littleknife Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Since going paleo a few months ago but more so since starting whole30 (Week 2)I have found an increase of cellulite on my legs and new cellulite on my arms... Hmmm not an effect i was expecting! I have been pretty- very low carb during whole30, maybe upping carbs would be good? Has anyome had this experience or equally any explanation? Any thoughts would be much appreciated Link to comment
malie Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Hmm... I have definitely been losing cellulite in my thighs on my Whole50 (Day 49 today!), and I eat LOTS of starchy veg and 1-2 fruit servings a day (so, lots of carbs!), so from my anecdotal evidence, I'd say... Up your carbs! Perhaps someone else with more intellectual knowledge on the subject will chime in with better information. Link to comment
Karen Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Think you're retaining more water than normal? That usually causes an increase in my lumpiness, which was often caused by nuts and other foods that my body doesn't love no matter how much I do... Link to comment
littleknife Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 Thank you both! Malie- Woo day49 congratulations! I dont like fruit, but was wondering if you have any favourite starchy veg recipes youd be willing to share? Karen- verrrry interesting, it very well be as i am in the same boat with nuts and actually coconut flakes- I love them but dont love me or my belly very much. I will try cutting them out and see if it helps. Link to comment
Karen Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Another thing to consider in the meantime is body brushing. It does wonders for getting the lymph system flowing, which in turn diminishes the appearance of cellulite. I was pretty much born with cellulite - as was every other woman in my family - but if I have an outfit I need to fit into, have to be in a swimsuit, or have a hot date, I'll do body brushing a few days prior to smooth things out a bit. It's temporary, but worth it! Link to comment
Ophelia Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I was thinking also you might be dehydrated? I think my skin looks better and smoother (cellulite prone areas included) when I've been drinking plenty of water. I also think body brushing is great. I have this Bliss: http://www.justintimebeautysupply.net/bliss-fat-girl-simulator.html and use it a few times a week when putting on lotion after a shower. Link to comment
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