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    4 myths about cellulite

    Updated:26 Apr 2016 10:37 AM | Posted by
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    Has anybody else noticed how scary the word cellulite has become? I mean yes, nobody really wants to shout from the rooftops about it, but since when has it become something so shameful, something we should hide and something that we must do everything to stop?

    I think it may have something to do with the little lies below…
     

    CELLULITE LIE #1 Cellulite is chunks of fat

    Cellulite is not purely fat, but more the misshaped mingling of both weakened skin fibre and fat. According to health.com, the parts of cellulite that protrude are bloated fat cells, while the indents are fibrous strands. The combination of these two things causes the bumpy surface you know as cellulite.
     

    CELLULITE LIE #2 If you have cellulite, you must be overweight

    NEWSFLASH: Skinny people can get cellulite. It’s not about how much you weigh, but more about the thickness of your skin and how easily the fat cells can protrude.
    Strengthening exercises can help tone areas and push away the protruding fat cells, but weight loss from dieting and other means can cause the skin to become loose and further enhance the dimpled appearance.
     

    CELLULITE LIE #3 Only women get cellulite

    While women generally do get more cellulite than men, it doesn’t mean they don’t get any. In fact, livestrong.com explains that it’s only because of their thicker skin that you don’t see it as much. Men can get cellulite on areas such as the abdominals, waist and neck where the skin is slightly thinner.
     

    CELLULITE LIE #4 Cellulite is caused by toxins

    According to abcnews.go.com, toxins or impurities in the body do not cause cellulite. Rather, hormones, poor circulation and a lack of exercise and muscle tone can all contribute to a weakened connective tissue which allows fat deposits to protrude. Therefore toning and strengthening exercises are a more viable option than attempting to remove toxins and impurities through miracle potions and lotions.

    Did you once believe any of the above cellulite lies? Which fact surprises you the most?

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    90 Member Comments

    Miramarmari 22 Feb 2020 12:36 PM

    At least they’re some untruths

    Lucy16 2 Sep 2018 7:02 PM

    Lymphatic drainage using the Brazilian developed Godoy Godoy technique has been shown to have promising results in reducing cellulite.

    As the above article mentions, no amount of applying topical products will improve cellulite.

    Rpear 25 Mar 2018 12:55 PM

    The foods you limit can really impact this too! We all know the foods... The yummiest things hahah

    Chicklet 23 Mar 2018 2:20 AM

    Great information! I find strength training is really effective in minimising it.

    Peta908 22 Feb 2018 2:36 PM

    I noticed i'm starting to get cellulite, but will embrace and enjoy!

    hannah_g21 17 Feb 2018 9:25 PM

    WOW! People can be so judgemental if you have cellulite! However, if you do have it, just embrace it and don' be ashamed! Because as you can see from above in this article, this happens to fat, skinny, girls and boys!

    Shop A Everyday 30 Dec 2017 11:18 PM

    I try not to look and critical of this

    Goddess..... 2 Jul 2017 5:51 AM

    I thought it was all about extra fat where it shouldn't be wasn't exactly sure about this one now I know the truth, Thanks for sharing BH.

    MaryCHenry 30 May 2017 2:15 PM

    Great article even people have myths about cellulite one of them is cellulite can be cured only through surgery but thats not true even cellulite can be cured by taking proper medication and proper product that can lead to elimination of cellulite from the body one of my friends had tried cellulite products online.Check out if you could try these out. https://www.cellublue.com/fr/product/masseur-bodyroller/

    BeautifulJusty 13 May 2017 3:03 PM

    Thanks for the insights. I've also found that cellulite reduces around the tush when engaging in resistance, weight bearing exercise.

    Lucy16 2 Sep 2018 7:01 PM

    There is some scientific evidence to back this up; Gynoid Lipodystrophy more commonly known as cellulite, is a complex condition comprising many factors.

    Genetics, inflammation and oestrogen production all play a part in us developing cellulite.

    90% of females will develop cellulite some stage in life.

    Fun fact: Cellulite is a made up word for GLD that first start appearing in literature in the early twentieth century!

    onlyoni 26 Apr 2017 4:22 PM

    Great article. It's prompted me to get back to doing those leg toning exercises that I have neglected.

    Emma171 26 Apr 2017 9:18 AM

    Great article, I have noticed when I'm committed to exercise my cellulite does reduce in appearance

    makeupcat 24 Apr 2017 5:12 PM

    I like myth #4.

    darasparkle 24 Apr 2017 9:37 AM

    Great myth busting article!! I know I got the majority of mine when I was growing at 16-17.

    chloe_mitch 17 Apr 2017 8:22 PM

    I would pay big money to get some advise on how to get rid of Cellulite. I mean I don't want to look like I have been sunbathing in a hail storm.

    BridgetG 4 Apr 2017 12:03 PM

    Really interesting article and great to myth bust some of the things I am guilty of believing!

    oohaycoco 15 Dec 2016 12:24 PM

    Interesting article. So we don't see men's cellulite because they have thicker skin... LOL

    sageandvelvet 13 Dec 2016 5:50 PM

    Fabulous article, I have had cellulite for most of my adult life but have found that since weight training that it has decreased significantly, 59kg down and 9kg to go until I hit my goal weight.

    clearcrystalwater 23 Nov 2016 5:12 PM

    Wow men get it on their neck!?!!

    ldb_99 13 Sep 2016 6:37 PM

    Such a good read :)

    emjcraig12 18 Jul 2016 10:29 PM

    I found that when I lost weight I had more cellulite! No wonder haha.

    preciousia 18 Jun 2016 8:05 AM

    what cellulite?

    skincare junkie 10 May 2016 1:36 PM

    If I don't see cellulite in the mirror, I don't have it :)

    itslinda 5 Apr 2016 3:09 PM

    Great article

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