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7 steps to ditching those dimples
Don't stress about cellulite this summer. Take action now with our top tips
Cellulite is a female affliction, and something even 'skinny minnies' have to deal with. While nothing will ever totally eradicate it once it's there, with a few lifestyle adjustments and a little patience, you can improve its appearance, giving you more confidence to slip into those thigh-high minis, short shorts and teeny-weeny bikinis this summer.
For best results, work a few of the following tips into your daily regime to really wage war against those dimples:
1. Makeover your diet
Along with drinking at least eight glasses of still mineral water every day, boost your diet with some 'superfoods' to work on minimising cellulite from the inside out. Stock up on fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds which are packed with skin-friendly omega-3 essential fatty acids, and herbs and spices such as chilli, chives, garlic, ginger, mustard and parsley.
Drinking a glass of warm water with a squeeze or slice of lemon first thing in the morning helps detox the liver. Avoid alcohol, which is a toxin, and go easy on refined food, dairy, eggs and meat.
2. Get moving
An active lifestyle really is one of the best ways to attack cellulite. Get your circulation and lymphatic system moving, and your skin tone and cellulite are bound to improve. Lower body workouts seem to improve cellulite, along with vigorous exercise, especially of the muscles in the area of the buttocks and thighs.
Brisk walking is also good as it improves circulation in the lower body. It's also easy to incorporate into your daily regime, so get off the bus a stop early and take the stairs instead of the lift occasionally.
3. Fake a tan
What is one of the quickest, most effective ways to minimise the look of lumps and bumps? A tan. This is a real quick-fix for cellulite, as it makes legs look longer and slimmer, and evens out skin tone. So if you're worried about revealing your pins to the world this summer, apply a little fake tan or book in and have one professionally applied for instant body confidence.
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