellulite, and weight and resistance training, to build muscle and reduce the appearance of the lumps. Lunges and squats are great for toning those problem areas such as the thighs and bum.
Regular massage increases blood and lymph flow, which will help remove the toxins that cause cellulite. Try massaging the area for 5 mins twice a day. Why not treat yourself to a professional salon or spa massage. Much more relaxing than doing it yourself!
Try brushing the area for 5 mins after a hot shower or bath twice a week with a firm body brush. Then, switch the water to cold for as long as you can bare it. This will help break down the fat cells.
Why not pop in to your local salon for a mud contour wrap. You are guaranteed a minimum loss of 6” all over your body with the ‘Universal Contour Wrap‘. Woo hoo! It costs about €190 for a course of three. It will also tighten your skin and leave those wobbly bits feeling a lot firmer.
Hot pants here I come!
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