When most women hear the word “cellulite” it doesn’t bring to mind a pleasant image. Cellulite is the most unsightly fat appearing most commonly on the buttocks and upper thigh region and closely resembles cottage cheese.

But perhaps the worst thing about cellulite is that once it finds its way to your body, it is very difficult to get rid of. Even though it is essentially just body fat, it does not go away with normal fat loss methods. Instead, staring in the face of a solid diet and exercise routine, it stubbornly hangs on for dear life, refusing to give your butt and thighs the tight, smooth appearance you are working so hard to achieve.

Several different factors can cause the unsightly fat we know as cellulite. This type of fat is most commonly found among women which is why some experts believe that the hormone estrogen could play a part in it’s development. Other experts have suggested that toxins in the body can be a leading cause of cellulite and/or simply carrying too much fat in the butt or thigh regions or other affected areas.

I have recently interviewed an internationally respected plastic surgeon about the topic of cellulite. He has performed infinite liposuction surgeries on women who suffer from this type of fat so his opinion is helpful.

He stands firmly that the cause of the appearance of cellulite is from the connective tissue felxibility. Basically, he says, when your connective tissue flexibility is compacted that your fat cells can “bulge” to the skin’s surface creating that lovely cottage cheese look we all fear the most.

The actual cause of cellulite if not completely understood by the general public but perhaps one of the theories listed above can shed some light on the topic. I personally believe that the cause of cellulite is most logically attributed to that of genetics but there is a good possibility that it is a combination of theories.

The good news is that whatever the precise cause may be, I have developed a multi-faceted approach to virtually blowtorch the cellulite right off your butt and thighs! My system addresses all of the potential causes of cosmetic hardship. Here it is in a simple, step-by-step format.

1) Improve the integrity of your connective tissue. This is best done by eating foods that are rich in vitamin C and bioflavonoids. Some foods that are particularly good for this are: citrus fruits, peppers, all types of berries, cherries, grapefruits, oranges and green leafy vegetables.

2) Flush the toxins out of your body. The easiest way to begin this process is to drink plenty of pure water. Be sure to drink at least half of your bodyweight in ounces daily.

3) Decrease the level of toxins entering your body. Some toxins are unavoidable such as pollutants in the air, but most are easily avoidable. Cutting back, or cutting out, alcohol, cigarettes and/or unneccesary medications can help.

4) Keep an eye on estrogen levels. Make sure that your diet includes numerous cruciferous vegetables such as brussel sprouts (yes, the vegetable your mother always told you to eat), cabbage, and cauliflower. Not only will these particular vegetables help to detoxify your body but they also contain a substance known as I3C which has been shown to positively affect the metabolism of estrogen.

5) Make sure you are losing fat the “right” way. If you are losing body fat the correct way then the unsightly appearance of cellulite will surely fade.

Start with these tips regarding your diet: When facing the cellulite battle, make sure your insulin levels aren’t too high-when this occurs cellulite isn’t being burned properly. By eliminating processed foods, red meats, and sugar you are setting youself up for success! Ridding yourself of these foods will keep your insulin in check..now onto exercise!

Unfortunately, most of us know that your average fat loss techniques don’t remove stubborn cellulite. You can do aerobics all week and still have that pesky cottage cheese-looking fat appear on your body. Obviously this isn’t the best approach to cellulite removal so let’s examine some better ideas…

Instead, you should engage in high-intensity sprint training. Sprinting works the hamstrings (back of the legs) and glutes effectively while elevating your metabolism a great deal.

If you combine both high-intensity workouts with reistence exercises you’ll stimulate lean muscle mass and are guaranteed to lose cellulite quickly. Some of my favorite resistance exercises are KB Swings, Band Good Mornings, and Single Leg Romanian Deadlifts which, when combined with your high-intensity workout will be a powerful remedy to combat cellulite.

By starting my plan today and combining it with your drive to get rid of cellulite, you’ll see fast and long-term results-guaranteed!