23/01/2018
What is cellulite ?
Cellulite is fat underneath the skin. Having fat underneath the skin is normal, although women who are both heavy or small can bring on visible cellulite due to things like bad diet, dehydration, lack of physical activity or body fat percentage.
There are 4 different types of cellulite
1. Cellulite that isn’t visible, even when skin is pinched
2. Cellulite that is not seen when lying down or standing but can be seen when skin is pinched
3. Cellulite that is visible when standing but can be seen lying down
4. Cellulite that is visible when lying and standing
With 90% of women having some sort of cellulite, it is a huge market for beauty product company’s. They promise to get rid of cellulite although it's still there after all the money spent. In this short post I will go over natural ways of getting rid of cellulite.
Myofascial Release:
Foam rollers are tube like pieces of foam used by gym goers, professional athletes, coaches and therapists. They are used to release “knots” in soft tissue to restore elasticity and muscle motion. By rolling the roam over different parts of your body you are giving yourself a deep tissue massage without spending the £40 you would spend on a massage. What’s the downside to burning calories whilst getting a massage?
Physical exercise:
Doing physical exercise helps with losing body fat and creates dense muscle under the skin resulting in a reduced appearance of cellulite. So make sure you are doing some resistance training and some type of cardio for maximum results.
Diet:
Weight gain may be a big factor in why you have cellulite. This is due to the increase in new fat cells. To minimise this, a balanced diet that contains whole grains, vegetables and fruits, will help. Eat more diuretic foods like celery, asparagus, fennel and cranberries which helps to eliminate excess fluid from your cells. Also reduce or cut out salt and try to drink more water.