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 by: Etula Depeau

Cellulite: Horrors!

Societys obsession with cellulite is insidious and

ridiculous. Pick up any womans magazine and you are

guaranteed to find and advertisement or article outlining

the horrors of cellulite and what you should do to rid your

body of this blight. What is cellulite anyway?

Cellulite has been defined as the dimpled or uneven

deposit of fat as seen around the thighs and buttocks.

This fat accumulates near the surface of the skin and

pushes against the skin tissues. This gives it the

dimpled appearance like an orange peel. Thus, adopting

the name peau d orang in French.

Regardless of your gender, people of all ages have

certain amount of cellulite. When this cellulite is seen

on babies, it is considered attractive. It is generally

seen that popular magazines in grocery stores display

pictures of actresses, addressing their bodies as normal

- they sure do not tell the true story.

There are numerous 'quick fix' solutions available to fix

this ugly affliction. The markets are inundated with

creams, lotions, and potions that can get rid of the

dimpled devil from our legs and thighs. However, our

focus is totally skewed as we do not identify the real

solution. What can be worked away with simple exercises

such as biking or walking is combated with creams and

lotions. Not only exercises get rid of cellulite, they

also tone your legs. Thus, the cause of cellulite is a

sedentary lifestyle and cellulite can be got rid of by a

regular exercise regime. While a body does not remain

fit and toned for life, but keeping oneself healthy is a

choice that can be easily exercised. Cellulite is to

addressed as a normal characteristic of the body and not

a disease that has to be got rid of.

Various medical magazines and journals identify cellulite

as fatty tissue that is not unhealthy itself and is no

different from ordinary fat. This is a result of

unhealthy habit that can be overcome or reduced by

adopting an active routine such as walking. What can not

be achieved through the numerous creams and lotions shall

be achieved through simple exercises.

Any supplement, topical product, device, or spa treatment

that claims to reduce cellulite should be approached with

caution for safety reasons and because they simply are not

effective. Your best bet is to get regular sometimes

strenuous, exercise and eat a diet that wont add on extra

fat. Also, remember that each bodys pattern of fat

distribution is inherited, so everyones problem areas

are different.

The U.S. National Library of Medicine recommends the

following 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.