The REAL deal on cellulite

[ktinspired]

Ok there may already be a thread for this subject. But, I just couldn't find it.

I have it. Not bad, but it's there. I have been told it wont go away. But, I have also been told it will as my bf% drops.

I have read it is a different type of fat, than, say fat on your arms. But Also, have read it's the exact same.

What's the truth?
Is there anyone who had it and lost it, I'd love to hear more.

Im watching my p's and q's with the diet and exercise part of it but has mother nature cursed the possiblity of smooth short shorts thighs?

[TRAZ]

Well, I have heard many things about cellulite as well. It will probably go away if you are eating clean and doing cardio consistently, but I dont know if you are going to totally get rid of it. Another thing I have heard is that trans fatty acid deposits are a partial cause of some cellulite buildup (your body has a hard time with them as they aren't natural and tends to store them). I would try to limit them as they may hinder your progress (and they cause cancer and other diseases ). You also need to be wary of certain low-fat foods as they sometimes contain trans fat to help them taste better. Be on the lookout for "partially hydrogenated oils" because they are often "sneaked" into so called "healthy" foods and they can be just as bad. Sometimes it is actually better to eat very small amounts of fatty foods instead of large amounts of fat-free foods. Butter is a good example of this. Fat free "spreads" may not have the fat, but often contain alot of synthetic ingredients that your body cannot process correctly. So instead of getting the fat-free kind you may just want to get regular butter and use less of it (you don't need to go crazy with any sort of spread). Just check the labels of your foods when shopping to make sure there aren't any hidden ingredients that you don't want. Hope this helps!

[Hannainnc]

Cellulite is actually a dimpling effect of fat caused by the way fat cells lie in or between connective tissue in the body, primarily in the hips, thighs, and buttocks region. Connective tissue extends from the skin to the muscle below. Fat cells, especially when they get bigger, "push up" against the tissue to create the dimpling.

The dimpling effect is less obvious in people who have thicker skin, like men and some women. The thickness of skin is determined by our genes. Skin tends to become thinner with age, and we cannot do anything to change it.

Another factor which influences who will show more cellulite is where the body tends to store fat. Women who deposit fat in their hips and thighs tend to have more cellulite than women who store fat around their waists -- again, this falls under the control of your genes.

Cellulite is fat, and it seems to be harder to lose than other areas of fat on the body; this may stem from the way fat cells are embedded in connective tissues. To reduce the amount of fat that is absorbed and stored or burned by the body, eat less fat, consume fewer calories, and exercise.


I totally copied that from a web site too. LOL

But, I second the article. It says what I wanted to say, but better.

[TRAZ]

Good post! I have heard the same.....

[ktinspired]

i can answer my own newbie question I think this was my first post
one year later.....
I have dramaticly reduced the appearance of the cellulite. I've lowered my body fat% and I still hae a little bit to go but yes it will go away and now I can wear shorts

[CubanChick]

Originally Posted by ktinspired

i can answer my own newbie question I think this was my first post
one year later.....
I have dramaticly reduced the appearance of the cellulite. I've lowered my body fat% and I still hae a little bit to go but yes it will go away and now I can wear shorts

cool beans.. I can't wait to wear shorts. I hate this friggin weather and my little last few pockets of celli....
sucks!

[Hawkwind]

Very cool KT.

[tcc]

Originally Posted by ktinspired

i can answer my own newbie question I think this was my first post
one year later.....
I have dramaticly reduced the appearance of the cellulite. I've lowered my body fat% and I still hae a little bit to go but yes it will go away and now I can wear shorts

Can you tell me what you did to reduce it?

[ktinspired]

sure.....

a good low fat, balanced, healthy diet, alot of water ...I drink a gallon a day (many trips to the potty ) taking a multi-vitamin religiously, an effective exercise routine..consisting of cardio,and weight training. And most importantly PATIENCE..(notice the post said a year later)

since cellutlite is enlarged fat cells...decreasing your bodyfat is important. Also part of the appearance of cellulite is caused by thinner skin. ei the multi-vitamin.

Now this part is not clinical....im just a thinker
Another contributing factor is circulation..so I also would sit on a heating pad on the backs of my thighs for 15 min a day while I was at the computer. And massage the affected areas whenever I thought about it.

[tcc]

Thanks ktinspired.

Is there a certain multi-vitamin that's "good" or any brand will do?

[ktinspired]

ummm. I guess as stuff like that..I take womens one a day. I take other vitamins as well...like E and fish oil are both great for the condition of the skin.

[Mr-Larkin]

dont know if this helps but cellulite is french for fat.