The Dreadful Cottage Cheese Thighs-Cellulite

2:59 PM Jackie Mart 2 Comments


Almost everyone has it- you sit down, cross your legs, and it's as clear as day... those dimply thighs!! UGH!  Women struggle with cellulite the most, usually on their butt and thighs. What are the causes and how can you get rid of it once and for all?

 4 Causes of Cellulite: 

 1. Increased Fluid Retention
2. Decrease in Circulation
3. Increased Body Fat
4. Weak Cellular Structure (Tissues)
Here are a few suggestions that can help!
Fluid Retention: You can reduce fluid retention and bloating by getting  rid of the salt and sugar in your diet and increasing your potassium intake.  Processed foods are very high in sodium. (anything that is pre-packaged or prepared or that comes from a box or a can and fast food) A few foods rich in potassium: coconut water, parsley, avocados sweet potatoes bananas, and organic yogurt.
Circulation: Exercise is one of the best ways to increase circulation. It gets your heart pumping and the blood circulating throughout your body! Cayenne Pepper is spice you can add to your meals which also speeds up your metabolism! 
Body Fat: Avoid sugar, limit or eliminate grains (even grains turn into sugar in your body within 4 seconds!) This spikes your blood rate and your body stores it as fat.
BURST Training  (Interval)- spikes your heart rate and boost metabolism; body burns fat for up to 48 hours after! Contact me if you would like more details! 


 Pilates, Barre Classes- great for strength and building lean muscle. 



Cellular Structure: Get more Amino Acids (from protein sources) and Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's): fish oil, coconut oil, wild caught fatty fish, raw nuts, seeds, and GLA (found in hemp seeds, borage oil, chia and flax seeds!) 
Other Things that are Very Beneficial: Ion Detox Foot Bath and Herbal Detox Body Wraps (2 services I offer) and dry skin brushing.





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2 comments:

  1. Megan PlushJanuary 18, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    One thing that a lot of girls don't realize is that your underwear can actually contribute to cellulite. If you wear those "tighty" waisteband panties, it can actually cut off circulation throughout the day and make toxin buildup a bigger problem in those problem areas. Nice tips. Thanks.

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    1. Jackie MartJanuary 18, 2014 at 12:34 PM

      Hi Megan! Thank you for the underwear tip! I should have added to drink more water also to flush out the toxins! Have a great weekend!

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