HOW TO GET RID OF CELLULITE

One thing I’m asked about quite often is how to get rid of cellulite. I too, have seen the creams sold at the stores and think maybe they’ll get rid of the bumpy skin we call cellulite.

The truth is, no cream or surgery will completely get rid of it.

Cellulite: is used to describe the dimpled look of skin caused by an accumulation of fat found just below the surface of the skin.

Although genetics and tight undergarments may be one explanation for it, the reality is that nutrition and exercise play the biggest role. When you eat processed foods filled with lots of fats such as hamburgers and French fries, the body decides to store the excess fat instead of burn it. This excess fat makes the cells full causing them to push through a layer of skin making it appear bumpy.

If you reduce your processed food intake and focus on eating healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grain carbs, you are less likely to have cellulite.

Also, it’s important to make sure you’re burning fat during your cardio workout. Running sprints is a great way to decrease the look of cellulite. Your fitness level will determine your speed and time, but I generally try to do 1 minute walking 1 minute sprinting on the treadmill, 1 to 2 times a week. You want to make sure you’re cardio puts you in the proper heart rate range to burn fat and not glucose.

Lastly, it’s important to strength train. The more lean muscle mass you have, the less body fat you’ll have. It’s that simple.

So, there is no quick way to get rid of cellulite, but if you stick to a healthy lifestyle long term, you’ll hardly ever have to worry about cellulite!