Anti-cellulite creams and gels never tickled my fancy. I've experienced having those ghastly cottage cheese-like whatzits on my tummy and thighs (gawd, they're ugly!), but I never mooned over slathering on any of the anti-cellulite stuff. Why? Because I'd rather exercise and eat healthy. Thank God I got into a medical course that opened my eyes on how IMPORTANT these two are! It may sound so cliche-ish, but it remains a fact: a healthy lifestyle is the only way to go if you wanna look and feel good.
Truth #1: CELLULITE ISN'T AS SUPERFICIAL AS YOU THINK
How does cellulite form? It happens when your fat cells distort the connective tissue underneath the skin. If there's one good thing about cellulite, it is the fact that you are not alone. Everyone's bound to have them. Try pinching your thigh and you'll see the awful truth! Anybody can get them, and most people do, so don't feel like you're the only gal going through the blobby stage. Cellulite gets pretty ugly when they become visible (without pinching your tummy/butt/thigh) and it just totally ruins your look. This is a result of full-blown fat cells, and they're so huge that they're distorting your skin. Fat tissues are on a deeper level and not on a superficial note.
Truth #2: GIRLS HAVE A BILLION MORE FAT CELLS THAN GUYS DO
Yep, we have more fat cells than you could even imagine. That's why in med school, we choose to dissect the male cadavers not because we, giggly girls, would love to see that dangling organ called the penis, but because female bodies are harder to dissect because of the chunk of fat.
Truth #3: OUR FAT CELLS ARE FIVE TIMES LARGER THAN THAT OF THE MALE'S
First, we have more fat cells than the dorks, now we have these things larger than ever! Hurrah! Now that you know how blessed we princesses are for being more prone to cellulite, it's time to accept that we are bound for that orange-peel look. Knowing these stuff can help us get a clearer mind about issues instead of freaking out and doing dumb things we think will help us get rid of the problem.
Yes, they can effortlessly ruin your look
Truth #4: YOUR FAT CELLS ARE NOT GOING ANYWHERE!
Yes, they can effortlessly ruin your lookThe only way for the full-blown fat cells to go down the drain is to get into an invasive medical procedure. Get a lipo if you have the money and the drive to get some serious beauty down-time. If you don't have both, then SHRINK 'EM FAT CELLS! Yup, shrinking them is the best thing if you really want to get a divorce with cellulite. Ya think those anti-cellulite gels and creams can seep through the skin and extract the excess fat? Think hard before you gimme an answer.
Truth #5: CELLULITE FORMATION IS GREATLY ATTRIBUTED TO BEING OVERWEIGHT.
I hope to see the experts bask in the glory of smoothing on these anti-cellulite creams and gels and claim that they're targetting to shrink some fat cells. The root of this cellulite problem is full-blown fat (that disrupts the tissues 'neath the skin). Fat cells are on a deeper level and your common topical prods will have a hard time giving you that sexy bod if you're plainly depending on 'em.
These are the awful truths about cellulite. It's either you get rid of the fat cells or you shrink them. Anti-Cellulite prods only serve as adjuncts to a healthy lifestyle in order to battle the ugly cellulite issue. Planning balanced meals and exercising regularly are your best swords for shrinking the fat cells, believe me.
