Real Life Cellulite Success Stories
It is important to keep track of our cellulite success stories. Not only do they provide clues to help us unfold the cellulite mystery, they also offer motivation for times when cellulite recovery seems impossible.
We often hear claims that cellulite is genetic and untreatable. The following cellulite success stories are evidence to the contrary. I’ve communicated with each of these women personally. Most of them volunteered to share their experience for no other reason than to help spread the word that cellulite does not have to be a fact of life.
I hope you find their stories inspiring.
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1. Nancy got rid of her cellulite by adding saturated fats to her diet (see her comment on Eat Fat, Lose Fat by Sally Fallon and Mary Enig)
I just wanted to tell you what happened when I changed my diet drastically in an effort to stop chronic yeast infections. That means cutting way back on simple carbs. I also began working at an amazing restaurant that is not afraid of animal fat. I began eating lots of grassfed beef, free range eggs, butter, etc. Coconut oil is purported to be antifungal, so I began putting some in my yogurt in the morning. I noticed after a few weeks on the diet that my skin got softer. I’ve always been on the thin side of average, but for years have had some cellulite on my thighs. Recently I looked in the mirror and, to my surprise, noticed a significant difference in my cellulite. It’s almost unnoticeable! I should also add that I’ve been doing a little bit of stretching and toning for my physical therapy, but I’ve always been pretty active.
I read The Oiling of America, an article on trans fats and saturated fats by Mary Enig and Sally Fallon Morell. I decided the change must be due to saturated fats. I looked it up and here’s the proof!
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2. Another CI reader lost her cellulite with Bikram yoga (read her account on Bikram Yoga as a Cellulite Treatment)
I stumbled on your cellulite blog, and thought I would let you know that my cellulite disappeared last year within one week of taking up bikram yoga. I had always had a bit of it on my butt and back of my thighs, and by that time I was starting to have it on the front of my thighs, which depressed me. I was about ten pounds overweight at the time. Bikram yoga is practiced for 90 minutes in a 105 degree room. I was doing the yoga for other reasons and not looking for or expecting a loss of cellulite, but after about a week, or 4-5 practices total, I was cellulite free.
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3. Sarah of The Healthy Home Economist got rid of her cellulite after switching to a high fat diet (see her comment on Cellulite Stories, Declassified)
I first noticed cellulite at age 19 after going away to college and starting to eat the nasty cafeteria food. It stayed with me for years despite being rail thin. I never did anything about it or tried any treatments, but it went away on its own when I switched to a high fat diet in my mid-30′s. Partially hydrogenated vegetable oils I think were the main reason for my cellulite. I am now in my mid-40′s and eat tons of fat yet it is natural, wholesome fats like in whole milk and eggs. No cellulite to be found despite having 3 kids!
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4. Guest blogger Liz Schau got rid of her cellulite after switching to real food (read her account in Is Gluten Intolerance Related to Cellulite?)
I never had very noticeable cellulite — mine was very mild and mainly concentrated on the back of my legs… I was never actively working to fix it, and it wasn’t a real source of contention. Its absence was just one of those things I happened to notice once being on real food for a while.
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5. Katie of Kitchen Stewardship lost her cellulite when she added coconut oil to her diet (see 5 Food Everyone Should Eat More Often for Optimal Health)
“Less cellulite at 30 than 20?” My friend was ready to eat the next words out of my mouth when I told her I blamed one dietary change for my incredible loss of cellulite… Personally, I think the easily digested saturated fats may have been my cellulite’s undoing. Including coconut oil in our regular diet was one of many changes I’ve made in our family’s nutrition over the past two years, so my claim is certainly not backed by empirical data…but the coconut oil surely isn’t hurting!
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6. Kat from Kat’s Food Blog lost her cellulite when she eliminated dairy from her diet (see her original tweet about it here)
@CelluliteFiles thought you might be interested, since I went dairy-free 2 weeks ago for acne, my small amount of cellulite disappeared Mon Aug 9 08:17:14 2010
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7. An anonymous CI readers tells us about her experience losing cellulite on an anti-candida diet (see Cellulite Stories, Declassified: Codename Vegan Sunset)
I recently started a Candida Cleansing Diet. I eliminated all sugars, refined carbs, gluten, mushrooms, alcohol, fermented foods, fruit and yeast. I am basically eating organic grass fed meat, small amounts of homemade raw milk yogurt, lots of organic vegetables and small amounts of soaked, sprouted whole grains.
I have been following this diet for a little over 2 weeks and am doing so to treat some severe symptoms such as extreme fatigue, chronic fungal infections, hormones completely out of whack, hair loss, sinus infections, coated tongue, allergies, anxiety and hives. I have noticed a huge improvement in all of these issues, and much to my surprise my cellulite is completely gone as well. I am in total shock, and didn’t expect this to happen. During [my vegan] years, the cellulite was not only on my upper thighs and rear end, but on my entire legs and upper arms. After I discontinued vegan eating, the cellulite on my lower legs and arms disappeared.
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8. Jenny of Nourished Kitchen lost her cellulite on a “real food” diet (see her comment on Is Cellulite Just Part of Being a Woman?)
I agree with you, Melissa. Cellulite is not just part of being a woman. I don’t have cellulite, it’s not because my cellulite is less visible due to muscle mass or low body fat (I’m not thin). I did have cellulite once but it disappeared when I transitioned to real food and it did so within a matter of a few months.
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9. Heather H. lost all her cellulite when she went on an anti candida diet, too (see her original comment in the comments section of this post!)
My cellulite also disappeared after a few weeks on the Anti Candida diet. I already had a great diet of whole foods, but was still eating simple carbs, sugar, and grains. After I eliminated the sugar completely I noticed a drastic improvement and so did my husband. I wish i had taken some good before and after pictures for you. Its really amazing to have perfectly smooth skin. I’ve always been very fit and thin and used to run marathons, but the cellulite was always there no matter how thin or in shape i was. This has made me 100% believer in real whole traditionally prepared foods.
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10. Samina lost all her cellulite when she went on a low carb diet (see her original comment below)
I went on a low-carb diet to lose about 30 pounds. I had ugly, noticeable cellulite from knee to butt…lol. To my surprise, most of my leg cellulite disappeared in about 2 months on the low carb diet. I ate mainly beef, chicken, veggies, salads, and dairy (I cannot live without cheese) and cut out bread, pasta, sugar. I still had some cellulite on my butt, so after some research I began to take glucosamine, vitamin E, a vitamin B complex, and fish oil daily. IN ONE MONTH my backside was as smooth as I had ever seen it. No more backing out the bedroom!! hahahaha…. And I am not skinny, I am 5’8″ and about 150 pounds.
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11. Gaelle got rid of her cellulite by dry skin brushing and changing the fats in her diet (read her post about it here: Getting Rid of Cellulite)
There was a time when I was troubled by cellulite, and I sure didn’t like it. The things that got rid of it for me were, first of all, dry skin brushing, and then changing the fats that I eat.
Dry skin brushing worked right away to reduce the amount of cellulite that I could see, but it didn’t stop cellulite from coming back. However, after I stopped eating fats that were bad for me, my cellulite went away, and didn’t come back.
Trans-fats are out of the question, of course, but even organic vegetable oils can turn into trouble when they are heated. So I cook only with coconut oil or ghee. I use olive oil in my salad dressing every day. That’s it. I’ve never felt better, and I no longer have cellulite.
12. Jeanette is another one who got rid of her cellulite with bikram yoga (read her original comment here: Bikram Yoga as a Cellulite Treatment)
I have completed 5 sessions of Bikram Yoga so 7.5 hours to-date over 9 days. I have no cellulite any more, after years of envying my friends on the beach I cant wait to get into a bikini. I am going to keep the Birkam up, I’m planning 3-4 sessions a week and I hope to keep seeing the benefits. The area I have noticed the improvement the most is on my stomach…. It’s unbelievable. I also do a fit camp class and I have noticed in that class how much more flexible I am……I recommend!
13. Chelsea lost her cellulite when she started doing bikram yoga regularly to prepare for her wedding. Then it came back when she stopped going! (read her original comment here: Bikram Yoga as a Cellulite Treatment)
I always had cellulite, even when I weighed 115 pounds and working out it was always there (butt and thighs). I then was introduced to bikrams and loved it. Not when I was there but after I left I felt so much better. I was getting ready for my wedding so I started doing it appr. 3-4 times per week for 4 months and my cellulite was GONE!!! It was amazing!!! I was drinking appr. 3 liters of water per day to stay hydrated. I then quit after by wedding because I moved and there wasn’t a studio close by and the cellulite came back!!! Now it’s also on the front of my thighs! I went a couple times recently and started noticing a difference but you have to drink a ton of water. It is a huge time commitment but to not have cellulite it’s worth it!!
14. Sophie’s cellulite disappeared when she started taking nutrients to repair her connective tissue after a car accident. (read her comment at Shrimp Stock: My (Hopefully) Magic Anti Cellulite Elixir):
I have had cellulite for years and have tried everything to no avail…after a car accident this past march my therapist suggested Pure’s Ligament restore which contains vitamin c, glucosamine sulfate cartilage, hydrolyzed collagen, lysine,silica etc., I noticed a substantial improvement in my cellulite and firmness of the skin! That with the combination of derma rolling once a month for CIT (collagen induction therapy) my cellulite which was a grade 4 has virtually dissapeared! It took some time to see results with the derma roller but be patient after 3 months the results were amazing!
15. Aundi lost her cellulite by using a foam roller to increase circulation (see her comment at Foam Rollers: Another Option for Rolling Out Cellulite)
I am shocked at what my foam roller has done for the appearance of my cellulite in the past month. I have always been very fit but in the last 7+ years I feel like my upper and lower body don’t match. I have very lean muscular arms and love wearing tank tops but when it comes to putting a bathing suit on and showing my arse and thighs I’m mortified… I found out about the foam roller at the new gym I joined and it caught my attention when one woman called it her “cellulite smasher”…which is what I continue to refer to it as. I immediately bought one at Big5 for $24 and I’m hooked.
The first week it hurt so bad it was like knives in my legs. I would moan and work through it for about 20 min while I watched Dr. Phil. I’m on my second month and I can roll over it with way less pain and concentrate on working on some of the more stubborn areas. I am beyond amazed and wish that I took some before and after pics (however, I was so insecure I’m not sure who I would have let take pics). Anyhow, I hope this is helpful to anyone thinking about doing this. Think of it as a deep tissue massage. And even if you don’t have the results I do, it’s a great way to loosen your IT band and make you more flexible. Good luck!
16. Katie from the Wellness Mama blog lost her cellulite by dry brushing, moisturizing with coconut oil, and adding more fats to her diet (see her comment on the cellulite post at Mark’s Daily Apple)
I had a lot of luck with dry brushing also. I started it several months ago, and between that, using coconut oil for moisturizer and upping my good fat intake, cellulite is virtually gone (and I’m not at my lowest body fat either, since I’m 8 months pregnant!). I also love the soft skin too! Between that and my new ability to tan thanks to eating healthy, I finally like my skin for the first time ever!
17. Kirsch was surprised to see her cellulite had disappeared after a grueling hiking trek (see her comment on the cellulite post at Mark’s Daily Apple)
I know from experience that cellulite can be completely eliminated. I have had cellulite all my life but after a 4 week trek to Everest, I came back 15 pounds lighter, super energetic and without ANY cellulite. But it will return if one goes back to old ways and a sedentary lifestyle.
It came down to a lot of exhausting mountain hiking, drinking a lot of water to keep hydrated (especially important at altitude) and eating a non-Western diet.
Cellulite will disappear completely but it takes a lot of physical effort, daily activity level, proper diet and lots of water.
My advice to women is put on your hiking boots and head for the hills on a regular basis and drink lots of water. Forget all the gimmicks out there in the marketplace.
18. Candace’s cellulite disappeared when she completely eliminated gluten from her diet (see her comment at Is Gluten Intolerance Related to Cellulite?)
I started a semi-gluten free diet about a year ago, no breads or baking with flour but every now and then I’d make a dish using something with gluten. I was told by a doctor due to my thyroid issues I should be gluten-free, but in the past I had tried eliminating gluten and it never seemed to make much of a difference so I thought “oh, this is gluten-free enough for me.” I am already soy, caffeine, sugar, and mostly dairy and chemical free and in the past I’ve been a vegetarian. I’ve also done loofa scrubbing and various exercise regimes but cellulite remained. I always assumed cellulite was just part of my genetics especially since my diet has always been fairly healthy. I never gave cellulite much thought unless I had to put on a bathing suit which I avoid!
Then about a week ago I decided to take steps to heal this leaky gut idea. I’ve also been reading it’s not enough to be 90% gluten-free as the effects of gluten will remain in your body for up to three weeks or more. I’m now 100% gluten free, actually 100% grain free. It’s actually quite easy although at first there was a bit of a re-education learning curve and realizing how much food has gluten in it. (I’m still finding out weird facts like tuna, chili powder and hamburger are often packed or made with gluten!) Anyway, my cellulite has disappeared! And that’s in addition to all the other health improvements I’m experiencing. It’s not that hard eating fresh vegetables, fruits and meats.
19. Marianne got rid of her cellulite by using Chinese cupping therapy (see her comment on the CI Welcome page)
I have been using everything to remove my cellulite – you name it, I tried it! I cannot tell you how much money I have spent over the years. About 4 months ago, I was referred to a spa, to try this “cupping massage”. Instead of the glass fire cups, she used some kind of rubber suctioned cups. They simply suctioned onto my thighs and she went on and massaged in circles, up and down etc. I continued this for three months, three times a week. I cannot tell you how happy I was with the results. Somehow, the vacuum sucked up all the toxins (that’s how she explained it) and once the toxins are close to the surface of the skin, it is easier for the blood to carry them out and dispose of them. Anyway, I can say that after years of not being able to wear shorts, I finally was able to this summer!!! What a joy!
20. Kara eliminated her cellulite by going on a gluten-free, sugar-free diet (see her comment on Does CelluPulse Work to Get Rid of Cellulite?)
I have the WORST willpower ever, but have managed to eliminate bread and sugar from my diet and feel absolutely incredible. Bye bye another dress size and most of all, bye bye cellulite – I have also brought my biological age from 41 down to 28 (I am actually 40 and did a bio age test before starting the clean eating to see what kind of improvements it would make). Given I have been injured and unable to do any exercise over this time…cellulite elimination has come PURELY from the inside. I never, ever thought I would see results like this.
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Hi there,
This is a great post! I hope you don’t mind if I share this on my blog’s facebook page?
I did answer your question about hot oil treatment and I am working on a post about, I am running little behind..
Have a great day!
Jo
Thanks for spreading the word about cellulite, Jo! And for your advice on using essential oils. That is a subject I’ve been wanting to explore for awhile.
Wow, great compilation of success stories! I think this confirms my belief that cellulite is a sign of metabolic imbalance. Whatever corrects that imbalance (which for many people can be basic dietary changes), would correct the cellulite. Still trying to correct mine, though.
I hope to one day be another success story!
Me too, Elizabeth. I think certain cases are more complicated than others. I still suspect mine has something to do with all this fluoride in my system…
My cellulite also disappeared after a few weeks on the Anti Candida diet. I already had a great diet of whole foods, but was still eating simple carbs, sugar, and grains. After I eliminated the sugar completely I noticed a drastic improvement and so did my husband. I wish i had taken some good before and after pictures for you. Its really amazing to have perfectly smooth skin. I’ve always been very fit and thin and used to run marathons, but the cellulite was always there no matter how thin or in shape i was. This has made me 100% believer in real whole traditionally prepared foods.
Another cellulite success story, Hooray! You’ve made my day, Heather. Thanks for adding your experience to our files.
Yes, everything said on this page this is the truth. I went on a low-carb diet to lose about 30 pounds. I had ugly, noticeable cellulite from knee to butt…lol. To my surprise, most of my leg cellulite disappeared in about 2 months on the low carb diet. I ate mainly beef, chicken, veggies, salads, and dairy (I cannot live without cheese) and cut out bread, pasta, sugar. I still had some cellulite on my butt, so after some research I began to take glucosamine, vitamin E, a vitamin B complex, and fish oil daily. IN ONE MONTH my backside was as smooth as I had ever seen it. No more backing out the bedroom!! hahahaha…. And I am not skinny, I am 5’8″ and about 150 pounds.
Yay, Samina!! Your experience is right in line with what we’ve uncovered about cellulite treatments. Thank you so much for sharing. I will add your account to our collection of success stories.
One question for you. What kind of dairy did you include in your low carb diet besides cheese?
TO those who have done the anti-candida diet- please tell me how and what you ate? I cannot imagine going without carbs for any length of time. ANd fruit, too? Oh man. However, I’ve been working on the no refined sugar, and can now go days at a time. Still the yeast is an issue. My Dr. suggested a while back that I try an anti-candida diet for a couple weeks to see if it helped the chronic yeast problem I have had for 6 years. I have been too afraid to try. I LOVE CARBS!!! But I’m to the point of frustration that I’m willing to give it a go for two weeks.. Could someone please tell me HOW you do it? I mean, no toast or fruit at breakfast? What’s left?! And lunch? I eat some form of bread at most meals, and in between, too. I exercise a ton, and can’t imagine eating nothing but protein and low carb vegs. How will I walk 12+ miles a day and do pull ups, push ups, etc.? I don’t see how it’s possible…
Great questions, herama. I know a lot of people are talking about the GAPS diet. Have you looked into that one?
Congrats on the progress with refined sugar! Keep at it. From my experience dealing with candida problems, they are extremely stubborn. That’s why its important to cut out all sugars (to starve it off) while rebuilding the healthy bacteria that naturally counterbalance yeast. You’re on the right track, though. Slow and steady still gets there. (I tell myself that a lot these days!)
I tried the anti candida diet for two years and it was very hard but you get used to it. It did not make my cellulite go away but because i lost so much weight the cellulite did appear to look a little better.
But everyone has different experience.
My yeast problem went away after 3 years using Bioset.
Google it. It saved my life.
Looks like a promising program, Melena. Thanks for the info! For those who are interested, here is a link: http://healinginsideout.info/bioset/bioset.html
mm..never heard of dry brushing….
anyway..cellulite seems to be a huge problem for women especially.. i think body wrap is a good alternative..
I’ve only done a few body wraps, but the theory behind them is right in line with the info we’ve uncovered so far about effective treatments for cellulite. The biggest problem I see with body wraps is that they are messy and tricky to do at home. I usually opt for a bath, instead.
If I could sum up all the solutions to these cellulite according to your blog post, looks like a healthy diet is really the solution. Cellulite and zits have something in common. They are girls biggest nightmare.
Yep, you’ve about got it, Sonny! The tricky part is that a “healthy” diet is not what we are commonly told. A low-fat, calorie-restricted diet is NOT the way to heal cellulite! Check out Treating Cellulite with Food to read more.
Mine is in the shoulder and my legs, it looks so….. never mind? The only thing I do is some arm exercise and leg work and very vigilant what I fed myself, I’m getting bigger everyday!
Hi, Padiding. May I suggest the post: How To Get Rid of Cellulite? It’s a great place to start.
wow! i’ve had problems with cellulite too!! thank you very much for this very great information, it gave me motivation to loose these thingies off my tummy!! thanks so much!!
I’m glad to help, Mozitako! Please let us know how it goes!!
What is with all the “recently posted….” tags? Aren’t the posters just SPAMmers? Or does it have something to do with the “commentluv”?
I have a really good spam filter (right now I’ve got 252 comments in my SPAM queue) but sometimes they still get through and I have to go in and delete their posts manually. It might take a few hours before I notice it. If you suspect a spammer, don’t hesitate to let me know and I’ll go in and delete it. Thanks!
Well, I’m still not clear what those links are at the end of many of these posts that say where else they’ve recently posted, but oh well.
I’m writing because yesterday I was in a dressing room, fluorescent lights and all, and was surprised by my reflection in the mirror. I’ve been avoiding looking at the backs of my legs, as doing so just bothered me. But yesterday happened to be one of our annual 3 days of weather warm enough to wear shorts, so…
Lo and behold! It seems the cellulite has diminished. I didn’t want to get overly excited. So I checked from my regular vantage point when I got home, and again this morning in less favorable light. It really does seem to have lessened. I mean, there’s still cellulite, but one of the creases that’s been bothering me for the past couple years appears to be gone. Either that, or it merged with the other into one big one! The skin on the backs of my legs is definitely losing elasticity. When I just pull up a little on the skin, the cellulite is not visible. I need a skin lift!
Anyway, since I know the burning question is “what did you do?!” I will say that the only real change to which I can attribute the decrease is my return to practicing Krav Maga. My body fat percentage is probably pretty darn low right now. My upper body is quite muscular. In fact for a woman, I’d say I’m unusually muscular. My lower body has always been less muscular, so even with all the (hard) and intense kicking I do, my legs are still not sinewy or rippling with muscles (unlike my upper body ;P). But they are more muscular than they’ve been in a few years (the time I was out of Krav). I’m not doing anything else different. I’d like to think that I’m eating less sugar, but I just ate an entire box of high fructose corn syrup “reduced calorie” ice cream bars. So yeah, probably not my diet that’s making the difference.
There you have it: exercise/lower body fat. For me, anyway.
This is great news, herama! I’m sure the Krav Magna must be helping. Please let us know how it goes as you continue with the training. I’m eager to hear if KM will be able to do the trick completely. I would be so excited to add your story to our list of cellulite successes!
I doubt it will get rid of the cellulite completely. It sure didn’t before. Perhaps if I were to cut out sugar completely, most or all wheat and other crap- basically eat a paleo diet – AND get a skin lift on my butt and thighs, it’d go away. But since none of those are bound to happen any time soon (or ever!), I suspect I’ll continue to have cellulite. But the improvement is welcome. I would like to work more on my legs- i.e. using weights and targeted exercises to increase muscle, but between Krav Maga, law school, and still trying to get in at least 8 miles of walking per day (and that’s on the days I do both of the above!), I don’t see myself getting in special leg workouts.
In my case, aside from the too much sugar/refined grains, I really do think that the big factor is less body fat and greater muscle mass.
While even I know that I was considered thin before going back to KM, my body fat was certainly higher than it had been in years prior. I guess aging really does have that effect
I just received a “skin tightening system” from T-Tapp. It made me think of you because several times you mentioned that you suspect your issue with cellulite is related to loose skin. The T-Tapp team sent me two, so keep an eye out for another giveaway if you want to test it out with me!
Is it a skin-tightening something or other?
Yep, it’s the CRT Skin Tightening System.
Huh. Well, it looks like a skin brush with some supplements and a DVD to show you how to brush the “special” way. All for only $69.99! I can get a new brush for $4 and reasonably equivalent supplements are probably available for $20. So how about just telling me what the special brushing techniques look like?
You know I will provide a full report! But first I have to find someone to investigate the product with me. The giveaway will be up this week. A second opinion is always good.
I decided to try dry brushing again and so bought a new brush. I’ve used it maybe twice. I just don’t have the time. I’m always running late for stuff and showering/dressing always takes me forever as it is. I feel like I have to brush before a shower, which is why I can’t make it fit in my schedule. Other than the grossness of dead, dirty skin all over, is there any real reason one might have to shower right after brushing? Cuz otherwise I could do it while reading or something. It’s the showering part that’s getting in the way.
I was running into that problem, too. I usually shower in the morning before work and there’s just not a spare minute for brushing (I already wake up too early as it is!). I started brushing in the evenings when I get home and it’s been working a lot better. My main reason for changing up my routine was so I could test the Bellabaci cups. At some point in the evening I’ll dry brush for a few minutes, and then do the cupping massage. Sometimes I’ll take a shower afterward, too, so I won’t have to do it in the morning.
Dry brushing is still useful even if you don’t take a shower directly afterward. The major benefit of dry brushing for cellulite is that it stimulates lymphatic circulation and you’re still going to get that even without the shower. It helps with exfoliation, but in my experience it’s not the most effective exfoliation method anyway. I think you’ll be fine not showering afterward. Let us know how it goes!
I used to have a brush but couldn’t seem to get in the habit of using it. Last week I bought this exfoliating cloth: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?client=safari&rls=en&q=exfoliating+cloth&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=3138331507831681566&sa=X&ei=bAxET5_oAcfOtAao_rW5Dw&ved=0CCoQ8wIwAQ#ps-sellers
I’ve been using it (dry) to dry brush before my showers. I’ll let you know in a few weeks if I think it’s helping, although I’m also going at this from the diet and yoga angles at the same time so it would be hard to say for sure what’s doing the trick. It seems like it would do the same thing as a brush though, don’t you think?
I think so. Some cellulite gurus claim you have to use a brush because the bristles act like a mini acupuncture session. But Carol Maggio recommends a sisal mitt in her No Lipo Lipo routine and the cloth you bought seems similar to that. I gave up trying to test only one cellulite treatment at a time a long time ago. If/when I find a solution that works for me, I figure the cellulite investigators that come behind me will be able to do their own experiments to see which treatments made the difference.
By the way, I just ordered the No Lipo Lipo mentioned above. Can’t wait to check that one out. Please do let us know how it goes with your dry brushing/yoga/diet strategy!
Endermologie@ is a skin rolling system that removes the cellulite through the lymph and blood in a natural process. Just like exercise, it heats fat but then through science, the skin is tightened and sculpted into a leaner you. It feels like a massage and is a detoxifier to the organ system. Europeans have been loving this for years.
Hi, Janine. Have you tried endermologie or do you know someone who has?
I’m writing because yesterday I was in a dressing room, fluorescent lights and all, and was surprised by my reflection in the mirror. |
That’s how this whole blog got started, Colbie5!
Why am I getting updates from this thread that say they are new comments from different users but actually quote parts of my own posts??
That was spam so I deleted it. I’m going to remove the ability to add links to your last blog post at the end of comments and hopefully that will cut down on the spam. Sorry!
I tried endermologie massage about 18 months ago, going 2-3 times per week for 45 minute sessions, for about 15 sessions. It was great and did wonders for my cellulite, making my skin almost totally smooth in the buttocks/thighs which is where my problem is. Unfortunately I stopped going (because it’s expensive and time consuming!) and my cellulite is back
But I’m hoping adding Bikram Yoga and dry brushing to my routine might help. If I’m desperate I’ll try endermologie again, although like I said it’s very time consuming because you have to go to the gym afterwards too (or do some kind of physical activity to burn through the fatty acids that are released through the rollers).
This is really interesting, Chelsea! I just received an email from a clinic offering to provide me with a series of endermologie sessions. Unfortunately they are located in a different part of the country.
I can see how endermologie would be beneficial in the short run but if you don’t eliminate the source of your cellulite, it will just come back when the sessions are over.
Any idea what your “kryptonite” is? The common sources of cellulite we’ve discovered so far are too much sugar, trans fats, fluoride, and undiagnosed food allergies. Please let us know how it goes with the yoga and dry brushing!
I’ve been tooling around your website all evening after finding it through Cheeseslave. Great information here! I’ve had cellulite all my life, even when I was at my thinnest (135 lbs on a 5’10″ frame). I never thought it was possible to lose it until I had three experiences that showed me otherwise:
1) in 1998 I had my first colonic, and woke up the next morning with no cellulite! It only lasted a couple of days, but gave me my first hope that something could be done to eliminate the embarrassing condition.
2) in 2008 I stopped eating a number of foods including eggs, and through random trial and error noticed that my cellulite lessened drastically and, after eating eggs I would develop cellulite again within 24 hours!
3) Over the last few months I was able to largely eliminate my cellulite again with targeted diet and exercise – running and yoga. After giving up my membership to the gym I started relying solely on running and guess what? My cellulite has returned! I’m doing yoga again starting this week, at home thanks to free podcasts from Zuda Yoga, my favorite yoga studio. I expect a few weeks of regular yoga to help me once again.
Obviously there’s a lot of trial and error for me, as I discover various things that contribute to the problem. Reading your website helps even more! Thank you!
Maggie, this is so exciting!! So many questions for you. First, how often do you do yoga to see a difference in your cellulite? How long are your sessions? I just downloaded my first Zuda Yoga podcast. I’ve never done yoga from an audio-only podcast before but I think I could probably follow this one. I have several yoga videos that I like, the latest is the Barkan Method DVD. I even bought a space heater to warm up the room. I love it.
Okay, the eggs. What do you think was the connection between eggs and your cellulite? Eggs are supposed to be good for cellulite because of the lecithin and other nutrients. Do you not eat eggs anymore? Do you think it was an allergy of some sort?
Colonics… colonics and enemas are one class of treatments I can’t see myself investigating personally, even if they do banish the blight in hours! I’m thankful for people like you though who are willing to test them out and share your results!
Hello I am a 45-yr old woman who have been dealing with both cellulite and acne on and off for about 30 years now. Over the years I have read many books on cellulite, followed countless of diets, from Atkins to low fat versions, treated myself to lymphatic massages, and done almost anything except going under the knife to treat the cellulite (no liposuctions). 95% of my life I have stayed fairly active maintaining a slim body (size 2-4) throughout my life with routine workouts. Despite all of that I am what some refer to as “skinny fat” a skinny person that tends to have a fat percentage over my expected BMI for my body/frame. Despite much working out and reducing at times my fat % below BMI I have never really won the battle against cellulite only gained a firmer appearance which reduced much of my cellulite appearance.
So now after much other research I have recently come across the idea that stress can be a major factor in contributing both to cellulite and acne (if you saw my skin one month ago you would think am a hormonal15 year old!). Stress activates certain hormones to overdrive and the body does its thing to react as if it were in danger – and goes through its own mechanism to “protect” itself. This is going to be especially worse for those of us dealing with the worst kind of stress, the emotional stress, which unlike healthy normal stress, is not resolved but compounded over time.
If you can learn to control your reaction to stress (or better yet control the stress itself) then you are likely to have conquered half the battle to cellulite right there. Of course the other battle is how well you take care of yourself through mindful eating and exercise, because the key to repair of the skin is collagen production and that it is unfortunately greatly diminished as we age.
Low carb diets can help because they control sugar intake which is why it is said to help control mood swings (greatly reducing how you deal with stress) and at the same time curbs your appetite and sugar cravings… Exercise in general is said to increase the endorphin levels in your body which helps you feel good however exercises like Yoga allow you to focus on your breathing and this does the trick to “relax” your mind and massage your central nervous system. Getting restful deep sleep is really key in the cellulite battle. The body is repaired through sleep so the more relaxed one is the better and deeper the sleep is (and the body repair is faster). At least now that am practicing these is when am finally seeing much less acne than ever before and yes I am seeing a reduction of the cellulite. And I am making the changes in my life to keep the ridiculous amount of stress I have dealt with at bay as much as possible.
Angel, thanks for sharing your hard-gained wisdom with us! I agree, yoga and deep sleep are two excellent cellulite treatments.
Of course Reducing stress is smart, too! I do think we tend to over focus on external stressors though sometimes. In my experience, the way my body responds to stress is almost completely dependent on my diet. If I’m not eating nutrient dense food (even if it’s not “bad” food), I’m just not able to deal with stress as easily. Likewise, if I’m eating nutrient-dense foods that detox bad elements from my body too quickly (aka fluoride), then my body isn’t able to handle stress well, either.
It’s funny, I can be completely stressed out by being 10 minutes late for work, or completely unstressed at being late by 45 minutes. How well I handle situations like that depends on the amount of internal stress my body is under at the time. And for me, that’s mostly about diet, sleep, and other ways I can support my body’s natural detoxification processes.
Hi Im new here. Im 24 yrs old with cellulite and spider veins. It came to a point that i just had enough. I dont even let my boyfriend of 2 years let me see me in my bra and panties. It sucks. So its been like 3 months I been reasearching on ways to get rid of it without paying all that money. Im a new stay at home mom (2months) and I dont work only my byfriend. So I read aout chinease cupping massage. I ordered the plastic cup with the pump. I would think it workes just like the belabacci cups. Its been 2 days that I been using them. 15 on each leg. I really hope it works. o far my legs been really soe. Especially when im massaging, it hurts where te cellulite is worse. but they they say beauty is pain right? So im praying this works. I also have been changing my diet. No Pork at all, jst fruits n veggies, fish and chicken, only drinking water, a multivitamin, an trying to cmpletly cut out yeast and sugar. Im jus dyin for all this to go away by next summer. Oh n for the little spider viens I have, supposly the cupping will clear them, combined wih soaking a rag with raw apple cider vinager on my spider viens for30 minutes. I red tht it will clear them……….im desperate
Hi, Andrea. Thanks for your comment! (Sorry it took me a while to respond. I was on a mini-break from my normal blogging activities this past month). How is the cupping therapy going for you? Do you like the pump kind? It seem they would be tricky to use. Hopefully they aren’t hurting you anymore. I don’t agree with the adage that beauty is pain!
Great tip about the acv soak. That sounds really nice. Have you seen any improvement?
I really want to know if the cupping helps with the spider veins. I was getting incrementally more of them over the past year, and then during pregnancy my legs blew out from top to bottom with incredible cellulite. It’s revolting. I’ve been following this blog for acne, and now I am back for the cellulite info. I definitely need to follow a more whole foods diet for chronic fatigue and candida, but it really takes something superficial like cellulite to motivate me!
I hope I don’t have to give up coffee eventually. That is my final addiction I want to keep. Sugar needs to go though.
I saw great results in my acne from finally giving up dairy and gluten 100%. I already knew I was allergic. Then I had a course of antibiotics, and although I am still dairy and gluten free, my skin started up again. It must be the yeast/sugar/digestive link. Hoping to have some great results to post here in a few months. Maybe I’ll even take a “before” picture (yikes!).
I got rid of my cellulite, by working out in a sauna suit! I didn’t know losing my cellulite would be a side effect, and I was pleasamtly surprised. I started googling some info. on the internet, and have similar stories. It works, and very quick!
Kim, that’s awesome! Which sauna suit did you use? How long/often did you use it? Dying to hear more details! Thanks!!