Do you have cellulite? Me too, and we aren't alone. 90% of women develop it at some point in their lifetime wether they are naturally very thin or heavier set. Some men have it too, but it's much less common in them.

I am sure that you are hoping that I am going to give you some magic formula to get rid of cellulite. That would be wonderful, wouldn't it? But, I am not. I am just here to reassure you that you are beautiful, cellulite and all. And that if you ever want to be comfortable in your own skin, you better accept it with the cellulite that it has.

Why? Because 90% of us have it and it's not because of a certain exercise that we do or don't do. And it's not because of a certian way we eat or a certain thing we don't eat. It's just the way we are designed, and since God designed us that way, it must not be such a terrible thing!

Women are more prone to have cellulite because of how our connective tissues are laid out underneath our skin. Men's connective tissues lie parallel to each other, forming a tight wall that the underlying fat cells can't creep through. Ours, however, lie more in a honeycomb pattern or perpendicular to each other, which leaves space for the fat to push its way through, creating that nice dimpled effect on our thighs and buttocks. That's just the way it is.

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There are a few things that can make it worse. According to MedlinePlus: "Collagen fibers that connect fat to the skin may stretch, break down, or pull tight. This allows fat cells to bulge out." Being overweight, having a high percentage of body fat, having a poor diet, yo-yo dieting, dehydration, hormone changes and lack of physical activity can all make cellulite worse when it is already present.

So if you are already taking steps to lead a healthy lifestyle including eating lots of fruits and vegetables, eating lean meats and not overeating, exercising on a regular basis, drinking lots of water and getting adequate sleep then you are already doing all that you can to combat cullulite. If you haven't adopted all of those healthy habits yet, then that is where you should start. Those are the ways to minimize the appearance of cellulite. The only other thing that may help is to use a self tanner. Darker skin tends to show cellulite less than pale skin does.

For me, the best weapon against cellulite is strength training. Strength training has helped me to keep my body fat percentage low and has kept cellulite at bay. If I allow my bodyfat percentage to creep up, so does the cellulite. If you want help with developing a strength training routine to ward off or reduce cellulite, I can do that! And, no, I am not talking about spot reduction, because that doesn't work either. I am talking about a well-rounded, total body, weight training routine.

Creams, massages and other such things that promise to get rid of cellulite are a waste of money and time. They may bring a temporary reduction, but it won't last and they may be harmful to your health in other ways. Liposuction may actually make it worse, so there is no need to dream of being able to afford that either.

Make healthy choices on a daily basis and love the skin God has given you. If you are living the healthiest life you can live and you still have dimply thighs, then embrace it and don't worry about it. Remember, we all (almost) have them!

Confidence and joy are the most beautiful things a woman can "wear". Those things far outshine any cellulite that you may have!