Summer Shape Up-Week 3

I am in week 3 of directing my annual Summer Shape Up Group. I love this program because it helps clients to develop a fitness and nutrition plan that they can stick to for life. Its about changing bad habits and replacing them with good ones. It's ok to have the bad habits occassionally...But the majority of your life should be filled with good habits.
Tonight, we discussed cellulite..ahhhh cellulite!!! Most people associate that dreaded word with fat. Cellulite is not really fat at all, but rather toxins that accumulate within your body's fat cells that cause a break in circulation and connective tissue. As a result, the skin becomes ripply and dimpled.

Ladies, of course cardio and weight training will help with cellulite. It won't take care of the problem though, since cellulite has a lot to do with circulation.

Here are my top tips for battling the problem. Hopefully, they will help the problem a little bit and leave you feeling more comfortable in your swimsuit.

Remember THIS though...even supermodels have cellulite. It is NOT dependent on weight or body fat.

Tips:
1. Eat as much un-processed healthy food as possible. Examples: Fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein.
2. Don't smoke. Smoking damages connective tissue that causes a dimpling effect.
3. Drink water. Dehydration prohibits the body from flushing out toxins.
4. Get moving. Sitting at a desk for long periods of time causes a lack of circulation. No exercises results in accumulation of toxins and body fat.
5. Avoid alcohol and caffeine. For obvious reasons. Drink water instead!
6. Get a massage or dry-skin brush your skin when you can. This helps circulation and aids in the removal of toxins. For dry-skin brushing instructions, send me a message!
7. Take advantage of deep breathing and aromatherapy. Deep breathing, such as meditation, yoga and pilates helps to relax you and stimulate circulation. Aromatherapy has the same effect!
8. Avoid tight clothing and excessive sunlight. Tight clothing makes circulation difficult and excessive sunlight results in the break down of collagen.
9. Don't skip meals. Keep your metabolism at its highest!!

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