Cellulite Reduction Adventure

Summer is Almost Over

2008-08-29T16:43:00.000-07:00

Hey all -- I haven't disappeared on yah, just been enjoying showing off my cellulite free legs!

Now, fall is fast approaching and I won't be able to get away with short shorts and mini's anymore. Oh well, there is always next year.

I will still be using RevitaShape though, basically because it took me a while to get rid of my cellulite and I don't want the stuff to return.

Besides, I can still model my dimple free skin this winter for my new boyfriend, Todd.

Oh yeah that's right -- I forgot to mention the new man in my life.

We met recently at my gym and have been dating up a storm. He is a computer programmer and, you guessed it, a leg man. Recently he asked me how I keep my skin so smooth --I just smiled. I am not going to destroy the illusion by telling him about my battle with cellulite.

Yes, RevitaShape put me on this new path, gave me confidence and helped me land a man-- okay some of it was me too--but using RevitaShape didn't hurt.

Ladies, are you still struggling to get rid of cellulite? Well, check out the RevitaShape website -- you won’t be sorry.

Anyway, that is it for now, Todd and I are going to a bar-be-que on the beach...

Enjoy the rest of your Summer!

Lovin' My Cellulite Free Bod

2008-07-28T14:34:00.000-07:00

I hate to sound conceited, but I always thought I had sexy legs, and thanks to RevitaShape, now I can really show them off the way I did in my teens. I mean, just the other day, I was walking to the store and I got a couple of double takes from some really hot guys. Yes, it felt good!

But I didn't try to find an effective cellulite treatment just to turn heads--I did it for me, to regain my confidence and to look my best.

And the good news is, I am able to share my sucess with Revitashape with my friends and family, who were also struggling to find out what they needed to effectively get rid of cellulite.

You know, it is sad that there are so many cellulite products on the market that just don't work well for women. When it comes to a lady's appearance, there is nothing as important as smooth, beautiful skin.

While it may not be important to everyone, people should have the right to feel as if they are putting their best foot forward, and this could mean finding the right cellulite reduction method. This is why the cellulite treatments one chooses should not only work, but be cost effective as well. This way, anyone can enjoy cellulite free skin.

That is why I am so happy I found Revitashape, and I am gonna keep on spreading the news until every woman I know is cellulite free!

I turned a friend on to RevitaShape

2008-06-10T16:46:00.000-07:00

My friend Nancy knew about my attempts to find a low cost solution for cellulite reduction , but I had no idea she was watching me closely to see what I would discover. That is, until yesterday, when she pulled me aside and outright asked me about what kind of cellulite cream I was using.

Seems she saw me sporting my latest mini skirt and noticed that I had finally won the battle between myself and cellulite.

I never knew Nancy was looking for a way to get rid of cellulite, but then, she was prone to wearing jeans and pants a lot--I never got to see her in anything too revealing. I always thought it was a personal preference issue, but it turns out there were reasons why Nancy was hiding her legs.

For years, Nancy had been looking for a cellulite treatment that would provide real results and nothing had worked, so she had opted to cover the problem up instead.

Well, I gave her the link for RevitaShape and she ordered a tube, just to try out.

Already 4 weeks in and she is realizing some amazing results with Revitashape cellulite cream!

To date, she has ordered another tube of Revitashape, and the two of us are making plans to go shopping for the latest summer fashions, which may include a mini skirt or two!

RevitaShape Cellulite Cream Rocks

2008-05-29T17:31:00.000-07:00

I finally did it!

I finally tracked down a cellulite treatment that truly worked, and right around my birthday to boot! (yes, I am now 27)...

Whoo and hooo!

The stuff is called Revitashape Anti Cellulite Cream and I am not kidding you when I say it is nothing short of a miracle in a tube!

As you all know, trying to find a cellulite cream that will truly get rid of cellulite was not easy. There were numerous cellulite creams on the market, many of which promised to be the end all cure for what ailed me.

I tried Murad, Bodyshape, Revitol, Cellulean and even the more expensive Cellex C ($125.00) and none of them worked.

My final Hallelujah came in the shape of Revitashape!

The RevitaShape ingredients list was extremely impressive, so I decide to give it a whirl, besides, it was fairly inexpensive as well.

Well they say it could take six weeks to see real cellulite reduction results, but I was able to get rid of cellulute in less than three!

I mean, the actual orange peel texture is going away...

I am ecstatic! What a great birthday gift to myself!

I will surely write more about this fabulous cellulite cream in the weeks to come as I continue to use it.

As for now, I think I am going to put on a pair of shorts and tank top--something I haven't done in years!

Yay!

I urge you to take a look at the official RevitaShape site and find out for yourself what RevitaShape can do for you!

I've Decided to Give RevitaShape a Try

2008-05-07T21:30:00.000-07:00

So, I ordered the RevitaShape anti cellulite cream and, as per usual, I placed it under rush delivery. The product came today and I have to say, this cellulite treatment cream smells really nice. Although I haven't put it on yet, I have placed it in my hand to get a feel for the cream's consistency (I tend to like a cream that has some body to it)

I do like the silky, velvety texture of RevitaShape too!

I dunno, I have a great feeling about this cellulite cream , and truly believe it is different from the rest.

I suppose I feel that way because the customer service aspect of ordering was spectacular. RevitaShape is guaranteed with a wonderful, hassle free sixty day money back guarantee, a wonderful thing since RevitaShape cellulite reduction results should occur within six weeks and sometimes less.

This means RevitaShape is confident that their cream will get rid of cellulite!

Now, Revitashape was about the same price as Cellulean, which did give me pause, however, if RevitaShape does reduce cellulite, then it will be well worth the price of admission.

Besides which, RevitaShape is manufactured by Dermavant Labs, a company with a terrific reputation for making quality cosmeceuticals.

That's right ladies and gents, I have done my homework--and you should too.

Go to http://www.revitashape.com/lp.html to learn all about the product out for yourself.

Meanwhile, I am going to go and put this cellulite cream on -- I'll check back in in about four weeks...

Cellulite review site reveals potential gem: RevitaShape

2008-05-06T18:38:00.000-07:00

While combing the CelluliteTreatment.org site, (an invaluable resource I currently use as I cross reference the information I find about cellulite treatment products) I came across a RevitaShape review. RevitaShape is a cellulite cream that to all intents and purposes, could be the cellulite cream I was looking for.

Because of my experiences, I am very skeptical about the claims made about most cellulite creams, but I have come toot rust the information I get from cellulite treatment.org. Also, there was just something about RevitaShape that really struck me – maybe it was the fact that the ingredients list included numerous botanicals and herbs that were well known to get rid of cellulite.

RevitaShape is also 100 % natural, which a real concern when you consider that a cellulite reduction cream will be used on your skin.

A visit to the RevitaShape site indicated that the manufacturer even offers a hassle free money back guarantee – color me sold!

Even though it may cost a bit more, I will have the cellulite cream express ordered, I mean, why not! I’ve waited this long to find something that is potentially going to work, so I want to get RevitaShape as soon as possible.

I am crossing my fingers – wish me luck!

For the curious, you learn more about RevitaShape anti cellulite cream on Cellulite Treatment.org!

CelluliteTreatment.org: A Great Resource!

2008-05-02T11:21:00.000-07:00

Okay--scratch what I said yesterday, I was just being a whiny baby.

Besides, today, things are starting to look up a bit and all because I found a fantastic new resource for how to get rid of cellulite on the Internet at CelluliteTreatment.org!

This website is fantastic in that it outlines the various pros and cons of top cellulite cream ingredients. CelluliteTreatment.org offers comprehensive lists of products and reviews that can aid in the search for the best cellulite cream. The site also has home remedies for getting rid of cellulite.

For instance, their appraisal and review of Murad was spot on, and even echoed some of my own thoughts on the subject.

I also stumbled across a product called RevitaShape , and was more than excited to find that this product has all of the ingredients on my list and then some.

I became extremely ecstatic over this fact, as the prospect of making my own cellulite removal cream was none too appealing.

So, I have decided not to give up, and will look into the RevitaShape cellulite cream a bit, and if so inclined, I may even purchase it within the week.

Check back in about a week to see what I decide to do in that regard.

Toodles for now!

New Product Review: Cellulean

2008-04-26T19:17:00.000-07:00

Don't ask me why I did it--to this day I couldn't telly you why, but I actually went ahead and ordered this stuff called Cellulean soon after my debacle with the Cellex C trial.

Now before I go on with my rant, I just want to inform any interested parties that Cellulean is can be found here, and can not only get rid of cellulite, it can also make you thinner too.

You read correctly.

Cellulean promised to be the end all be all of every cellulite product known to man...it has been featured on CBS, FOX TV, ABC and NBC, and the website, actually has a couple of news reel clips where supposed real people talk about the benefits of using Cellulean.

Now, granted, Cellulean is very expensive at almost seventy dollars (plus ten dollars shipping and handling) and Cellulean didn't really have the ingredients on my list, but there was so much, I dunno, promised in those ads, that I just had to try it--I mean, I had to...

And what did I discover?

After paying top dollar and waiting the two weeks they promised, once again, I see nothing happening with my cellulite--absolutely nothing.

How do I keep getting suckered in like this?

What am I missing?

I actually feel like crying right now and I don't know what I am going t o do at this point....

New Product Review: Cellex C

2008-04-01T23:18:00.000-07:00

Although it sounds like the name of a futuristic robot, Cellex C is actually the latest thing to hit the cellulite reduction market.

After I look into it a while, I finally decide to give this product a try, primarily because a) I liked the name and b) it seemed to stand out a bit from the pack.

Why?

Two words -- Joan Collins.

Not sure what she really has to do with effective Cellulite removal, but hey, I have always been a sucker for celebrity endorsements.

To be clear, Cellex C is actually the brand name of a line of health and beauty products and their cellulite specific cream, Cellulite Smoothing Complex, contains jaunty things like water lilies eucalyptus and peppermint oil.

Yes, I know, it doesn't have any of the ingredients I researched for effective cellulite reduction, but hey--they do have Joan Collins as a spokeswoman, I mean, come on!

This product set me back $55 dollars, but I was a woman on a mission, so I was sparing no expense (that and well, my boyfriend forgot my Valentines day present, so he made it up to me by purchasing the Cellex C Smoothing Complex )...

4 weeks in and nothing--they say wait 5-8 weeks, but I think that is just the manufacturers way of keeping you hooked until you realize on the umpteenth hour that it isn't working.

So far for me, Cellex C has been yet another disappointment, but I am not giving up, in fact, I think I have a cousin who owes me some money, so I may be able to finagle a brand new cellulite product out of him...

In the meantime, check out Cellex C's Cellulite Solution at at: www.cellex-c.com

New Product Review: Revitol

2008-03-05T15:30:00.000-08:00

After letting go of my initial disappointment with Bodyshape, I plunked down a little bit more money and purchased Revitol.

I was especially compelled to buy it based on the company's glowing assertion about their use of all natural ingredients (although I couldn't find the ingredients list on the site), their money back guarantee and pictures of sagging skin that tightened after constant use of the product.

The solution, which can be found here, is fairly inexpensive comparatively speaking, at a cost of forty bucks ( without shipping and handling of course). As I often do, I rush ordered it, but had to wait a few days after my rash settled to use it.

The smell of Revitol was very comforting, but after a couple of weeks, I didn't see any real improvement. Now I know most companies tell you that you won't see a remarkable change occur quickly, but in my mind, you would start to see something.

I began to feel as if I was using a rather expensive lotion.

I won't lie-- Revitol does leave your legs feeling nice and silky, but so does less expensive lotions.

But, as I said, maybe it is just me and I am being impatient, but I think I will move on...however, I am a very picky consumer, and this product could work for someone else.

Women who are curious about Revitol's cellulite solution can visit : www.revitol.com for further info.

New Product Review: Bodyshape

2008-02-21T20:15:00.000-08:00

Okay, so once again I decided to delve right in and try a new product.

Now, to be honest,I felt a bit more informed, so I was confident that this time around I would get different results.

First up to bat--Bodyshape.

After my last post, I rush ordered it and awaited it with great anticipation. As soon as it arrived, I tried it but I should have read the instructions about testing it on an area of the skin prior to applying.

The stuff kinda broke me out. Bad.

I do have very sensitive skin, so I should have realized that I was potentially going to have to be a tad more careful when testing cellulite creams.

Now, my cellulite has little red itchy bumps all over it--not pretty.

Dang--and that stuff cost me $99 bucks plush shipping and handling!

well, that's what I get for being hasty, but I tried it largely because the product contained three of the main items on my top cellulite busters list, namely green tea, Kukui nut oil and caffeine.

Not sure what my skin was reacting to--don't think it was caffeine or green tea--could be the kukui oil?

Maybe--but Bodyshape has a slight fragrance so maybe I was reacting to that. Whatever it was, all I know right now is that I can't use Bodyshape at all...bummer....

Green Tea Extract for Cellulite Reduction

2008-02-15T18:08:00.000-08:00

I am sure that everyone and their Mom has heard about green tea extract and it's ability to reduce fat. I am no exception to that rule, but I have always been skeptical about claims that it could really help get rid of cellulite.

After doing some real in depth research, I am now a believer!

Green tea, which can also make black tea, (both are faves of mine) has an active alkaloid called Theobromine in it. This alkaloid has been scientifically proven to create a lyposis type reaction, effectively reducing fat.

Green tea is also an anti-inflammatory, which again, aids in actual cellulite reduction.

Although I am a big tea drinker, drinking the alone is not effective--rather, once has to actually utilize the extract which is far more potent than what can be found in tea leaves.

So, now that i have reviewed the top five ingredients for cellulite reduction, I will now seek out products that have these items in them. In this way, I feel I will finally uncover a product that does what it claims to do--reduce cellulite for good!

This is where I will get into the nitty gritty of my research--this is gonna be fun!

Algae for Cellulite Reduction

2008-02-11T12:06:00.000-08:00

I recently wrote about how seaweed wasn't a weed but was really a gathering of algae. Well, there is another type of algae commonly known as "green algae" that is also used in cellulite treatments, and in fact, this particular type of algae has been used in masques and body wraps for the sole purpose of reducing fat and puffiness.

Plucked from lakes, rivers and streams, women have been using the stuff as a beauty aid for centuries.

How they one day decided to put sludge that grows on top of the water on their body's to make themselves look good I dunno. Maybe some really unattractive chick slipped, fell in some algae and came up looking stunning.

Whatever the reason, the use of algae to beautify is an ancient tradition.

In the modern era the cosmetic industry sees algae as an indispensable resource, especially when it comes to cellulite reduction.

How does it work?

Simple.

Algae purportedly increases collagen production and can rid the skin of harmful free radicals that significantly alter its appearance.

Although green algae is often used, red algae is said to be just as beneficial for cellulite reduction.

This amazing little tid bit has once again , whet my appetite for further knowledge about natural ways to get rid of cellulite. Stay tuned...

Kukui Nut Oil for Cellulite Reduction

2008-02-03T16:36:00.000-08:00

Okay so, the next item on my cellulite adventure action list is Kukui nut oil, a name I ran across on my quest to find the most talked about ingredients when it comes to cellulite reduction.

I learned that Kukui nuts grow on, of all things, kukui tree and that they come from come from Hawaii.

The oil has many uses, but when it comes to cellulite, it appears that the nut may actually stimulate the production of collagen. Because collagen enhances the skin's own natural elasticity, it may plump and firm indented areas so that the surface skin area starts to look and feel more smooth.

It is also a very light oil which doesn't leave behind a greasy feeling, so it helps other, more active cellulite reduction ingredients to get past the upper dermal layers of the skin. These essential ingredients can then work where they are most needed--in the fatty deposits beneath the skin.

This new discovery made me more than a little curious about he remaining ingredients I wanted to research--so far, I was beginning to believe it would be wholly possible to gather a bunch of herbs and oils that would create the perfect cellulite treatment.

I even toyed with he possibility if getting this stuff and making my very own treatment, but I will set that idea on the back burner for now as I find out even more info on the remaining cellulite reduction ingredients...

Seaweed For Cellulite Reduction

2008-01-25T15:09:00.000-08:00

When I think of seaweed I think of that tasty green stuff that encircles my favorite bits of sushi, never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that it could be used for cellulite reduction!

Apparently, people have been using seaweed in a bid to get rid of orange peel thighs for decades! Even the ancient Chinese herbalists knew that sea weed could be utilized for health and beauty purposes, which si where we get many of these ideas from.

Now, for clarification purposes, seaweed isn't really a weed per se, but rather, a grouping of wide sea algae. The marine algae called Bladderwrack is the most common variety and is primarily used in the cosmetic industry. It is also considered an herb that effectively fights and burns fat, creating a sort of natural lyposis.

Now, as we stated before, caffeine also fights fat...thee two items together should then be the ultimate fat busting duo!

But are there even more items that a woman can turn to in her bid to find the perfect answer to all natural cellulite reduction?

Indeed, and I will keep digging into them to telly you what I was able to uncover in the next few posts.

Caffeine For Cellulite Reduction

2008-01-15T19:02:00.000-08:00

When I first learned that caffeine could effectively reduce cellulite, I was ecstatic. I just love a good ole cup a of java, especially on my morning commutes, and if said cup could get rid of leg dimples all the better!

My balloon of happiness was later deflated however, when I discovered that actually drinking coffee of caffeinated sodas may increase risks of obtaining cellulite.

Eee gads. Talk about a buzz kill..

See, caffeine only works to eradicate cellulite when applied topically, and in conjunction with other ingredients.

In other words, pouring coffee on your tights won't work, and may end up being rather painful.

Further research and prodding revealed that the caffeine that is utilized in some topical creams and ointments work by tightening the top layers of the skin. It may also reduce some of the actual fat cells. This is usually a temporary fix, which is why it is essential to find a product with more key cellulite reduction ingredients in them.

I also found out that daily applications of products with caffeine in them could keep cellulite at bay, if you use the right combination of botanical agents with it...

What ingredients work best with caffeine? We'll discuss that in a new post...ciao for now,

S

New Years Resolution? Research Anti-Cellulite Ingredients

2008-01-10T21:34:00.000-08:00

With Christmas come and gone and New Years partying out of my system, I decide it is time to once more to begin my pursuit of the ever elusive perfect cellulite reduction creams!

As those who have been following this blog know, I tried Murad Cellulite Solution, and after paying 80 dollars (*moan*), I became a bit gun shy about purchasing a new product.

That's when I decided to approach the hunt a different way by finding out about all of the top, well researched, clinically proven and viable anti-cellulite ingredients out there.

If I can uncover what has been proven to reduce cellulite, then I may be able to find something that really works.

Sounds all scientific doesn't it.

It took some digging, but I was finally able to compile a list of anti-cellulite ingredients. Many of them are most often used by major manufacturers of cellulite reduction products because of their ability to provide real results.

A list of the more popular and mainstream anti-cellulite ingredients were:

*Caffeine
*Seaweed
*Kukui nut oil
*Algae
*Green tea extract

Each one of these anti-cellulite ingredients have their own special and unique properties that aid in breaking up cellulite so that the body can get rid of it.

We will discuss each ingredient at length in the weeks to come as I do further research on them!

Murad Cellulite Solution: A Review

2007-12-07T19:37:00.000-08:00

Well, a little over eight weeks have passed and the results are in on Murad Cellulite solution.

Verdict?

Well, my skin feels smoother and more supple, however, I still have cellulite, in fact, it did very little to diminish the appearance of the cellulite.

I have even began working out and drinking more water as I have been instructed to do on various cellulite sites, and with very little results.

I dunno, I kinda feel like I paid eighty dollars for skin softeners. My mom used to buy this stuff from Avon that did pretty much the same thing and it only costs her three bucks or something.

I am highly disappointed.

Now, that said, I don't know if Murad Cellulite Solution has worked for other people. My guess is that it pt probably has, especially considering all the positive reviews I have ran across when researching the product--thing is, for me, it just didn't do the job.

This is very discouraging and a rather harsh and a very expensive lesson, so I think what I'll do is try to come at this whole thing from a different angle--just where and how I am not sure about yet...

I Bought Murad Cellulite solution!

2007-10-03T11:00:00.000-07:00

I took the plunge and decided to buy the Murad cellulite solution set.

When I saw that it had arrived by courier today (rush delivery) I actually squealed like my Little girl does when she is going to get a treat!

When I finally saw the set however, I was a little disappointed.

I mean, a lot of the stuff is far smaller than I imagined (like the body firming cream) and it did seem as if all of the the products in the container (a nice zipper pouch) was a bit bigger by the pictures.

You would expect something far more, shall we say, substantial in size for eighty bucks, however, that is the danger of but yinh online.

Well, supposedly, a little goes a long way ( the Murad cellulite solution set should last six to eight if I am careful).

The stuff smells pretty okay, nothing uber fancy, but that's all right, I don't need frills so long as the product works.

I think I am going to give Murad cellulite Solution the 6- 8 weeks test (until it runs out at least) to see if it works okay, I mean, I should see some kind of results by then, right?

I'll check back with you after that time has elapsed...until then, keep your fingers crossed.

Murad -- A Viable Option?

2007-09-29T21:00:00.000-07:00

I ran across a product called Murad cellulite solution and I am starting to lean towards using it.

From what I can see, Murad has a good reputation in the beauty industry and their products have even been used to treat scars.

I am fairly optimistic about the Murad cellulite solution packages -- however, I am not so enthusiastic about the price.

Murad cellulite solution, at least the one I am interested in buying, costs about $80.00.

It comes in a kit that includes Murad Activating Body Scrub, Murad Firm and Tone Serum and Murad Body Firming Cream.

The Activating Body Scrub can be used to smooth the skin while increasing firmness elasticity, and texture. Murad's Firm and Tone Serum alters the skins appearance by 80%, which in turn mitigates the appearance of cellulite.

The one part of the trio I am most interested in trying is Murad's Body Firming Cream which is supposed to show a dramatic improvement in firmness of up to 20% in just 10 minutes.

I can't wait to see if it works, but...

Right now, I am still weighting the pros and cons of buying the Murad cellulite solution package because of the price--will update you do soon!

Cellulite Cream: Miracle in a Jar?

2007-09-24T16:00:00.000-07:00

So, my friend Julia came over today and she told me that there are cellulite solutions that can and do work!

She told me that she used a cream for a number of years that worked wonders for her.

"But, you don't have cellulite!" I cried, looking with envy at her incredible legs.

"Exactly!" she replied with a wink.

The talk I had with Julia, who incidentally is an extremely health conscience gal, lifted my spirits as well as renewed my vigor and my purpose.

Even though the cream that helped Julia was no longer on the market, I decided to hunt for my own Genie in a bottle, so to speak.

When I decided to take a look at cellulite cream, a whole new world opened before my eyes, one of limitless possibilities.

There was a veritable cornucopia of choices, which was somewhat exciting -- at first...

As I started looking into them however, I grew frustrated once more.

Which ones were viable and how could you tell? I am not poor, but I do try to make wise buying decisions and stretch my dollars. I don't want to waste money.

At this juncture, it looks like wear back at the old drawing board.

Is Cellulite removal even possible?

2007-09-20T12:10:00.000-07:00

I dunno--I am starting to get a little dejected here.

Is real cellulite removal even possible?

Some of the supposed guaranteed methods, like lasers and cosmetic surgery, are out of my reach ( and I wouldn't do them anyway for various reasons), but I can't seem to run across anything that truly interests me yet.

I spoke with a good friend of mine who told me that cellulite removal is a myth. She said that she has been on the hunt for a reliable product for several years and can't seem to get rid of cellulite for good.

Of course, she does smoke like a chimney and has the worst eating habits I have ever seen--amazing, since she still weighs only buck-o-0five soaking wet.

yes ladies, even Skinny Minnies can get cellulite too.

This begs the question of if cellulite removal takes not only finding a good product, but changing to healthier dietary habits after all, cellulite is simply fat deposits that have settled under the skin.

Does diet and exercise help with cellulite removal as well?

Anyhoo, maybe I just need to re-vamp and recharge. I'll sleep on it then take a look at things and see if I can't see this whole cellulite removal thing from a new perspective.

Sayonara for now.

Laser Treatment For Cellulite

2007-09-16T19:45:00.000-07:00

I recently ran across an article on laser treatment for cellulite, and while it sounds cutting edge and somewhat Star-Warsy, I do have to say that what I learned freaked me out a bit.

First of all, in almost all cases, they roll this massage over your body, I suppose in an effort to break up the fat, and it doens't sound none too pleasant. The process, called, is supposed to make laser treatment for cellulite all the more successful.

Bah humbug if you ask me.

Besides which, enough research hasn't been done in regards to long term effects of the laser procedure, and I don't know about you guys, but I tend to like to take a wait and see approach with new technologies--let others offer to be guinea pigs--I'll wait to see what happens when the dust settles.

It is also very expensive, which is so not good on a paralegals budget. Besides, a gals gotta eat and feed her wee young ones!

Also, it may take more than one supposed "treatment" before it works.

I can't afford for that not to work the first time.

Man -- trying to figure out ways to reduce cellulite is proving to be a challenge, but I am not giving up yet!

Lipo Dissolve -- A Frightening Prospect

2007-08-29T17:09:00.000-07:00

You know what I hate?

I hate how offices that supply a cosmetic service always act as if every procedure they offer is going to be a cake walk down snow bunny lane.

The reality is, they almost always will hurt.

Lip injections -- they hurt. Chemical peels and microdermabrasions--it can sting. Waxing any part of the anatomy--do we really need to go there?

I got the same kind of response when I called a local cosmetologists office to ask about a service that could potentially lipodissolve cellulite. According to the woman they had answering the phone, I would get a happy shot that would melt fat away from my hips legs and thighs like magic, which in turn, could reduce cellulite.

To hear her tell it, lipodissolve cellulite procedures were the second coming.

I knew better, so as soon as I got off the phone, I looked lipodissolve up on the Internet. I wasn't surprised to find that processes that lipodissolve cellulite are currently under FDA scrutiny.

This is because, while lipodissolve injections do liquefy fat, no one knows where the fat goes. It could potentially end up in the blood vessels, increasing risks of heart attacks and strokes.

I am trying to look good, not have a coronary!

At this point, it seems as if I may have to look into another method of cellulite reduction.

How to get rid of cellulite

2007-08-19T19:32:00.000-07:00

You know, over the last few days, I started seriously looking at what I wanted to accomplish with this cellulite adventure o' mine.

I figured, if I am going to learn how to get rid of cellulite, I may need to get a tad bit more “scientific” in my approach. I visited this informative webpage on cellulite that explained a bit more in depth just what cellulite is.

It seems that cellulite is fat that is trapped beneath the skins surface. This trapped fat tends to “bunch” creating the cottage cheese, dimpled look.

As I read on, I noted that researchers feel there is no real effective way to get rid of cellulite without lasers. This claim seems a bit fishy to me, as there is no way they could research the 101 ways to try to get rid of cellulite that women have attempted. Indeed, if you asked these supposed experts directly how do you get rid cellulite, they will probably tell about all the things that don’t work, but won’t mention anything that does.

So, I have decided to approach the question of how to get rid of cellulite with an open mind. I will look at items that I feel will most likely bust up fat. I will also look at natural approaches, like exercise to get rid of cellulite and products with all natural ingredients.

In doing this, I am more than sure that I will finally figure out how to get rid of cellulite and share that knowledge with others.

Cellulite adventures begin!

2007-08-15T14:36:00.000-07:00

Okay so, I figured I would tackle the cellulite goal like I do work my projects by taking a somewhat clinical approach. First, I would outline my objective by asking the question, "How do I reduce my cellulite?"

With this query in mind, I began an internet search on the subject.

I was a bit surprised when I turned up over a 300, 000 hits on the "get rid of cellulite" search. The numbers alone however, clued me in to the fact that cellulite reduction is a major concern for a lot of people.

Another thing I soon realizes was that there were a lot of options available.

When it comes to actual way to affect cellulite reduction, there are lotions, creams, ointments and even pills that one can purchase. Each site made claims that their products that are the best in the biz in helping a person minimize if not get rid of cellulite all together.

I even stumbled across surgical and laser procedures that are said to be a permanent and long lasting way to reduce cellulite.

I am skeptical about those, but feel further research should be done before I throw the baby out with the bath water.

Humph. I think I may start with the lipodissolve technique, and see if it works...stay tuned...

Cellulite Sucks!

2007-08-02T18:22:00.000-07:00

For those of you who stumble across this blog, Hi, My name is Stephanie Akers, I am 26 years old and I have cellulite!

All I can say is that cellulite truly sucks!

I don't know if it happened after my pregnancy with my daughter Krista, or if it is because I am no longer nineteen, but whatever the reason, I am not happy about it!

I really noticed them the other day when I went into one of those department store dressing rooms that had a three way mirror in it ( what I like the call the mini not so fun house of horror) I caught a glimpse of myself and I felt like I was looking at someone else's hips and thighs.

I thought "Oh my god, where did all that cottage cheese come from!"

But you know what? I am NOT going to take this lying down!

I am going to look into various ways to reduce cellulite and get back the legs and hips I enjoyed when I was in my teens.

Why not? In this modern era, there should be plenty of items on the market that will blast my cellulite into the past!

I invite you to come along for the ride as I learn, through trial and error, what works and what doesn't, who knows, maybe we'll share a laugh or two.