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Millions of dollars are spent, every month, by women who wish to rid their skin of the dimples and bumps most commonly known as cellulite. The problem is - most of this money is spent in vain - with no resulting cellulite reduction to show for the time, expense and inconvenience.
In this article I will illustrate the truth about cellulite and the only proven way to get rid of it, permanently
First things first. Cellulite is not a skin condition. Its a structural issue that can be corrected. The dimples and bumps are not a superficial element - they are only the visible effect of what is happening below the outermost layers of the skin.
Second important point: Cellulite is not caused by the build up of 'toxins'. This is simply a bunch of sleazy marketing lingo - that actually sounds like it 'could be' true, to the common woman.
Third important point: Although some overweight women do have cellulite - it's not necessarily a result of excess body fat. There are countless women who are not overweight - who actually have slim bodies - but they do have the dimples and bumps in their trouble spots, such as their legs, butt, hips and thighs.
So, what is cellulite and how can it be reduced?
Cellulite is the visible, superficial result of un-toned, underused muscles, beneath/below the areas of skin which show the cellulite dimples and bumps.
Even women who exercise can still have cellulite. The reason why is that not all exercises can get rid of cellulite. There are some exercises which specifically target, and stimulate, the muscle layers directly underneath the cellulite problem areas. Proper implementation of these cellulite specific exercises are the only proven way to eliminate cellulite.
A general fitness routine is just that - a general exercise program intended for general well-being and health. A cellulite specific exercise program is different in that it consists of a series of very specific exercises which when combined in the same program, result in real and substantial improvements in the female trouble spots.
The reason why these exercises work are because they address the structural causes of the dimples and bumps that show on the outer layer of skin. There is no 'passive' treatment (creams, pills, etc...) that will ever get rid of cellulite - no matter how expensive or how scientific it sounds.
The only way to get rid of cellulite is by changing the physical structure of the supporting muscle layers which sit directly behind/beneath the cellulite skin. When these muscles get firmer and just a little fuller - they push out against the skin - giving it a smoother and tighter appearance.
The beauty of this method is that you don't need to worry about all the different weights and machines of the fitness center because all of these exercises can be done in the privacy of your own home - instead of the crowded and sweaty gym.
The 'Slow Touch', the 'Heel Push', the '9-inch Step Back' and the 'Butt-Thigh Lifter' are just a few of these synergistic cellulite reduction exercises. And since these exercises require no weights or machines, women of all ages can do them - and you can still follow your cellulite removal program even when you travel.
So grab your exercise mat (no leg warmers, please ;-) and give yourself a solid 20 minutes to go through the proper moves - with correct form, tempo & sequence - and watch the improvements come with each passing week.
About the Author:
Joey Atlas, M.S. - Exercise Physiology, is the creator of 'NAKED BEAUTY - The Cellulite Reduction Exercise Program'. Learn more about it at http://www.GetRidofYourCellulite.com
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I use emu oil body lotion and regular massages from the boyfriend to help the cellulite. :D
Emu oil from www.emu-oil-well.com
October 2, 2009 - 3:34amBoyfriend is mine but I believe they can be found online, in bars and in front of computers....
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I found out about the Made from Earth skincare line on the Tyra Banks show. She had several guests trying the VITAMIN ENHANCED FACE FIRMING cream on their face and the results were pretty amazing.
I bought the cream - and used for my face - but I decided to put some on my cellulite areas - LADIES - IT WORKED.
I am in my early 40's and fairly slim but my skin is not nearly as firm as it once was and I have always had cellulite. I have been using the Made from Earth "Vitamin Enhanced Face Firming Serum" for over a 3 weeks now and am thrilled. My skin's firmness has returned to what it was in my 20's.
I can already see a difference in my cellulite. I do not expect that this product will completely eliminate every ripple and dimple but I can see that it is resulting in a massive improvement.
I have used countless anti-cellulite products, many of which were very costly and none produced results significant enough to talk about. The Made from Earth Firming Cream is the only product that I have used that I think warrants any type of recommendation and this one gets two thumbs up!
It is a FACE CREAM YES (which makes it a bit expensive)- but it does work for cellulite. On their website they also have a BUY 3 option which I did to save some money. VERY well worth it.
August 13, 2009 - 1:43pmThis Comment
There is no proven way to get rid of or reduce cellulite.
Dr. Molly Wanner, professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School published a report on that in 2008.
Know what that was up there?
That's a SOURCE.
I didn't just make a claim and expect you to believe it.
I actually told you how I came to know that fact.
Got it, Joey?
If there's a "proven method to get rid of" cellulite, shouldn't you be able to tell us who proved it?
Huh, Joey?
Ya think?
August 2, 2009 - 9:18amThis Comment
Both aerobic and weight lifting can do wonders on getting rid or minimize cellulite in our legs and other parts of the body. Read it all here. http://www.female-workout.com/female-workout/an-effective-way-to-remove-cellulites-%E2%80%93-it%E2%80%99s-not-cosmetic-surgery
July 12, 2009 - 5:54amThis Comment