You have one week to visibly reduce the appearance of your cellulite. Why? Because in a week’s time, you’re heading off on holiday, and you really can’t stand those little dimples on your thighs, bottom or hips. You’re desperately searching for a programme to help smooth your skin… Don’t panic — here is our one-week cellulite programme!
Step 1 of the programme: anti-cellulite nutrition
Of course, to get rid of your orange-peel skin, a few adjustments to your diet will be necessary. For fast results against cellulite, adopt a diet that is healthy and balanced:
- Make the most of fruit and vegetables. Rich in vitamins, minerals, water and fibre, they are both filling and nourishing.
- Choose lean proteins (animal or plant-based), which will fuel your muscles — not your fat cells! Steamed fish, grilled chicken, lentil salad, stir-fried tofu — the choice is yours!
- Don’t overlook carbohydrates — you’ll need energy to follow our programme! Just opt for complex, low-GI carbs to avoid unnecessary fat storage.
- Say no to sugary, salty, refined and processed foods. They directly contribute to the development of cellulite.
- Yes to water in abundance, no to sugary drinks and alcohol. Water is the most natural and beneficial drink there is. Staying well hydrated also helps prevent water retention.
Take this opportunity to maintain these healthy eating habits in the long run — your figure and your overall wellbeing will thank you for it. And don’t forget a few basic rules of healthy eating: cook from scratch rather than ordering in, never skip meals (it’s completely counterproductive), favour whole and fresh ingredients, and take the time to eat mindfully (so you reach satiety more quickly).
Step 2 of the programme: exercise, always and again
One week to tackle cellulite is a short time. But you can already kick-start fat loss and boost venous circulation by getting active with exercise. The most effective option in this case: endurance sports, and in particular swimming. It has the advantage of gently toning muscles, encouraging the breakdown of subcutaneous fat and stimulating sluggish microcirculation (the water acting as a massage for the veno-lymphatic network). And as a bonus, it’s the perfect way to get ready for the beach. So don’t hesitate — slip on your swimsuit and dive in. If swimming really isn’t your thing, sports such as cycling, rowing, brisk walking or rollerblading are also excellent for targeting cellulite. Plan 3 to 4 longer sessions, complemented by daily walking. Results should become visible quickly — even within a week!
Step 3 of the programme: a targeted technique
Cellulite doesn’t like to be disturbed. Yet you have a powerful weapon at your disposal: the pinch-and-roll massage. The pinch-and-roll is a massage technique that involves pinching and rolling the skin to stimulate blood and lymphatic circulation. This technique can help reduce the appearance of cellulite, which is caused by the accumulation of fat beneath the skin. When cellulite is present, fat cells beneath the skin cluster together and push against the connective tissue, creating a bumpy or dimpled appearance. The pinch-and-roll technique can help break up these clusters of fat cells, thereby reducing the appearance of cellulite.
It is the ultimate anti-cellulite massage, and it’s never too late to start. To perform it, we recommend an indispensable tool: our cupping devices, whether the Classic or the Electric. They perfectly replicate the pinch-and-roll motion — as long as you use one every single day, without fail!
Step 4 of the programme: food supplements
The fight against cellulite also works from the inside out. So what better than including a course of food supplements in this one-week anti-cellulite programme? And as always, we have exactly what you need!
Our Cellulite Drainer targets all the causes of cellulite: rich in draining green tea, in guarana to boost metabolism, and in anti-inflammatory papain, it helps deeply detoxify the body while supporting lipolysis.
And our Anti-Cellulite Capsules are the perfect complement. A blend of 6 plants with venotonic, diuretic and lipolytic properties, they help limit water retention while encouraging fat cell drainage. During your one-week programme:
- Take two capsules in the morning with a large glass of water, at breakfast.
- Dilute a 20 ml dose of drainer in a glass of water and drink it during the day.
- Take two capsules at midday, with your lunch.
And if you’d like to continue the course for longer, consider our 15-Day Anti-Cellulite Programme : it includes the drainer and the capsules, along with a comprehensive guide to cellulite (tips, massage techniques, anti-cellulite recipes).
Step 5 of the programme: a healthy lifestyle
The final step of the one-week cellulite programme: pay attention to your lifestyle. If you sleep very little, smoke heavily, wear very tight clothing and feel stressed all day long, there’s little chance your orange-peel skin will disappear. To make your efforts pay off, we strongly recommend:
- Getting enough sleep, at regular hours. Lack of sleep encourages fat storage in adipocytes, which is directly responsible for the dimpled appearance of cellulite.
- Managing stress, because stress raises blood cortisol levels — a hormone that promotes fat storage and skin deterioration.
- Cutting back on tobacco. Smoking causes blood vessels to constrict, leading to impaired circulation. The body’s waste and toxins are less efficiently eliminated, and water retention is encouraged. Not ideal when you’re trying to reduce cellulite…