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of the most effective ways of treating or eliminating cellulite are invasive
-- that is, it involves going under the knife. For instance, liposuction and
cosmetic surgery are the best ways to directly remove fat from cellulite
trouble spots around the body. The problem with these treatments are that
they are prohibitively expensive -- it would seem as though it is a
Hollywood-only treatment. Are there any natural cellulite remedies the rest
of us can try at home? Fortunately, before such invasive treatments became popular, people had more natural ways of getting rid of the bulge. You can start with the basics -- diet, exercise, and massage. Diet This is the most straightforward natural remedy you can try. Cellulite is simply fat accumulating under the skin, and preventing the buildup of more fat will keep cellulite at a minimum. Try to eat more of the good stuff -- all-natural and organic ingredients -- and take in less junk, salty, and oily foods. It also helps to get enough water everyday. Exercise Here is where it gets a little interesting. Many people think it is common knowledge that if you want to burn fat, you will need to do long hours of cardiovascular work. But you may be surprised to realize that doing more resistance training can be more effective in reducing cellulite than endless cardiology. Have you ever noticed that runners who run the hundred-meter dash seem to have more sculpted bodies than those who run marathons? That is because doing intense exercise over short periods of time builds muscle faster than moderate exercise done over long periods. It is important to build muscle under your cellulite trouble spots, since muscle metabolizes fat even when you are not working out. Massage The reason why there are hundreds (if not thousands) of cellulite creams in the market today is because many of them really do work. Creams do hold the potential of making the skin in cellulite-ridden areas of the body look much smoother and younger. But the cream alone can't do much if it is not applied correctly. Some creams are meant to be applied lightly, while others should be applied with a moderate massaging action. Massaging cellulite creams seems to benefit cellulite reduction more than lighter applications, since the massaging action stretches the skin, redistributes the underlying fat, and creates some heat to burn fat cells. Remember that cellulite creams come with instructions, and these instructions need to be followed to the letter to make the product work at its optimum efficacy. Many people make the mistake of using these products the wrong way, and in the end whining that they do not work at all. There are many other homemade remedies on the Internet that you can try. Some creative cellulite sufferers put up websites about home treatments that are not only effective, but also feel great. Just make sure that you do not use any ingredients that you are allergic to! |