Herbal Ayurveda RemediesCellulite is the result of excess body fat that usually collects in the highest fat prone areas of your body, such as the buttocks, thighs and stomach — all those places that are put on display when you’re in a bathing suit. Because women generally have a higher amount of healthy and unhealthy body fat than men, women have a higher occurrence of cellulite. In fact, research indicates that up to 90 percent of women have some cellulite! But don’t worry — this summer you won’t have hide that cottage cheese behind a sarong. Here are 15 surefire fixes for zapping this frustrating flab.
Roll Out the Fat
“Moving on a foam roller loosens and opens your muscle fascia [tight interwoven fibers] and causes more nutrient-rich blood to circulate through those fibers, which raises your resting metabolic rate and breaks up fatty tissues,” said celebrity trainer Ashley Borden, who has coached Mandy Moore and Cristina Aguilera. Breaking up fat tissue and cellulite using this deep tissue-like massage keeps blood moving through fat and muscle fibers and begins to minimize the appearance of cellulite in specific areas. “To see a change,” said Borden, “roll out these body parts for 20 minutes most days a week.”
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Hoist Heavier Weights
The average woman loses five pounds of muscle and replaces it with 10 to 15 pounds of fat every decade of adult life, said fitness expert Wayne Westcott. “Because fat is exceptionally soft, it doesn’t keep skin taut like muscle does. It also takes up more space, so it bulges out,” he explained. With the proper weight-lifting plan, you can reduce cellulite and make your lower body look smoother. “When we put 16 women ages 26 to 66 on a resistance program for eight weeks, all of them reported less cellulite in their lower bodies,” said Westcott, research director at the South Shore YMCA in Quincy, Mass. “Seventy percent reported a lot less.” Must-do exercises include squats, lunges and leg presses.
Repair Surrounding Skin
Certain foods may reverse inflammation of connective tissues and boost collagen formation that can minimize the appearance of cellulite. Salmon, walnuts, almonds and olive oil are rich in essential fatty acids, which help repair epidermal layers. Soy products, such as soy milk and cheese, contain an element known as genistein. Genistein gives soy products their collagen-revving qualities, as well as blocking further breakdown of frail skin fibers, so eat up!
Tap Your Inner Ballerina
Have you ever noticed that professional dancers have very little cellulite? “That’s because they dance and tone their legs nearly every day of the week,” said fitness expert Denise Austin, creator of the “Body Makeover Mix.” Ballerinas have gorgeous legs and little lower-body flab, so perform some of the exercises they do every day — or every other day — and watch cellulite disappear! Austin recommends holding onto a ballet barre (or the back of a sturdy chair) to perform plie and leg lifts. Stand in ballet first position (with heels touching and legs turned out) and extend the right leg diagonally back, pulsing up and down 30 times at hip height. “My 15-minute cellulite segment in the Body Makeover Mix’ zeroes in on these areas with very specific dancer’s exercises,” Austin said.
Drink More Water
To flush out stress hormones, detox your liver and other organs and rebalance estrogen production — which may impact cellulite — regular exercisers should drink eight to 10 glasses of water and green tea each day. “Mix water with lemon juice, which is a bile thinner and more efficiently helps your body metabolize fat stores,” said trainer Jackie Warner, author of “This is Why You’re Fat.” Green tea contains chemicals that boost stress-relieving hormones and regulates appetite and cravings. “Green tea contains certain compounds that block fat storage, too,” she said. Drink up!
Boost Overall Circulation
Cellulite can be made worse by age, weight gain or a sedentary lifestyle. Chances are if your mom or older sister has cellulite, you will too, especially if you spend most of the day sitting on your rear during long commutes and computer marathon sessions. “Add activity into your day to keep blood circulation moving, so take 10-minute stretch breaks at the top of every hour,” said Warner, star of the new Bravo show “Thintervention.” She also suggests that those looking to lose cellulite “take a daily multi-vitamin with adequate B-vitamins, which play important roles in energy production and fat loss.”
Bump Up Your Cardio
Aim for 40 to 60 minutes six days a week, and choose repetitive activities that target the areas where you may have the most cellulite, said Austin, star of the DVD “Best Buns and Leg Shapers.” “If you have cellulite on your thighs and and around the butt area, try biking or jogging. If you have cellulite on other areas, like the back of your arms or on your abs, try kayaking, rowing or boxing to reduce cellulite over time,” said Austin. “Put it this way … it can’t hurt!”
Eat Your Way Firm
Bright fruits such as mango and papaya have antioxidants that are thought to prevent tissue damage, which may minimize the appearance of cellulite. Broccoli, peas and lima beans help fight inflammation of the connective tissue, as well. Darker berries, such as blueberries and blackberries, also help boost the antioxidant level in the body and stimulate the production of collagen which may lessen the appearance of cellulite.
Nibble Sulfur-Rich Foods
The quickest way to smooth out appearance of your skin is to amp up collagen production with sulfur-packed foods including green and black olives, cucumbers and celery. Vegetables that are rich in vitamin-A may also aid in boosting collagen production in the human body, so incorporate more raw carrots, cantaloupe and sweet potatoes into your weekly food plan.
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