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Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:56 pm  |
7 years ago I got upset about cellulite and got down to business to get rid of it. I read a number of books and studies several theories. Here is a brief (and very simple lingua) summary of my quest.
Cellulite is a sort of a deformation of fat cells. Mostly women are effected by cellulite because of the estrogen (and other) hormones. These hormones "feel" responsible for our reproductive system and try to clean the body of toxins, pulling them away from vital organs to store in those place which we eventually hate the most -(mostly thighs & butt, then upper back, arms and then belly). Well if there is too much of toxic waist plus fat, it goes basically everywhere in these places. But if you are skinny, it is mostly in the thigh-butt area. So the toxins (whatever our body did not use for benefit, processed and thrown to outside) are stored in the fat cells which become deformed and form into groups under the skin, which eventually look like bumps/lumps and hollows between them.
So is it genetic? Yes. because all our hormones are in most of the ways. But it is not a sentence without hope. However it is a never ending battle. And if you keep fighting, the victory is there. (just like any skin care)
Now how to get rid of them.
As usual, all-around and "in complex" attack is the best.
1) Cleanse your body. Find the system that helps to detoxify your body from inside. Liver, Kidney and Lymph system. Lymph is what eventually is taking that waist from the cells and moves it to the liver and kidney to throw it out. Of course, it goes with supportive cleansing diet ("separated food" diet works best I think - it's when you eat mean (protein) separately from carbohydrates (bread etc)).
2) Intensive massage with topical. It can be anti-cellulite essential oils (there are a number of them) or a reputable formulated lotion. Intensive massage means you have bruises after it (honestly). Bruises are not fun, but it means that those nasty cells are giving up their contents (now Lymph has to pick it up and wash away).
Exercise has only collateral benefit as it stimulates the blood flow through the area and when it happens, the Lymph is stimulated too.
The bottom line is the more you have it, the more time it will take to see results (or get the liposuction). Then once you get rid of it, do the cleansing periodically. I do it normally once a year in the spring.
So to say about my results. 7 years ago I got to the point of NO cellulite, then I managed it for couple of years and had very very good state. Then I got pregnant and couldn't do my normal cleansing routine, then I breast-fed for 1y+, then I was a bit depressed and got lazy. So now I am starting again. BUT, I am the biggest critic of myself and I want it perfect, so even though I haven't done anything for several years, I still can wear a bikini without thinking twice about it (if I were to do such a thing now, after I've read here so much about sun-damaged skin...  ) |
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Sat Apr 18, 2009 11:38 am |
Ok, here are the details, but I think this process is quite individual because everyone's normal diet, health and habits and subsequently the condition of the skin (including the amount of cellulite) is different.
When I did it first time. I didn't use any cleansing product. I was so desperate that I used all my will power and mentally changed the way I saw food. First week, I gradually separated everything what I eat into categories. So I ate meat only with raw vegetables, then I ate meat only once a day, then for 2 weeks I ate ONLY raw fruits and vegetables in any variety I could handle. No sugar, no salt. I drank water. (Well and after a week only "water" was coming out had nothing else), it was Intense for me. I felt all the weight of detox process. But these type of detox is not for everyone due to the schedule (you will feel like crap) and health conditions (if you have any medical conditions like blood pressure, stones or something else - it is not recommended). And yes, I used dry brush too. I did the baths with aroma oils (essential oils -few drops diluted in water). And i used oils for massage. I do it myself. I stand up, spread a mixture of oils (like almond oil as abase with drops of lemon oil for example) to a zone that I am going to massage. When the skin is oiled, it is slippery. I make a fist and use my finger knuckles to slide on the skin (up and down the thigh or in a circle motion on the belly). I do it as fast as I can, so the area becomes hot and I can feel the "lumps" being squished under my knuckles. After that you can apply a fat burning lotion of the choice if you have one.
The intensive diet like the one I described is only possible for maximum 2 weeks, then I started introducing back the dishes with some salt (but the taste changed and I didn't need as much salt as before), then fish, meat and other products but in the same "separated" manner. I ate like this for about 9-12 months, but it is mostly a normal way of eating (I know people who eat like this all the time). If you wish to eat something sweet, eat it but by itself, not after the meal. If you want potato, eat it with veggie, not meat etc. There are many books on this topic... Very healthy way to eat.
So, I started it in late March 2001, I saw the improvement immediately, the body was shaping nicely (but my muscle tone was ok at that time too), then within 3-4 months (by mid summer), I saw a significant improvement (like no cellulite on the belly area, almost none on thighs with some remaining on the butt). At that point I wasn't so conscious about it anymore but I just kept the system of food and aroma bathing, some massage with oils (not that intense though). By next summer, I had no cellulite anywhere (maybe earlier, but I just do not remember, I had pictures from summer to remember now).
Then, yearly maintenance was a similar process each spring. Maybe not such a strict diet sometimes, but similar intense cleansing for 2 weeks and series of self massages with oils. And I had a very good fat / anti-cellulite lotion, but it was from another country and I have no access to it anymore. It was cheap but surprisingly effective (that lotion was made, I think, in Russia).
This year, I tired several cleansing products available with not much success. The one I liked the most so far is DETOX-KIT (sold in my local health food store, but probably can be found in any other store in North America). It is "homeopathic preparations/ oral drops", 3 bottles (Nux vomica-Homaccord, Berberis-Homaccord and Lyphosot). it is for liver & intestines, kidney, and Lymphatic system.
I also bought the Babor Stop Cellulite thermal night treatment on EDS to try. I want to see if the lotion can do any good, if not I will go back to my intense system.
But one thing you said, girls. It is a lot of work and determination. You've got to be desperate and sooo determined to fight the cellulite. This year I am still not desperate enough... YET! But I am getting there |
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