Cottage cheese, dimpled and orange peel are just a couple of ways to describe cellulite-ridden skin. Wearing certain clothing like dresses, swimwear, shorts or tank tops can make you self-conscious when you have cellulite on your arms, stomach, hips or thighs. Cellulite is caused by layers of fat that lie between fibrous connective tissues that connect to the muscles, according to MayoClinic.com. Losing weight is just one way to decrease the appearance of cellulite. Surgical procedures and injections are available to help diminish cellulite, but you can treat problem areas naturally.
Step 1
Eat a low-fat diet to facilitate weight loss. Consume natural, unprocessed foods like oatmeal, brown rice, whole grain breads and pastas, lean steak, skinless poultry, seafood, low fat dairy, eggs, vegetables, fruits and healthy fats like salmon, nuts, seeds and olive oil. Digesting natural foods takes longer so you feel satiated with fewer calories.
Step 2
Perform circuit training workouts four days per week to build muscle and burn off layers of fat that cause cellulite. Do one exercise per body part like lunges, push-ups, bicep curls, crunches, tricep dips and overhead shoulder press for one set of 15 repetitions. Perform 45 seconds of cardiovascular activity after each exercise like jumping rope. Rotate through the circuit for 45 minutes.
Step 3
Engage in cardiovascular activity five days per week to sweat, which flushes toxins from the body and reduces the appearance of cellulite, according to Bodybuilding.com. Run on the treadmill, take an indoor cycling class or go for a brisk walk for 30 to 45 minutes.
Step 4
Make an appointment for a massage treatment. Relax while you receive a vigorous massage, which increases blood flow, removes toxins and reduces excess fluid to decrease the appearance of cellulite, according to MayoClinic.com.
Step 5
Apply lotions or creams to help minimize the dimpled appearance in the skin. Choose creams that contain ingredients like herbal extracts or antioxidants that encourage help improve skins elasticity. Massage cream in to problem areas twice per day.
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