Cellulite!

I received this question today, and I would like share my response.

Question:

Although I'm very thin I have so much cellulite.
I don't know how to get rid of it , Its mostly on my upper Legs and bum I can't dare to wear a bikini .

I also struggle to eat right ! I'm addicted to energy drinks How can I get my body in shape and stop eating and drinking wrong !! 

Response: Dear M.... let's look at your first part of the question:

Cellulite:

What is cellulite? Its name makes it sound like a medical condition. But cellulite is nothing more than normal fat beneath the skin. The fat appears bumpy because it pushes against connective tissue, causing the skin above it to pucker.

The subcutaneous fat rests on top of muscle, and if the muscle is weak and flaccid, this can also contribute to the ‘bumpy’ effect of cellulite.

Since cellulite is largely due to a structural conformation below the skin, it is often common in very slender women. However, individuals who are over-fat will frequently have a more pronounced cellulite development, while those with less fat and more muscular definition tend to have less visible cellulite.

Some causes of cellulite:

Poor diet
Fad dieting
LACK OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY!
LACK OF MUSCLE TONE/FIBER
Slow metabolism
Dehydration
Total body fat
Thickness and color of your skin
Excess consumption of saturated fat and sugars

The best way to reduce the amount of cellulite, is to decrease the amount of body fat in the body. You can do this by:

Eating a healthy, balanced diet
Do more resistance training
Increase your cardiovascular exercise
DRINK MORE WATER! Minimum 4lt per/day
Avoid the use of caffeinated drinks
Restrict the use of alcohol and sweetened carbonated drinks.
STOP SMOKING!

Therefore "M" when you look at the points above, I'm sure that you can see why you struggle with cellulite, when you fix the things mentioned above, the cellulite problem will go away. But this links directly to your the second part of your question. And this is unfortunately something that only you can decide on. You need to be mentally and emotionally ready to make the change, no one can make you do this. The road to a healthier, fitter more beautiful you is not the easier road to take.