TCR’s Do’s & Don’ts For Cellulite
Self Love Affirmation:
My body radiates beautiful kindness. I love _________ about my body because it makes me special and unique.
My body deserves love.
I am perfect, whole, and complete just the way I am.
I feed my body healthy nourishing food and give it healthy nourishing exercise because it deserves to be taken care of.
We get it… Cellulite sucks and can be a very sensitive topic for most women, and can cause a lot of insecurity. Cellulite is so common and there’s absolutely nothing to be ashamed of! You are not your cellulite. Each one of us is an amazing and beautiful person who happens to have cellulite. And that’s fine!
Although it is not completely reversible, it can definitely be reduced with natural remedies and medical treatments. As much as we love the advanced medical ways to reduce cellulite, it can be expensive and time-consuming. We are all for natural at-home remedies and have found some great ways in dealing with these annoying dimples.
Cellulite is the dimpled-looking skin that commonly occurs in the thigh region. It forms when fatty tissue deep in the skin pushes up against connective tissue. Cellulite can be caused by numerous factors, such as genetics, hormones, diet, and exercise. While those who are overweight tend to have a higher chance of getting cellulite, many thin women complain of it as well. Being “skinny” does not necessarily mean you don’t struggle with cellulite either, so, it’s important to understand the do’s and don’ts when it comes to this pesky subject.
Do’s
Daily Exercise-Weight training, yoga, booty workouts-exercise can help reduce overall body fat, and since cellulite is essentially fat, exercising can help make cellulite less visible. Exercising regularly does make a difference. It’s important to choose an exercise program that combines a mix of cardio, lengthening, and strength.
Dry brush-Dry brushing unclogs pores in the exfoliation process. It also helps detoxify your skin by increasing blood circulation and promoting lymph flow/drainage.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage/ Paddle – Lymph Drainage Massage aims to help the body maintain proper blood circulation, body fluid balance, and immune functions. This can helps reduce the appearance and break up fascia. The wood paddle teamed with a gentle massage helps reduce the appearance of cellulite on the skin’s surface by helping toxins find their way to the lymphatic nodes. A good at-home method is Delahearts Body Massage Tool
Puja/Shea butter- Puja is a form of body massage that focuses on self-love and creating a ritual around it. The massage is also great for breaking up fascia and releasing connective tissue. Shea butter also has anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Using shea butter on your body, especially your face, can condition, tone, and soothe your skin.
Diet Rich in Fatty Acids- Essential fatty acids help skin cells retain water, so a diet rich in them can help to minimize the appearance of cellulite, aging, and oily skin. With age, your body loses its natural ability to retain moisture within cells. Your skin appears to be loose, wrinkled, or saggy.
Collagen-Cellulite damages collagen bands within the skin. Taking supplementary collagen may help repair these and other structures and boost metabolism within dermal cells.
Coffee scrubs- Coffee scrubs purportedly help treat cellulite in a variety of ways. It’s thought that the caffeine in coffee can help dilate blood vessels and reduce the appearance of skin dimples. The skin may also tighten from the stimulating effects of caffeine by improving blood flow and eliminating excess water.
Infrared saunas-One of the top causes of cellulite is toxin buildup within the body. You can even boost the effects of sauna detoxification and cellulite reduction by using an infrared sauna. Infrared cellulite treatment improves lymphatic drainage, which reduces swelling and naturally improves the appearance of cellulite.
Balancing Hormone Superfoods- Hormone levels can contribute to weight gain, water retention, and the development of cellulite. Hormone supporting supplements for women such as Maca powder, Baobab, Ginseng, Magnesium-rich foods, Hibiscus, Shatavari, Amla Berry. We Love Hormone Harmony by happy Mammoth
Dont’s
Diets high in fat create more fat cells. Too much sugar expands fat cells because it gets deposited there. Too much salt can make the appearance of cellulite worse because it causes you to retain fluids.
Sitting in a chair all day without stretching-Women in sedentary jobs (especially those who sit all day at a desk) are more prone to cellulite. It’s important to take periodic walks and breaks to stretch and move your legs. Maybe walk/ bike to work and take the stairs when you can.
Dehydration- Not getting enough water can cause toxic buildup in the fat cells that are difficult for the body to metabolize. Dehydration also causes thinner, weaker skin – and when skin is weakened, it has a much greater tendency to show cellulite.
Soda Pop- Soda increases the risk that fat under your skin will balloon out, soda can be a contributing factor. The sugar in soda might be what’s to blame. When you eat sugar, your body goes through a process called glycation, which is when sugar attaches to proteins to form damaging molecules.
