Why Are You So Obsessed With Cellulite?

That's assuming you are not a prodigy toddler reading this article, or a teenager, you may be in that "luckiest" part of the population that recognize the word: cellulite, but are yet to show any interest in how to get rid of it. Then there's you and me and everyone you know, or probably will ever meet. Most women who have that recognized on sight rough terrain, dimpled, dare I say: "cottage cheese" like skin who are hoping to find an answer for the targeted cellulite we keep trying to get rid of.
Mind you, as I see it, it's not fair. Of course, you haven't directly done anything to have inherited your cellulite accumulation, right? The reality is definitely a problem. You've realized your hips, "love handles", the nave of your back, upper leg, also spots of you from head to toe, that are not normally susceptible to cellulite, but as you already know, have indeed been weighing on your thoughts for some time, now and enough is enough, you want to take the necessary actions to get back in control.
Perhaps you are as slim as a rail, brag to anybody who will give you the time of day about the enormous quantity of food you normally eat without a care in the world, completely free of any thought that even one, discouraging pound to be gained as a result. Despite such advantages you are not out of the reach of cellulite. Perhaps you even exercise, have no signs of trouble right now, and follow a strict, good for you diet, and yet cellulite could care less, and it is almost inevitable it will be showing up like thunderstorms during a baseball game. Not welcome, of course. How to get rid of cellulite is a decades old riddle that thousands of people will wisely choose their words, and pull their teeth just to bribe you of the miracle in a box, package or toothpaste like tube that displays outrageous claims in its marketing, promising to eliminate your cellulite blemishes without any work.
Such things upset me.
Truth be told, cellulite, at least how you and I think of it, those fatty areas found on our body that we wish would disappear, hardly any of the "big promises" in stores and online are worth the real results, hidden in the fine print.
There are thousands of cellulite eliminating products being promoted currently. And those who tell you to avoid one, only to try another, often have a direct hand in your potential sale. That kind of information that is looking out for you.
You'd think they'd lighten up, but they keep pouring it on, saying that this is the way of getting rid of cellulite: anti-cellulite creams, cellulite exercises, cellulite treatments claiming to have all benefits of Botox - - but without the drawbacks or side effects, infrared cellulite therapy, wear anti cellulite shirts, cellulite removal via lasers that go deep within, alternative cellulite treatments certain to have you driving yourself batty with the weird stuff you're told to slather on your skin, has just one goal in mind: to get you to buy into what they're selling.
Perhaps you have fallen hook, line and sinker for an oh so compelling testimonial, newspaper article that appeared to look like a real story, before and after photograph as all the proof they think you will need that what they "ironically" are selling works - - And guess what? - - it sheds: fat, cellulite, cottage cheese, or "insert your favorite cellulite nickname here", or so they keep telling you and me.
Don't despair. Perhaps I can do some good, and cut out cellulite myths and the complete nonsense, before this cellulite conundrum gets the best of good intentioned people just looking for some facts. Stop being obsessed with cellulite.
Being a woman who once did not care about cellulite, she consumed what she wanted, but stayed healthy with routine, diet and a demanding workout routine that includes: jogging, weights and swimming. But those times have come and gone, today is what she focuses on. Paula saw that she had developed a bit of cellulite, started to investigate the truth and lies about cellulite with concentrated focus, obsessed with cellulite, some say. What she found was not just disappointing, but a complete let down in many cases. She is currently on a course, a mission sick and tired of these cellulite treatments offline and on out, about and everywhere.
By Paula Pen

Losing Weight Is Very Hard - I Am Giving Up!

Trying to lose weight and keeping up with a strict diet regime is really a challenge for most of us. Staying fit and healthy has its positive advantages. You will have a better quality of life, higher self-esteem, lower health risks and sometimes a better career path.

Recently, I made a promise to my family that I will cut my weight down by another 20% and will maintain a healthy BMI. I have been looking around for the best approach to losing weight. I then came across an interesting diet strategy that encourages people to take smaller meals several times a day.

I did a further research and was surprised to find out that even the Singapore Minister Mentor has been practising it for many years.

In fact, it has proven that by taking smaller meals several times a day, our metabolism will be higher and we will burn fat at a faster rate.

So to lose weight effectively, you must be determined to change your diet pattern:
- decide what you eat
- how you will eat
- your behaviour, and
- your activity level.

For a start, you shouldn’t set your target too high. Losing too much weight at a short time will do you more harm than good. You should set a small goal (e.g. 3 pounds; 5 percent of your current weight) that is attainable and easier to stay focus on.

To conclude, there is no magical pill or a quick solution for weight loss. It’s going to take a lot of discipline and hard work.
By Alan Ten

Are Your Kids Getting Fat This Summer?

More and more schools are addressing the problem of childhood obesity with increased activity and better food choices, but here's the problem. What happens when kids leave the structure of school for the summer?

They gain weight according to a recent study conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Gone are the days of our childhood, when we were sent out of the house in the morning to play in the neighborhood and returned for meals. We live in a different world -- yet, our kids need to be active.

Here are some tips to keep your kids healthy this summer:

Skip the soda. Kids need water, and lots of it. Soda, powdered drink mixes, and juices add calories your kids don't need and have trouble burning off. If your kids don't like water, try adding a splash of 100% juice or juice flavored ice cubes. If your kids are active outside on days warmer than 90 degrees you might consider giving them a sports drink -- but they don't need the added calories or sodium otherwise.

Structure when they eat. Eat at the table for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Limit snacking to once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Snacks should be small and include fresh fruits and vegetables when possible.

Limit TV time. One or two hours of television or computer/video game time per day is plenty.

Plan something active. Everyday make sure your kids are moving for about an hour. This can be split into two 30 minute sessions or three 15 minute sessions. Walking the dog, mowing the lawn, cleaning up around the house are all good ways the kids can help and be active at the same time. Don't forget about fun games like tag or even playing in the sprinkler. Simply playing at the playground or shooting baskets can get them moving.

Keep out the junk. If the chips aren't in the house, the kids won't eat them. Fill your cupboards and fridge with healthy snack choices.

Of course, all of these tricks will help parent stay healthy this summer too!
By Eliz Greene