How do you get rid of those extra pounds around your buttocks, the fat stored in your thighs, and that stubborn saddlebag area that’s been making your life miserable? Follow our targeted tips to refine your silhouette and slim down your lower body — and actually see the results!
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To slim your lower body: load up on fibre and protein
To start, cut back on fast-release sugars which, once in your body, are converted into fat that gets stored in your least toned areas — and that you’ll then struggle so hard to shift. Focus instead on vegetables and low-sugar fruits, rich in fibre that aids digestion and helps drain excess water from your body. Also include protein from lean meats or eggs, which keep you fuller for longer and support weight loss.
To slim your lower body: cut back on salt
If your legs tend to feel swollen and heavy in the evening, you’re likely experiencing water retention. Your best move is to cut salt from your diet as much as possible. Avoid adding extra salt to your meals and replace it with spices instead. And whenever you can, opt for home-cooked food over ready meals, which are packed with hidden salt!
To slim your lower body: drink water and green tea
If you have swollen legs and cellulite on your lower body, you need to drink plenty of water every day. Aim for one and a half to two litres of water per day. If you rarely feel thirsty, make a habit of sipping small glasses of water throughout the day without waiting until you feel thirsty. For effective drainage, you can also drink several cups of green tea daily, known for its draining and anti-cellulite properties. Guaranteed results for your figure!
To slim your lower body: massage yourself
Self-massage is highly recommended — particularly the well-known pinch-and-roll technique applied to the lower body areas where you struggle most to lose weight. You’ll see results quickly! To do this, use our Pack Anti-Cellulite, which replicates and amplifies the pinch-and-roll effect. Super easy to use, it’s designed to tackle all types of cellulite and specifically targets fatty deposits. Find out more — click here!
To slim your lower body: walk
This tip may seem simple, yet it would be a mistake to underestimate the power of walking ! We’ll admit it — it’s most effective for toning the lower body when done at a brisk pace. But don’t be fooled: walking offers real benefits:
- It will boost venous return and therefore microcirculation, which plays a key role in weight gain and loss as well as cellulite. Lower body cellulite is often linked to water retention and poor venous and lymphatic circulation. The result: swollen legs, thicker thighs and a heavier silhouette. The movement of walking restarts the venous pump and helps the body flush out toxins accumulated in the tissues.
- It will tone your muscles: when practised regularly (30 minutes to 1 hour a day) at a brisk pace, it becomes a workout in its own right. It engages all the muscles in the body, starting with the legs, thighs, hips and glutes! So lace up a comfortable pair of shoes and rack up those kilometres!
- Finally, walking has a very positive effect on your stomach, as it supports healthy digestion. A short post-meal walk will also help tone your core muscles.
To slim your lower body: try draining plants
Women naturally store fat in the lower body. Why? In preparation for a possible pregnancy, and because women have a higher concentration of fat cells around the hips and thighs. But volume gain can also be caused by water retention which, thanks to gravity, tends to settle in the lower body. A course of draining plants could help you slim down. Explore the world of herbal remedies: ash, orthosiphon, mouse-ear hawkweed, meadowsweet, cherry stalks or red vine are all draining and diuretic plants, highly effective against water retention and aqueous cellulite. It’s no coincidence that we’ve drawn on the properties of some of these plants to create our Cellulite Capsules, Slimming Tea and Detox Infusion!
To slim your lower body: stop yo-yo dieting
Let’s say it once and for all: repeated dieting is bad for your figure. Cycles of deprivation throw your metabolism off balance. You restrict your body for a period of time, then return to normal — or even slightly indulgent — eating. Your body, anticipating the next diet, stores more than it needs! The result: the vicious cycle of the yo-yo effect, where you regain more than you lost, pushing you to diet again… and so on. Since most women store fat in the lower body, it doesn’t take much to accumulate fat on the thighs and love handles. Stop dieting — instead, relearn how to eat healthily and in a balanced way, chewing properly and allowing yourself to enjoy food. That way, you’ll slim your lower body slowly but surely, and for the long term.
To slim your lower body: exercise
There’s no secret to it. To slim your lower body, you need to move! Be smart about it and choose a sport you enjoy that, ideally, targets the lower body in particular. This could be fitness classes, running, rollerblading, cycling or swimming. The key is to genuinely enjoy your workouts — to the point where they become an essential part of your life! Because it’s over the medium to long term that you’ll truly see the difference in your silhouette.
To slim your lower body: watch your sugar intake
The sugar is the number one enemy of a slim figure. A little is fine — too much and the damage adds up fast! Why? Because any sugar the body doesn’t use gets converted into fat, which is then stored away “just in case”. So keep an eye on your sugar intake and hunt down hidden sugars. Fast food, ready meals, fizzy drinks and alcohol are particularly high in sugar and should be kept well away from your everyday diet. If you have a sweet tooth and need a little something each day, go for a square of dark chocolate, a little homemade jam or a fresh fruit salad rather than ice cream or a chocolate bar. This small dietary rebalance should make a real difference to your figure and help you slim your lower body — without giving up life’s little pleasures.
To slim your lower body: choose “booster” foods
Some fruits and vegetables are particularly beneficial when it comes to drainage. Don’t hesitate to add artichoke (a top-notch diuretic!), leek (rich in potassium), asparagus (diuretic and low in calories), pineapple (found for example in our Slimming Capsules), fennel, papaya (our Anti-Cellulite Drainer contains some, in fact), black radish (highly detoxifying) and aubergine (laxative and draining) to your plate! Learn about the benefits of your favourite fruits and vegetables and incorporate them into your diet to rediscover slimmer, firmer thighs and a more toned bottom!
THE COACH’S TIP
To maximise the slimming and anti-cellulite effects mentioned in this article, we recommend our thigh-slimming treatments. The Cryo Slimming Gel refines the thighs thanks to its patented multi-intense complex and innovative active ingredients that help reduce fat cells through the power of cold. To intensify results, combine the Cryo Gel with the Night Slimming Treatment to lose centimetres while you sleep.
