How to Lose Cellulite and Get Slimmer Thighs
So, how do you get rid of cellulite? Before attempting to get rid of cellulite, let us first why and how it happens. Cellulites are basically those “dimpled skin” look that mostly shows up in the thighs and buttocks, usually to women who just had their first child. Originally, fatty tissues are smooth especially the ones located directly below the skin. However, after some time, these fatty cells will weaken and will start to sag, producing the “dimpled” appearance which is now referred to as cellulite. As mentioned, cellulite usually appears after a woman has had birth or around the age of 25 and above.
Step 1: Lose the Cellulite
Now, if you want to learn how to lose cellulite, then you have to rebuild these sagging cell walls. For this, you will need Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) which is the primary structure component of the cells. In layman’s term, they are the foundation needed to keep the building standing erect. Some foods that have EFA in them include raw seeds and nuts, vegetable and whole grains. Now here comes the best part, EFA is actually present is some of the fast food products we love today. However, they are “distorted” or have been chemically altered, which means that instead of helping with the removal of cellulite, they can actually make the situation worse. So if you really want to learn how to lose cellulite, then your first step would be stay off fried foods. Don’t try to go for the easy route with creams and lotions since they won’t give you permanent answers.
Step 2: Decrease Body Fat
But that’s not all! The reason for cellulite might be cell problems, but that doesn’t mean that ingesting enough EFA will fix the problem. In fact, it’s just the start. Removing the extra fat in your body would be your next step in order to lose cellulite and keep it gone. You see, if you lose the extra fat, the weakened cells will be eliminated as well. Not only that, you will be able to reduce the amount of EFA-rich foods you eat since the substance won’t have to work with as much cells.
However, be aware that spot reduction is impossible. That’s why the step says “Decrease Body Fat”. This is because the thighs is not the only part where you’ll lose weight, instead you will be attempting to decrease fat all over the body.
Step 3: Thigh Exercises
You can burn fat faster by simply developing your muscles. They require energy even while dormant, so once you have them, the problem of losing fat won’t be much of a problem anymore. I know you’re probably thinking if fat spot reduction doesn’t work, then why do inner thigh exercises target just one area? You see, here’s the catch. Targeting fat loss is not possible, but targeting muscle development is! So inner thigh exercises are not really a waste, they’re meant to stimulate the muscles while cardio and diet will help you lose the fat.
One inner thigh exercise that is very effective is the Crossover Knee Raise where you lie down on all fours. Keeping your arms straight and your knee at a 90 degree angle, slowly raise your knee upwards until your feet are pointing towards the ceiling. Hold it for a moment and then slowly bring it down beyond the other leg’s calf. Do this move a dozen times and then switch legs.
You might also want to check out for other exercises aside from inner thigh exercises.
Bob Brendon
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