subject: Cellulite Myths Exposed [print this page] 1. Cellulite means you?re fat: False Having cellulite can be very trying for most, if not all women. Cellulite causes an unsightly body image, and it distorts the physique of countless women. It not only affects them physically, but psychologically as well, since many of them suffer from apprehension and insecurity. Therefore it is very surprising to know, that slender women are also suffer from cellulite dangling from various places off their body.
2. Cellulite, in simple terms - is fat: False Cellulite is generally fat, but fat that has been damaged due to poor circulation of blood and lack of drainage of toxic substances from the body. This can be prevented by having a healthy and active lifestyle, as well as consuming plenty of water to keep the body flushed.
3. Genetics play a vital role in determining your risk factor: True Mainly, yes, the development of lumpiness of cellulite in your body depends on whether it plagues other women in your family. You are more likely to develop cellulite if it is present in your genes. But that does not mean you?re a goner! Diet, lifestyle and hormone balances play a vital role as well, which can help maintain the outlook of your body.
4. Cellulite increases at a direct rate to your age: True Sadly. Cellulite affects women who are post pubertal, or in other words those who have hit puberty. Estrogen, the female hormone, aids the formation of cellulite, and the rates increase as you get older. Lack of exercise and poor diets are also contributing factors. Age is the degenerative factor, which results in thinning of the skin, combined with little exercise, fat cells tend to store and form the dreaded cellulite.
5. Exercise reduces the visibility of cellulite: True As if you needed another reason to exercise! Exercise will not entirely rid the body of cellulite, since cellulite is not pure fat. Exercise improves blood circulation in the body, effectively getting rid of foreign substances, which results in a toned body and smoother skin, much more attractive than the one with cellulite of course.
