cellulite

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Hi. Here is my issue. I have cellulite pretty bad on my thighs. I have literally tried everything. I have had liposuction and mesotherapy. Then I thought I would do it the right way and hire a trainer and nutritionist. With her help, I competed in my 1st figure comp last year at 12% bf. I looked okay, but still had CELLULITE.

Of course I fell off the wagon after this 1st show and put on some unhealthy weight . Last May I was able to get my dieting habits back under control and started eating healthy again and lifting. I have more muscle this year and am starting to diet down for my next show. But I still have cellulite. Any suggestions? What am I doing wrong? I really thought I was doing everything right. I don't want to go through the pain of dieting down only to not end up with the results I want. Thanks!

 

[Sassy69]

Hello & welcome to the Ladies Board

First congrats on competiton! Not knowing anything about where you came from or how much training you've done I will say that even though its a great accomplishment to complete a show, in the bigger picture of getting the "perfect body" it often takes more than just one "diet down" - i.e. just because you dieted for 16 weeks or whatever doesn't mean that you are able to bring about all the changes you want in your body - sometimes it takes more than that, even years to produce certain changes that are essentially "training" your body to change its natural tendencies. For ex, I'm 41, I've been training since I was 16, dieting + training since I was 30 and competing since age 35. I've been on stage a couple times at less than 8% bodyfat and I still don't have a rock hard ass and have loose skin.

Here are some past discussions that should give you most of the info anyone here can give you again:

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/search.php?searchid=1756086

 

[heatherrae]

I used to do some modeling when I was in my 20's, and we had a little secret for diminishing the appearance of cellulite before a photo shoot. Take used coffee grounds and mix with olive oil to make a thick paste. Scrub it into your skin with a vegetable brush (don't apply pressure and irritate your skin, just scrub it around enough to boost circulation). Then wrap the area with plastic wrap. I used to actually have an old shower curtain and would wrap myself in it and lie in the tub for an hour or two. Leave it on for at least 45 minutes. The caffeine in the coffee will tighten the skin and diminish the appearance of cellulite, at least temporarily. It isn't a permanent fix, but it helps for photo shoots. Almost every model I knew did it. I think this will help for your shows.

(There are also other herbs/natural ingredients that you can add to the mix, but the caffeine is the best. PM me if you want to make a more luxurious rub/wrap with other ingredients added in)

I hope this helps.

 

[Sassy69]

I used to do some modeling when I was in my 20's, and we had a little secret for diminishing the appearance of cellulite before a photo shoot. Take used coffee grounds and mix with olive oil to make a thick paste. Scrub it into your skin with a vegetable brush (don't apply pressure and irritate your skin, just scrub it around enough to boost circulation). Then wrap the area with plastic wrap. I used to actually have an old shower curtain and would wrap myself in it and lie in the tub for an hour or two. Leave it on for at least 45 minutes. The caffeine in the coffee will tighten the skin and diminish the appearance of cellulite, at least temporarily. It isn't a permanent fix, but it helps for photo shoots. Almost every model I knew did it. I think this will help for your shows.

(There are also other herbs/natural ingredients that you can add to the mix, but the caffeine is the best. PM me if you want to make a more luxurious rub/wrap with other ingredients added in)

I hope this helps.

Couple other approaches: the ol' Preparation H thing as well as AF Store Yohimburn ES.

 

[heatherrae]

Couple other approaches: the ol' Preparation H thing as well as AF Store Yohimburn ES.

Yeah, my way is just really frugal...lol. Oh yeah, I also have heard that only the Preparation H which is sold in Canada works well for this. Do you use the Prep. H sold in America for this? I never used to use it on my face, like lots of girls that I knew back then because I don't get bags under my eyes (they are deep set).

 

[Sassy69]

Yeah, my way is just really frugal...lol. Oh yeah, I also have heard that only the Preparation H which is sold in Canada works well for this. Do you use the Prep. H sold in America for this? I never used to use it on my face, like lots of girls that I knew back then because I don't get bags under my eyes (they are deep set).

Only used it for contest prep, but I also did stuff like mix in powder yohimbine w/ DMSO before Yohimburn was available. I've slept in that rolled up in saran wrap for weeks at a time pre-comp.

 

[heatherrae]

Only used it for contest prep, but I also did stuff like mix in powder yohimbine w/ DMSO before Yohimburn was available. I've slept in that rolled up in saran wrap for weeks at a time pre-comp.

Wow...in your opinion is the Yohimburn more effective than the caffeine stuff?

 

[The Shadow]

Wow...in your opinion is the Yohimburn more effective than the caffeine stuff?

IMo - most definitely....the yohimbine makes a LOT of difference.


My thoughts:

1 - What muscle building are exercises are you performing for the legs?

2 - What is your overall bf?

 

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You guys rock! Thanks for all the input. I do the following for legs-
4 sets 24 reps (12 out/ 12 back) walking lunges with 20 lb dumbells in each hand
4 sets 10 reps straight leg dead lifts at 60-70 lbs
4 sets 10 reps leg press 90-120 lbs
4 sets 10 reps smith machine squats 90 - 150 lbs
Sometimes I will superset step ups, pulsing lunges, leg extension or ham curls and sometimes I incorporate plymetrics - depends on my mood.

I have not measured my bf since the show (last 11/05) because I was so disgusted with myself. I would guess about 18% right now, though.

Also, I have only really been weight training for a little over two years. But how do those body for life people manage major transformation in 12 weeks and I cannot accomplish it in 2 years?

 

[The Shadow]

You guys rock! Thanks for all the input. I do the following for legs-
4 sets 24 reps (12 out/ 12 back) walking lunges with 20 lb dumbells in each hand
4 sets 10 reps straight leg dead lifts at 60-70 lbs
4 sets 10 reps leg press 90-120 lbs
4 sets 10 reps smith machine squats 90 - 150 lbs
Sometimes I will superset step ups, pulsing lunges, leg extension or ham curls and sometimes I incorporate plymetrics - depends on my mood.

I have not measured my bf since the show (last 11/05) because I was so disgusted with myself. I would guess about 18% right now, though.

Also, I have only really been weight training for a little over two years. But how do those body for life people manage major transformation in 12 weeks and I cannot accomplish it in 2 years?

How do they??


Desire and knowledge.



Knowledge is NOT power - APPLIED knowledge is power


I would focus on gaining some Lean mass in the legs.....different exercises - get out of the sets of 10 mentality


Honestly - if you have an average - high amount of estrogen - you can expect to see some dimpling at 18-20% bf.

Celluite is a form of fractured fat cells.....think "honeycomb" and you will get it.....building the muscle "squishes" it flatter - plenty of water keeps it form dimpling as much


Add some YES

 

[heatherrae]

How do they??


Desire and knowledge.



Knowledge is NOT power - APPLIED knowledge is power


I would focus on gaining some Lean mass in the legs.....different exercises - get out of the sets of 10 mentality


Honestly - if you have an average - high amount of estrogen - you can expect to see some dimpling at 18-20% bf.

Celluite is a form of fractured fat cells.....think "honeycomb" and you will get it.....building the muscle "squishes" it flatter - plenty of water keeps it form dimpling as much


Add some YES

get out of the 10 rep mindset? You recommend higher reps or lower reps. Sorry for being such an idiot. I have been doing lots of high reps (25) low weight, per advice from trainers. Is this wrong?

 

[The Shadow]

get out of the 10 rep mindset? You recommend higher reps or lower reps. Sorry for being such an idiot. I have been doing lots of high reps (25) low weight, per advice from trainers. Is this wrong?

It isn't the optimal way to build muscle - no.


TUT of 40-60 seconds...ie - sets of 8 -10 - 2 second positive and a 4 second negative will yield better results

 

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Will definitely work on lowering body fat and just ordered my YES. Will change workout to add the 2 sec positive and 4 sec negative. What is TUT? Is this the resting period between sets?

 

[florencia]

Time Under Tension

Shadow... honeycomb is great description!
Also adding H2O is sssssoooooooooooo true yet I fail at that!

 

[*Bunny*]

get out of the 10 rep mindset? You recommend higher reps or lower reps. Sorry for being such an idiot. I have been doing lots of high reps (25) low weight, per advice from trainers. Is this wrong?

Ask the trainers WHY .. I'd like to hear his/her explanation... yes I am being serious

 

[heatherrae]

Ask the trainers WHY .. I'd like to hear his/her explanation... yes I am being serious

Well not on every exercise, but was given a program of 4 sets of 25 walking lunges, jump squats and other plyometrics, and then lower reps for other exercises. My trainer got fired from my gym for taking payments under the table, so it would be hard to ask why now.

However, I had gotten a program from Mike Davies when I was in OH, and he trains several pros, including Julie Palmer. He had given me a regime with the high reps, lots of plyometrics, too.

 

[girlygirl44]

It isn't the optimal way to build muscle - no.


TUT of 40-60 seconds...ie - sets of 8 -10 - 2 second positive and a 4 second negative will yield better results

Shadow,
Can you please explain the TUT method. How many sets do you do, explain the timing of the seconds and for how many weeks do you do it??? And how many reps. I just don't know anything about it or what to do.
Thx

 

[The Shadow]

Shadow,
Can you please explain the TUT method. How many sets do you do, explain the timing of the seconds and for how many weeks do you do it??? And how many reps. I just don't know anything about it or what to do.
Thx

hang on.....Ill bump a thread for you

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=365802

 

[cynthiaflowers]

As far as I know hormonal imbalances plays an important part in the development of cellulite. Puberty is a hormonal imbalance that is why many girls develop cellulite during this time. Some women are more skeptical due to weight, poor circulation, weaker skin or detoxifying problems. Any changes to female hormones can cause cellulite including taking the contraceptive pill and pregnancy. I am speaking from my own personal struggles with cellulite. I found a new way to help me with my dillemma and I am loving it!