7 Facts about Cellulite You Might Not Know ...

It might sound like a scary disease, but cellulite isn’t harmful and can’t affect your health. If that’s not the most comforting of these facts about cellulite, I don’t know what is! Having cellulite is perfectly normal, and other than hating the way it looks, it won’t bother you in any way.

Cellulite doesn’t discriminate. Even thin women have it. However, overweight women might notice it to a greater degree because visceral fat pushes cellulite against your skin, giving it that dreaded lumpy appearance. Dropping those excess pounds won’t get rid of cellulite, but it can keep it from being so obvious. Plus, staying at a healthy weight is good for your health in many other ways, so it pays to take action.

As if we girls didn’t have to deal with enough, right? While men can have cellulite, it affects women more often. It’s usually more obvious on women and it certainly bothers us more than it does men.

If you remember your mom battling cellulite as you were growing up, chances are you’ll have to deal with it too. That’s because specific genes are responsible for the development and degree of cellulite, so it’s often passed down through the generations. Don’t be surprised to discover your own case of cellulite, if Mom has it.

Women who don’t drink enough water or who eat a poor diet are more likely to have cellulite. That’s because your body needs adequate fluid intake and a wide range of nutrients to keep your skin looking fabulous and to keep your weight under control. By forgoing junk food and sticking to a nutritious meal plan, you can effectively minimize the development of cellulite as well as its appearance on your body.

Even if you’re at a healthy weight, skipping your workout routine can lend itself to cellulite development. Exercise on a regular basis and you can keep cellulite at bay as well as keep your body looking and feeling great. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend getting at least 30 minutes of cardio most days of the week, as well as two or three strength training sessions each week.

If you favor snugly fitting garments or your clothes are just getting tighter with time, you may be contributing to cellulite without knowing it. Tight clothing, especially around your waist, reduces adequate blood flow to your body, which can create the perfect environment for cellulite to develop.

Do you battle cellulite? It’s something I try not to think about too often, but sometimes it can be distressing. Share your secrets on keeping it from taking over your life. How do you deal?