Lumpy, bumpy thighs are not what you want to see when it comes time to get your summer wardrobe out of storage. Cellulite can make you want to stay inside or wear pants all summer long rather than expose your cottage cheese legs. It doesn't have to be that way. While you can't eliminate cellulite completely, you can reduce its appearance and feel more confident in your summer clothes. Use the tips below that tell you get rid of thigh cellulite and be on your way to that summer party in style.
Instructions
1. Get started sooner rather than later. The key, according to health and fitness enthusiast Sharon Bell for Self Growth you need to start your program as early, at the first signs of cellulite. Choose a course and stick to it in order to see results. If you need to need to slim up in order to get those thighs looking better. If you postpone getting your thighs firm you are giving the cellulite more room to expand.
Choose exercises that you will enjoy or that you can do with a partner to help keep you motivated. Walking is an excellent exercise for the legs. Take your child or spouse and go for afternoon walks. As you build up strength and tolerance expand those walks into longer ones or even jog. Soon, you will see your thighs begin to slim up and the appearance of the cellulite diminish. The key is starting early before the cellulite takes over. (See Resources for Link)
2. Do thigh specific exercises. The editors and authors at Prevention Magazine put together a series of exercises that target the thighs. By firming the thighs you help to diminish the appearance of cellulite and at the same time get beautifully fit legs.
First, work on the inner thighs with the seated pillow squeeze. Sit on a chair with your feet out in front of you flat on the ground. Using a pillow placed between your thighs squeeze tightly for one minute. Repeat this ten to fifteen times then move on to seated leg raises.
While still sitting in the chair with your feet on the ground, hold onto the seat of the chair with your hands and lift one leg up to a straight out position. Hold for 30 seconds then slowly lower. Repeat 10 times and then switch legs. (See Resources for Link)
3. Drink plenty of water and avoid sodium. Inches Aweigh, a website devoted to health and fitness, offers multiple tips on getting rid of cellulite, including keeping the body hydrated and avoiding sodium which causes water retention. Stop drinking caffeine. Along with sodium it makes you retain fluid which promotes cellulite growth. (See Resources for Link)
Cellulite doesn't have to ruin your appearance. Get started on an exercise program geared towards your thighs as soon as you notice cellulite. Watch your sodium intake and get plenty of fluids. You can reduce the appearance of cellulite even if you can't get rid of it totally.
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