Powerful Techiniques to Banish Cellulite
One of the most feared words by any woman is cellulite. Cellulite is a particular type of fat that has found its way to millions of female buttocks and upper thighs. Unfortunately for those who have it, cellulite is one of the most unsightly forms of body fat. Its appearance can best be described as resembling cottage cheese.
The sad truth is that cellulite is extremely difficult to get rid of once it appears. Cellulite is a form of body fat but traditional fat loss methods usually don’t get rid of it. Even when following a strict diet and exercise regimine, cellulite will most commonly stay around your thigh and butt area preventing you from achieving the smooth appearance you desire.
Why is it that women seem to have problems with cellulite and men do not? Some experts have stated that estrogen can play a significant role in the development of cellulite although there are many theories on what causes the unsightly fat. Toxins in the body can be another cause of cellulite and simply stated carrying too much body fat in certain areas can also be a culprit.
In order to delve into the cause and remedy of cellulite I have interviewed a world-renowned plastic surgeon whom specializes in liposuction. He has performed thousands of liposuction surgeries to help women rid themseleves of this unsightly fat so his opinion does carry some weight!
He strongly believes that the appearance of cellulite is caused by the flexibility of the connective tissue. So he basically believes that, if your connective tissue flexibility is compromised, your fat cells can bulge upwards to the surface of the skin, giving the area the classic cottage cheese look.
Whether the cause of cellulite is from estrogen or toxins it’s clear that there is no consensus of opinion on the topic. I personally think that the cause of cellulite is genetics but perhaps one of the theories mentioned above or a combination is/are the actual culprit(s)
Regardless of what the exact cause of cellulite formation may be, I have construced a fool-proof plan of attack against the much dreaded cosmetic nightmare! Here is my protocol in an easy to follow format:
1) Improve your collagen/elastin ratio. The easiest way to do this is to increase the number of foods you eat which contain high levels of Vitamin C and bioflavonoids. Oranges, strawberries, blackberries, boysenberries, and green leafy vegetables are particularly good sources.
2) Decrease levels of toxins in your body. The fastest way to do this is to up your water intake by consuming half of your bodyweight in ounces everyday.
3) Decrease the level of toxins entering your body. Some toxins are unavoidable such as pollutants in the air, but most are easily avoidable. Cutting back, or cutting out, alcohol, cigarettes and/or unneccesary medications can help.
4) Be aware of your estrogen levels. To do this, ensure you are consuming plenty of cruciferious veggies. What are cruiferious veggies you may ask? Try broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower–these contain something called I3C which is a substance proven to affect estrogen metobolism in a postive way-they can also help to remove toxins in the body.
5) Make sure you are losing fat the “right” way. If you are losing body fat the correct way then the unsightly appearance of cellulite will surely fade.
When assessing your diet make sure your insulin levels are in check. Sugar, red meat, and processed foods will create high insulin levels for your body which will prevent cellulite from being burned making it difficult to make fat loss progress; cutting back or (preferably) eliminating these procucts is key. Now that your diet has been assessed, let’s move onto exercise…
As you may know, “traditional” fat loss methods don’t rid you of cellulite. This unfortunate truth is evident by the numerous aerobics instructors I have come to know who teach classes all week and STILL have unsightly cellulite. Although aerobic workouts are good for you, they are not best for cellulite removal.
Rather than focus all of your efforts on aerobic activity, incorporate high-intensity sprint training. Doing so will work your hamstrings and glutes while increasing your metabolism.
Couple this with resistance exercises that targets the affected area while simultaneously stimulating lean muscle, and you have a powerful exercise program that will enable you to lose cellulite quickly. Some of my favorite resistance exercises for losing cellulite are: KB Swings, Single Leg Romanian Deadlifts and Band Good Mornings.
Cellulite doesnt have to be a permanent part of who you are. Start this plan today and lose your cellulite forever!
February 21 2009 03:52 am | Health
