Ok so today’s blog post is for the ladies out there who don’t want to get into short shorts or a bath suit because of cellulite. I will tell you this…we all have it! And while we all don’t want it the first step is the embrace the fact that it is totally normal to have it. Of coarse, there are a few things we can do to help reduce it and boost our confidence for our next beach outing.
Here are the top 3 things you can do NOW!
Drink Water – Yet another reason to hydrate! Water is a natural cleanser that can help repair the connective tissue in your body, thereby making it harder for cellulite to accumulate.
Eat to Reduce Cellulite – Reducing your sweets and fatty foods is essential to reducing cellulite. I know it’s not what you want to hear but it works! Load your diet up with foods high in fiber and high in anti-oxidants. Research has shown that there is indeed a link between fiber rich foods and reduction of cellulite. Fiber rich foods help to remove all toxins from the body. Antioxidants found in many foods including fruits and vegetables act as decoys to free radicals that protect the body to keep cells vital and healthy and it will encourage cellulite reduction. Think:
- Blueberries and blackberries
- Cherries
- Mangos
- Oranges
- Strawberries and raspberries
- Cranberries
- Grapefruit
- Apples
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
- Fennel
- Bell peppers
- Carrots
Skin Brushing – A simple cleansing technique to combat cellulite. Skin brushing increases circulation, which helps to bring skin-tightening and collage-building nutrients to the skin’s surface. It also exfoliates the skin which and makes it look tighter, brighter and healthier. Finally, it improves lymph function, which speeds the removal of toxins from your body that contribute to cellulite.
Bye cellulite. hello beach!.
