How many lost thigh cellulite with loss?

stvmom2 · 09-10-2007, 10:18 PM

I am curious. I have been feeling really down about all the cellulite on my thighs. It only appeared a year or two ago but the weight loss doesn't seem to change it.

How many have lost cellulite with their weight loss? Did you do certain exercises? I believe I read here that at least a few have lost it as they lost pounds and inches.

Give me hope!!:

~Trish

Just4Me · 09-10-2007, 11:13 PM

Last year when I lost 65 lbs, it diminished. This year I've not lost nearly that amount, but noticed after about 4 weeks of incorporating 3 T coconut oil into my diet daily that it was smoothing out.

biglosser · 09-11-2007, 03:30 AM

Where do you get this coconut oil at.

Vikki

Buff-N-Tuff · 09-11-2007, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biglosser

Where do you get this coconut oil at.

Vikki

Look in any health foods store, or the health foods section in your grocery store...

Lucky4 · 09-11-2007, 05:17 AM

The cellulite is just fat with a different structure holding it together so you can't really get rid of it unless you get rid of the fat in general. I've noticed that losing weight PLUS weight-lifting exercises--or those cardio types that stress the leg muscles (cross-country skiing is great) do the best to smooth things out. My legs look much better after using the Nordic track and stair climbing. Of course, having tons of fat won't help much--that's what you need to get rid of. Another drastic measure is cosmetic surgery--I would opt for the diet/exercise first.

JuliaL · 09-11-2007, 05:42 AM

My cellulite has improved a lot. It's hard to see in this picture because I never let anyone get too close with a camera before I lost weight,

and this was taken from far away, but you can see how big my thighs were before:

And this pic shows my thighs now:

I lost about 6 inches in each thigh and the cellulite is pretty much gone. Cellulite is just fat that is distributed in lumps under your skin. When you lose the fat it improves a lot.

There is no one exercise that will get rid of cellulite, but losing body fat all over will improve it. You can build up the muscles in your legs with exercise, and as you lose the fat that muscle will show more.

CrystalBlueFire · 09-11-2007, 05:57 AM

My cellulite really improved when I was spinning alot.

dae_tona · 09-11-2007, 06:32 AM

Not only did HIIT and weight training reduce mine - it also helped that I added in hot lemon water 3x a day along with it. That's when I really noticed it disappearing.

Dyan

stvmom2 · 09-11-2007, 07:33 PM

Thanks everyone for your replies. It feels hopeless but maybe it will improve some, although the last time when I lost 45 pounds, it did not make much
difference.

I can't seem to find any time to incorporate exercise. I know I need to but I just can't make myself find that extra 30-60 minutes in my day. I will do it but just not sure when I will start. I love the Walk A Way The Pounds Videos and used to do them late at night. I may have to go back to being a night owl exerciser.

~Trish

aim in Fla*working · 09-12-2007, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JuliaL

My cellulite has improved a lot. It's hard to see in this picture because I never let anyone get too close with a camera before I lost weight,

and this was taken from far away, but you can see how big my thighs were before:

And this pic shows my thighs now:

I lost about 6 inches in each thigh and the cellulite is pretty much gone. Cellulite is just fat that is distributed in lumps under your skin. When you lose the fat it improves a lot.

There is no one exercise that will get rid of cellulite, but losing body fat all over will improve it. You can build up the muscles in your legs with exercise, and as you lose the fat that muscle will show more.

Julia...your pics always make me smile..your legs loog fabulous..so smooth.
well done.

JuliaL · 09-12-2007, 06:06 AM

Thanks, Aim!

HAB · 09-12-2007, 06:11 AM

I just want to second or third the exercise thing. My cellulite doesn't seem to go away with weight loss alone, it's only when I add in exercise like the elliptical and weight lifting that it seems to disapear. Even when I was still doing Atkins but not exercising as consistently I could swear it started to come back even though I was still losing.*insert paranoid smiley here*

CindyLouWho · 09-12-2007, 06:53 AM

Weight training really helps mine, as does drinking a lot of water.

fawn · 09-12-2007, 09:03 AM

Julia, you really do look fabulous.

My cellulite left with
exercise
plenty of water
dry brushing

You can also incorporate deep tissue massage in that area.

mmam5 · 09-12-2007, 09:16 AM

Julia - You're one of my inspirations to get my act together

I think just dieting alone really won't get rid of the fat/flab... it just shrinks it a bit... I had huge amounts of cellulite before, (see my profile pic) lost the weight and still had lots of it ...

Now since I really upped the weight lifting and running/jogging regularly it has diminished nicely... being in my mid-40's and having a desk job for 25 years I doubt I'll get rid of all my cellulite, but I feel good in short shorts now

Don't forget - exercise doesn't HAVE to be for hours on end... 20-30 minutes 3-4x a week is not that much time

And it can be any fun activity that gets you up and about ... chasing kids, rollerblading, fast walking the mall ... whatever ...

afuentes · 09-12-2007, 11:14 AM

You guys give me hope. I am 29 and have never had cellulite until about a year ago. So I hope with good eating, cardio, and most importantly - weights, I will get rid of my of my cellulite.

Lynndeo · 09-12-2007, 11:30 AM

Hello Fawn do you mind if I ask what dry brushing is?

stvmom2 · 09-12-2007, 01:01 PM

Thanks all for your input!! I can and will do this with the support and inspiration from everyone here!

~Trish

09-10-2007, 10:18 PM	#1
stvmom2 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 161 Gallery: stvmom2	How many lost thigh cellulite with loss? I am curious. I have been feeling really down about all the cellulite on my thighs. It only appeared a year or two ago but the weight loss doesn't seem to change it. How many have lost cellulite with their weight loss? Did you do certain exercises? I believe I read here that at least a few have lost it as they lost pounds and inches. Give me hope!!: ~Trish

09-11-2007, 05:17 AM	#5
Lucky4 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: All over the place Posts: 1,784 Gallery: Lucky4 Stats: Size 20-22/16 /8-10 Right under 5'8" WOE: Trying SouthBeach Start Date: May 2008 (LCer for a long time)	The cellulite is just fat with a different structure holding it together so you can't really get rid of it unless you get rid of the fat in general. I've noticed that losing weight PLUS weight-lifting exercises--or those cardio types that stress the leg muscles (cross-country skiing is great) do the best to smooth things out. My legs look much better after using the Nordic track and stair climbing. Of course, having tons of fat won't help much--that's what you need to get rid of. Another drastic measure is cosmetic surgery--I would opt for the diet/exercise first. __________________ Lucky4 I refuse to change my stats until I can fit into the listed size comfortably without passing out!

09-11-2007, 05:42 AM	#6
JuliaL Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 16,738 Gallery: JuliaL Stats: 190/142/140 16/8/6, height 5'7", age 48 WOE: Atkins/BFFM Start Date: 4/22/03	My cellulite has improved a lot. It's hard to see in this picture because I never let anyone get too close with a camera before I lost weight, and this was taken from far away, but you can see how big my thighs were before: And this pic shows my thighs now: I lost about 6 inches in each thigh and the cellulite is pretty much gone. Cellulite is just fat that is distributed in lumps under your skin. When you lose the fat it improves a lot. There is no one exercise that will get rid of cellulite, but losing body fat all over will improve it. You can build up the muscles in your legs with exercise, and as you lose the fat that muscle will show more. __________________ *"Our limitations and success will be based, most often, on our own expectations for ourselves. What the mind dwells upon, the body acts upon." -Denis Waitley*

09-12-2007, 09:16 AM	#15
mmam5 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 3,661 Gallery: mmam5 Stats: 150/125 Healthy, 5'4" 45 My REALage=35.6! WOE: whole foods	Julia - You're one of my inspirations to get my act together I think just dieting alone really won't get rid of the fat/flab... it just shrinks it a bit... I had huge amounts of cellulite before, (see my profile pic) lost the weight and still had lots of it ... Now since I really upped the weight lifting and running/jogging regularly it has diminished nicely... being in my mid-40's and having a desk job for 25 years I doubt I'll get rid of all my cellulite, but I feel good in short shorts now Don't forget - exercise doesn't HAVE to be for hours on end... 20-30 minutes 3-4x a week is not that much time And it can be any fun activity that gets you up and about ... chasing kids, rollerblading, fast walking the mall ... whatever ... __________________ ~~~ Marci ~~~ Say "Yes"to life! My Fitday! Last edited by mmam5 : 09-12-2007 at 09:17 AM.

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09-10-2007, 11:13 PM	#2
Just4Me MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2006 Location: State of Grace Posts: 1,205 Gallery: Just4Me Stats: Despairing/ Trusting/Content WOE: knife+fork (and/or spoon)	Last year when I lost 65 lbs, it diminished. This year I've not lost nearly that amount, but noticed after about 4 weeks of incorporating 3 T coconut oil into my diet daily that it was smoothing out.

09-11-2007, 03:30 AM	#3
biglosser MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dixon, IL Posts: 1,256 Gallery: biglosser Stats: 154/132/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February 24th, 2007	Where do you get this coconut oil at. Vikki

09-11-2007, 05:57 AM	#7
CrystalBlueFire MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea Posts: 1,461 Gallery: CrystalBlueFire Stats: Built for comfort, not speed.	My cellulite really improved when I was spinning alot.

09-11-2007, 06:32 AM	#8
dae_tona MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,531 Gallery: dae_tona Stats: 186/128 (as of July 3rd, 2008) WOE: Atkins Pre-Maint (with an emphasis on fat loss) Start Date: Restarted Pre-Maint 06/19/2008	Not only did HIIT and weight training reduce mine - it also helped that I added in hot lemon water 3x a day along with it. That's when I really noticed it disappearing. Dyan

09-11-2007, 07:33 PM	#9
stvmom2 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 161 Gallery: stvmom2	Thanks everyone for your replies. It feels hopeless but maybe it will improve some, although the last time when I lost 45 pounds, it did not make much difference. I can't seem to find any time to incorporate exercise. I know I need to but I just can't make myself find that extra 30-60 minutes in my day. I will do it but just not sure when I will start. I love the Walk A Way The Pounds Videos and used to do them late at night. I may have to go back to being a night owl exerciser. ~Trish

09-12-2007, 06:06 AM	#11
JuliaL Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 16,738 Gallery: JuliaL Stats: 190/142/140 16/8/6, height 5'7", age 48 WOE: Atkins/BFFM Start Date: 4/22/03	Thanks, Aim!

09-12-2007, 06:11 AM	#12
HAB MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St. Mary's, Georgia Posts: 2,296 Gallery: HAB WOE: Atkins	I just want to second or third the exercise thing. My cellulite doesn't seem to go away with weight loss alone, it's only when I add in exercise like the elliptical and weight lifting that it seems to disapear. Even when I was still doing Atkins but not exercising as consistently I could swear it started to come back even though I was still losing.insert paranoid smiley here

09-12-2007, 06:53 AM	#13
CindyLouWho MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: OHIO Posts: 1,001 Gallery: CindyLouWho Stats: 173/142 (5'8" tall) WOE: What day is it?	Weight training really helps mine, as does drinking a lot of water.

09-12-2007, 09:03 AM	#14
fawn Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 6,758 Gallery: fawn Stats: 210/120 WOE: Eating For Health Start Date: 2/2000	Julia, you really do look fabulous. My cellulite left with exercise plenty of water dry brushing You can also incorporate deep tissue massage in that area.

09-12-2007, 11:14 AM	#16
afuentes MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sparkling Desert Posts: 1,676 Gallery: afuentes Stats: 190/175/140 - I will get there! :) WOE: low carb Start Date: 2007	You guys give me hope. *I am 29 and have never had cellulite until about a year ago.* So I hope with good eating, cardio, and most importantly - weights, I will get rid of my of my cellulite.

09-12-2007, 11:30 AM	#17
Lynndeo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 821 Gallery: Lynndeo Stats: 146/??/125 Just over 5'3 WOE: low carb	Hello Fawn do you mind if I ask what dry brushing is?

09-12-2007, 01:01 PM	#18
stvmom2 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 161 Gallery: stvmom2	Thanks all for your input!! I can and will do this with the support and inspiration from everyone here! ~Trish