Causes of Cellulite

The main causes of cellulite are a great debate ... research has not been conclusive and there are many different theories about cellulite, what causes it and how to treat it.

Cellulite has got to be one of the most frustrating problems facing women today. Cellulite is that unsightly orange-peel fat that attacks not only over-weight women, but slim women as well. Some men also have problems with cellulite, but overall it seems to be a woman’s problem.

What exactly is cellulite? Research doesn’t seem to be conclusive, but the general consensus seems to be that cellulite is a form of fat that traps fluid and possibly toxins within the fat cell. Combine this with inflexible connective tissue called septae (which connect the skin to underlying layers of tissue), and the result is the "orange-peel" look that we have come to think of cellulite as. (A simple explanation is to compare it to a quilt or mattress where thread or string pulling down on the material cause "tufts". When the connective tissue called septae connects the skin to underlying layers of tissue, fat pushes up in between the connective tissue causing the "tuft" or bumpy "orange-peel" look.) On-going research still hasn’t found a cure for cellulite, despite the plethora of cellulite creams, pills and potions on the market all claiming to be the magic formula to eradicate cellulite.

Do you know what your percentage of body fat is?

Obviously, reducing fat stores is going to have a positive effect on cellulite. The problem is that, even if we are following a diet, it is hard to know whether the weight loss is fat loss or muscle and water. Using a body fat analyzer like the Tanita Body Fat Scale is the only way to be sure that we are really losing fat (and therefore cellulite) and not just muscle and water. The Tanita Scale successfully monitors both your body fat and your overall weight and is ideal for tracking your weight loss and fat loss and making sure you are on track with your personal fitness goals.

The Tanita Body Fat Scale is particularly ideal for personal use because of its ease of use, inexpensiveness, high accuracy rate and the fact that it can be used in the privacy of your own home without the need of very expensive, specialized equipment and experienced technicians.

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Most common causes of cellulite:

Being overweight or obese
Hereditary
Unhealthy "Lose-weight-quick" Diets that cause the body to think it's starving
Sedentary lifestyle & lack of exercise
Dehydration caused by drinking too little water
Hormonal imbalance like Estrogen Dominance
Excessive intake of trans-fats and bad fats
Insufficient intake of Omega-3 "good fats" (known as Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency)
Smoking
Environmental toxins
Diets high in processed foods, toxins, preservatives and chemicals

Other less common causes of cellulite:

Wearing high heels
Excessive alcohol intake
Stress
Drugs and medications like diet pills, diuretics, sleeping pills and even oral contraceptives (which cause Estrogen Dominance and triggers an increase in fat and water retention)

How do you get rid of cellulite?

So now that we have explored some common causes of cellulite, let's take a look at how to get rid of it...

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