BANISH CELLULITE FOR GOOD by Angelique Millis

We all want flat abs, toned arms and a cellulite-free backside and many times the only thing standing in the way between the body of our dreams is the dreaded C-word: cellulite!

The Author Angelique Millis...
Now youre sure knows what she's saying!

So here's the scenario - you work out 5 days a week and try to watch what you eat, but still can't seem to get it right - you still have cellulite every time you look in the mirror! Does the frustration that you feel almost make you want to give up altogether or drastically resort to painful methods like liposuction? Before you resort to any extreme measures, please understand: you are not alone!

Cellulite is really only a glorified term for fat - specifically collections of fat that expand and push against the connective tissue of your skin, creating that infamous dimpled "cottage cheese" appearance. Cellulite is the result of excess body fat, and as such, usually collects in high-fat areas of your body, such as the butt, thighs, and stomach.

The good news is that the damage is reversible!

 I am going to share with you some of the top secrets to making your skin soft and smooth and cellulite free - and once you learn these prized pearls of wisdom you too will enjoy the same results! So get ready to defeat cellulite for good!

1. Weight Train

I cannot stress to you the power of weight training. I used to have cellulite in my legs and outer thighs, but the moment I started weight training it drastically improved within a couple of weeks!

If you don't currently exercise, start with a minimum of three times a week. You should incorporate resistance weight training exercises to target your troubled areas. For example, if you need to work legs and buttocks, do squats, lunges, leg presses and leg curls.

Make sure to target different body parts on different days and be sure to give yourself some non-workout days so you can avoid overtraining and possible injury.

2. WATCH WHAT YOU EAT

You've heard it before but I will say it again - if you complain about having cellulite and want to change the way you look and feel, stay away from fatty or overly processed foods. Remember, "If it ain't on the Food Pyramid then it ain't food".

Those with a nutrient poor diet or who consume a lot of alcohol or caffeine have more toxin accumulation than those who don't, thus causing... you know what!

A diet rich in fresh vegetables and very little red meat could help reduce your symptoms. Reduce your overall fat consumption and choose "healthy" fats (like lean meat or nuts) over junk food. Limit your daily caloric intake to a healthy amount for size and lifestyle. Take a multivitamin every day and avoid anything with saturated fat and trans fat!

3. Drink Water

Lots of women have cellulite due to inadequate hydration. Doctors recommend that you take in seven to eight glasses every day, to help flush out toxins and other wastes.  So if you are not a "water drinker" and have cellulite dimples you want to get rid of, buy yourself a refillable bottle of water to keep by your desk at work and drink up!

4.  Quit Smoking

If you are a cigarette smoker and have cellulite, here is one more reason that you should quit!

Cigarettes reduce the effectiveness of your blood circulation thus affecting how much blood gets to your skin. Also, they will counteract each and every one of these methods for banishing cellulite for good as they clog your system and reduce skin elasticity.

 5. ALTERNATIVE THERAPY

When you maintain skin elasticity, the appearance of cellulite is improved. Adequate hydration and some topical creams and lotions may help improve the elasticity of your skin. Make sure to moisturize daily and protect your skin from the sun's harmful effects, this way cellulite will have less opportunity to cause dimpling.

There are several creams on the market that help reduce the appearance of cellulite. Many contain ingredients like green tea extract (increases the rate at which your body breaks down fat), Retinol A (target and rejuvenate the tissues of your skin), and extract of algae (helps break down epidermal fat).

If you are in an indulgent mood, beauty salons and day spas offer body wraps with a mixture of seaweed and algae and fragrant hydrating lotions that are used to improve your circulation and skin moisture.

Massage therapy has also been shown to be very effective in some reducing cellulite.