Cellulite is so embarrassing - can you get rid of cellulite or do you have to live with it? I was determined to find out. After lots of research I finally found out what cellulite really is and the best way to get rid of it.

It appears that anyone can have cellulite. It doesn’t matter if you are overweight, underweight or just right. Cellulite is just plain fat which looks different because of how it is arranged in our body. We have strands of connective tissue which divide our fat cells into different compartments and connect the fat to our skin. In women these compartments look like a honeycomb and when you have excess fat it bulges out of these compartments and this is what give you the cottage cheese cellulite look.

With the right exercises you can reduce the fat and increase the muscle tone to give you a smooth and toned look. Visit Eliminate Cellulite Now for information on a 22 minute workout to get rid of cellulite. Your diet is also a very important factor in getting rid of cellulite.

There are two types of exercises that are required to get rid of cellulite. You need to do cardiovascular exercises to burn fat and strength training to tone your muscles.

I found that the best cardio exercise for me was using a mini trampoline (don't buy a cheap one - Needak makes the best one). It is fun and easy and I did it while watching tv. There are also many really good health benefits to exercising on a mini trampoline. Start slowly - with the trampoline you will use many muscles that you normally don’t use. Start with five minutes and work your way up to thirty minutes at least three days a week. It’s so much fun you probably will want to do it every day. You can bounce, jog or do jumping jacks on it.

You will also need to do strength training. To reduce the lumpy cellulite look, you need to firm up the muscles directly underneath the cellulite which will create a smooth look on the outside layer of skin. What you are really doing is toning up your muscles so that they will push against your skin to pull it tight.

The exercises that work the best are regular floor exercises such as lunges, squats, and various leg lifts. Using a stepper to step up and down also works well to get rid of cellulite. These exercises should be done very slowly and without stopping in between sets. After you have done them for awhile, add leg weights to increase the workout.

Perform these exercises every other day. Try for three sets of ten reps on each leg. You should start seeing results in about a month after doing the cardio and strength training exercises.

For a few examples of these exercises, visit Exercises To Get Rid Of Cellulite.

Your diet is also a very important factor in getting rid of cellulite. Get rid of all of the processed foods in your kitchen. Start eating mostly whole foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. No more sodas.  Following this healthy diet is how to reduce cellulite and look and feel lean and healthy.

Eat your carbs early in the day. Try not to eat any starchy foods after lunch. Avoid sugar and don’t let yourself get hungry or you may be tempted to eat unwanted foods. Most people know what they are supposed to eat - they just don’t do it. It takes will power to stay away from the bad foods. Don’t beat yourself up if you slip up. It’s okay to cheat once in a while. 

Try to eat good foods most of the time and faithfully do your exercises and you can get rid of your cellulite.