Can You Really Get Rid of Cellulite?

Every woman dreads the very thought of cellulite. You may or may not have it already, but chances are that you’re going to get it, or get more of it.

That is, if you don’t learn how to get rid of it, and take action on what you learn. So grab a beverage, read this article, and take notes if necessary. Let’s get started…..

Cellulite is that lumpy, dimpled, irregular fat that can be found on the hips, thighs and buttocks of 85% of women...skinny women, obese women, young women, and old women – as well as a small percentage of men.

Cellulite can occur at any time from puberty through old age, and most of us are already well acquainted.

Since cellulite is composed of fat it is the belief of many women that getting rid of that fat is the only way to make it disappear.

You might be surprised to find that losing weight isn't necessarily going to help you eliminate cellulite.

Here's what the experts can agree on - there are two opposing forces that produce the final appearance of cellulite: weakened connective tissue pulling down and excess fat and fluids pushing up.

However, the experts most always disagree on the root cause of this condition.

The first theory states that the cause of cellulite is the result of an estrogen imbalance. Estrogen, which happens to play a number of other roles in the body, is the hormone responsible for softening the fibrous tissues of the womb right before birth.

It has the same effect on the connective tissue that anchors the skin to the muscle.

This tissue forms the compartments that store fat directly under the skin.

Weakened connective tissue from excess estrogen production pulls down on the skin and causes the stored fat to push up, resulting in the irregular appearance of cellulite.

Now, it may be perfectly normal for women to have an excess amount of estrogen, but when this is complicated by bad circulation the result is an increased appearance of cellulite.

Poor circulation of the lymphatic system is at the root of the second theory concerning the cause of cellulite. The lymphatic system is responsible for transporting toxins found in the body to the liver and kidneys where they can be processed and excreted.