Cellulite on your thighs looks like bumpy, dimpled skin. Cellulite forms when your body has toxins and fat tissue that form under the skin and break through weak connective tissue under your skin. If you have cellulite on your thighs you might be uncomfortable in certain articles of clothing and fret over how to get beautiful legs. By combining various methods, you can reduce the cellulite in your thighs.
Step 1
Use your diet to reduce the amount of cellulite you have in your thighs. Start by drinking more water; water helps to naturally flush the body of any toxins and will reduce cellulite. Eat foods that are natural and healthy for the body, such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables. According to ridofcellulite.org, you should limit foods that contain preservatives, fats, sodium and alcohol to help your cellulite reduction efforts.
Step 2
Brush your thighs daily before your shower to break up the fat cells under the skin. Use a bristle brush for five to 10 minutes each day. Create long strokes up your thigh as you brush, focus on the areas with more cellulite by brushing more vigorously.
Step 3
Perform leg exercises three to four times a week. Exercising your thigh muscles will reduce the cellulite and give your legs a toned appearance.
Squats are great for the front and back of your thighs. Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Imagine you are sitting down onto an imaginary chair. Try to keep your back upright as you bend your knees and sit back. Stop when your thighs are parallel to the ground, hold for one count and stand back up. Do not let your knee extend beyond your toe as you sit back, this can lead to knee injury.
To work your inner thigh start by lying on your right side, keep your right leg straight, bend your left leg and place your left foot on the floor behind your right leg. Support your body with your right elbow and use your left leg to hold a dumbbell on the inside of your right thigh. Lift your right leg as high off the floor as you can, hold for one second and lower your leg back down to the floor. Repeat on your left side to work your inner left thigh.
Use another form of a leg lift to work your outer thigh. Lie on the floor on your right side, support your body weight on your right elbow and bend your right leg while keeping it on the floor. Keep your left leg straight and place it on top of your right leg. Hold a dumbbell with your left hand on the outside of your left thigh. Lift the your leg upwards, hold for one second and lower back down.
Tips and Warnings
- Use a self-tanning lotion to help minimize the appearance of cellulite. Perform cardio exercise (jogging, walking, swimming or cycling) three to five times a week to reduce your overall body fat and help reduce thigh cellulite.
- Talk with your doctor before participating in a new physical fitness program.
Things You'll Need
- Bristle brush
- Pillow
- Dumbbell
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