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Top Secrets to reduce celebrity style cellulite
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 Informative Article Summary by Anny Redperz
THE FACTS
Cellulite is a body condition that affects more than 90% of women.
It is caused by fat cells being trapped in a mesh of supporting tissue, becomes inflexible through a poor supply of oxygen and blood.
Everybody has fat cells, even skinny women – but they will only show up as 'orange peel' if the flexibility of the supporting tissue is poor.
If it is inflexible, fat cells are trapped, giving cellulite its 'lumpy' appearance (like a balloon being pushed through a string vest).
THE DIET
“Some doctors believe that cellulite is nothing but fat,” says nutrition expert Amanda Ursell.
“And the real key to losing it is to exercise more and lead a healthy lifestyle.
“But there is some evidence to suggest that some specific changes to your diet could help to reduce the appearance of cellulite.
"Some of theses diet tips could help you to get rid of orange peel skin."
Ditch the toxins “Alcohol, cigarettes and coffee may restrict the blood vessels and blood supply, which could make cellulite worse.”
Reduce saturated facts “Dump junk food as it may cause cholesterol-rich build-up on blood-vessel walls, restricting blood-flow, which could cause cellulite."
Eat pulses “Foods like chickpeas and alfalfa sprouts contain saponin, a super-nutrient which can help lower the cholesterol that clogs blood vessels.
Cut salt “Too much salt can cause fluid retention and bloating – which may make cellulite appear more prominently.”
Go purple “Aubergines, cherries, black grapes and berries are all are rich in anthocyanins, an antioxidant that may help maintain blood flow.”
Eat fibre “Brown pasta, wholemeal bread, porridge and pulses may keep the digestive system working more efficiently, helping to prevent water retention.”
Drink plenty “Drinking plenty of fluid can actually can reduce fluid retention.”
THE WORKOUT
“Do 2 to 3 sets of 15 to 20 repetitions of these moves two or three times a week with 45 minutes of cardio such as walking, running or swimming,” says Nicki.
“Within three weeks you will see cellulite on your thighs and bottom reduced.”
1) DONKEY KICK
SMOOTHES: BACK OF THIGHS
Begin on the floor on all fours, knees under hips.
Lift your left knee off the floor while raising your hips and extending your leg behind you with your foot flexed.
Contract your buttocks and rotate your leg out slightly as you extend.
Keep hips even and weight balanced between your hands and left foot.
Hold for 1 count, then bring knee in toward chest.
Switch legs and repeat.
2) "L” LIFT
SMOOTHES: SIDE OF THIGHS
Lie on your right side with both legs extended in front so your body forms an L shape.
Keep your hips stacked and rest your head on your right arm. Your left hand should be on the floor for additional support.
With your foot flexed, slowly lift your left leg as high as is comfortable toward ceiling and then lower to starting position.
Switch legs and repeat.
2) KNEE RAISE/LUNGE COMBO
SMOOTHES: UPPER THIGHS AND BUTTOCKS
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your hands at your sides.
Keeping your right knee soft, lift your left knee.
Step back with your left leg into a lunge, contracting your buttocks as you lower.
Align your right knee over your ankle (don’t let it move beyond toes).
Hold for 1 count, rise, and bring left thigh to parallel again.
Switch legs and repeat.
For an added challenge, hold dumbbells (bottles of water or cans of beans will do).
3) KICK SERIES
SMOOTHES: COMPLETE LOWER BODY
Stand with your feet hip-distance apart, with your knees slightly bent.
Side: Bring your right knee up to navel level, turning your leg so your inner thigh faces floor.
Kick your right heel to side.
Hold for 2 counts; bring your knee to your chest. Do 10 to 12 kicks.
Rear: Lean forward slightly while kicking back with your right heel.
Look over your right shoulder to follow the kick. Hold for 2 counts; bring your knee to chest.
Do 10 to 12 kicks.
Diagonal: Kick your heel back diagonally behind you, rotating your leg out slightly.
Hold for 2 counts and bring your knee to your chest.
Do 10 to 12 kicks.
Repeat series with left leg.
Article source: The Sun
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