Things You'll Need:
- All you need is a desire to get rid of cellulite, and
- The ability to make positive changes in your lifestyle and stick with them.
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Step 1
Get to work on the problem as soon as possible. According to Dr. Murad, cellulite progresses through four distinct phases. The earlier you catch it and get to work on improving it, the better your chances of success in getting rid of it.
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Step 2
Detox. Consider detoxifying your body. In doing so, be sure to avoid toxins like booze, tobacco products, processed sugars and sodium. Keep drinks simple and unsweetened and your meals vegetable intense. Be sure to drink lots of water. Surf on over to detox.org where you'll find tips, ideas, and informative articles.
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Step 3
Make healthy food choices. After you detox, be sure to keep eating well. Avoid junk foods, sodas and processed foods.
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Step 4
Start an exercise regimen to target problem areas. One of the fastest ways to smooth those problems thighs is to tone them with specifically targeted exercises. Pilates is remarkable for targeting specific muscle groups and toning problem areas. If you don't have the money to spring for classes and videos, try out the instructional (and free) videos on youtube.com. A quick search for "pilates" yields hundreds of results.
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Step 5
Consider deep tissue massages. Many people swear by them. According to Jonathan Hatch beauty expert and fitness correspondent, deep tissue massages are great in the short-term because they cause changes in the skin and surrounding tissues that reduces the appearance of cellulite. However, he cautions, without exercise and a healthy diet the cellulite is certain to return.
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Step 6
Avoid creams, miracle products and liposuction. At best these are a waste of money and at worst many of these treatments can cause irreparable harm. A recent study proved that liposuction can actually make the problem worse in the long run.
