Cellulite... UGH!

millalyte86

millalyte86

Cathlete
Ok so I'm fed up with this cellulite. I don't know what to do to get rid of it. I don't know if I should be doing more cardio to burn the fat or more weights to build muscle to burn the fat. Anyone have any suggestions? I'd also like some suggestions on food.. I eat clean already and drink a ton of water.. Are there any foods I should be avoiding that make cellulite worse? Or any foods that help? I'm 5'7 and about 160-165 lbs. I'm about 10 lbs over my goal weight (have had trouble taking them off after this holiday season). Please any cellulite reduction suggestions would be appreciate! And good rotations help anyone with their cellulite? Thanks!!

Lauren
 
Hi Lauren, I can totally relate, I am the cellulite queen, well at least I think so. I have always been the thin fat person.

I can share with you what has been working for me, and maybe others will chime in too.

In my opinion you must do both cardio and weights. So far I have had remarkable, visible, results using STS and running, but any weight lifting dvd program, in tandem with any cardio dvd, cardio machine or outdoor activity will work, especially if you do it vigorously and with intention.

Also eating much, much leaner has made a huge difference. You're eating clean, that is good, but how much fat and how much carb? As you probably know, excesses of both get stored as fat, so I would recommend charting your macro nutrients. What is working for me is a 40% protein, 40% carb, 20% fat ratio. I tend to focus on mostly above ground vegetable carbs, I eat small amounts of below ground vegetable carbs, and even smaller amounts of fruit, dairy, and grain based carbs.

Also stay active, keep on the move and avoid sitting around, you may even need to spend your computer time standing up....do calf raises...they helps pump the lymphatic system.

My final tip is to take up dry skin brushing. This feels odd at first, but very good once you get used to it. It stimulates the skin, helping it stay firm and taut, it also stimulates the lymphatic system and dislodges the fat trapped underneath the skin. I use a firm brush made by Yerba Buena. Brush the lower body in upward strokes toward the heart, and brush the upper body in downward strokes toward the heart, here is a link

http://www.amazon.com/YERBA-PRIMA-T...FZDQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1243570272&sr=8-1
 
Dry brushing is cool.

I didn't have a lot of cellulite to begin with, but I had enough. Giving up dairy has noticeably reduced it. I'm sure if I finally gave up my weekend sugar (I bake a treat each Saturday), that would help tremendously too.
 
Thanks guys! I'm gonna order the brush and give that a shot.

I'm not sure how much cardio and how much weights.. and like what kind of training. Like are HIIT exercises good? Supersets? I just want it gone! lol
 
millalyte86 said:
Thanks guys! I'm gonna order the brush and give that a shot.

I'm not sure how much cardio and how much weights.. and like what kind of training. Like are HIIT exercises good? Supersets? I just want it gone! lol
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Not sure if this will be helpful to you, but I started out with Cardio Fusion 3 days a week and two days a week of a circuit workout off of the SB-SJP compilation dvd. I did that for a couple of months and just started doing the Couch to 5K last week on T, Th, Sat instead of SJP with cardio M, W, F. My cellulite is gone from my butt! I just noticed that this week!

Now, I'm changing up to C-5K T, Th, Sat and S&H M, W, F. I'll start that next week as my June rotation. Need to really work on the muscle building!

Oops! Forgot to say that all of this was done while watching calories, especially fat and carb calories as I have always been a carb junkie! Also, trying to really increase my protein as I don't think I get enough! I started working on eating clean about 6 wks ago. I'm not 100% there yet, but I'm working on it!

Tricia
 
syzygy314 said:
Not sure if this will be helpful to you, but I started out with Cardio Fusion 3 days a week and two days a week of a circuit workout off of the SB-SJP compilation dvd. I did that for a couple of months and just started doing the Couch to 5K last week on T, Th, Sat instead of SJP with cardio M, W, F. My cellulite is gone from my butt! I just noticed that this week!

Now, I'm changing up to C-5K T, Th, Sat and S&H M, W, F. I'll start that next week as my June rotation. Need to really work on the muscle building!

Oops! Forgot to say that all of this was done while watching calories, especially fat and carb calories as I have always been a carb junkie! Also, trying to really increase my protein as I don't think I get enough! I started working on eating clean about 6 wks ago. I'm not 100% there yet, but I'm working on it!

Tricia
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Thanks Tricia! I may do something similar to what you are going to start in june.

I would also like to really chisel my muscles which I know is about dropping body fat. I just don't know what the best way to do that. Circuit workouts? Alternating cardio one day and weights the next? Cardio and weights on the same day? Keep the suggestions coming! :p lol
 
millalyte86 said:
I would also like to really chisel my muscles which I know is about dropping body fat. I just don't know what the best way to do that. Circuit workouts? Alternating cardio one day and weights the next? Cardio and weights on the same day? Keep the suggestions coming! :p lol
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Lauren, Have you looked at the rotations already posted on the forum, as well as in the workout manager? I think you will find what you are looking for there. Steady state cardio and hiit cardio both will bring results, pyramiding weights, slow and heavy weights, and muscle max will bring results. For best results do all three over a three month rotation, keep changing your workout, shake it up, shock it.

If you can swing it, invest in STS, it is worth every penny and it will bring the results you are looking for.

I hope this helps, good luck.
 
Maybe I can answer those questions

Cardio Fusion is a Cathe dvd. It has segments of Drill Max, Body Max 2, and Low Impact Circuit.
SB-SJP is Step Blast/Step Jump Pump its fun and I like it a lot.
Couch to 5K is a running program that takes you from sitting on your butt to running for 30 minutes or 5K distance. I am working on that one myself.
You can google couch to 5K just click and scroll down the page for the rotation:

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

As for your cellulite, I don't really know what will work for you. You might see an allergist to find out if you have any food allergies. I'm working on finding out if I have food allergies because a trainer told me that a food allergy can slow or stop weight loss (fat loss.) For my leg area, running intervals and hiking hills seems to have helped the most.
 
I was thinkin about seeing an allergist anyway because of the constant stomach aches I get and the inability to isolate whats causing them. Thanks for the suggestion!
 
Hi I don't mean to Hi jack this thread but Debbie I was wondering if it was alright to do cathe's leg floor work 3 to 4 times a week. Floor work from the Gym Style Series, Pyramids, L&G. My knee is kind of bothering me lately and I dont want to over do it on the squats, lunges, amd other traditional leg work.
Thank you for answering...
 
I'm not Debbie but I think that might be too much leg work. Debbie hasn't really been following this thread but you wanna just start a new thread with your question she's awesome about getting back to you.
 
Hi Lauren,

Just to get back to your original post on this thread: I can so relate! I'm 5'8, 140 lb, so fairly slim, but I've always had this annoying spot between my butt and upper thighs where I just couldn't get rid of the cellulite, no matter what. I was even down to 130lb once, but it still wouldn't go away.

Just recently, I finally had HUGE success with doing Butts & Guts, GS Legs and Legs & Glutes regularly. I'm telling you, it's UNBELIEVEABLE how effective these are. It really helped with the cellulite. Give it a try!
 
evamc77 said:
Hi Lauren,

Just to get back to your original post on this thread: I can so relate! I'm 5'8, 140 lb, so fairly slim, but I've always had this annoying spot between my butt and upper thighs where I just couldn't get rid of the cellulite, no matter what. I was even down to 130lb once, but it still wouldn't go away.

Just recently, I finally had HUGE success with doing Butts & Guts, GS Legs and Legs & Glutes regularly. I'm telling you, it's UNBELIEVEABLE how effective these are. It really helped with the cellulite. Give it a try!
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Yea I'm gonna do one of the workouts atleast once a week. Hopefully it works. Thanks!
 
I was working hard on dropping my body fat % and suddenly realized my cellulite was WORSE!! Not to mention in places where I had not had it before! GRRRR!!! I was told that basically your as you develop more muscle and tone, it shoves the fat to the top. I was so bummed to find that all my hard work had made me look terrible! But thanks to my friend, I kept going!
I am definitely seeing a LOT of improvement now!
The rotation I started doing is great! I saw muscle growth everywhere, my cellulite started showing huge improvements, and my body fat % dropped!

My rotation is (I am 2 weeks away from finishing!)
Month one
M-Slo Mo Back and Shoulders
Tue-Kick Max, and Butts and Guts
Wed Slo Mo-Chest, Bis and Tris
Thurs-Kick Max, and Kick Box Bootcamp (Kimberly Spreen - only the cardio)
Fri-slo mo-Legs
Sat-Kick Max, BG

Recovery week -LIS, and kick max M-Sa

Month 2
M-MM
Tue-BG and KM
Wed-MM
Thurs KM and Kickboxing workout (usually Michael Olajide)
Fri-MM
Sa BG and KM

Recovery week, Michael Olajide, and KM M-Sa

Month 3
Weeks 1 and 3--same as Month 1
Weeks 2 and 4--Same as Month 2

Recovery week,
M, T, Th, Fr KM and Michael Olajide
W and Sa BG and KM

I have seen results that are amazing! I have a hard time building muscle, and this rotation has definitely given me a back that I am so proud of, my arms and legs are looking nice, and really starting to show some definition! I am going to do CTX I think next!


I just want to add, I set up the original rotation to be only KM, but sometimes need a change, and add either Michael Olajide, or Kimberly Spreen.
 
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Liberty your rotation looks good, but you have alot of leg work. Question for you? Are you doing KB along w/B&G in its entirety?
 
nspire said:
Liberty your rotation looks good, but you have alot of leg work. Question for you? Are you doing KB along w/B&G in its entirety?
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Yes, for BG, no plyo on KM. I do one in the Am and one in the PM. It is a LOT of leg work, but I have seen amazing results. I dont care for plyo much, I know it's good for me, but it's almost too much with the rotation.

I've always had thick thighs, esp my inner thighs, and wanted to take them to the next level, and it's really paying off! the last couple of weeks I have swapped my BG from Sat to Thurs, as I waitress on weekends now and am constantly on the run and work 9 to 10 hours on my feet, and didnt think it was a great idea to do that with BG on the same day.

I will take 2 week recovery week before moving onto my next rotation.
 
Liberty, how long would you say it took to see results and were you very strict with calorie intake and diet? I was thinking of trying your routine to see if it'll give me a break through. Did you ever use any of Cathe's KB videos?
 
nspire said:
Liberty, how long would you say it took to see results and were you very strict with calorie intake and diet? I was thinking of trying your routine to see if it'll give me a break through. Did you ever use any of Cathe's KB videos?
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I'm at the end of the rotation, next week is the last week of the 3rd month. I have noticed changes in my legs for the last month at least. About 3 weeks ago my husbands best friend commented on my legs! Hubby has made a few comments too on how my booty is firmer and my legs look more muscular.
I don't know how true it is, but had read that if you want to make something smaller, you work it more. They said that's why body builders work abs every day. So I decided to work my legs more. I have to say my inner thighs have sure taken a turn for the better! Plus the rest of my legs and booty.

Just make sure and listen to your body, if your legs are too fried, swap up a day, or take it off completely. I had a harder time following the doubles and BG 2X a week for the first month, I pushed BG more, but if I couldn't do the second lower body workout, I took a break, did more yoga and stretched. By the second month, it was much easier, and now I'm actually adding BG an extra day a week.

I still have some cellulite, dont get me wrong, but it's MUCH better! And I'm comfortable in shorts around town. Which is good, cause it's hot! LOL

Not to mention my upper body has seen some great improvements! I have more definition now. And a LOT more strength!! My back is amazing! Right now it's my favorite body part. I was helping a friend work on their barn, and hubby had taken a pic and I couldn't believe all the muscles and definition!

As for nutrition, I didn't change much, I eat right most of the time anyway. My only problem is that I'm actually not always getting enough in. Because of the intense routine, I needed to up my cals a good 200 a day, and I have a hard enough time getting in my normal cals as it is. My problem comes on weekends especially as I waitress, and am on the run, and the only waitress on the shift. So, I tend to work most or all day without eating. Which is really bad.

HTH
 
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