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Societies obsession with cellulite
is insidious and ridiculous. Pick up any womens magazine and
you are guaranteed to find an advertisement or article outlining
the horrors of cellulite and what you should do to rid your body
of this blight. What is cellulite anyway?
The dictionary definition is:
A fatty deposit causing a dimpled or uneven appearance, as around
the thighs and buttocks. The fat, which is very close to the
surface of the skin, pushes against connective tissues in the
skin to cause a dimpled appearance, called peau d orange in France
(orange skin).
Regardless of your gender, people
of all ages have certain amount of cellulite. When this cellulite
is seen on babies, it is considered attractive. It is generally
seen that popular magazines in grocery stores display pictures
of actresses, addressing their bodies as normal - they sure do
not tell the true story.
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There is a plethora of creams, lotions,
and potions, promising to help you get rid of the undesirable
accumulation of cellulite from your legs or thighs. What people
do not remember is the simple cure called exercise. You can tone
your legs and bottom and get rid of the extra cellulite by doing
simple exercises like walking or biking. Very few people try
to find out the reason for this problem. They are more interested
in the result. Though, it is difficult to maintain a perfectly
toned body at all ages, one must try to keep it in the best possible
shape and health. It must be plainly understood that neither
is cellulite a disease nor is it a sign of unhealthiness. |
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Various medical magazines and journals
identify cellulite as fatty tissue that is not unhealthy itself
and is no different from ordinary fat. This is a result of unhealthy
habit that can be overcome or reduced by adopting an active routine
such as walking. What can not be achieved through the numerous
creams and lotions shall be achieved through simple exercises.
Any supplement, topical product,
device, or spa treatment that claims to reduce cellulite should
be approached with caution for safety reasons and because they
simply are not effective. Your best bet is to get regular sometimes
strenuous, exercise and eat a diet that wont add on extra fat.
Also, remember that each bodys pattern of fat distribution is
inherited, so everyones problem areas are different.
Some tips to combat cellulite
as offered by the U.S. National Library of Medicine are:
- A healthy diet with fruits
vegetables and fiber
- Plenty of fluids
- Regular exercise
- Healthy weight with no yo-yo dieting
- No smoking |
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