Cellulite

Cellulite - several years ago I didn't even know what it was, now seven years
later with a four year old I am covered in cellulite on the top of my legs.
My research on cellulite is to find out what cellulite is, why we get cellulite,
where cellulite forms, why women get more cellulite than men, and if the
cellulite free treatments really work! I also want to know if there is a way to
fight back cellulite.
Those people who don't know if they have cellulite can take the cellulite test -
Good Luckl *wink*
'Like most women today I want to know if I can get rid of my cellulite"

What Is Cellulite?
Does it or doesn't it exist? Doctors continue to argue about this but as far as
the individual woman is concerned, it is a very real problem.
Cellulite (pronounced cell-u-leet) is the name given to areas of fat that are
hard to lose and have a dimpled, lumpy appearance under the skin. This
condition of fatty deposits was first termed 'cellulite' by the Swedes.

How Cellulite is Formed
All the muscles of the body are wrapped in a padding of fatty connective
tissue. This padding, which varies in thickness, gives he female figure its
roundness and soft contour. The round fatty cells of the padding are held in
place by a network of fibres. The network of fibres are constantly being
nourished with liquids, water, blood and lymphatic fluid. The liquids carry
oxygen and nutrients through the tissues and also cleanses then of water.
The free flow of the liquids assures this process. A change occurs when the
waste removal process is slowed down. As a result the connective tissue is
saturated with water and trapped toxins, and wastes thicken, harden and
form immovable pockets. As a result you may have poor circulation,
inefficient elimination due to constipation or weak functioning of the kidney
and liver which produces bulge and puff up to produce the 'orange peel'
texture - cellulite.

Types of Cellulite
1 Solid form.
2 Soft form.

Solid Form - Sometimes it is difficult to visually recognise solid or soft
cellulite straight away. This form of thick cellulite sticks to the muscles. It is
difficult to lift the cellulite away from the underlying structures. By
squeezing or pressing the tissues you will notice that they are very sensitive
to touch. This is because some of the nerve endings have become
compressed. Skin can be dry, rough and stretch marks may start to appear.

Skin can be dry, rough and stretch marks may start to
appear. The flexible elastic fibres enables our skin to move,
stretch and contract, however, when fibres are stretched
too much or a long period of time they rupture leaving
scar like traces. This is the same form as stretch marks in
pregnancy. Usually in young women in good physical
condition, anyone with firm well tones tissues (athletic
type). It is very common among dancers.

Soft Form - Soft cellulite is neither compact nor
concentrated like solid cellulite. It tends to be in large
areas, is loose and seems to float between muscle and skin.
Unlike the solid form, soft cellulite has great mobility,
sliding easily over muscle. Because it is loose it hangs and
sags in folds and flabby bulges. Usually found on women
who have not been active for a long time. Their tissue
lacks firmness, skin is soft, muscle tone is poor and
sometimes non-existent. Veins also dilate easily. Crash
diets can cause this type of cellulite due to the great
amount of weight that is lost in a short time, and the skin
and muscles loose their elasticity and firmness and because
soft and saggy.
Cellulite is not regular fat, even the skinniest people may
have cellulite. It won't burn off like normal fat.

So how can you get rid of cellulite? - You'll have to log back in tomorrow to find out :)