Fed up with dimples clinging to your bottom, legs or even your arms? Tired of watching orange-peel skin spread? It’s time to declare war on cellulite! The trouble is, between women’s magazines, your favourite bloggers and your friends, you’re bombarded with advice of varying reliability and you no longer really know where to start… Don’t worry: we’ve rounded up 5 essential tips to help you get off to a good start. They cover what goes (or doesn’t go) on your plate, the best sport to choose, the massage to build into your daily routine and why it’s worth keeping an eye on salt.
Discover our 5 tips for getting your anti-cellulite journey off to the best possible start…
I’m cutting out ready meals and ultra-processed foods
Let the one among us who has never reached for a ready meal to heat up in the microwave cast the first stone! No one? We completely understand, ladies. Ready meals are a lifesaver when you’re short on time… But here’s the thing: they’re not exactly the best friend of a balanced diet. Ready meals, and ultra-processed foods in general, are packed with additives designed to enhance flavour, texture and shelf life. Among them are salt, fat and sugar, which are best not eaten in excess.
So it’s best to limit ready meals in your diet, along with ultra-processed foods in general. In practice, that means saying goodbye to all pre-made dishes, as well as soups, biscuits, sugary cereals, ready-made desserts, pasta sauces… In short, anything that lists “sugar, salt or saturated fat” on the label! Of course, we know it’s not easy to cut out all of these products overnight, but as a first step, try to cut back on them as much as you can!
I’m taking up water sports
Getting active is key when you’re tackling the look of cellulite. If you’re just starting out on your anti-cellulite journey and aren’t sure which sport to choose, go for a water-based activity! Water sports combine cardio and muscle toning, and you also get to enjoy the massaging feel of the water, all while your body is protected from impact. They’re excellent options for getting started! And there’s plenty of choice, so you’re sure to find something that motivates you: aqua cycling, aqua aerobics, swimming, aqua jogging… All of these will help you enjoy moving as you take on those dimples!
I eat fruit or vegetables at every meal
Fruit and vegetables are the cornerstone of a varied, balanced diet. They’re full of water and nutrients such as potassium and fibre. Make a habit of eating 2 pieces of fruit a day (no more, as they’re still high in sugar) and as many vegetables as you like at lunch and dinner. To keep things interesting, think seasonal veg, whether raw in a salad, roasted or steamed.
I give myself a daily anti-cellulite massage
Among the habits to adopt right from the start of your anti-cellulite journey are daily pinch-and-roll massages. As far as we’re concerned, these massages deserve a place in your routine, ladies! The pinch-and-roll technique lets you give a deep massage to the areas where dimples tend to settle, so you can take care of your orange-peel skin. For quick, easy and enjoyable massages, use your Cellublue Cups, which faithfully replicate this well-known pinch-and-roll technique.
I cut salt from my cooking
Finally, our last tip is to cut back on salt in your cooking. If you cut out processed foods as much as possible, as we discussed above, you’ll already reduce your daily salt intake considerably, but you can go even further! Salt should be consumed in moderation, and if you have any health-related questions, ask your GP. In practice, you can ditch the salt in your dishes and use lemon juice, spices, herbs or even seaweed instead.
With these 5 tips, you now know how to kick off your fight against cellulite, ladies! Over to you, at your own pace!
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