Cellulite is a problem all women face. It’s a concern, and a reason for insecurity for a lot of women. But have you wondered – can skinny women have it? how about men? what is it? and the most frequently asked question – can I make it disappear? Well, we have good and bad news – you can’t make it disappear, but you can reduce it!

What is cellulite

Cellulite is structural changes in the subcutaneous layer, leading to impaired microcirculation and lymphatic outflow. Put simply, these are pits and irregularities that spoil the aesthetic appearance of the skin. The fact of the matter is, 90% of women have cellulite, no matter if they’re overweight, fit, or skinny, everyone can have it. However, some women have thicker skin, and cellulite is not as visible on their skin. On the other hand, when it comes to men, only about 10% of them have cellulite.

It’s a common misconception that losing weight can help you get rid of cellulite, but sadly, that isn’t true, here are three things that can actually help you reduce or improve the appearance of cellulite:

 Nutrition and hydration

Hydration and proper nutrition can help minimize and fight cellulite cellulite. Drink plenty of water, exercise daily, or be active daily in any way you enjoy.  Try to avoid sugary drinks, fast food, and smoking. In fact, both skipping meals, and overeating, won’t help you with cellulite, so, try improving your relationship with food!
Some of the best foods to eat for fighting cellulite are: watermelon, flaxseeds, nuts and bell peppers  Try practicing a healthy lifestyle, and eating balanced meals for the best results.

Exercise and active life

Exercise is sadly not a miraculous solution for getting rid of cellulite. Training and exercise alone, will not help your cellulite disappear, but staying active and exercising, in combination of proper nutrition, is the key to minimize it! Building and Firming the muscle underneath the cellulite will help smooth the skin’s appearance, and make your cellulite less visible. Losing a bit of fat might help too, but this affects every person and each body differently. When it comes to exercise,  what you need to do is focus on strength training and exercises that target the hamstrings, quads, buttocks and hips. Try to train your lower body multiple times a week, and use progressive overload to challenge your muscles! Don’t forget to stay as active as possible, take long walks, run, or do anything else that will keep you outside!

Targeted massage

Cellulite massage involves deep tissue massage, lymphatic drainage, and myofascial release techniques to help break up the fat deposits and smooth out the skin. The massage therapist uses firm pressure and long strokes to manipulate the skin and underlying tissues. Simply put, they stretch the skin tissues, redistribute fat cells, improve circulation and lymphatic drainage as well, which reduce the appearance of cellulite. A few massages will not get rid of your cellulite permanently. Repeated treatments and massages are necessary to reduce cellulite. You can use foam rollers, handheld massagers, and try Endermologie massage at home, or you can visit a massage therapist.

Cellulite is a manageable problem, but even if you can’t reduce it, slowly learn to accept it! Cellulite is normal and every woman has it, it doesn’t make you ugly, unwanted or less attractive.

One of the first things we learn in biology class is that the human body is consisted of mostly water. Even with knowing this, we still question the importance of water, whether we should drink more of it or not. Water is vital to our health, and plays a key role in the way our body functions. This means that water intake is something we should take seriously, so we can give our body what it needs to function properly.

Here are some of the key factors of why water intake is important:

It aids digestion

Water helps break down the food you eat, allowing its nutrients to be absorbed by your body. After you drink, both your small and large intestines absorb water, which moves into your bloodstream and is also used to break down nutrients.

It regulates body temperature

Water helps regulate your body temperature by distributing heat, and cooling the body through respiration. It helps by moving it to the vital organs and preventing it from extremities when it is needed to maintain heat. When your body temperature is heightened, water regulates this by exiting your body through the form of sweat.

It aids in cognitive function

Because the brain has more water mass than the body, we should prioritize water intake for the health of our brain and cognitive function. Water maintains the fluid levels in your brain,  maintains neurogenic (creation of new neurons), and flushes out metabolic waste. It also maintains proper blood and oxygen circulation in your brain.

It prevents dehydration

Dehydration is a condition in which you lose more body fluid (water) than you intake. Some symptoms of dehydration are fatigue, dizziness, headaches, chills, constipation, dark colored urine and loss of appetite. If you experience any of these symptoms, especially on the daily, its time to start hydration seriously.

It helps your skin and body

The skin is the largest organ in your body. Water hydrates your body and skin, balances your pH levels, it promotes elasticity, prevents the skin from sagging or dehydrating, and forming wrinkles. By flushing out toxins, water also prevents the creation of acne and pimples, especially hormonal acne. If you hydrate properly, water can also help you with weight loss and cellulite If you drink water before and during meals, it can help you feel fuller and satisfied with your meal, which can make you crave less food.

Here are some tips to follow and stay hydrated:

• • Drink a glass of warm water with lemon as soon as you wake up

  • Keep a water bottle next to you at all times, and refill it during the day.

  • Prioritize water over any other drinks

  • Have a glass of water with every meal

  • Find healthy substitutes for water if you don’t like the taste of it, such as tea.