Spring is coming and we begin to worry about our body. The easiest way to cover cellulite is by wearing shorts, skirts and sarongs on the swimsuit, but the idea is to combat the underlying problem.
Solutions patches:
According to Dr. Luisa Plata, plastic surgeon, massage and anti-cellulite creams are non-permanent solutions. "When there is a intense muscular massage it increases blood flow and, that produces an inflammation, which temporarily stretches the skin. What makes it slightly less noticeable for a short time. This is not a practical solution for cellulite. The anti cellulite creams, meanwhile, are the most ridiculous product in this market and are being quickly removed from it by misleading advertising, "says the doctor. 19659002] So, what should I do?
Lack of proper exercises, poor dietary choices, coupled with daily stress and not fighting the excess production of estrogen and cortisol, do not allow to fight cellulite.
Endurance exercise:
"Many women are they are scared when they hear about resistance training or weight training, because they think they will get more volume, "says Dr. Luisa Plata.
" This is a very common mistake. It is very difficult for women to develop bulky muscle mass, especially if they follow a good routine. A proper routine will shape your body and help you burn fat much faster than with aerobic exercise. The ideal is to combine both, "says the doctor.
Routines with weights apply a concept of repetition from 15 to 25; This will shape the body, not size. The exercises should be done with a very short break between the series that allow us to drink only a little water.
Aerobic training does not tone the muscle, and muscle tone is the ONLY quick cure for cellulite, women need to incorporate in your gym workout routines, small weights, to develop the body you wish to have.
The cellulite diet:
- Consume the right proportion of proteins, complex carbohydrates, and fats.
- diet should contain high amount of fiber and lean protein.
- The intake of trans fats should be eliminated completely, saturated fats should be minimized.
- Consume foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids and essential fatty acids.
- Avoid junk foods and fast foods, which contain the bad cholesterol.
- Add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet.
- Drink at least 2 liters of water each day and ev ita drinks sweetened with caffeine.
- Take daily multivitamin, as well as capsules of fish oil, consult this with your doctor.
Restricts the consumption of alcohol, tobacco and sugary drinks since these are known to increase cellulite and slow down metabolism (they also cause other health problems).
The hormones that cause cellulite, how to fight them?
Dr. Luisa Plata points to two hormones: Estrogen and Cortisol.
Estrogen The overproduction of estrogen can come from various causes, poor diet, lack of physical activity , certain methods of birth control and pregnancy. Physical activity reduces excessive estrogen production, by simply reducing saturated and trans fat in the diet, and by performing some simple resistance exercises this problem can be easily controlled. Cortisol Cortisol is known as the stress hormone, it also increases the storage of fat, the muscle breaks down, and the collagen in the skin is broken. To combat cortisol:
-Come small meals at regular intervals throughout the day. Skipping a meal increases cortisol.
-Reduces stress, tries to do breathing exercises, meditation, whatever it takes.
-Sleep enough. Lack of sleep can produce cortisol.
- Avoid stimulants like caffeine. Studies show that caffeine can increase cortisol levels and stress.
In effect, exercise is the fastest and most effective way to get rid of cellulite forever.