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^^ I haven't found that any of the lotions really help with mine.....
female fat/cellulite
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Sassy69
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I got your pm -- I guess I wasn't sure where you were in your training, which you did answer further down in this thread. Something I wondered about was you said there was a specific issue w/ cellulite on former BB's - I didn't know if this was something that might occur when going from a lot of muscle mass to maybe less muscle mass & higher bodyfat post competition life.
Here's what I dug up from Medline (this had some really good, straight forward info)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002033.htm
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Cellulite is fat that is deposited in pockets just below the surface of the skin. It occurs around the hips, thighs, and buttocks. Given how close cellulite is to the surface of the skin, it creates a dimpled appearance in those areas of the body.
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Cellulite is not a different kind of fat, but it can be more visible than fat deeper in the body. Even thin people can have cellulite, because we all have layers of fat just below the surface of the skin. Collagen fibers that connect fat to the skin may stretch, break down, or pull tight, allowing the plump fat cells to bulge out. This creates the rippled look of cellulite.
Heredity may play a part in whether or not you have cellulite. A poor diet, "fad" dieting, sluggish metabolism, hormone fluctuations, and even dehydration may play a role. A great deal of money is spent by people who want to rid themselves of cellulite, but no amount of weight reduction, exercise, massages, wraps, creams, supplements, or surgery has proven to effectively eliminate it once you have it. Liposuction, for instance, is not recommended for cellulite, and may even make it look worse.
Although many dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons recognize cellulite as a legitimate problem that patients seek to have them "cure", most of the medical community doesn't view cellulite as a disorder, but as a normal condition of many women, and some men.
The best way to avoid cellulite may be to use common-sense measures:
Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and fiber
Stay hydrated with plenty of fluids
Exercise regularly to keep muscles toned and bones strong
Maintain a healthy weight (no yo-yo dieting)
Don't smoke
Cellulite is a term that is used to describe fat deposits under the skin that outwardly give the skin a dimpled, or orange-peel like appearance. Cellulite is most often seen in woman because the fat is arranged in large chambers separated by columns of collagen fibers. In overweight people excess fat is stuffed in these compartments causing them to bulge out. On the surface of the skin the bulging provides the dimply appearance of cellulite, especially in areas such as the hips, buttocks or thighs. Cellulite is predetermined by genetics so even thin women can develop the appearance. Factors such as hormones, pregnancy, and aging may all attribute to the weakening of the collagen fibers to give the cellulite appearance.
So -- things you have control over -- losing bodyfat & building muscle -- that's where I'd say continue to focus. You may already be doing that optimally or maybe there's room for tweaking. Certainly at the level of amateur comp you are looking at taking that part of the equation as far as you can. The collegen component I don't know -- regarding the lotions -- any of these collegen promoting products might be the answer there. I'm not so familiar with any of them tho. Anything contributing to the elasticity of your skin -vit E, etc. And the remainder may be genetic.
Here's what I dug up from Medline (this had some really good, straight forward info)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002033.htm
Definition Return to top
Cellulite is fat that is deposited in pockets just below the surface of the skin. It occurs around the hips, thighs, and buttocks. Given how close cellulite is to the surface of the skin, it creates a dimpled appearance in those areas of the body.
Information Return to top
Cellulite is not a different kind of fat, but it can be more visible than fat deeper in the body. Even thin people can have cellulite, because we all have layers of fat just below the surface of the skin. Collagen fibers that connect fat to the skin may stretch, break down, or pull tight, allowing the plump fat cells to bulge out. This creates the rippled look of cellulite.
Heredity may play a part in whether or not you have cellulite. A poor diet, "fad" dieting, sluggish metabolism, hormone fluctuations, and even dehydration may play a role. A great deal of money is spent by people who want to rid themselves of cellulite, but no amount of weight reduction, exercise, massages, wraps, creams, supplements, or surgery has proven to effectively eliminate it once you have it. Liposuction, for instance, is not recommended for cellulite, and may even make it look worse.
Although many dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons recognize cellulite as a legitimate problem that patients seek to have them "cure", most of the medical community doesn't view cellulite as a disorder, but as a normal condition of many women, and some men.
The best way to avoid cellulite may be to use common-sense measures:
Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and fiber
Stay hydrated with plenty of fluids
Exercise regularly to keep muscles toned and bones strong
Maintain a healthy weight (no yo-yo dieting)
Don't smoke
Cellulite is a term that is used to describe fat deposits under the skin that outwardly give the skin a dimpled, or orange-peel like appearance. Cellulite is most often seen in woman because the fat is arranged in large chambers separated by columns of collagen fibers. In overweight people excess fat is stuffed in these compartments causing them to bulge out. On the surface of the skin the bulging provides the dimply appearance of cellulite, especially in areas such as the hips, buttocks or thighs. Cellulite is predetermined by genetics so even thin women can develop the appearance. Factors such as hormones, pregnancy, and aging may all attribute to the weakening of the collagen fibers to give the cellulite appearance.
So -- things you have control over -- losing bodyfat & building muscle -- that's where I'd say continue to focus. You may already be doing that optimally or maybe there's room for tweaking. Certainly at the level of amateur comp you are looking at taking that part of the equation as far as you can. The collegen component I don't know -- regarding the lotions -- any of these collegen promoting products might be the answer there. I'm not so familiar with any of them tho. Anything contributing to the elasticity of your skin -vit E, etc. And the remainder may be genetic.
Sassy69
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I just found a collagen promoting item -- MSM. I've been loading it for a while to deal w/ joint pain. Right on the front of the bottle it says in blazing letters "promotes collagen development". I didnt' check the glucosamine bottle -- might be another source that doesn't hurt to include in your daily supps list anyway.
I love Aveeno lotion for daily use and Cocoa Butter for use 1-2x a week. When I use lotion regularly, my skin looks MUCH more even and nicer. But then again, I live in a VERY dry environment (desert). 
PaganPunkstress
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some great advice here!
I also have to say keep skin moisturized it helps a bit.
just remember to eat right and keep working out you should start seeing some results slowly but surely.
I also have to say keep skin moisturized it helps a bit.
just remember to eat right and keep working out you should start seeing some results slowly but surely.
macrophage69alpha
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exercise
hydration
Yohimburn ES
if warranted- aromatase inhibitor
hydration
Yohimburn ES
if warranted- aromatase inhibitor
Arimidex may reduce your estrogen levels moderately. It may or may not be enough to make a difference unless you are already very lean. I also hope you're not using oral contraceptives...and no ephedrine type thermogenics.
AAS combined with Arimidex and Yohimburn ES would be the most potent anti-cellulite stack you can get your hands on, though the more of these hormonal manipulations you make, the greater chance of unwanted side effects.
Try the Yohimburn ES/exercise/low GI approach first and see how far you get.
AAS combined with Arimidex and Yohimburn ES would be the most potent anti-cellulite stack you can get your hands on, though the more of these hormonal manipulations you make, the greater chance of unwanted side effects.
Try the Yohimburn ES/exercise/low GI approach first and see how far you get.
Acacia Rose
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Whats yohimburn?
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