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Cellulite: Horrors!

Societys obsession with cellulite is insidious andridiculous. Pick up any womans magazine and you areguaranteed to find and advertisement or article outliningthe horrors of cellulite and what you should do to rid yourbody of this blight. What is cellulite anyway?

Cellulite has been defined as the dimpled or unevendeposit of fat as seen around the thighs and buttocks.This fat accumulates near the surface of the skin andpushes against the skin tissues. This gives it thedimpled appearance like an orange peel. Thus, adoptingthe name peau d orang in French.

Regardless of your gender, people of all ages havecertain amount of cellulite. When this cellulite is seenon babies, it is considered attractive. It is generallyseen that popular magazines in grocery stores displaypictures of actresses, addressing their bodies as normal- they sure do not tell the true story.

There are numerous 'quick fix' solutions available to fixthis ugly affliction. The markets are inundated withcreams, lotions, and potions that can get rid of thedimpled devil from our legs and thighs. However, ourfocus is totally skewed as we do not identify the realsolution. What can be worked away with simple exercisessuch as biking or walking is combated with creams andlotions. Not only exercises get rid of cellulite, theyalso tone your legs. Thus, the cause of cellulite is asedentary lifestyle and cellulite can be got rid of by aregular exercise regime. While a body does not remainfit and toned for life, but keeping oneself healthy is achoice that can be easily exercised. Cellulite is toaddressed as a normal characteristic of the body and nota disease that has to be got rid of.

Various medical magazines and journals identify celluliteas fatty tissue that is not unhealthy itself and is nodifferent from ordinary fat. This is a result ofunhealthy habit that can be overcome or reduced byadopting an active routine such as walking. What can notbe achieved through the numerous creams and lotions shallbe achieved through simple exercises.

Any supplement, topical product, device, or spa treatmentthat claims to reduce cellulite should be approached withcaution for safety reasons and because they simply are noteffective. Your best bet is to get regular sometimesstrenuous, exercise and eat a diet that wont add on extrafat. Also, remember that each bodys pattern of fatdistribution is inherited, so everyones problem areasare different.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine recommends thefollowing for people concerned about cellulite:

Your diet must consist of fruits, vegetables, and fiber.

Fluids should be taken in large quantity.

Undertake exercises regularly.

Maintain a healthy weight with no wildly luctuating dieting.

Quit smoking in case you do.