Cellulite is something that just about every woman deals with at some point. It occurs when the fat cells push against the fibrous tissues which connect the skin to the muscles. This tissue pulls down and creates dimples or bumps on the skin. If you have cellulite, you may have asked just how you can get rid of cellulite for good. While it isn't possible to completely get rid of cellulite, there are some tips and tricks that can help reduce the appearance of cellulite.

How to Get Rid of Cellulite

1. Eat and Drink Rightly

There are foods that can make cellulite worse and foods that can help keep away cellulite. Eating a well-balanced diet is key to reduce signs of cellulite. You want to avoid foods that have high salt content because the salt can make you fat sell large, resulting in your cellulite be more predominant. Foods that are high in fiber, as well as whole grain foods, will remove waste and toxins from the intestines. Balance your diet with fresh fruits and vegetables as well as lean proteins and healthy fats.

Drinking enough water will also reduce cellulite. When you are dehydrated, your cellulite will worsen. Hydrating your body with water will improve the look and texture of your skin since water helps flush out toxins as well as removes excess fluids being held in the fat cells.

2. Exercise

Since cellulite is primarily fat, you want to incorporate exercise into your daily routine. While it may take some time to see a noticeable difference in the appearance of your cellulite, the only way to truly diminish it is through consistent exercise. Through regular cardio workouts and effective muscle building and toning moves, you can reduce cellulite.

Cardio: You want to get in a good cardio workout three or four times a week for at least 30 minutes each time. How to get rid of cellulite through cardio exercise can be easier than you think. Walking, jogging, running, cycling, swimming and even yoga are all great cardio exercises that will help burn fat and in turn reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Tone Up: Keeping your body toned once you have reduced your total body fat content will help you keep your muscles lean and strong and keep cellulite at bay. When you do not have the proper muscle, fat can more easily gather, creating cellulite. The key areas to focus on toning up are the legs and butt area since these are where cellulite tends to be the worse. Try one of these easy lower body toning exercises two times a week.

• Lateral lunges: Hold a dumbbell at chest height with both hands and begin by standing with your feet together. Keep your feet pointing towards the front and with the left leg remaining straight, step out with your right leg as far as you can. Bend the knee so you can lower your hips and then push off the right foot to you starting positions. Repeat this twenty times and then repeat on the opposite leg.
• Bridge with weight: How to get rid of cellulite? Try this! Begin by lying on the floor, facing the ceiling and the knees bent with the feet remaining flat on the floor. Hold a dumbbell at hip level with both your hands and lift your hips off the floor as you squeeze the knees in. Hold the position for at least three seconds before returning the hips to the floor. You will want to repeat this twenty times for two repetitions.
• Dead lift, single legged: Begin with the feet positioned hip-width apart. Hold a weight in each of your hands at your thighs, but keep the palms facing your body. Begin lifting onE of your legs a few inches off the floor and hinge from your hips so your torso lowers towards the floor. Your body should form a “T” shape and the weight should extend toward the floor from your chest. Slowly return to starting position and repeat fifteen times before switching legs.

3. Massage

Massaging your cellulite can help break up the fluids that are beneath the skin. Regular massage will also promote lymphatic drainage which removes toxins that have accumulated in the layers of fat. 

4. Medical Help

Cryolipolysis: Through this treatment, the fat cells are killed by freezing them. The body will naturally remove the dead cells. It can take up to four months to see any improvement and it usually takes about three cryolipolysis treatments to see the results.

Laser treatment: Through this treatment, the fat becomes liquefied and the connective tissue is cut to encourage collagen growth. This treatment can help tighten the skin while improving blood flow and reduce fluid retentions. Results from laser treatment may be effective but tend to only last for about six months.

Shockwave Therapy: This noninvasive treatment is similar to those used to treat kidney stones. You would need to receive this treatment two times a week for at least six weeks.

Subcision: How to get rid of cellulite through subcision? Through this procedure, a tiny blade is inserted into the troubled area to cut connective tissues holding the fat in place. Subcision is considered a minimally invasive treatment that can have results that last for at least two years.

5. Natural Remedies

Cayenne pepper cellulite detoxer: Combine two teaspoons of cayenne pepper with a teaspoon of grated ginger and the juice from a lemon in a tall glass of warm water. Mix well and drink up to two times a day for two months.

Coffee ground wrap: Heat half a cup of coffee grinds and a little bit of extra virgin olive oil for 20 seconds in the microwave. Apply the mixture to cellulite and wrap with plastic wrap, and leave on for 30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water and repeat two times a week.

Apple cider vinegar rub: Combine equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water with a little bit of raw honey. Mix well and then rub the mixture over the cellulite areas. Allow it to sit for 30 minutes before rinsing with warm water. Repeat this rub two times a day until your cellulite has diminished.