Cellulite Treatment. Beat Cellulite in 6 weeks!

Product	kJ	kCal
Milk (semi-skimmed per 600ml ( l pint)	820	195
Nuts ( per25g /1o z)	760-800	180-190
Potato ( per 175g/ 16oz )	630	150
Can of soft drink (non-diet)	550	130
Olive oil (per tablespoon)	525	125
Chees ( hard- per 25g/ 1oz)	460	110
Muesli ( no added sugar 2 5g /1o z)	460	110
Comflakes (per 25g /1o z)	MO	105
Avocado (per half)	420	100
Fruit juice( per 250ml / 8 fl oz)	420	t00
Rice (per 25g /1 oz dry weight)	420	100
Pasta (per 25 g/ 1oz dry weight)	420	100
Bran flakes (per 25g /1oz)	380	90
Banana	380	90
Bacon (per grilled back rasher)	360	85
Wine (per 125 ml/4 fl oz glass)	354	85
Eggs (each)	340	80
Bread (per slice)	340	80
Lamb chop ( per 25g /1oz, fat removed)	260	62
Apple	250	60
Beef ( per 25g /1oz steak or roast)	210	50
Orange	210	50
Chicken ( per 25g / 1 oz, skin removed)	135	32
Rice cakes (each)	125	30
Shellfish ( per 25g /1oz without shells)	105-125	25-30
Fish ( fresh per 25g / 1 oz)	85-125	20-30
Tofu ( per 25g /1 oz)	105	25
Cottage cheese ( low-fat per 25g / 1oz)	90	22
Beans ( per 25g/ 1 oz raw)	85	20
Sugar (per teaspoon)	70	17
Yogurt (low-fat, per table spoon)	42	10
Watermelon ( per 25g /1oz)	38	9
Vegetables ( green per 25g /1oz)	17-34	8
Berries (pe 25 g/ 1oz)	30	7
Coffee (no milk)	0	0
Tea (no milk)	0	0

Cellulite has been called any given number of names, including cottage cheese, orange-peel skin, saddlebags, pruned legs, and even dimples. No matter the name,cellulite is unattractive and in some cases, unhealthy. Most women have some on their body somewhere and are unhappy about it, and would love to rid of it.

Cellulite is another one of those unpleasant facts of life we need to just learn to live with and accept. There have been surgical procedures developed to rid areas of your body riddled withcellulite but it is now thought that when you remove cellulite from one part of your body, it is likely to turn up on another part.

Let's delve into the facts behind cellulite. Cellulite occurs when body fat gets sandwiched into many tiny pockets separated by strong, hair thin threads called septa, which anchors skin to muscle. Mostwomen store fat in the hips, thighs and buttocks where this "tufting" becomes so pronounced that it dimples.

Men have it made when it comes to cellulite. Their septa attach in a crisscross formation instead of the vertical strands that are found in a woman's skin. Also, the thought that only heavy or obesewomen suffer from cellulite is not true. Women of any weight can have cellulite. There are even super-models that complain they have it.


While we are all aware cellulite is unattractive, it can also have adverse health effects. Accumulation of fluid can occur in the layers of the skin, it can cause impeded blood flow, toxin build-up, nutrient depletion and deterioration of the connective tissue as it loses elasticity and undergoes fibrosis, the development of an organ of excess fibrous connective tissue.

There are a couple ways we can help combat cellulite and its negative effects, but if you're genetically prone to it in a certain area, it is unlikely you will ever be totally rid of it. What you can do is reduce your overall fat intake to lessen thebuild-up of cellulite. Exercise can help build muscle tone, which in turn can make the contours of your body, including the cellulite, look better. Keep at it -- if nothing else, you can prevent it from becoming more pronounced and more importantly, from becoming a health risk.

Here is a recommended exercise to fight cellulite on the upper thigh area:

* Lie on your stomach with hipbones on the floor, legs extended. Rest chin on hands.
* Slowly lift left leg, foot flexed, about six to twelve inches, keeping hips glued to the floor.
* Move leg to the left 12 inches, hold for two counts and bring it back to center.
* Then shift leg 12 inches to the right (or as far as you can without lifting your hips), hold for two counts and return to center. Lower leg to ground and repeat. Do three sets of 15 reps on your left leg, than switch sides.

GOOD LUCK ladies :)
KimJ

I suggest the programmes I used for six weeks. This is not a hard-and-fast rule, but it is the amount of time that will give results for the majority of people.

It is also the minimum amount of time that people usually need to stop thinking of lifestyle changes something new and strange, and make them a habit that becomes natural part of their lives.

But what can you realistically achieve in six weeks? lf you follow the programmes as directed, most people will:

• Lose at least 2.8kg ( 6 lb) of excess weight (this will be less if you don’t have excess weight to lose).

Eliminate all excess fluid.

Dramatically improve skin strength and condition.

Boost muscle tone and lose inches from the hips and thighs.

Boost circulation and lymph flow.

Improve the detoxification capabilities of your body.

Develop a healthier body image.

Exactly how much difference this will make to your cellulite depends on how your cellulite scores on the severity scale. Obviously, someone suffering from severe cellulite is unlikely to have their cellulite disappear completely in six weeks, although you will notice a dramatic difference.
If at the end of six weeks you want to carry on with the solution, then do. If you have lost a lot od weight, however, check your BMI again. If you are at a healthy weight, it is not advisable to follow the portion sizes suggested on this blog.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS BLOG

Like any change in health habits, following some of the cellulite solutions may throw up some side effects, such as headaches as you cut down on caffeine. But do not panic! In my solutions where side effects or motivation may be an issue, there is plenty of advice on how to deal with any problems that may ensue.

There is no point spending time here talking about hte cellulite if you go back to all the habits that triggered it in the first place. The idea of this blog is to discuss how to adapt your everyday life so that you are able to keep your cellulite under control!

You can calculate your body mass index (BMI) by using the following formula:

Weight (in kilograms)
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Height (in meters) squared

Body Mass Index (BMI)
Measures the relationship between weight and height and is one of the most accurate ways to determine if extra pounds pose health risks. In June of 1998, the federal government announced guidelines which established a definition of a healthy weight.

A BMI score of 20-24 is associated with the lowest health risk, while a BMI of 25-29.9 is considered overweight. Individuals who have a BMI in the range of 25-34.9 and who have a waist size of over 35 inches for women or 40 inches for men are considered to be at an especially increased risk for health problems. Exceptions to a high BMI score include athletes whose BMI is high due to increased muscle mass, and pregnant or lactating women.

According to health experts, people who are overweight but who have no other risk factors (such as heart disease, hypertension, or diabetes) should eat healthfully and exercise to prevent further weight gain. It is recommended that individuals who are overweight and who have health risks actively try to lose weight.

A weight loss of just five to ten percent can reduce an individual's risk for other health problems. It is suggested that individuals consult a doctor or other health professional before beginning any exercise or weight loss program

Risk Level of Health Disease Based on BMI and Weight
BMI	Weight	Waist size smaller than 40″ [male] or 35″ [female]	Waist size larger than 40″ [male] or 35″ [female]
18.5 or Lower	Underweight	–	–
18.5 – 24.9	Normal	–	–
25.0 – 29.9	Overweight	Increased	High
30.0 – 34.9	Obese	High	Very High
35.0 – 39.9	Obese	Very High	Very High
40 or Higher	Extremely Obese	Extremely High	Extremely High

By taking the resulting BMI value from above and matching it to the chart below, you can determine your overall risk to certain health related diseases.

BMI Evaluation Chart is colour coded based on an increase or decrease in risk level. We have also added a waist size column for visual monitoring as well.