How To Banish Cellulite Naturally

How To Reduce Cellulite Naturally

Today I wanted to talk to you about a question I get all the time. How do I get rid of cellulite? Here are some of the other names cellulite goes by – Orange Peel, Cottage Cheese and Dimples. This is such a hot topic I needed to share my top tips with you.

First, lets really understand what cellulite is. We all know what it looks likes, dimples on the thighs, booty, abs, and back of the arms. It can happen on women who are heavy and women who are thin. Cellulite has no enemies.

Cellulite has the ability to make us feel self-conscious and bring down our self-confidence. Well, I say Oh Heck NO! No more. Let’s start banning cellulite today, no this very minute.

Cellulite is mainly due to a sluggish lymphatic system and bound fascia. The lymphatic system is your body’s natural detox system. I like to describe it similar to a fish net that covers your entire body and lies right underneath your skin.

The lymph system is the body’s secondary circulatory system and helps to get rid of toxic waste, bacteria and dead cells and fatty deposits.

Some reasons you might have Cellulite:

Hereditary
Poor circulation
Processed foods
Sluggish or overloaded liver
Hormonal imbalance
Tight restrictive clothing
Toxins from beauty care products
Lack of exercise & skin stimulation
Weak connective skin fibers otherwise known as Fascia
Yo-Yo dieting

Don’t feel bad everyone, even supermodels have cellulite. There are things that we can do to help reduce the signs and banish cellulite that don’t cost an arm and a leg and are natural.

Men have collagen fibers arranged in horizontal nets rather than vertical fibers in women’s skin. This single file vertical structuring is what allows dermal fat to push through the skin, and is accentuated by women who have thinner skin than men. This thinner skin lets the fat push up through the fibers appearing as dimpled skin. It’s not the fat that gives the appearance of the bumps it’s tight fascia that is bound and not flexible due to lack of oxygen and blood flow.

RUN AWAY FROM CELLULITE REDUCING CREAMS – RUN FAST!

First I want to say if you have bought into the “Cellulite Reducing Creams” I want you to turn the product over and read the label. What are the ingredients? Most likely they are toxic chemicals that you are slathering on your cellulite and your skin and bloodstream are absorbing them in 30 seconds or less.

The body is super smart and it knows that these toxic chemicals are dangerous and it will do anything to protect your vital organs at any cost. It is going to take those chemicals and when your liver is too overloaded it is going to store them right in your fat cell. So please, please did I say please throw out those toxic cellulite creams right now. I will wait while you go do that.

Ok, let’s move on to what we can do naturally to help reduce cellulite. Here is my list and we will go over each one.

HEAL YOUR FASCIA – WHAT THE HECK IS FASCIA?

Myofascial tissue (or fascia) is a thin, dense and highly flexible tissue that surrounds and covers all of your muscles, it runs from the bottoms of your feet to the top of your forehead, it holds all your organs in place. Think of it as a spider web or cotton candy in your body. Without fascia, you would not have anything to hold your muscles and organs in place. It’s the life force next to blood. It is similar to a fine fishnet covering your muscles and it is sensitive to every hormone in your system. When your fascia gets tight it starts to pull your skin down and this is what gives the appearance of cellulite.

FASCIA AND EXERCISE

When you are exercising fascia is what shortens and lengthens as you move. It can become tight due to repetition and overuse or even underuse. You know that feeling when you have a “Knot”, such as in your shoulders. When the fascia on your “cellulite areas” appear it is because the fascia is not smooth and flat, it is being pulled down into the body, giving you the appearance of dimples and cellulite.

Exercise and lack of flexibility training aren’t the only things that cause the fascia to become damaged and tight. Poor posture, prolonged sitting or standing, accidents that cause muscle trauma like a fall or car accident, and chronic stress can all contribute to uncomfortable, tight and knotted fascia.

Your Cellulite Reduction – TOOLBOX

(in no certain order, all are helpful self-care tools)

DRY SKIN BRUSHING – This is a great way to stimulate the lymph system and skin to bring more oxygen to the areas that have cellulite. Learning how to dry skin brush is easy and effective. Try my favorite Dry Skin Brush here. Dry skin brushing stimulates the lymph system your bodies natural built-in detox system. It also works to tone and tighten your skin.

CUTTING OUT CARBONATED DRINKS –Some people notice a reduction in cellulite when they eliminate carbonated beverages from their diet. Remember everyone is different so experiment and see how your body reacts.

HEALTHY DIET & EXERCISE – Exercise brings more oxygen and blood flow to the body and stimulates the lymph system. Doing CARDIO and exercising with weights helps to exchange fat for muscle. A HOT AND HEALTHY diet of real natural organic foods is always the best. Cut out processed foods and cutting back or eliminating dairy and gluten can have good results too.

Beautiful Body Workout

DETOX TEAS – Detoxing the body by drinking natural detox teas is a great addition to your cellulite reduction toolbox. Teas are loaded with antioxidants and can help to reduce inflammation. Some of my favorite healing teas are green tea, Matcha, Rose Hip Tea, Lemon Balm and Alfalfa tea.

REBOUNDING – OMG! I absolutely love rebounding. It is a great way to gently stimulate your lymph system. The lymph system does not have a pump like the heart, so exercise is what moves the lymph system in your body. Rebounding works every muscle in your body at once. Make sure to try all my rebounding videos here. Here is a link to get a 10% discount on your favorite color rebounder.

Another fun form of rebounding and an exercise that is super fun to do are KANGOO JUMPS.

Beginner 15-Minute Rebounding Workout

HEALING YOUR GUT – Your gut is your SECOND BRAIN. If your gut health is not in tiptop shape you most likely are going to have a sluggish liver and a sluggish liver leads to overload in the body.

INFRARED SAUNA – Want to make your skin glow? Then the sauna is for you. The benefits of an INFRARED SAUNA are many. The sauna heats up your body to help it release toxins by sweating them out. It also hydrates and moisturizes your skin. Plus it helps to burn calories. Did you know when you raise your bodies’ temperature, it creates an “artificial fever”, which stimulates the bodies immune system to kill viruses in the body.

LED LIGHT THERAPY – LED Light Therapy can be an effective way to tone skin, reduce the appearance of pore size, smooth texture and increase elasticity to your skin. The light emitted is UV-free, beneficial light rays that energize cells and stimulate the body’s natural process to build new proteins and regenerate cells. It can help to increase collagen and elastin production.

HigherDOSE Red Light Therapy Face Mask

HYDRATION – Hydrating the body with good clean water like alkalized or filtered water is key in helping the body flush away toxins. A disease cannot take hold in an ALKALIZED BODY. Water will help plump up the skin to fill it out and give it a smoother look.

ESSENTIAL OILS – I love, love, love essential oils and have been using them for years. Citrus oils such as lemon, orange, and lime assist in detoxification. Add some essential oil drops to coconut oil and use a dry skin brush to stimulate the skin in a circular motion. The oils help to break down the fat and petrochemicals that are stored in the fat cells. Plus they smell great. I love these essential oils.

MASSAGE, CUPPING & FOAM ROLLING – These are all great ways to stimulate the skin, increasing the microcirculation underneath the skin. The unique suction action of the cupping tool targets tissue and circulation within the layers of the skin (which is not targeted by conventional circulation and fat reduction techniques). Massage will help to stimulate the lymph system to detox the body and foam rolling will help to smooth out the fascia and increase blood flow to the skin.

BONUS TIP:

WEIGHT TRAINING – The appearance of cellulite and the “dimple” effect is largely caused by under-used muscle tissue. The dimples will appear more visible when the light is reflected off the skin, giving the dimpled area a type of hill and valley look, such as when you are in a lighted dressing room.

Weight training works to build the underlying muscle tissue and press the tissue up against the skin to reduce the dimpled effect. Squats, lunges, leg presses and “booty work” are going to be your best BFF to reduce the visible signs of cellulite.

FASCIA AND EXERCISE

When you are exercising, fascia is what shortens and lengthens as you move. It can become tight due to repetition and overuse or even underuse. You know that feeling when you have a “Knot”, such as in your shoulders. When the fascia on your “cellulite areas” appear, it is because the fascia is not smooth and flat, it is being pulled down into the body, giving you the appearance of dimples and cellulite.

NOTE TO SELF – YOU ARE NOT YOUR CELLULITE

Just like with diet and exercise you need to be consistent and persistent when it comes to reducing cellulite. It won’t happen overnight, but with your new “TOOLBOX” you have what you need to get to work.

***The most IMPORTANT thing I want you to understand is that you are NOT your cellulite. You are a beautiful woman and will always be that beautiful woman with or without cellulite. Your friends and family love you for you so make sure you are loving your gorgeous self back each and every day.