Cellulite. While being overweight is one thing, having what appears to be pounds of cellulite on your body is a whole other.

Many people are able to carry excess fat on their body incredibly well and thus, when they do gain a pound or two it doesn’t really become all that noticeable to the naked eyes of onlookers around them.

But when you gain cellulite, that’s when you’re going to notice it almost immediately. Cellulite is a very challenging issue to deal with because while it does come with fat gain but it’s not just a matter of you eating too much food or not getting enough exercise.

There are numerous compounding factors that come into play in determining whether or not you’re going to have visible cellulite on your body so unless you spend some time understanding what these factors are and taking control of them in as best of a way as possible, you may be fighting an uphill battle in terms of being able to get rid of that cellulite effectively.

Let’s dig deeper now and take a better look at exactly what you can do to banish cellulite. Whether you’re currently suffering from this condition and really do not like the appearance of your thighs, hips, or underarms or you’re just very fearful that this unsightly tissue may show up on your body in the future, learning more about what can be done to control it is well worth your time investment.

Let’s have a look.

What Cellulite Is

For most people, cellulite represents the fatty types of tissue that you’ll find most commonly located around the butt, the inner and back of the thighs, as well as in some cases underneath the arms by the tricep muscle.

It’s that tissue that takes on a very dimpled-like appearance and usually the tissue that you want off your body – NOW. Unlike regular fat which tends to look somewhat smooth next to the skin and can somewhat be concealed with a good clothing selection, cellulite is very obvious and if you have it, chances are you are not going to be able to hide it.

Some people refer to the look cellulite gives off of as similar to that of an ‘orange peel’, while others will describe it as being more porous. Cellulite can take on slightly different shapes depending on your body chemistry and genetics however it’s always going to have that hole-like appearance in small patches in certain areas of the body.

What’s more is that up to 90% of all women will develop some form of cellulite at various points in their life, so this isn’t a problem that only effects a few. Even women who are naturally quite thin and don’t have much body fat overall can begin to see signs of cellulite, so don’t think that if you are not prone to gaining weight you don’t have to worry.

Cellulite is a very real thing and if you’re not careful, it can most certainly effect you.

The most common places where you will find this tissue forming due to the chemistry of the body are the thighs, buttocks, as well as the abdomen. As mentioned above though some will see it on the underarms as well depending on how much overall body fat is present. Since many women do tend to store body fat in this region as well, if you’ve become significantly overweight there is a higher chance that the cellulite will begin to form in this region as well.

So what exactly causes cellulite to develop? Is it just an accumulation of body fat?

Not quite. Cellulite is going to develop in the subcutaneous fat layer underneath the skin, which has a unique structure compared with other areas of fatty tissue in the body in that it’s divided up into various chambers by strands of tissue that are linked together.

It’s these chambers that then fill with the excess fat, creating that dimpled-like appearance that you see taking shape. What’s interesting to note is that in men these chambers are smaller and on more of a slant than with women thus they’re going to store less fat overall. This is a big reason why you typically find men developing cellulite a lot less frequently than women – their body simply doesn’t store this form of fat nearly as effectively.

Once again, women really got the bad end of the stick with this one. Not only are they more prone to storing body fat (while men are more prone to building muscle mass) but they’re also more likely to see this noticeable cellulite developing.

Factors That Influence Cellulite Development

So what influences cellulite? Is there something that makes some people more protein to its development than others?

You bet. Cellulite is highly correlated to hormonal factors so a woman’s body may really be influencing the chances that she does develop it if certain hormones are present in the system. Since estrogen and progesterone, two hormones that are found in large concentrations in the female body are the ones that encourage body fat accumulation, when these levels of hormones are higher there will be a greater chance that cellulite is formed.

For this reason as well it’s far more common to see cellulite taking shape during the rapid hormonally changing times of puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, so if you’re in this age range, it’s when you most need to be on the lookout for this issue developing.

If you’re taking birth control pills this can also influence the level of hormones in the body so going on or off certain brands could also promote the development of cellulite to take place.

The second thing that will influence the formation of cellulite to take place is the overall thickness and elasticity of the skin. Obviously the thicker your skin is the less noticeable the cellulite will be as the chambers filled with fat will be covered by that very thick layer of skin.

Likewise, if your skin isn’t very high in elasticity this can also increase the appearance of cellulite as the tone is lost and the tissue will actually pull away from the fat pockets making them that much more noticeable.

So now that you know a little more about what precisely cellulite is, let’s look at what you can do to try and prevent it from taking place or treat it if you already are seeing signs of it’s unsightly development.

Banish Cellulite Tip #1: Regular Exercise

While cellulite can certainly still attack those who are partaking in a regular exercise program, many people do find that the more active they are, the less of a chance they have of developing cellulite and the less noticeable it will become on the body if it does occur.

If you are going to use exercise to help combat cellulite then what you’ll really want to be focusing on here is strength training. While cardio workouts will help to burn calories and that can help you maintain a healthy body weight, you must remember that thin people can still get cellulite.

So simply preventing weight gain is not enough of a solution to banish cellulite from your body.

But with resistance training however, you’re going to really see noticeable results because this form of exercise is going to firm and tone the tissues of the body so it increases the skin tone and the muscles underneath it.

When the muscles are firm underneath the skin there will be less of this pocket space to fill with fat therefore that can reduce the chances that it becomes so noticeable.
Generally speaking the method of exercise to combat cellulite tends to be most beneficial in the areas of the back of the thighs and the butt, so these are the strength exercises to focus on. Squats, lunges, deadlifts, and step-ups are all movements that will really target those glutes, hamstrings, and quads, which are the precise areas where cellulite tends to be a problem.

It would also be a wise move to perform some exercises for the triceps as well as even if you don’t have cellulite appearing on this area of the body right now, it is one that’s still quite prone to fat gain so by performing regular exercises to treat that you could potentially help to firm the area and ward off cellulite at the same time.
Finally, don’t neglect some ab work too. As mentioned cellulite is more likely to occur in the abdominal region so by firming this area you can help reduce the chances you see it. Just also be aware that abdominal exercises do not burn nearly as many calories while you do them as other exercises do that work the larger muscles such as the bench press, squats, rows, or shoulder presses, so don’t go devoting too much of your workout to them.

Ten minutes of ab exercises at the end of your workouts two or three days a week will be plenty to see the results you’re looking for.

Banish Cellulite Tip #2: Diet

Second, the next tip that can help to banish cellulite from your body is to really watch the diet you are consuming on a regular basis. Those women who are eating higher volumes of saturated or trans fats in their diet are more likely to see wide fluctuations in the estrogen hormonal levels in their body so this could indirectly factor into making cellulite more predominant on your body.

Diet is also one of the simplest and least expensive treatment options for those who are suffering from cellulite so usually is the one that’s turned to.

As your first defence it’s a great way to try and not only prevent cellulite from developing from the start but also for aiming to treat it at the very first peak of it occurring on your body.

When it comes to making some changes in your diet to treat cellulite, the very first thing that you’ll want to do is up the intake of water on a daily basis while also decreasing your intake of alcohol. Water is going to help to improve the skin tone and flush out any toxins that may be present in your system while alcohol has the opposite effect.

Since it has a dehydrating impact on the body it could actually cause the skin to pull away from the tissues, making it that much more likely that you’ll see cellulite taking shape. If you prefer something with a little more taste than just plain and simple water, consider adding green tea to the diet, which also has the added benefit of increasing the metabolic rate, helping you fight off weight gain and making you healthier overall.

Green tea is an excellent beverage to be consuming and one that most people should be taking in on a very regular basis. Aim for two to three cups per day for best benefits.

Coffee is best avoided when looking to banish cellulite but if you can’t get through a single day without it, try not to stress too much. One cup shouldn’t hurt as long as that’s where you cap it off.

Next, you’ll also want to include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables on this diet to stop cellulite. These are all going to provide vital nutrients and vitamins that are key to maintaining skin elasticity and keeping the complexion clean. In addition to that since these are all lower in calorie sand contain no saturated fats, they’re also going to help you maintain a proper body weight and hormonal profile as well.

Be sure that you’re avoiding any heavily processed foods that have a high amount of simple sugar in them as these will quickly send your insulin levels upwards and make it that much more likely that you see fat gain as a result.

Finally, be sure to get plenty of lean protein in the diet. Protein is going to be important for keeping up that muscle tone that we talked about earlier and if you’re doing your workouts on a regular basis, your protein requirements will go up slightly making it even more important you’re not neglecting this nutrient.

Lean sources of protein that you’ll want to focus on include chicken, fish, egg whites, low-fat dairy products, and extra lean cuts of red meat.

Try and keep red meat limited to about two servings per week however to reduce the chances that you begin taking in too much saturated fat.

Instead, focus on fish and chicken as your primary protein sources as these will really help to keep your body looking its best. Fattier sources of fish also contain healthy fats that can help to further reduce the development of cellulite as this form of fat (essential fatty acids) will improve the overall chemistry of the body while also encouraging proper health.

So there you have the main factors to think about when it comes to making some dietary changes to ward off cellulite. If you can focus on getting these corrected with your diet first, you may be able to avoid some of the more costly other treatments that one can pursue if the cellulite is really becoming quite a large problem.

Banish Cellulite Tip #3: Try Massage

Moving on, the third tip that you can use to help banish cellulite in your body is to go for some massages on a regular basis. Since massage can help to improve the skin tone and reduce stress (which can also throw the hormonal environment of the body off) these two factors also can then reduce the risk of cellulite developing.

If you know you are a very high stress individual it’s going to be critical that you do whatever you can to reduce this stress because stress causes the body to release cortisol throughout the system which then will really encourage abdominal fat accumulation as well.

Any time you start noticing your overall fat storage growing you will up your risk of noticing cellulite due to the fact that with more fat cell accumulation, there’s that much more room for cellulite tissue to develop.

It’s a good idea to ask the masseuse to massage in the areas of the body that are more prone to cellulite as well in order to really focus on firming this region and giving you the best results possible.

Just do be careful that the message doesn’t get too intense and deep-tissue in nature as this could potentially cause issues with proper lymphatic tissue function and drainage which can then also influence the development of cellulite.

Banish Cellulite Tip #4: Take Glucosamine Supplements

One supplement that you may want to take into serious consideration to help prevent the development of cellulite is glucosamine. This is a supplement that is really going to help to restore and improve all the connective tissues in the body, including the outer and inner layers of skin, which then translates into you not being able to fill those open gaps with fat cells as readily, thereby reducing the accumulation of cellulite.

In addition to this the supplement can also help to promote healthy joint functioning as well as it’ll help maintain all the proper cartilage and tissue that are necessary for strong joints so that’s a nice side benefit you’ll get from using this.

Banish Cellulite Tip #5: Caffeine

One interesting tip to help you banish cellulite is to try and add some caffeine supplements to your day as well. It’s best if you can get these in capsule form rather than downing cup after cup of coffee as we mentioned earlier, so look for the standard 200 mg dose at your local supplement store.

These can be taken two or three times at various points in the day for not only an energy boost but to also help ward off cellulite.

This is going to work by helping to slightly dehydrate the tissues of the body under the skin so less fat is able to seep into them. This can also temporarily reduce the appearance of cellulite on the body so if you have a special event coming up that you want to prepare for, can be a good method to help out in this regard.

If you add in the caffeine that helps to flush out the system and then also are sure to be drinking plenty of water throughout the day to cleanse the skin and tissues, this will definitely attack cellulite across two different angles.

Banish Cellulite Tip #6: Self-Tanning Lotions

One extremely simple yet highly effective method that can help to reduce the appearance of cellulite if you have it is to use a self-tanning lotion. Now, it’s important to understand the fact that this treatment is not going to reduce cellulite or prevent it in any way, shape, or form since it’s being applied topographically, but with the increase in skin color and tone you see from using it, that itself can eliminate the look of all those dimples in the skin.

The darker the tan generally the better the impacts will be of reducing the appearance of cellulite, so the more concentrated the formula you can purchase, the better. Take note too that this technique can take a few days to start working as the formula usually requires three to five applications before the effect on the skin becomes noticeable.

Considering The More Extreme Approaches

Banish Cellulite Tip #7: Cellulite Subcision Surgery

If you’re someone who really dislikes the appearance of cellulite on your body and is looking for a more permanent and noticeable solution, then you may want to look to the extreme techniques that can help.

Cellulite subcision surgery is one such approach that does prove to be very useful over the long-term but isn’t of course without its side effects. Any time you are performing surgery in the body you are going to be at risk for complications so it’s vital that you speak to a qualified doctor about this beforehand so you fully understand all that’s involved.

Also keep in mind that the recovery from such a procedure can be quite long and intensive, so this is something you’ll have to brace yourself for as well.

With this surgical procedure the surgeon is going to take a v-shaped cutting tool and wiggle it along the under bands of the connective tissue that is creating these dimples in the first place.

As it does this it will break up the tissue that has formed, thus eliminating the appearance of the cellulite tissue. This doesn’t necessarily always work perfectly in all the areas of the body however so this is another reason why you must see the plastic surgeon on a case by case basis.

He or she will be able to advise you on whether this surgical procedure is best suited to your own situation and the types of results you can expect from it.

Banish Cellulite Tip #8: Fat Grafting

If you decide that the above surgical procedure is just not for you then the other option that you may want to consider is actual fat grafting. Again, being that this is a surgical procedure you’re encouraged to look very thoroughly into what’s all involved ahead of time so that you have a clear picture of what you’re getting yourself into.
With this procedure the doctor will actually remove some fat stores from other areas of your body through the process of liposuction and then inject this fat into the empty pockets that are surrounding the area where cellulite has formed.

The result of doing this is that then rather than seeing that dimpled-like appearance of regular cellulite you instead get a much firmer and smoother look to the skin, making it appear just like it would be with normal body fat accumulation.

Generally results with this technique do tend to be rather long lasting but it is quite variable on the surgeon’s skill and particular technique, so ask them about past results they’ve had first to get the full picture before going through with the surgery.

So there you have some of the biggest tips that you should keep in the back of your mind as far as banishing cellulite from your body is concerned.
The most important thing that you must always remember is the fact that cellulite isn’t just an ‘overweight person’s disease’.

Anyone can get it at any time and even though some individuals are definitely more prone to cellulite, no one is completely removed from its risk. If you currently don’t have any cellulite showing on your body at all your best bet is going to be taking that preventative action by ensuring that you’re eating a proper diet and performing a regular exercise program so that you can really reduce the chances of its development in the future.

If you are seeing it to some extent then be sure that you do immediately hop on these treatment methods as well but then also try some of the other tips outlined here that work from a surface level in terms of improving the skin’s appearance and firmness. This can then help to actually reduce and eliminate the cellulite problem to begin with so you can banish cellulite from your body entirely.

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