It is possible to make cellulite less noticeable, while you’re working to eliminate those not so cute dimples. Here are things you may be doing to make cellulite worse—plus the natural solutions you need to reverse those bad habits:
You don’t hydrate.
Many of us become so wrapped up in busyness that we don’t drink enough water, leaving our skin more prone to looking puckered and dehydrated.
SOLUTION: Proper hydration gives cells the stability they need to “stand tall” next to bulging fat cells, giving the skin a smoother appearance. Drinking water is an easy way to stay hydrated, but you can also hydrate with water-rich fruits and vegetables, like watermelon and papaya. One study found that water-rich foods hydrate the body twice as effectively as water or sports drinks, likely because these foods also contain hydrating salts and minerals [1].
You eat like a carb hound.
A diet that includes bad carbohydrates is a diet that often packs on extra pounds. That excess weight can make cellulite look worse.
SOLUTION: Replace bad carbs, like white breads, with good carbohydrates that maintain healthy weight. The good carb list includes tons of tasty foods, including yummy whole grains and filling beans. See the difference for yourself with these 5 Healthy Pasta Combinations.
Be sure to check out 11 Good Carbs that Help You Lose Weight.
You act like a couch potato.
Lack of physical activity—and the extra weight that usually comes with it—makes cellulite more noticeable.
SOLUTION: Regular exercise is one of the top ways to naturally get rid of cellulite. It lowers total body fat and increases muscle tone. The CDC recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise each week [2]. Commit to a regular routine, like Yoga for Fat Loss and Torch Fat in 4 Minutes Flat.
So, what are you waiting for? Bust those cellulite-building habits today.
Resources
[1] http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1200531/The-vegetables-hydrate-glass-water.html
[2] http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/physical_activity/index.html
