Announcing Our Summer Anti-Cellulite Surge!
In February, we celebrated Love Your Lymph month at The Cellulite Investigation. Now we’re announcing a new event: it’s our Summer Anti-Cellulite Surge! And since I love acronyms (a byproduct of my former military days), let’s just call it SAS from here on out.
So what do you say? Are you ready to get your SAS on with the Cellulite Investigation?
As some of you know from previous posts, I recently moved from south Florida to Maryland. My new life here feels like the perfect opportunity to renew my efforts in banishing the blight.
For one, I left mon amour behind in South Florida so I have extra time on my hands now that I’m a geographic bachelorette. I also have a bit more disposable income thanks to the new job. This means I can finally test drive more of the products and treatment options that have come up in the course of our investigation.
The warm weather is another motivation behind the Summer Anti-Cellulite Surge. Exercise seems to come more naturally in the summer months, don’t you think?
My SAS Strategy
I usually try to follow the scientific method when testing a new cellulite treatment. If there’s too many new variables thrown in the mix at once, it’s hard to know which one caused which effect. And then how could I tell my fellow cellulite investigators if a certain treatment option is truly effective?
For the Summer Anti-Cellulite Surge, I’m taking a different approach. Instead of the scientific method, it’s the firehose option. It’s all the cellulite treatments I’ve been wanting to try but haven’t gotten around to yet.
Here are the ones I’m going to start with:
Dietary changes: Farm-fresh food can be difficult to find when you move to a new town, so I was excited to find out there’s a Whole Foods just four miles from my house. It’s the biggest one I’ve ever seen. I’ve already found all kinds of “super foods” I’ve been wanting to try. Can’t wait to discuss them with you.
A new approach to exercise: I usually stick to yoga or weight training when I workout, but I’ve been shamefully inconsistent over the last several months due to the hectic cross-country move. I was thinking about trying the program from Physique 57 (from the CI post about thigh dancing), but then I discovered Exercise TV On Demand. It has tons of free workout routines so I’m going to try that first. I like free.
A certain supplement from Standard Process: There’s one specific supplement I’ve been curious about for a long time. I’m wondering if it’s just what my body needs, considering my history of fluoroderma. I finally ordered it for the upcoming SAS (more details to follow).
A new form of self-massage: Along with dry brushing, massage was one of the first treatments I tried when I started addressing my cellulite. But I’ve often wondered if massaging just the legs is enough. The lymphatic system is a whole-body system. If you release congestion in other areas, it makes sense it would have a positive effect on lymphatic flow throughout the body. I’ve had tender “knots” in my back for a long time, so the idea of being able to do effective self-massage on the back is really appealing to me. Rumble Roller, here I come…
Want to participate in the Summer Anti-Cellulite Surge? Are there treatments you’ve been curious about trying but haven’t gotten around to for one reason or another? Please share your SAS ideas in the comments below.
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Hi Melissa,
I found your site a few days ago and I'm so impressed with it! Thanks for all the information and integrity. I've lived in Maryland my whole life and would be happy to help you with local resources if you need it. I'm also a lucky cellulite recipient and also have low thyroid and gluten intolerance. I've been searching for a cure to my health issues for a few years – a long confusing and frustrating journey. I've spent too much money on supplements and doctors who tell you half the story but things are adding up finally. Because of your site, I have a new commitment to a gluten free diet and new books to read! Again, thank you for your great site and let me know if I can help with local info. Donna
I've been trying out honey massage on my legs. I slather on some honey and then press my hands on my leg and pull away quickly creating a suction effect. It stings but I hope it helps! I'm also going to start taking apple cider vinegar baths.
Hi, Donna! I'm so glad you've found the site helpful! I'm in the Annapolis area of MD. Do you know of a good source for farm-fresh eggs, milk, meats, etc. that's not too far? I'm visiting my brother in PA this weekend so I'm planning on bringing a bunch of good stuff back, but it would be nice to find something closer to my new home. Thanks for your comment!
Addie –as much as I love honey, I've never tried a honey massage. I'd love to start a new series where readers can write in about a product/treatment they're experimenting with. Kindof like the Cellulite Stories, but focusing on just one treatment instead of the whole history. This would be perfect for something like that. Shoot me an email if you're interested in telling our fellow cellulite investigators more about your honey massage!
Also, how much ACV do you use in the bath? That sounds like a good treatment, too. Let us know how it goes if you get the chance. Thanks!
Hi Mellisa,
This is an excellent site for farms that sell grass fed meat, veggies, and grass fed dairy that you can search by state – http://www.eatwild.com (MD has quite a few.
And here is the site for MD farmers markets (www.mda.state.md.us/md_products/farmers_market_dir.php). I go to two farmers markets in the Baltimore city area but there are just a few farms that sell organic at these markets so I'm still looking for a good place to go. For stores, we have Whole Foods, Trader Joes, MOMs organic market, David's. Although, lately I'd rather buy from real farms than stores like Whole Foods. It just seems to have more integrity and the prices don't seem that outrageous. As soon as I find the most convenient location and best price that's what I'll be doing from now on. I've also been listening to The Paleolithic Solution podcast and have learned a lot about eating healthy. I'm thinking of sending in a question on cellulite. Take care!
Thanks for the info, Donna. I feel the same way about Whole Foods. I'm happy shopping there because they so have an impressive selection of quality products AND it's right down the street from my house. But it would be even better to be able to support local farmers directly.
I'll have to check out that podcast. If you do send in a question about cellulite, please let us know!
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