My Body Challenge – Day 13

The Challenge

It’s Day 13 of the “My Body Challenge”. Go go go against cellulite! As every day from now on: don’t forget your large glass of water (ideally with lemon) and your cold anti-cellulite shower (explained on Day 4). For breakfast, we recommend a slice of wholegrain bread with a scrambled egg, a little maple syrup + a green tea. For lunch, here’s the plan: Do you know the benefits of broccoli? On top of being one of the foods recognised for fighting cellulite, it has many health properties. Here are 7 good reasons to eat broccoli: Reason #1– It is low in calories – 34 kcal per 100g – low in carbohydrates and high in fibre, making it recommended for diabetics and those looking to lighten their plate. Reason #2– It is a superfood, an exceptional source of vitamin C, vitamin K and vitamin B9! Reason #3– It has anti-inflammatory properties for our respiratory system (helping to reduce damage caused by pollutants such as air pollution, cigarette smoke, etc.). Reason #4– It contains antioxidants (lutein and zeaxanthin) that are powerful protectors of our vision. Reason #5– It gives us beautiful skin. Reason #6– It is an ally in the fight against cardiovascular disease. Reason #7– It helps prevent muscle cramps, as it is rich in potassium and vitamin B. Athletes can therefore meet their potassium needs by adding broccoli to their diet. Convinced? You can enjoy it in an omelette, a flan, a quiche, steamed in a salad, with pasta or even as a purée… zero excuses for not eating it more often 🙂 So today, we suggest a broccoli omelette: Ingredients 750g frozen broccoli 2 garlic cloves Salt and pepper Fresh parsley 3 eggs Method Step 1 Steam your vegetables but not for too long – they should stay crunchy. Beat the eggs in a bowl and add the pressed garlic, salt, freshly ground pepper and chopped parsley. Hold each broccoli floret by the stem and dip it into the beaten egg mixture. Step 2 Cook them over low heat in a non-stick pan (broccoli stem facing up). Only the egg needs to cook. TIP: you can add a few cherry tomatoes or diced light cheese to your omelette. Serve your omelette with a slice of ham/turkey breast or a bowl of green salad. Today’s exercise: Mountain Climbers A cardio exercise widely recognised as highly effective by athletes! Start the exercise in a high plank position, arms straight. Bring one knee up to chest level and place your foot on the floor. From this position, push off to switch your feet. The leg whose knee was at chest level extends back, while the leg that was extended comes forward, knee at chest level. Make sure to keep your shoulders low, which will help you avoid rounding your back (into dorsal kyphosis). To keep your head and neck well aligned, don’t look at your hands – look slightly diagonally forward. Pace: 15 reps + follow with 30 oblique crunches (see Day 5 if needed) Keep it up, everyone!

Your daily palpate-roll massage

To fight cellulite, the palpate-roll is the most effective massage technique there is. This technique involves kneading the skin to activate lipolysis, which helps release fat from adipose cells while boosting circulation, both venous and lymphatic. These actions help combat cellulite and the orange-peel effect, as well as fighting water retention. Ideal for eliminating toxins beneath the skin, this massage can be performed using a device, by a professional, or by hand. The movement should always go from bottom to top to improve circulation. Even if this technique can sometimes be uncomfortable, it is remarkably effective against all types of cellulite. A few basic principles should nonetheless be followed: The massage should always be performed on an area that has been oiled beforehand. The palpate-roll should not be performed on skin with open wounds, as this risks aggravating injuries and preventing proper healing. The CelluBlue method: Do you have a CelluBlue? Do you know our CelluBlue anti-cellulite cup ? This little revolutionary tool makes the powerful palpate-roll massage technique incredibly easy to do at home to target cellulite. Results are visible in just 3 weeks. A video from our recent TV appearance on Direct 8: To find out more about CelluBlue, here is a video review from beauty bloggers: SPECIAL OFFER: -4 EUR on your order with the code DEFI2015 You’ll get your CelluBlue for less than 15 EUR Click here to order If you have a CelluBlue, massage yourself for 5 minutes today – we’ll explain how to get the most out of it in the coming days The manual method: This method only requires energy (elbow grease!), a little more time since it is less effective than with the cup, and a little patience to get the right precision. Watch the video below for the full technique. For today, massage each area for 10 minutes.

Validation step

It is very important for proper coaching follow-up that you validate each step, every day. This allows the coach to make sure you are still following the challenge correctly. On Facebook: -> Go to our Facebook page (take the opportunity to like the page if you haven’t already!) find the Day 13 post, share this post by clicking the “Share” button to mark this important change in your routine with the following message:“Between the broccoli and the Mountain Climbers, I’m leaving no room for my cellulite!”. Don’t forget to sign up by email so you don’t miss anything (Facebook doesn’t notify all messages), by going here: defi-2015.cellublue.com On Instagram: -> Want to get in direct contact with the coach? Head over to the coach’s Instagram account to ask all your questions!

Previous days of the My Body Challenge

You can find the full challenge history by clicking here.