It happens to the best of us. It\u2019s those not so firm, not so attractive areas you find yourself staring at in the mirror on your backside, legs and stomach. If you\u2019re guilty of critiquing your body, which we all do, just know when it comes to cellulite\u2026, you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Cellulite is the uneven appearance or dimpling of the skin that usually creeps up around the thighs and buttocks. This condition occurs in 80-90% of adult females, as well as in a few men.\u00a0 So you must be wondering how cellulite forms?\u00a0\u00a0 Check out the visual explanation from Dr. Oz http:\/\/www.doctoroz.com\/videos\/cellulite-treatments<\/a> as he illustrates how the connective tissue, especially the collagen, is responsible for holding everything together in tight little compartments. With cellulite, the connective tissue and collagen are unable to keep the fat from poking through, causing the dimples.\u00a0<\/p>\n How do women get so unlucky?\u00a0 Well, the cause of cellulite is not well understood, but there are many factors that are suspected to play a role.\u00a0\u00a0 These factors include hormones, primarily Estrogen, genetic factors, gender, race, diet, and lifestyle.\u00a0<\/p>\n So what can we do to minimize the appearance of cellulite? You may want to start focusing on water, diet, and exercise.\u00a0 Lucy Danzinger, from Self Magazine put together an overview of diet tips to help with hydrating your skin, eating collagen-building foods, and ways to prevent fat storage to keep cellulite under wrap.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 http:\/\/health.yahoo.net\/experts\/healthieryou\/15-foods-fight-cellulite<\/a><\/p>\n Unfortunately there is not a cure for cellulite, except for a cute swimsuit cover-up!\u00a0 But for now, diet and exercise is our number one dimpling defense.<\/p>\n By Emily Barr, MS, RD, CNSC<\/em><\/p>\n Want More?? Check\u00a0out\u00a0these posts from\u00a0Emily\u2026<\/p>\n Meet Emily<\/a><\/p>\n Water Filled Summer<\/a><\/p>\n Value Menu-Eat now, Pay later<\/a><\/p>\n Different ages, different requirements to be healthy<\/a><\/p>\n