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cellulite
Hi everyone… here is my situation. I have had a baby 13 months ago and I put on quite a bit of weight and have lost it all and more which is fantastic – thanks to poling and hooping and a clean eating approach. i love my new body. It is so strong and sexy but I really want to get rid of the cellulite on my thighs. I have heard of non surgical treatments such as hypoxi but was wondering if anyone has had any success with this or anything else. I dont mind spending the money if it works but I hate wasting my money and time. As most members are from other countries, I was interested to hear if you guys know of anything that works that I may not be aware of. I would love to perform my dances with more confidence by summer (in Australia)… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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I am not a professional about this matters but me and some girls were discussing this with our pole instructor and she said that cellulite is basicly just some loose type of fat(not sure what it is called) and the best way to get rid of it os to burn it off with excersize, like running, jogging, using jump ropes etc.
This totally makes sense I think and I also have noticed that my cellulite has reduced a lot after I started excercising https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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I’m sorry to say you can’t get rid of it–BELIEVE me I’ve tried. You can reduce the appearance of it, but that’s it. There’s a treatment that REALLY reduces it (I can’t remember the name, brain froze) for $150 US a pop and you need at least 15 treatments https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif Plus maintenance AFTER that! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif Notice the phrase "reduces"! Yep. That’s it.
You have a hot, sexy bod! One that produced a human being!!! Revel in that!!! I know, I know, we all want smooth, fabulous Barbie limbs, but that’s life.
Here’s a ray of sunshine–upside-down holds smooth the cellulite away!!! I have tons of the stuff, but photos of me in inverts show NO SIGN OF IT!!! Hee, hee!!!
I’ve posted this elsewhere (I think) but let me share this moment of clarity on the subject of cellulite. My husband and I were watching an "adult" film together one night and I noticed that the female lead (who is one of the highest-paid and most beautiful in the industry) had some on her butt and upper thighs. I was like "OH MY GOD! She’s got cellulite!" My husband looked at me, puzzled. "What’s that?" he asked. I briefly debated not telling him, but courageously forged ahead and pointed out the dimpled flesh for him to contemplate. "See?" I said, triumphantly, " She’s got it. The same stuff I’ve got!" He looked even more puzzled. "So?" quoth he, in utter bafflement. Then I got it. Shapely, naked female ass and thighs are hot. Period. With or without cellulite. Pause, reflect and inwardly digest this fact. Then rejoice!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cool.gif -
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I body brush my legs and thighs every day as it improves the blood circulation and moves the lymphphatic fluid towards the lymph nodes but you always have to brush up! (im a beauty therapist but i dont know that much about the ins and out of cellulite lol) Vigerous brushing like massage also increases body temperature and i think this also helps the chances of reduceing the apperance of cellulite when combineing with anti cellulite creams but poleophile is right you cant get rid completly. Apprantly though eating grapefruit is quite good for reduing cellulite. Hope this helps?
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Hehe! Poleophile, you’re my hero https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Callanetics! its an old exercise video that is seriously a miracle worker on cellulite. It is terribly boring but if you stick with it you will be amazed at how smooth your thighs,hips and butt get. along with a ton of other wonderful changes in your body.
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thanks everyone for your great tips. Yes… I will take all of your advice on board. Confidence in yourself is definetely the key! I’m intereseted in the callanetics and I will try harder at running but it is not my favourite thing to do. I do enjoy the body brushing though! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
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Cannot resist posting a lengthy response to this topic so, please, bear with me.
I have cellulite; lots of it on my butt and thighs. It seems as though I got it the day I turned thirteen because that’s the first picture where I ever noticed it. I’ve always had a rather lean figure but cannot seem to get rid of my cellulite no matter what I do. When I was a teen I became anorexic as a result of my frustration w/ my body-image and I became dangerously underweight. Guess what? I STILL had cellulite.
Cellulite does not occur because you are fat (although excess flab does increase the appearance of it), it happens because it is genetic. You may never notice it’s even there until something hormonal (such as pregnancy or puberty) triggers an increase in the surfacing of it. Basically, if you have cellulite you’ve always had it and you always will…but that doesn’t mean you have to look like you do!
Since I’ve started poling I have noticed a dramatic reduction in the appearance of my spongy dimples. My skin is firmer and my muscles seem to be surfacing with just a little uneven layer of flesh between them. Prior to poling, I was on the South Beach Diet which helped to keep any excess weight off but I didn’t exercise. The combination of pole-dancing w/ my diet has done miracles for the reduction of my cellulite, more than anything else I’ve ever tried in the past. I swear by it, but I know that it may just work for me and not necessarily everyone.
I will say that I was never very active in my life, much less had an exercise routine, until now. I was always in it for the quick fix and I can confirm THAT STUFF DOES NOT WORK. It kinda sucks that I’ve turned into the type of person who would say this corny old line, but:
The key to living with cellulite is having confidence, eating well, and exercising regularly.
I’ve avoided doing just that until the past year and I really wish that I hadn’t because I could of had my body looking this good a decade ago. It’s not perfect, I still have cellulite, but I know I’m in better shape than I’ve ever been and I am feeling FOXY!
To all the ladies out there who have struggled with their body-image too, lemme’ tell ya, you are beautiful and all your need to do now is own it. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
? ~*Serzi
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I just wanted to add: 80-90% of women have cellulite. When surveying men on the topic, about 85% didn’t notice it at all, and about 95% didn’t care if it was there.
What I’m trying to say is, don’t be too hard on yourself!!!
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Someone should make cellulite "fashinable" so most of women would be happy and to bad for the 10% left https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
I got some too even when i was really skinny but that’s a fact that man barely notice it even when you show them. So we all should learn to be happy with our body. And then learn how to use photoshop for our picture on the beach https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif -
The big reason we all have so much trouble accepting our bodies the way they are is you turn on the TV and you are hearing left and right about what is wrong with your body and creams,pills etc that will "fix" it. It is hard to be self accepting with stuff like that everywhere you look. well gee they sure know how to make a person aware of their flaws and instead of saying "hey its okay lots of people have flaws" its do this and that to fix yourselves. End of Rant https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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The big reason we all have so much trouble accepting our bodies the way they are is you turn on the TV and you are hearing left and right about what is wrong with your body and creams,pills etc that will "fix" it. It is hard to be self accepting with stuff like that everywhere you look. well gee they sure know how to make a person aware of their flaws and instead of saying "hey its okay lots of people have flaws" its do this and that to fix yourselves. End of Rant https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
In response to that, check this out. lmao
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LOL serzi!!! its spot on!
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SOOOOOOO apt! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif yet https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif at the same time! Way to go, Serzi!!! You rock my world!!!!
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Gotta be fair, though. Those male-enhancement commercials have gotta be a huge drain on the ego for men. I know that my boobs could always be bigger, but I’ve never been made to feel that they are not pleasurable as is. lol
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Someone should make cellulite "fashinable" so most of women would be happy and to bad for the 10% left https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
I got some too even when i was really skinny but that’s a fact that man barely notice it even when you show them. So we all should learn to be happy with our body. And then learn how to use photoshop for our picture on the beach https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gifOMG yes!!! i wish someone would! lol!
anyone who is feeling bad about something on their bodies needs to google "celebrity before and after photoshop" && you will totally feel way better about any little flaws you may have https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif since most of us look at celebrities as having perfect bodies & skin seeing them before PS is a life changing thing:cheers:
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you can get rid of cellulite. i know because i have. it takes heaps of time and serious dedication to eating properly – whole foods – and getting a lot of exercise. cellulite is only fat at the end of the day all fat can be used up with exercise. be consistent and very patient!
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Hmmm, sounds exhausting https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif . I vote that we make it fashionable https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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lol. i agree.
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Although it’s true that cellulite is just fat, and therefore in theory you can burn it off just like normal fat … there is a bit more to it.
I am not certain of the science here, but cellulite is fat stuck in places that it can’t get out of. And until it gets OUT fo there and into your blood stream it can never be burnt off. So theoretically you have to MOVE that fat so it’s UNstuck and then eventually it will be metabolised and burnt off as normal. To do this you need a LOT of very vigorous and DEEP massages on the cellulite. Or those treatments that use creams or technology to stimulate the cells, in the hope they get unstuck.
With all this effort you may reduce the appearance of cellulite.
Pole dancing is quite good for cellulite because your legs grind on the pole as you roll around and try to grip your legs, thighs, knees etc onto the pole. I have actually noticed a significant reduction in cellulite on my LEFT thigh, which is the thigh I always use for my outisde leg hang, and the thigh that pushes past the pole to get into superman etc etc. It’s my guess that these movements that press and push my outer thigh fat across the pole, are comparable to the deep and thorough massages I mentioned earlier (and which many clinics use in their treatment plans).
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I have actually noticed a significant reduction in cellulite on my LEFT thigh, which is the thigh I always use for my outisde leg hang, and the thigh that pushes past the pole to get into superman etc etc.
Sounds like yet another good reason to learn things both sides.
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Here is the latest info from The MAYO Clinic…These are medical based facts..
Definition
By Mayo Clinic staff ?Most women have cellulite — fat that appears as dimpled skin on their thighs, hips and buttocks. Though not a serious medical condition, cellulite can be unsightly, and it may make you self-conscious when wearing shorts or a swimming suit.
Many cellulite treatments, including massages or cellulite creams, advertise remarkable results. But unfortunately, most of these treatments don’t live up to their claims. So is there anything you can do about cellulite?Symptoms
Cellulite looks like dimpled or bumpy skin. It’s sometimes described as skin with a cottage cheese or orange-peel texture. Cellulite ranges in severity. Mild cases can only be seen when the skin is pinched — the dimpling appears in the pinched skin. More-severe cases make the skin appear rumpled and bumpy with areas of peaks and valleys. Cellulite is most common around the thighs and buttocks, but it can be found on the breasts, lower abdomen and upper arms as well.
When to see a doctor
Cellulite isn’t a serious medical condition and treatment isn’t necessary. In fact, many doctors consider cellulite a normal occurrence. However, if you’re concerned about the appearance of your skin, see your doctor or a dermatologists
Causes
Cellulite is caused by fibrous connective cords that connect the skin to the underlying muscle. The cords tether the skin to deeper structures, with the fat lying in between. As the fat cells accumulate, they push up against the skin, while the long, tough cords are pulling down. This creates an uneven surface or dimpling.Risk factors
Cellulite is much more common in women than in men. In fact, the majority of women — at least eight out of 10 — have some degree of cellulite. This is because fat is typically distributed in women in the thighs, hips and buttocks — common areas for cellulite. In addition, cellulite is more common with aging, when the skin loses some of its elasticity.
Weight gain can make cellulite more noticeable, but cellulite may still be present in lean individuals. It tends to run in families, so genetics may play the biggest role in whether you develop cellulite.
Other factors that may increase your chances of having cellulite include:
Stress
An inactive lifestyle
Using hormonal contraceptives
Preparing for your appointment
Because appointments can be brief, and because there’s often a lot to cover, it’s a good idea to be well prepared for your appointment. Preparing a list of questions will help you make the most of your appointment. List your questions from most important to least important in case time runs out. For cellulite, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
What is the best course of action?
What are my treatment options and the pros and cons for each?
What will the treatments cost? Does medical insurance cover these costs?
What results can I expect?
What kind of follow-up, if any, should I expect?
Treatments and drugs
Weight loss
Weight loss — through healthy diet and regular exercise — is probably the most beneficial cellulite treatment. Losing pounds and strengthening muscles in your legs, thighs and buttocks can improve the appearance of the dimpled skin. The benefits of weight loss alone are limited, however. Though the cellulite may be less noticeable after weight loss, it won’t go away completely.
Lasers and radiofrequency systems
Perhaps the most promising medical therapy is lasers and radiofrequency systems. One system uses combined negative tissue massage, radiofrequency and infrared light to treat cellulite. The other system delivers combined tissue massage with diode laser energy. Both systems offer improvements to cellulite after a series of several twice-weekly treatments. Results may last up to six months.
Liposuction ineffective
Some people may turn to liposuction as a treatment for cellulite. During liposuction, a surgeon inserts a narrow tube under your skin through tiny incisions, and then suctions out fat cells. Though liposuction can shape the body, it won’t remove cellulite, and it may make the cellulite appear worse.
Alternative medicine
Many devices, products and creams claim to treat cellulite. But there is little or no scientific evidence to support these claims. If you do find a cellulite treatment that improves your skin, the results aren’t likely to last long term.
The following are a few of the many advertised cellulite treatments. Keep in mind that these treatments haven’t been proved effective in removing cellulite.
Vigorous massage. Some cellulite treatments are based on the concept that vigorous massage will increase blood flow, remove toxins and reduce excess fluid in cellulite-prone areas. One method in particular, Endermologie (also referred to as lipomassage), uses a hand-held machine to knead the skin between rollers. You may notice a slight improvement to your skin after this treatment, but the results are typically short-lived.
Mesotherapy. This procedure involves injecting a solution — which may contain a combination of aminophylline, hormones, enzymes, herbal extracts, vitamins and minerals — under the skin. This treatment can cause several unwanted effects, including infection, rashes, and bumpy or uneven skin contours.
Cellulite creams. Creams that contain a variety of ingredients, such as vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts and antioxidants, are often marketed as the cure for cellulite. But no studies show that these creams offer any improvement. And in some cases, the ingredients in these products cause skin reactions or rashes.
Prevention
There is no way to prevent getting cellulite. Keeping off excess pounds and strengthening your muscles through regular exercise, however, can go a long way toward maintaining your skin tone and texture.Note that HYDRATION is also key to plumping the fat cell to decrease the dimpled appearance!
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Drink water, stay hydrated, keep eating healthy, and don’t eat more than 2400mg of sodium a day, try to stay at about 1500mg a day. Read labels on what you eat, you will be surprised how much sodium is in everything! Also, you know that goodbye cellulite stuff that nivea has? I noticed it was a box that had cream and supplements. The supplements were just Conjugated Linoleic Acid, otherwise known as Tonalin CLA. I found out about it on a stripper forum a few years ago before seeing the nivea product and all the girls there were taking it and swore by it, literally pages and pages of how amaazing it was for cellulite and fat. So I took it, and not only did my cellulite go away, it helped me lose weight faster and it made my skin suuuuuuuuuuuuuper baby soft, like softer than a baby. I took it for a long time till I couldn’t afford it anymore, it was only like $20 a month though, id go get the huge bottles at super supplements. So I definitely recommend Tonalin CLA
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Im not sure if this is available overseas (I live in Australia) but I have been using L’oreal Paris Prefect Firm Pro. It has a massage roller and firming gel, I have noticed an improvement despite not using it everyday.
I bought it from Priceline for $8.00 AUD and it should be available at most drugstores.
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Swimming laps,helps reduce cellulite.
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This post may get long, because this is something I LOVE to share, just because I’ve had such a good experience with it… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
I know this is a semi-old thread, but I couldnt resist sharing a brand I’ve discovered – I scoffed at my mother in law when she told me about it because it is a newer network marketing type company that sells all natural slimming products, supplements and skin care. The two things I’ve tried so far are the targeted body wraps/applicators (detoxes and flushes actual fat cells, not water loss) and the "Defining Gel".
I am 3 months post partum with baby number two and OH MY GOSH I will seriously never go without using either of them! I thought my stomach would NEVER look remotely okay and pssshhh cellulite? all over the back of my thighs and butt…of course I knew nothing that would get rid of cellulite…My stretch marks were…..ugghh….not attractive, looked like a tiger got ahold of my tummy from belly button to panties. Well I used one of these targeted body wraps on my tummy once a week for 3 weeks and the difference was crazy! I’ve lost 3 inches total, and it’s stayed off so far…but more importantly than the inch loss (to me anyway!) was the toning of my skin! that loose scarred looking skin looks SO much better! I was actually slightly offended when I showed my sister in law my stomach after the 3 weeks… hahaha, her eyes bugged out and she was like "WOAH your tummy looks MUCH MUCH better!!!!!" ….uhhhhmmm thanks??? LOL
So after I tried the wraps I figure, well if that product works why not try something else? So I got my mother in law to get some of that Defining Gel…she did a trial run and applied it twice a day to just one upper arm for two weeks…haha bad idea because it works! One arm was slightly smaller and skin was a bit more toned and not as jiggly as the other! she had to catch her left arm up to her right one! (she is a bigger lady and had some cellulite on her arms so I thought I’d try it for my thighs, butt, tummy and upper arms too)
Well it’s been 3 weeks, I’ve used it mostly just once a day, after I get out of the shower, and I never had a LOT of cellulite, but enough for *me* to notice https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_razz.gif It is all gone from my thighs, almost all gone from my butt!
I think I saw that the original poster was from Australia? This company JUST expanded to the UK and Australia! If yall want more info I guess PM me! I’ll look into finding some distributors in the UK and Australia to refer you to, as I am in the US https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
The name of the company is ItWorks (appropriate name!) and if you wanna check out the products you can go to nrg.itworks.net … I’d tell you about any of the other products, but those are the only two I’ve personally tried thus far… Hubby and I just ordered some of their supplements but they haven’t arrived yet. I’m excited to see how they do!
All that said….. ditto what another poster said: your man couldn’t care less about cellulite and most don’t notice it! Confidence ALWAYS overrides any little imperfections https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
-Kat
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