While there are plenty of good habits to adopt when it comes to cellulite, there are also some very bad ones that are best dropped as soon as possible… Stress, tight clothes, not moving enough, high heels, an unbalanced diet, smoking and spending whole days sitting down: these are the common mistakes that make orange-peel skin worse. So, to check whether any of them have crept into your daily routine, read on, ladies!
One of the habits that worsens cellulite: not taking time to relax!
It’s easy to forget that stress and anxiety are also among the habits worth keeping an eye on when it comes to cellulite and the appearance of orange-peel skin. To keep your cellulite from getting worse, try to carve out some time to unwind… with a yoga session, for example!
Clothes that are too tight
Did you know that wearing tight clothing is one of the habits to ditch when it comes to cellulite? As surprising as it may sound, tight clothes can squeeze your waist and thighs throughout the day, adding to that heavy-leg feeling by the evening… Try alternating your outfits, and slip a few looser pieces into your wardrobe.
Not moving enough
No surprises here: while exercise alone won’t get rid of cellulite, it’s still absolutely essential! If you don’t want your cellulite to get worse, moving every day is key… You don’t have to commit to a full workout session daily, but staying active matters: walk to work, take the stairs instead of the lift, cycle instead of driving… These small changes are among the good habits worth adopting when it comes to orange-peel skin!
High heels
High heels are another habit that can worsen cellulite: surprising, right? When you wear heels, your calf muscles are less engaged with each step, which can add to that heavy-leg feeling and puffiness at the end of the day, often associated with cellulite. Just like with tight clothing, try alternating between flat shoes and heels!
An unbalanced diet
You already know that diet is one of the habits to keep an eye on. While some foods have their place on a balanced plate (fruit and vegetables, for instance), others are best avoided… If you regularly reach for white sugar, salt, fried foods or ready meals at lunchtime, it’s time to rethink your plate and make it more varied and balanced.
Smoking
Last on our list of bad habits: cigarettes. On top of being genuinely harmful to your health, smoking does your skin no favours! It damages the tiny blood vessels and deprives your skin of some of its oxygen, so it ages faster and loses firmness, both of which can make orange-peel skin more visible…
Sitting down all day
Even if you spend your day at a desk, sitting for hours on end is one of the habits that worsens cellulite. Get up and walk around for a few minutes every hour, or at least stretch your legs regularly. Try propping your feet up slightly to ease that heavy-leg feeling. And one last tip: don’t keep your legs crossed all day!
Common mistakes that make cellulite worse: a quick recap
To take stock of your habits, here are the mistakes to look out for day to day:
- not taking time to relax;
- wearing clothes that are too tight;
- not moving enough;
- wearing high heels too often;
- eating an unbalanced diet;
- smoking;
- sitting down all day.
There’s no need to change everything overnight: start with one or two habits, such as alternating your shoes or walking a little more each day.
So, ladies, are you ready to break these habits that are making your cellulite worse? Remember, the trio to focus on when it comes to looking after your skin brings together a balanced diet, regular physical activity and palpate-roll massages!
Frequently asked questions
How should I look after my thighs if I have cellulite?
There’s no special routine just for the thighs: move every day (walking, taking the stairs, cycling), avoid sitting for hours without a break, alternate between heels and flat shoes, choose clothes that don’t feel tight, and massage the area regularly using the palpate-roll technique, working from the knee up towards the hip. These are the same good habits as for the rest of the body, kept up over time.
Is cellulitis the same thing as cellulite?
No. Despite the similar names, cellulitis is a medical condition and has nothing to do with the orange-peel skin this article is about. If you have any doubts or questions about it, speak to your GP or a doctor straight away.
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