We can’t say it enough, ladies: staying properly hydrated every day is essential to staying healthy, maintaining your figure and… reducing cellulite! We explain how drinking more water can help you smooth away dimples, why staying hydrated is so important, and share simple tips to drink more every day. Let’s dive in!
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How does drinking more water help you slim down and reduce cellulite?
A study from the University of Birmingham found that drinking water before meals could support weight loss during a diet. Research published in the journal Obesity in August 2015 confirmed that this simple, accessible method can be effective. According to the researchers, drinking half a litre of water 30 minutes before each meal is the key to making it work.
Over three months, 84 adults with an average age of 56 who were living with obesity (BMI above 30) agreed to follow a personalised diet plan. Each participant first received nutritional guidance, then within the group, 41 volunteers were asked to drink half a litre of tap water thirty minutes before sitting down to eat. Sparkling water, sodas and sugary drinks were not permitted during the study. The remaining participants were simply asked to imagine feeling full before their meal — a less effective approach included specifically to allow comparison with the water-drinking group.
At the end of the experiment, the water-drinking group lost an average of 4.3 kg over 3 months, compared to just 800 grams for the others! Impressive, right?
Drinking water before meals actually helps reduce the number of calories consumed, because it begins to fill your stomach, leaving you less hungry at mealtimes and between meals (goodbye snacking — the number one friend of cellulite!). Water is also beneficial for its anti-cellulite effect: it helps the body flush out toxins and supports the drainage and breakdown of fats. The result? If you drink enough water every day, you’ll be helping your body eliminate the fatty deposits responsible for dimpling — especially if your cellulite is the water-retention type.
To make the most of water’s benefits, keep two things in mind: first, you should drink still water and avoid adding any sugar. That means cutting out sodas, sugary drinks of all kinds, and even sparkling water, which can disrupt digestion and contribute to cellulite.
It’s also recommended to drink small amounts at a time. We suggest spreading your daily water intake across several glasses throughout the day.
8 great reasons to drink more water
You’ll reduce cellulite naturally
You’ll reduce cellulite naturallyAs we’ve just seen, drinking enough water helps your body drain accumulated toxins and fats. Over time, the fatty deposits responsible for those stubborn dimples will gradually break down. Your skin will visibly look smoother!
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Your stomach will feel flatter
By drinking regularly, you’ll help your body digest and process what you eat. The result? A less bloated tummy and a genuine sense of wellbeing!
You’ll manage your weight more easily
The brain sometimes confuses hunger with thirst. Next time you feel a pang of hunger, drink a large glass of water and wait a few minutes. You’ll likely find the craving passes! And fewer snacks means fewer extra pounds and less cellulite…
Your workouts will be more effective
To perform at their best, our muscles need to be properly hydrated. By drinking enough before, during and after exercise, you’ll help prevent injuries, cramps and muscle fatigue.
You’ll have glowing, supple skin
Drinking enough water may help limit the spread of bacteria responsible for blemishes, while keeping skin soft and supple. Our top tip: a large glass of warm water with fresh organic lemon juice every morning. So, what are you waiting for?
You’ll feel less hungry
Try it and see. Drink a large glass of water 30 minutes before your meal. Your stomach will already be partially full, making it easier to eat mindfully rather than rushing through your lunch.
You’ll flush out toxins
Every day, our bodies are exposed to external toxins. By drinking more than 1 litre of water a day, you help your body eliminate them naturally and effortlessly.
You’ll have more energy
You may have already noticed that when you’re dehydrated, you feel more tired. That’s because your body has to draw on its reserves to keep functioning properly. Drink enough, and you’ll get your energy back!
How to drink more water every day
Keep a bottle within reach
Keep a bottle within reachOur first tip sounds simple — and it is — but it’s an excellent habit to start right now. By keeping a bottle of water close at hand at all times (on your desk, in your bag, on the coffee table…), you’ll never forget to drink or feel too lazy to get up for a glass!
Choose water-rich foods
Hydration isn’t just about what you drink — what you eat matters too. Many foods have a high water content and can help you reach your daily hydration goals. Great options include courgette, cucumber, tomato, lettuce, lemon, watermelon, grapefruit, apple and melon.
Set reminders
Setting alarms on your phone can be a great way to drink more. If you’re not used to drinking enough, reminders will prompt you to reach for a glass of water. Ideally, set one alarm per hour throughout the day. Within a few days, drinking more will become second nature!
Don’t limit yourself to plain water
If plain tap water feels a little uninspiring, this tip is for you! To make drinking more enjoyable, mix things up. Try homemade detox water — simply infuse pieces of fresh fruit in cold water for a few hours. You can also reach for:
Also read: 5 powerful detox drinks to fight cellulite
Start your day with lemon water
To drink more, start first thing in the morning! A great habit to adopt as soon as you wake up is to drink a glass of lemon water before breakfast. This drink helps your body to:
- flush out toxins that have built up overnight,
- boost your metabolism and calorie-burning,
- combat water retention,
- support the reduction of cellulite
To make it, simply squeeze the juice of one organic lemon into a large glass of room-temperature or warm water. Drink it straight away.
Build small daily habits
Finally, to drink more consistently, it helps to build small rituals into your routine. For example, commit to drinking a glass of water every time you have a coffee, as soon as you get home, before brushing your teeth, or 30 minutes before each meal. These simple habits will significantly increase your daily water intake — and help you keep cellulite at bay.
Drinking more water every day is a great boost in the fight against cellulite. That said, it’s not enough on its own to say goodbye to orange-peel skin! You need to combine this good habit with a balanced diet, regular physical activity and, above all, daily cupping massage. Cupping massage is the only technique that can deeply break down the fatty deposits responsible for cellulite, making it an essential part of any anti-cellulite routine. For easy, effective and quick cupping massage, meet the Cellublue Cup!