I'm 5'7" and about 113lbs, so I don't really need to lose weight, it would probably be unhealthy for me to do so. However, I have a ton of cellulite on my butt and upper thighs for some reason. I don't get why, because I'm technically underweight. How do I get rid of it?
I don't actually need to lose weight, as I'm already underweight, so please don't just give me general weight loss tips!
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Answer by Jeff
Hi,
Here's a blog I wrote for people in just your position.
http://instantfeelgood.blogspot.co.uk/2008/07/how-to-get-rid-of-cellulite.html
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Here's the sad truth about cellulite. Cellulite is not fat, it's a genetic-based condition involving an uneven distribution of adipose and collagen tissues and once you have it, you will probably have it for life. However, because cellulite involves fat, you may be able to reduce the prominence of it by burning fat. Unfortunately, cellulite seems to present in those areas where fat tends to leave last...buttocks and thighs. So, reducing the cellulite effect will, for most people, require burning excess fat to a very low body fat percent....something which usually means a serious lifestyle change and commitment to proper eating habits for life with no guarantees.
ReplyDeleteExercise won't help beyond burning a few more calories so plan your workouts around fitness goals such as excellence in a sport or occupation, strength, endurance, flexibility, systemic fitness, general health and well being, body sculpting, body composition, etc. Don't exercise with the hope it will help make cellulite disappear because it won't.
Here's an excerpt from an article from the US National Institute of Health, the people your doctor listens to.
"A great deal of money is spent by people who want to rid themselves of cellulite, but no amount of weight loss, exercise, massages, wraps, creams, supplements, or surgery has proven to effectively eliminate it once you have it. Liposuction, for instance, is not recommended for cellulite, and may even make it look worse."
Ref: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002033.htm
You can learn more about cellulite by following the links below.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/9161.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cellulite
Good luck and good health!!
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There are a few things that can be done to remove cellulite. Some things you can do include hydrating, exercise, diet, massage and also using a cellulite cream.
ReplyDeleteI added a link to an article with information on what you can do to get rid of the cellulite.