The Challenge
It’s DAY ONE and the start of your coaching journey !
After the festive season of Christmas and New Year’s Eve, let’s kick off our “Grand Challenge 2015: New Year – New Silhouette” together!
There’s no question of jumping straight into physical exercise the morning after New Year’s Eve — that would be ineffective, and potentially harmful…
Over the coming days, we’ll gradually get you into the right shape for what’s ahead.
First things first: the very first step is to identify the areas of your body affected by cellulite that you’d like to work on. For example: thighs, buttocks, hips or even the stomach.
Then, take stock of your cellulite to track your progress throughout the challenge:
– Take photos of your target areas for your records: start with a photo at rest, then one while gently pinching your skin. This will allow you to see the before/after difference in 31 days’ time.
– Measure your cellulite-prone areas: it’s simple — just measure the circumference of your thighs, buttocks, hips or waist. This will help you track the centimetres lost by the end of the challenge.
Your mission for today is complete! 🙂
Too easy? Hold off on the victory lap until you’ve seen what the next few days have in store 🙂
By the way, do you know what cellulite really is?
Cellulite is caused by an excess of fat cells that compress the body’s fibres and disrupt the healthy circulation of tissue and fluids. The skin becomes pinched, and cellulite appears as an uneven texture known as “orange peel” or “dimpling”. It is a predominantly female phenomenon that tends to appear in specific areas of the body (thighs, hips, buttocks and stomach). The appearance of cellulite is not directly linked to weight, but is influenced by factors such as hormones, age, diet and physical activity.
There are 3 types of cellulite:
– Adipose cellulite: primarily caused by a poor diet and lack of physical activity. It is not painful, feels soft to the touch, and is visible when the skin is pinched.
> Your main focus should be on diet and exercise.
– Fibrous cellulite: this type of cellulite is visible on the skin’s surface as small dimples that create an uneven texture. It is deep-set, firm to the touch, and harder to shift as it has been embedded in the tissue for a long time.
> Focus as much as possible on intensive massage throughout these 31 days, then build on that with healthy eating and exercise habits.
– Aqueous cellulite: caused by circulatory issues such as water retention, resulting from poor venous and lymphatic circulation, and often felt as a sensation of heavy legs.
> Focus on targeted exercise and anti-cellulite massage.
Validation step
It’s very important for the smooth running of the coaching programme that you validate each step every day. This allows your coach to confirm that you’re still on track with the challenge.
On Facebook:
-> Head to our Facebook page, find the Day 1 post and leave a comment saying “Day 1 done! My cellulite type is: XXX” (indicating the type of cellulite you identified in today’s exercise)
On Instagram:
-> Head to our Instagram account and comment “OK Coach! Day 1 done” on the image corresponding to Day 1.
Don’t forget to sign up by email so you don’t miss a thing (Facebook doesn’t notify everyone), by visiting: defi-2015.cellublue.com
Today’s bonus!
If you have a little extra time, why not browse a few articles on this very blog?
You’ll find a wealth of tips on wellness, nutrition, and plenty of practical advice!
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