How to get rid of cellulite and prevent it from reoccurring

Many women are familiar with the orange peel effect. And they all once thought that this misfortune would not affect them, at least I thought so. If only because I regularly visit the gym and generally lead an active lifestyle. As far as proper nutrition is concerned, it is a complete failure. Since there were never problems with being overweight, I ate everything that my soul wanted, and in large quantities. Metabolism worked like a clock, and even my favorite flour products did not break harmony with my body, and I am a very self-critical person.

But one Saturday I turned 25, and from that day on, everything changed. I began to notice the very irregularities on my legs and buttocks that are called cellulite in medicine.

What is cellulite and where does it come from?

– Cellulite is a complex problem caused by disturbances in the microcirculation in the lymphatic system.

– Cellulite is not a disease – this is the norm for the female body, since due to the retention of subcutaneous fat, an energy reserve is provided for the period of pregnancy and lactation.

The causes of cellulite

– Increase in fat cells.

– Violation of blood circulation and cellular metabolism.

– Destruction of connective tissue (mainly collagen).

But in fairness, it should be noted that 4 of these factors mainly boil down to one – an increase in fat cells, which trigger the process of subsequent changes.

But do not flatter yourself: even if you go on a strict diet, the picture will not change. The most effective remedy in the fight against cellulite is massage and various types of wraps.

I started looking for a good professional in this matter, and fate brought me to the office of massage therapist Evgeny Litvinov, who specializes in all types of massage. In addition, he himself prepared and applies in practice the anti-cellulite, corrective program “Body Aesthetics”, which is a complex of different types of massages and various wraps. This is exactly what I needed.

I had to go through 10 sessions. Each time we started with a general massage of the whole body, and only then Evgeny worked on the local zones in different ways: wraps, cupping massage, honey massage.

“Any programs for body shaping, including those aimed at reducing lipodystrophy (cellulite), are designed in such a way as to ensure accelerated breakdown of triglycerides. After that, the decay products must be disposed of, removed from the body, which is provided by stimulating blood circulation and muscle contraction. And one more important effect should have all anti-cellulite procedures: the ability to eliminate edema and congestion. This effect is provided by activation of blood circulation, lymphatic drainage procedures, anti-varicose therapy.

Therefore, a comprehensive model of fighting cellulite should include three key components – strength training, cardio training, balanced nutrition and massage courses, ”says Evgeny.

1. Strength training

Strength training should be the backbone of any fat-loss routine. Regularly include exercises that maximize the use of the muscles in your legs, buttocks, and abdomen. All this will help not only get rid of excess fat, but also improve blood circulation, tighten beautiful, strong, elastic muscles.

2. Cardio training

Cardio training includes classes with high physical activity: walking, running, swimming, cycling, as well as classes on special simulators that imitate these types of activity. All this has a beneficial effect on metabolism, as a result of which the metabolism is accelerated and, as a result, effective weight loss occurs.

After being aerobic for 30 minutes, you are known to burn more fat than carbohydrates. Therefore, aerobic exercise is recognized as the main link in any weight loss program.

3. Balanced diet

A balanced diet means providing the body with all the necessary vitamins and minerals.

Particular attention must be paid to an adequate amount of protein, because a lack of protein will negatively affect the regenerative capacity of collagen. Due to the impaired regeneration of this protein, the connective tissue becomes vulnerable. As a result, fat cells are able to exert more pressure on the top layer of the skin due to the lack of resistance.

4. A course of anti-cellulite massage procedures

– Lymphatic drainage massage

The technique of lymphatic drainage massage is used for weight loss, removal of excess fluid from the body, body shaping and weight loss. Due to the active influence on the lymph flows, cells are more “willingly” freed from decay products and toxins, which leads to the inhibition of any inflammatory processes in the skin tissues. In addition to toxins and “debris” as a result of lymphatic drainage massage, excess fluid also leaves the cells – body lines become clearer, weight decreases.

– Lipolytic massage

This is the main part of the overall aesthetic body shaping program aimed at body shaping and the elimination of localized fat deposits.

This type of massage is the most physiologically sound and gives a stable and predictable result. It includes elements of classic massage, lymphatic drainage massage and specialized techniques, with a targeted effect on the subcutaneous fat, increasing microcirculation in the massaged areas dozens of times, which contributes to the rapid breakdown of fatty deposits.

Visual results are always pleasing – there is a correction of problem areas (hips, abdomen, buttocks, breeches). Moreover, with lipolytic massage, along with the improvement of the figure, a high-quality treatment of the joints takes place.

– Vacuum reflex massage

Vacuum or cupping massage (vacuum therapy) is performed using pneumatic medical cups due to the vacuum created in them. Thanks to the cupping massage, blood flow increases and metabolism is enhanced. This noticeably improves the condition of the skin, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments, muscles, as well as all connective tissue.

This type of massage for cellulite has established itself as the most effective remedy for eliminating the “orange peel”. Regular sessions will definitely give a positive result.

– Honey massage

Honey massage differs from other types of massage, and above all in its technique. We all know about some of the healing properties of honey, its usefulness and rich composition. Honey is suitable for massage because it is absorbed quickly into the skin, and all its active components go directly into the bloodstream and are carried with it to all cells. Due to its pronounced antimicrobial properties, honey, absorbed into the skin, protects it and destroys pathogens, so minor lesions, if any, heal faster.

Honey massage opens pores, cleanses and nourishes the skin, improves blood circulation and saturates cells with oxygen, removes toxins and toxins from the skin more effectively than many other massage mixtures, as it quickly absorbs them and removes them outside, during the procedure it is seen very well.

At first, honey is transparent and light, but then it turns into a dirty yellow and gray mass, a lot of cloudy flakes appear in it, so the massage therapist must wash off all this dirt from his hands several times during the entire procedure.

Massage with honey improves the condition of all body systems, including restoring elasticity and firmness to the skin and muscles.

– Wraps

One of the most popular procedures nowadays is body wrap. First of all, because the wrap is excellent at fighting cellulite. The result is visible to the naked eye after the very first session, and it is this effect that made the procedures so popular. The wraps not only fight cellulite well, but also rejuvenate the skin, nourish it and improve lymph flow.

There are many types of wraps, I have tried honey and the most popular type is based on seaweed. They reduce cellulite bumps, make the skin firm and elastic, saturate the body with all kinds of vitamins and minerals. Also, chocolate wraps, oil wraps, where olive or almond oil, wheatgrass oil, and also wraps based on medicinal mud are used as a base are very popular.

The result after the complex “Aesthetics of the body”

There is a legend that any type of anti-cellulite massage is accompanied by unbearable pain, which will then remind you of terrible bruises for a long time. From my own experience, I can say that all this is not true. Although, if you fall into the wrong hands, anything can happen. I have a couple of friends who confirmed the credibility of the legend, but my experience was more than positive. Not a single bruise and visible results after the first sessions. Frankly, we will feel the cupping massage and honey, as for everything else, I got real pleasure. Therefore, dear readers, do not believe the dubious stories of friends, just choose a good specialist – and forward to change.