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Lemon water is one of the best drinks for your body. It provides many health benefits, and it honestly tastes amazing. Having 1-2 cups a day can help change your body and help you reach weight loss goals that you might have.  So, let's go over 5 benefits you will gain from drinking lemon water.  Promotes Hydration  Water is one thing our bodies need to survive. However, sometimes drinking water is forgotten as there are other beverages you may prefer. Coke, for example, sounds way more appealing sometimes than a glass of water.  Incorporating lemon into your water makes the taste better and can encourage hydration. Lemon water could turn into your new craving instead of pop or juice. This way, you are getting your daily dose of water, with the lemon adding some flavour. Supports Weight Loss Lemon water, especially when warmed, can help be a weight loss assistant. Their antioxidants have been proven to help individuals lose weight quicker. This could be due to individuals drinking more water, or feeling more full with the incorporation of lemons. Aids Digestion  Having lemon water, cold or warm, in the morning can help flush out your digestive system and get it moving. The taste of lemon has been said to stimulate your Agni. This kickstarts your body and allows it to digest food faster and protect  itself from toxins. Freshens Your Breath  Have you ever heard of people rubbing lemons on their fingers to get rid of the smell of garlic or other strong smells? Lemons, due to their acidity, can get rid of odours. This applies to your mouth as well. Having a cup of lemon water in the morning can help stimulate saliva and freshen your mouth. Source of Vitamin C Lemons are packed with vitamin C, which helps protect your body cells. Vitamin C can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and lower your blood pressure. It is very important to get your daily dose of Vitamin C.  If you liked this blog, check out this one on, "Why The "See Food" Diet is No Joke & How To Beat It."

As the winter months come, and we begin layering our clothes, this is a great time to use your shapewear or compression wear more often. You can hide your attire easily if you do not like it being seen. And, one bonus of shapewear is it can keep you extra warm during the cold seasons.  So, let's go over some shapewear and compression garments you should have in your closet this winter.  Mass & Slim Shapewear Leggings These leggings are easy to wear under sweatpants, jeans, or even another pair of leggings. The best part is, you could even wear them on your own as they are stylish. It is a great way to show off those legs you have worked so hard for! But, on the cold days when you need to layer up for the outdoors, these shapewear leggings will help keep you warm while toning your legs.  Mass & Slim Waist Shaper  Easy to wear under any hoodie, crewneck, long sleeve, or even t-shirt. The waist shaper will help you feel slim and toned while being fully concealed. It is great to wear when you are being active outdoors to keep your body burning those calories and your waist toned.  Secret Slim Compression Shorts  While shorts are not popular in the winter months, sometimes wearing full leggings may make you too hot. So, compression shorts are a great option if you want to wear compression wear undergarments. Similar to shapewear leggings, they can fit under any pants and are easily hidden. You won't even know you are wearing them! If you liked this blog, check out this one on, "3 Benefits of Wearing Compression Leggings For Workouts."

Losing weight and reaching personal weight loss benchmarks are huge successes. However, it can be a bit upsetting if your weight loss journey results in excess skin. Excess skin can impact your self-confidence and make weight loss more difficult.  But, there are ways of coping with that excess skin to ensure your self-confidence stays intact.  Shapewear  Today’s shapewear is comfortable and functional. You can wear shapewear under any garment to help boost your confidence. It is one way to hold excess skin in place and ensure you are comfortable in all attire. You can choose whether you want compression wear or regular shapewear to get a slimmer,  more toned look.   If you think compression wear is the option for you, check out TheBlackPurple’s Active Slim Compression Leggings! Diet & Exercise During your weight loss process, it is important to remember that weight loss success comes from consistent activity and eating healthily. Keeping your body in shape and healthy can help prevent possible loose skin.  Try resistance training as it works wonders on the muscles under the skin. It will preserve your lean muscle and help you burn fat.  Take Care Of Your Skin  After you reach your goal, and on your way to it, make sure you look after your skin. Creams with antioxidants and vitamins can help elasticize your skin and prevent any stretch marks. Exfoliants can remove dead skin cells, which will also make your skin appear more smooth and tight.  If you enjoyed this blog, check out this one on, “Is It OK to Wear Compression Leggings All Day?”

Cellulite is stubborn and can be hard to get rid of. However, there are many ways you can reduce the appearance of cellulite quite naturally. One way to help you do so is with pineapples! Eating half a cup of pineapple a day, 3 times, can help reduce cellulite’s appearance in 2 weeks.  Keep reading to find out how pineapple can help minimize cellulite.  How Does Cellulite Form? Cellulite forms when fat cells under the skin become enlarged and push against the underside of the skin. When these cells start to grow larger, you might notice cellulite's dimpling or bulges on your body. It tends to occur when there are hormone fluctuations or after extreme weight loss.  It usually occurs more in women than in men since women have more adipose tissue than men.  Pineapple Contains Bromelain Bromelain is an enzyme that tricks fat cells into releasing the fat within them. Additionally, it minimizes the inflammation of connective tissue. This makes skin appear smoother and less puckered. Pineapple is a great source of Bromelain. If eating pineapple isn’t for you, you can always take Bromelain vitamins to ensure you still get your daily dose of the enzyme.  Other Benefits of Pineapple  Since you will be eating pineapple to reduce your cellulite, it is good to know the other benefits you will receive. There is Vitamin C in pineapple that may help prevent cancer, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses. It can also act as an energy booster since it is full of carbohydrates and sugars. Bromelain aids in digestion and can help with nausea. Lastly, pineapples are rich in antioxidants.  There are so many benefits to eating pineapples. Reducing your cellulite is just a bonus!  If you liked this article, check out this one on, “How To Reduce Cellulite On Your Thighs.”

Straight up: any activity can help you lose weight. But, to put it in perspective, if you walk around the block once, you're not really going to be any closer to your ideal weight. So you need regular, ongoing activity if you're ever going to lose weight. But, for more perspective, if you walk around the block once a week, you're (probably) not going to be any closer to your ideal weight. The reason is you need enough regular activity in your life, in combination with healthy eating, to contribute to an overall calorie deficit (burning more calories than you consume). Only then will you put yourself in a position to healthily lose weight. But, you're not a gym-goer, jogger, or even a walker. So how are you going to use activity to help you create this so-called calorie-deficit?Simple, look for things already in your life around which you can build your very own, custom-designed-for-you-because-you-created-it, activity program. How Cleaning the House can Help You Lose Weight  As with any regular activity you do, you should always consult your doctor before you begin a new activity, and stop immediately if you feel any pain or discomfort. Also, don't expect the pounds to fall off too soon. Be kind to yourself. The activities below can help you lose weight, but they will not likely be a significant source of weight loss on their own.  As we said off the top, any regular activity can help you lose weight. Turning housework into an activity that contributes more to your calorie deficit is a smart place to start because it comes with an added bonus. In addition to a bit of a workout, you get the housework done! We can't cover every possible housework workout exercise you can do. So the following suggestions are made to give you an idea of some of the things you can do. Try one or more, see what you like and come up with something on your own. Dishwasher Squats When emptying you dishwasher, instead of bending over at your hips, keep your back straight and lower yourself down by bending your knees and ankles. Grab a couple dishes, not too many or enough to be heavy. Push yourself up using only your legs. Put the dishes away and repeat the move. Grocery Bag Curls You might have seen people working out with weights by holding the weight in their hands at their side, and 'curling' the weight, and their forearm up by bending their elbow. Try the same thing with lighter grocery bags. You can do this one as you carry the groceries from the store to the car and form the car into your home. Vacuum Arm Extensions You already do this one. But by turning it into a workout move, you turn a chore into a feel-good activity. Start with the same motion you do to push the vacuum cleaner forward and pull it back. Except extend the move by stepping forward with the leg that's on the opposite side of your body as the vacuum cleaner. Do five full arm extensions with your right arm and left leg, then switch to doing five full extensions with you left arm and right leg. Try to extend yourself as much as you can comfortably. Repeat until the vacuuming's done!  Dress for Success Another way to turn housework into a weight-taming workout is to dress the part. Anti-cellulite compression wear, including Active Slim Compression Leggings, not only give you the support and comfort you need while you're active, they give you the confidence to make the most of your activity with instant figure-flattering shape.  To find out more about how compression wear can help you during any workout, check out our blog article "3 Benefits of Wearing Compression Leggings for Workouts".  

First, the biggest reason to join TheBlackPurple's Cashback Referral Program is right there in the name. You get cash back!  But read on to learn more. How the Cashback Referral Program Works We created the Program as a reward for our loyal community for sharing their love of our award-winning, anti-cellulite slimming shapewear—like our Mass & Slim Shapewear Shorts. All you need to do is join the Program, tell your friends, families, followers and connections about our innovative shapewear and compression wear, and get a 15% cash commission on any purchases made through your personal link. We even give you own $10-off coupon code to share with your connections and offer them another reason to get their TheBlackPurple products through your link. More Reasons to Join the Cashback Referral Program If getting 15% cashback isn't enough reason for you to join the Prgram, here are just a few more. You Don't Have to Do Any 'Selling' Like we said earlier, this is a reward to you for sharing your love of  TheBlackPurple's shapewear and compression garments. All you have to do is share that love with anyone you think will enjoy them too, and give them your $10-off coupon code to make their decision an easy one. No Hidden Fees It's very simple. Signup for the program, get your personal referral link and coupon code, share them with people you know, and get 15% cash back on every purchase they make through your link. That's it. There's No Pressure on Your Friends Your connections are not pressured to buy. They have 30 days from the first time they visit your personal page (which we create just for you) to make a purchase from which you will get cashback. So if they want time to think about what they want to buy, they have it. Free Shipping & No Tax TheBlackPurple products are all shipped from North America. When your connections make a purchase, they get free shipping across the USA via USPS, and they pay no extra tax. One more reason to join the Program. The sooner you join, the sooner you start making 15% cashback! Learn more and sign-up for the Cashback Referral Program today.  

We're really excited here at TheBlackPurple to have recently launched our Cashback Referral Program. So excited that we're doing everything we can to spread the word and answer all the questions we've been getting about the program. What is the Cashback Referral Program? We introduced the Cashback Referral Program to reward our loyal customers for all the wonderful stories they shared with us. After trying to thank everyone, we decided to give them a way to share their love of our products with their friends, family and colleagues . A way that actually pays them for doing so. The Cashback Referral Program gives you a 15% cash commission for all purchases of TheBlackPurple's shapewear and compression wear, like the Mass & Slim Waist Shaper, made through your personal referral link. And to help you get even more sales, you get a 10%-off coupon code that you can give everyone in your network to incentivize them to buy. How Do You Join the Cashback Program? You can start earning your commission in just four easy steps. Sign-Up - When you do, you can create your own $10-off coupon code. Get Your Personal Referral Link - It's the one you share with your connections to starting earning commissions from their purchases Share Your Coupon Code - To give you connections even more reasons to share your love of shapewear. Check Your Personal Dashboard - See how much you've earned, when is your next payment, and check on who's ordered—and who hasn't. How Much Can You Earn? The answer to that important question is entirely up to you. To start getting an idea of how much income you can make through the Program, think of how many people you know who would like to feel the same comfort and confidence you feel when you slip on TheBlackPurple's shapewear and compression garments. Now, visit our Cashback Referral Program information page and check out the Cashback Calculator. Just enter the number of contacts you think would love each of our products as much as you do and automatically find out how much you can expect to make.          

We recently introduced you to TheBlackPurple Cashback Referral Program. We started the program for a very good reason. We were so overwhelmed with stories and reviews about how our cellulite-fighting, figure-flattering shapewear, like our Secret Slim Compression Shorts, not only feel great, but how they help you feel better about yourself, we decided to reward you. The More You Give - The More You Get To show our appreciation for taking the time to let us know how much you enjoy our products, the Cashback Referral Program offers you a 15% commission on every shapewear purchase made through your personal link. And to give your connections even more incentive to buy from you, we offer you a $10-off coupon code that you can share with them. So the more opportunities you give your family, friends and colleagues to save money on TheBlackPurple shapewear and compression garments, the more commissions you make! An Early Cashback Referral Program Success Story It didn't take long for many of you to catch on to how easy it is to start earning commissions—and to how much you can earn in commission. "In just one payment, I've got over $200 in commissions." That's a real quote from one of our Cashback Referral Program affiliates who actually earned $235.13 in just a single commission payment. And she isn't the only one who has earned significant commissions.If you managed to find just one person to try each of TheBlackPurple's products, you would pocket almost $90.00 in commission.  It's Easy to Start Making Extra Cash It takes just four steps to sign-up and start receiving your commission. Sign-Up - As soon as you do, you can create your own $10-off coupon code. Get Your Personal Referral Link - The one you send to your contacts to starting earning on every purchase they make. Share Your Coupon Code - To encourage more sales. Check Your Personal Dashboard - See how much you've earned, when to expect your next payment, get help with making more sales, and find out who's ordered. Start Right Now! Are you ready to share your love of TheBlackPurple’s shapewear and earn a commission while you do? Register for the Cashback Referral Program right now!  

As we finally get to go back to the gym, if there's a silver lining in being locked out of them for over a year, it is that we can appreciate each visit now. While there may have been times that you thought going to the gym was a chore, now you're going to make the most of every chance you get to go. And wearing compression clothing will help. 4 Benefits of Wearing Compression Wear to the Gym Even if you don't wear compression garments, you've probably heard about many of the benefits. But, even long-time wearers might not be able to name all of the advantages. Many of the benefits aren't immediately apparent, but just as valuable as any. So let's start with those. Prepares You to Workout Just putting on compression wear makes you feel like getting into your gym visit. It makes you look good, and that makes you feel good too. It gives you the confidence you need to own your workout. Keeps You Comfortable Feeling the burn is wonderful. A drip of sweat on the brow is like a reward. But feeling sweaty can make you just want to hit the showers. Compression wear's breathability and sweat wicking keep you comfortable so you can keep working out. Muscle Support & Circulation By offering your muscles support while they work hard, and promoting better blood and lymph circulation, your muscles won't tire as quickly. The support helps them maintain proper form as they expand and contract. And blood brings rejuvenating oxygen, while lymph fluid takes away waste products and toxins. Recover Faster Again, feeling a little sore after a workout can feel like a good thing. But not if it limits your activity. By helping your muscles perform more efficiently, and helping more restorative nutrients reach them, wearing compression garments, like Secret Slim Compression Shorts, will make you ready for your next gym visit sooner than your think. To find out about a very important use of compression wear, check out our recent article, 'Tummy Tuck Compression Garments - Post Surgery'.

Compression leggings might be the most versatile outfit in your wardrobe. You can wear them under a silk dress, by themselves, when you're running errands, or when you're out on the town. And wearing your compression leggings for workouts may be the best use of all. Whether you've just started working out, or it's always been there for you, you'll know that small things can make a big difference. What you eat, how you prepare, even how much you sleep, can all affect your workouts. This includes what you wear. If you're not convinced of that, try working out in your jeans - or your pajamas. Compression leggings can help you improve workouts in many ways. How Compression Leggings Improve Your Workouts Before you even begin your workout, putting on your compression leggings helps you get in the zone, makes you feel like working out, and, of course, they look great, which can give you even more motivation. And that's just one benefit of wearing compression leggings for workouts. Support for Your Legs Compression leggings help support your muscles and reduce the added stress on them as you move. The result is your muscles get the full benefit of the workout.  Increased Circulation During a workout, your muscles, tendons and bone structure are being asked to perform at a higher level. They need more fresh oxygen delivered, and more waste products removed, to make that happen. Compression wear supports blood and lymph circulation to improve your workout. Faster Recovery The stress your muscles go through during a workout can trigger your body to send fluids and white blood cells to the area. The swelling that results, and the build-up of lactic acid can contribute to muscle fatigue and soreness after your workout. Compression leggings, including Active Slim Compression Leggings from The Black Purple, help prevent fluid buildup and help your muscles recover faster. To find out more about compression wear, check out our article "Yes, You Can Keep Wearing Compression Garments All Summer!"

Maybe it's because we've spent so much time at home recently, but compression wear, including compression leggings, continue to grow in popularity. In fact, people love the style and versatility so much, they ask us all the time if it's OK to wear compression leggings all day. The answer is simple and complicated at the same time. The simple answer is 'yes', you can wear some compression leggings all day. The complicated part is that not all compression wear is made the same. And if your compression wear puts too much pressure on your body, it could trigger some relatively serious issues. How to Know if You can Wear Compression Leggings All Day To make the complicated part simple, and to be sure that's it's OK to wear your compression wear all day, you need to use the right compression wear. Here's what to look for in your next pair of compression leggings. A Safe Level of Compression If you've ever worn bike shorts for an extended period, you may have felt what can happen if you wear compression garments that are too tight. While properly fitted bike shorts are safe to wear, not everyone wears the right size. Compression wear that's too tight can restrict circulation rather than promote it, and even restrict your range of motion, which is against one of the main reasons for wearing compression garments. Sweat Wicking If you use your leggings on hot days, or when you are particularly active, and it doesn't remove sweat from the surface of your skin, you'll probably take it off at the first opportunity. Wearing non-wicking compression wear is like wearing wet clothing. And no one wants to do that all day. How You Feel When You Put Them On Of course, your compression garments need to feel comfortable if you're going to wear them all day. But your comfort goes beyond how they feel. It includes how they make you feel. If even the most comfortable leggings don't make you feel better about how you look, then you're not going to want to wear them for 5 minutes, much less all day. Active Slim Compression Leggings offer just the right compression for a flattering, full-figure contour, from a breathable bio-ceramic fabric that keeps you dry and comfortable all day. The result? You look great and feel great too. To find out how what is the best shapewear for you, check out our post "How to Choose Shapewear - Hint: It's All About the Fabric"..     

If it isn’t already in your wardrobe, then you should definitely invest in some body-shaping wear. It is designed to be worn under any piece of clothing and comes with many benefits.   Perhaps you are looking to enhance your figure or lose a few inches around your waist or thighs. Well, body-shapers can do that for you. They have an instant slimming effect and can reduce the appearance of cellulite over time, whether it be in your stomach area or in your legs.  It is an added bonus to be able to wear shapewear all year-’round. But, which pieces of body-shaping wear are considered essential to your wardrobe? Keep reading to find out.  3 Must-Have Body-Shaping Pieces Mass & Slim Waist Shaper -  This will sculpt your waist to give you an all-around slim and toned look. It can be worn throughout the day with fabric that is exceptionally lightweight. It is great for tummy control and will get you to your target mid-waist measurements in no time.    Mass & Slim Anti Cellulite Leggings -  Get the dream legs you have always wanted with Mass & Slim Anti Cellulite Leggings. They are perfect to wear under any pair of pants to contour your legs and reduce any stubborn cellulite. Increase the number of calories you burn by putting on this shapewear item while you work out.Secret Slim Compression Shorts - Compression wear is a form of shapewear that is needed in your wardrobe. It is easy to wear under any summer dress or shorts, preventing common thigh chafing and sweat. These compression shorts show that you can wear body-shaping wear all year round!   If you want to learn more about what shapewear you need in your wardrobe, then check out the Best Shapewear For Tummy & Waist.

Summer’s definitely here and you have no more excuses to not take that summer attire out of the closet. If you haven’t already, it’s time to get out your shorts and summer dresses and take on summer. But, this doesn’t mean your shapewear can’t be a part of your summer wardrobe too. You need your summer shapewear during the warm weather to help you feel confident in your own body. Especially when you’re wearing fashions that might make you feel otherwise.  Why You Should Wear Shapewear In The Summer  If you have been wearing your shapewear throughout the winter and spring, there is no reason why you should stop now. Wearing shapewear under your high-waisted shorts or a cute dress during the hot summer months is a great way to stay in shape and enjoy the same comfort and confidence you do in the winter. Stay Active  Wearing your shapewear under summer clothes helps you be more active. Shapewear supports your skin and muscles as you move and encourages you to stay fit by delivering noticeable results. Keep your shapewear on under your clothing to make it easier to get up, get moving, and stay active throughout the day.  The Black Purple’s Secret Slim Compression Shorts are a great option for all women this summer. Slip them on under your shorts or jeans and you’ll be ready to stay active all day and all night too.  Stay Cool We all want to stay cool during the summer. Especially on the hottest days. Shapewear with breathable fabric feels light, eliminates sweat and stops thigh chafing. Wearing it will keep you feeling cool and looking cool.  Look Good  In summer, you want to feel good about yourself when you put on a tank top or nice pair of shorts. Shapewear is a confidence booster that ensures you look good and feel good too. That self-assurance shows every time you step out in your favourite summer fashions.  If you liked this post, check out this read on how to spring into warm weather shapewear.

Here’s a tip. If you’ve ever ripped through your wardrobe looking for the right outfit, the one that fits just right and makes you feel great—but you just couldn’t find anything—it might be time to choose shapewear. The thing is, for reasons beyond your control, sometimes nothing in your wardrobe gives you the unique combination to make you feel more confident and comfortable.   Shapewear can offer a solution, but not necessarily in the way you think. Wearing shapewear can give you a confidence-inspiring smooth silhouette, combined with all-day comfort, to help you look and feel just the way you want. But only if you choose the right shapewear.  3 tips for Choosing the Right Shapewear  Depending on the piece of shapewear you choose, you can wear it under your clothing to make any outfit look better, or you can feel comfortable wearing it all on its own. Here’s how to spot the best shapewear for you. Look for Smart Fabrics The right shapewear can help give your figure extra firmness, including tummy control and help for your muffin-top love handles too. However, if you want that kind of control, you need to look for shapewear made with smart fabric, which combines two intelligent-fibre technologies: Micro-Encapsulated Active Ingredients - Imagine a fabric that actually releases active cosmetic ingredients as you wear it. Bio-Ceramic - And now imagine that same fabric also being infused with tiny, bio-ceramic crystals that actually help to redirect our body heat.    The friction from your body’s natural movement breaks up the microcapsules so they slowly release the active cosmetic ingredients, which penetrate and act within your skin. The resulting heat is absorbed and transformed by the bio-ceramic crystals, which re-emit the heat as infrared radiation. That raises the surface temperature of your skin, which, in turn, increases the rate of blood and lymphatic circulation. This can promote the elimination of fat cells within your body. Choose the Shapewear Garment That works for You Are you looking for near full-body shaping or just more control from the bra line to your mid-thigh? Do you want to wear your shapewear only when you work out or are active? Or do you want all-day comfort? Are you going to wear your shapewear garments on their own, or only under other clothes? The answers to these questions will help you choose the best shapewear for your needs. Give Yourself Options For most of us, one, single shapewear fashion just won’t do everything for you. Active Slim Compression wear is available in two configurations: Compression Shorts & Compression Leggings. They each offer all of the advantages of smart fabric, with all-day comfort, and the style to work on their own or under your clothes to make your favourite jeans and dresses look their best. Put them together in your wardrobe, and you’ll have shapewear options for every day. To learn more about compression shapewear, check out our article “Yes, You Can Keep Wearing Compression Garments All Summer!”.  

We first told you about Ashley Graham and her efforts to support the body positivity movement, primarily through her Instagram account, in 2017. Since then, she has authored a book, become a Mom and appeared in a variety of TV shows and music videos. But one thing remains the same as it was four years ago. Ashley, now in her 30s, is still out there promoting body positivity and its message of acceptance and appreciation for who you are, regardless of size, shape or anything else.  Ashley Graham’s Latest Body Positivity Challenge While Instagram is still popular, it's not all the rage it was four years ago. Ashley posted her latest challenges to her nearly one million followers on Tik Tok early in May. Calling it her “self-love challenge”, Ashley first mentioned it in a Tik Tok post on May 2nd. In the vid, dressed only in leopard-print briefs and a blouse, Ashley goes through the parts of her body she appreciates most. The strongest part of her body are her legs The sexiest part is her eyes Her favourite part is her jawline Her most important part is her smile For the part of her body that she “would never change”, in a head-to-toe shot, Ashley dramatically opens her blouse, revealing a black bra, with the caption “my everything”. There is something very empowering for us all to see a plus-sized woman so confident and unafraid to reveal herself in such a sexy, honest and effective way.  Perhaps the best part is the response to the video. At the time of writing the video had almost 300,000 likes, and almost 2,000 people have accepted the challenge by using Ashley’s soundtrack on their own self-love challenge videos.    Having the confidence to accept who you are can also give you the confidence to do things for yourself, instead of just to please others. Yes, you don’t have to hide your cellulite if you don’t want to. But that doesn't mean you can do something to improve its appearance if that will give you even more confidence.  Anti-cellulite shapewear is clinically proven to improve the appearance of your cellulite. If you enjoyed this post, check out our article “What Ashley Graham Has to Say About Her Cellulite”.  

If there’s any good news about your efforts to reduce cellulite, it is that the best ways to do it will also help you live an overall healthier lifestyle.  Getting the right amount of sleep each night; eating a healthy diet (healthy snacks too!), and adding more physical activity to your life can all contribute to making your cellulite less noticeable - and improve your overall health. For a quick explanation of how it all works, let’s start with one of the most basic cellulite treatments: weight loss.  Cellulite happens when body fat beneath the skin puts pressure against the underside of your skin. That pushes your skin out, except in the spots where fibrous bands of connective tissue connect the skin to your body. The result is the cottage cheese effect of cellulite on the surface of your skin.  Of course, losing weight helps reduce the fat under your skin, and the cellulite it causes. Sleep has been linked to a number of health benefits that can help you lose weight, including higher levels of energy, which can fuel your weight loss efforts too. Of course, a healthy, balanced diet will reduce overeating and the consumption of nutrient-deficient foods, both of which contribute to weight gain. Exercises that Can Reduce Weight Loss If exercising is part of your plan to increase your overall activity levels, you will burn more calories and that can lead to more weight loss. There are certain exercises, or at least exercising certain areas of your body, that will help to target your cellulite reduction. All that you have to do is think of the areas of your body where you see the most cellulite. Core Exercises - Any exercise that strengthens your core can help reduce the appearance of cellulite on your stomach. Including planks and leg raises, these exercises will help strengthen your core muscles, which can reduce the fat cells above them. Glute & Thigh Exercises - Using exercises like squats, lunges and burpees can produce the same effect for your buttocks and thighs by firming up your glutes and thigh muscles. Walking, Running, Cycling, Swimming - These are all good for your legs, glutes and core, and your overall physical fitness. Start Reducing Your Cellulite Today While sleep, diet and exercise are all great ways to help improve the appearance of cellulite, they will take time and commitment. In the meantime, if you want to, do everything you can to start seeing results sooner, slip into anti-cellulite shorts for the summer.  Made of an innovative fabric infused with ceramic beads, anti-cellulite shapewear has a micro-massaging effect on the skin it covers. The result is stronger, healthier skin, and a clinically proven reduction in the appearance of cellulite.  

Even with body positivity and the acceptance of ourselves as we are enjoying more and more attention, many people would still rather at least reduce the appearance of their cellulite. And, with summer’s heat, shorts and swimsuits finally here, they would rather reduce cellulite on their thighs than any other part of their bodies. But are there cellulite treatments that can actually target where on your body you can reduce cellulite and its orange-peel effect? Yes. No. Maybe. Let’s clarify. Starting at the beginning, we all understand that there’s no long-term way to get rid of cellulite. It’s a perfectly normal and natural occurrence that about 90% of women and 10% of men experience. But you can take steps to reduce its appearance.  Cellulite is caused when the layer of fat that you have just below the skin's surface pushes out between the connective bands that attach the skin to the tissue below.  The basic way to reduce cellulite anywhere on your body is to reduce your body fat. The fewer fat cells there are beneath your skin, the less fat will be pushing against the underside of your skin, and the less noticeable your cellulite’s dimpling will be. However, if you’re looking for a “magic pill”, or even a weight loss program, that will specifically rescue cellulite on your thighs, it doesn't exist.  3 Ways to Reduce Cellulite on Your Thighs  Fortunately, there are steps you can take to minimize the effect of cellulite specific to your thighs. Lose Weight - OK. Yes, we just said that you can’t target weight loss to your thighs as a way of making your cellulite look better. But, if you do manage to healthily lose weight and maintain it, you will get much better results from your efforts to lower cellulite on your thighs. Strengthen Your Thigh Muscles - No, you don’t have to bulk up like you’re going into a competition. But, if you include exercise as part of your weight loss program, choose exercises that focus on your glutes and thigh muscles, including squats, lunges and step-ups. As your muscles become strong and more toned, they can reduce the layer of fat that lies between them and your skin. Wear Anti-Cellulite Shorts - Shapewear shorts, made with a revolutionary fabric, infused with tiny ceramic beads, exert a micro-massaging effect on the skin they cover, which includes your thighs and buttocks. The massaging effect stimulates blood and lymph flow.In turn, that brings more oxygen and nutrients to your skin and removes more bacteria and toxins. The result is stranger, more toned and healthier-looking skin, and less cellulite.   If you want to reduce cellulite on your stomach and waist, check out our article “The Best Shapewear for Tummy & Waist”.

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If you’ve always battled your weight, or if you just can’t come to terms with your cellulite, you may be surprised to learn that you’ve been doing one of the best things to reduce them since you were a toddler. You just haven’t done enough of it to make a difference. It seems like almost every day there’s a new study or research results that show the benefits of walking. And we’re not talking about any small benefits either. In fact, it's arguable that walking is better for your overall health than running when you factor in things like injuries, accessibility and burnout. 3 Reasons to Choose Walking First, you should always consult your doctor before beginning any extra activities for the first time.We mentioned that you might not be walking enough to make a difference. We are all different and we all get different results. While any amount of added walking or other activity will have benefits, you’ll experience more benefits of walking if you can walk briskly for half an hour, five days a week. But, even if you can’t walk briskly for 5 minutes, you should still start. Here’s why: Increase Your Chances of Success - Everyone can walk. But not everyonecan run very far, master a rowing machine or maintain a regular schedule at the gym. One of the reasons that walking produces similar results as more strenuous exercise is there are no barriers to success. You just stand up and put one foot in front of the other. Then repeat. Wide-Ranging Benefits - We mentioned similar benefits as other forms of exercise and they include improved heart health; lower stress levels; better sleep; stronger, less painful joints; increased circulation; nicer muscle tone; easier weight management; the reduced appearance of cellulite; and higher self-esteem.  No Special Equipment Needed - Want to start rigging a bike? First, you need a bike. When you look at the many forms of exercise, like swimming, bike riding, rollerblading, etc., walking requires the least amount of equipment. If you’ve always struggled with weight, cellulite and/or fitness, you owe it to yourself to try regular walking. And if you want to amplify many of the benefits you get from walking, including better circulation and improved skin tone, take a walk in the comfort and support of compression shapewear.   To learn more about making your cellulite look better, check out our article “5 Tips To Help Reduce The Appearance Of Cellulite”.

Wow. That would be cool. Imagine just trying to live your life more at the moment, or being mindful, and watching your cellulite improve as you do.  Well, that’s not going to happen. There’s no single thing, like a caffeine scrub, brushing or applying creams - or positive thinking - that will reduce the appearance of your cellulite for much longer than how long it takes those treatments to wear off. That’s because common cellulite treatments don’t actually do anything about the underlying causes of cellulite. Instead, they generally tighten your skin. Until they wear off. Then it's back to orange peel skin for you.  The Best Way to Reduce Cellulite Cellulite is caused by the accumulation of fat cells beneath your skin, which is attached to the underlying muscle tissue by fibrous bands. As more fat cells accumulate, they push against the underside of your skin. Cellulite dimpling happens where the fibrous bands are attached to the underside of your skin. They pull your skin in, while the fat cells push your skin out.  The best way to reduce the appearance of cellulite is to minimize the fat cells beneath your skin. You can do this by lowering your weight through a healthier diet and more activity. Back to Mindfulness & Your Cellulite Mindfulness, which is being more mindful of everything around you and everything you feel. It includes simply paying more attention to your senses, living in the moment without worrying about the past and future, meditating and even focusing on your breathing. The benefits of mindfulness, including lower stress, anxiety and depression; better sleep; reduced diabetes symptoms; and less hypertension, are where the connection to reduced cellulite is made. Each of the areas of your body and mind that mindfulness helps to improve happens to also be areas that can contribute to weight gain, or at least make it more difficult to manage your weight.  So if you practice mindfulness, you’ll be taking steps to promote a reduction in the appearance of your cellulite. But if you want to start taking steps right now, take a look at the clinically proven cellulite reduction properties of anti-cellulite leggings. You get wear-all-day comfort, shape-flattering control and a boost in circulation that helps strengthen your skin, get rid of impurities, and reduce the appearance of cellulite.   To learn more about shapewear, check out our recent article “The Best Shapewear for Under Dresses”.