A friend of mine heard a fateful phrase from her boyfriend at an unfortunate time, after which she kicked him out of her bed that night. The phrase went something like this: “Your butt has become a bit unsightly…” Dramatic? Horrible! None of us would want to imagine ourselves in her shoes. So what do you do if, over time, your chances of getting a “pretty butt” rating from your boyfriend have become zero?
First of all, think about it and believe that this phrase isn't a sign of a breakup, but a sign of your partner's utmost trust. After all, there are things you only say to your closest friends… Instead of responding heatedly, “Did you give me money to keep it in shape?”, approach the problem constructively. Your butt is yours, and if someone stops liking it, it's your problem too. Because saying, “Appreciate my soul, not my figure,” is the easiest thing to do. It's much harder to maintain your shape every day without hoping for a miracle or for someone other than you to work on your “problem areas.” If your butt has become unsightly, in male terms, this means that the tone of your gluteal muscles has weakened, and cellulite has invaded the water-lipid layer beneath your skin like an uninvited relative, eager to “settle in forever.” How can you fix the situation?
If you're prone to cellulite, no amount of liposuction or mind-numbing workouts (especially irregular ones) will get rid of it. Therefore, consider your mother's body type, analyze your lifestyle and diet, and draw the right conclusions. If you're “prone,” you'll have to solve three problems throughout your life.
First: don't allow yourself to fluctuate in weight. If you lose weight quickly and noticeably (especially due to stress and without exercise), cellulite becomes as noticeable as your sunken cheeks.
Second: regulate your metabolism. Cellulite is the result of improper distribution of fluid and fat under the skin. Prevent stagnation of blood and lymph, which are responsible for metabolism, and prevent fat accumulation—which means constantly tousling yourself, massaging, and eating small, frequent meals.
And third: maintain muscle tone. Skin supported by a strong muscular framework behaves much more responsibly. Any beauty salon will offer comprehensive body care, including anti-cellulite and sculpting programs. These typically consist of the following steps:
– hardware impact;
– manual impact;
– wraps;
– cosmetic care.
If possible, you can try electromyostimulation, pressotherapy, ultrasound, and massage. But what if that's not possible? There are always proven “folk” methods for getting rid of cellulite.
First, cupping massage
We're talking about regular medical cupping devices, which are used on the back to treat a cold. Not everyone knows that cupping provides a wonderful and very effective massage based on a vacuum effect. The vacuum created inside the cup mimics deep massage twists. What is this used for? It stimulates superficial blood circulation in the skin, loosens the connective tissue underneath, removes excess fluid, and thus eliminates toxins.
For the LPG System vacuum massage treatment, you'll need to go to a salon and spend a lot of money. For a home treatment, you'll need a couple of cups, a medical clamp, alcohol, massage oil, and a friendly, trusty partner. You can also do the massage yourself. Apply oil to your skin, light a cotton ball on the clamp, place the cup on your buttock, and gently move it over your skin. The effect is amazing!
Secondly, self-massage with a brush
Ideal for a visit to the sauna, but a good water treatment is also possible at home. Personally, I use a wooden brush with short natural bristles and alternate between cosmetics. One time I'll use a scrub with essential oils from a reputable brand, another time I'll mix honey with anti-cellulite cream, and a third time I'll use ground coffee, poured with hot water and a drop of essential oil. To avoid irritation, you can replace the brush with a terrycloth glove.
Thirdly, seaweed wrap
Whether seaweed truly has such a universal healing effect is debatable, but the fact that a seaweed wrap is very beneficial for the skin is obvious. So why not buy a jar of this ground seaweed (fucus, kelp, spirulina) from a well-known thalassotherapy brand, dilute it at home with warm water (you can also buy a thermoactive gel), and apply it to your beloved body during a leisurely hour? Before this procedure, the skin should be thoroughly exfoliated. Apply a thin layer of seaweed mixture on top, then wrap yourself in plastic wrap, cover yourself with a blanket, and rest for no more than half an hour. The body doesn't like extreme sports.
Fourthly, thermoactive effect
The idea is to stimulate blood flow to the areas where it's applied, activating the effects of cosmetic products. This could be an anti-cellulite cream or a homemade mixture, such as honey with essential oil or green tea leaves ground and brewed with essential oil. If you're feeling adventurous, squeeze some grape juice and mix it with olive oil to create a “wine wrap.” Or take some powdered chocolate, heat it up, and mix it with orange juice to create a “chocolate wrap.”
Apply with massaging movements, wrap yourself in plastic wrap, put on warm sweatpants, and do half an hour of gentle exercise. A few static exercises like callanetics or Pilates, or yoga exercises—the key is to keep your muscles active, but don't overexert your breathing. Otherwise, you could hurt yourself.
After all procedures, water baths are a must. Between treatments, don't hesitate to buy sea salts at the pharmacy and occasionally treat yourself to a seawater bath, adding herbal infusions to the water: nettle, chamomile, rosemary. Hassle? Yes. Effective? Trust me.
Don't excuse your inaction by citing a lack of time and energy. I assure you that once you see the first results, you'll notice you feel better, too, because you've had to change both your lifestyle and your attitude toward yourself.