Cellulite Blasting Morning Routine

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Routines are powerful. When you repeat a set of actions on a daily basis, before you know it you are flying through those actions without giving them much thought, and reaping the benefits. Summer is fast approaching, and if you want to be ready for those short-shorts and swimsuits, here’s a simple morning routine that will lead you to smoother thighs fast.

After you get out of bed:

1. Drink a cup of green tea
Green tea is chock full of antioxidants that protect your body from free-radical damage. That damage can cause your body’s tissues to break down and turn into lumps and dimples. Green tea has also been shown to increase the rate that fat is burned, and according to new research it might even block the production of fat-absorbing enzymes. Drinking green tea is one of the best-for-you cellulite remedies out there.

2. Do these  simple lower body anti-cellulite exercises
Now that you’ve got a little energy from the green tea (it does contain some caffeine) do a quick series of these simple, but extremely effective, lower body exercises to reduce cellulite:

squats (click for how-to) and

lunges (click for how-to)

One set of each will be enough for a quick morning tone-up

3. Dry brush your problem areas
Before getting into the shower, dry brush your skin. This only takes a minute but can have a great effect. It’s a fantastic way to exfoliate which will lead not only have visible cellulite reducing effects, but also any stretch marks you might have. In addition to removing dead skin cells,  it also increases blood-flow to cellulite-affected areas and helps to stimulate the lymphatic system to remove built-up toxins. A long-handled natural-bristled brush is best. Sweep the brush once or twice over your problem areas, towards the heart. If you dry brush your skin before showering, don’t also exfoliate in the shower because too much can irritate your skin.

4. Apply cellulite lotion or cream
After showering, apply your favorite cellulite reducing lotion. Lotions containing caffeine are a good bet.

5. Eat a cellulite-blasting breakfast
What about breakfast? This can be another powerful weapon in your anti-cellulite arsenal. Your goal should be to include, at the least, foods that are high in antioxidants such as strawberries and blueberries. Ideally your breakfast will also contain some  essential fatty acids (the omega 3’s). An example breakfast is one whole wheat muffin topped with 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter and banana slices, plus 1/2 cup berries (fresh or frozen).  Oatmeal with fruit is another good choice for an anti cellulite diet breakfast.

By following these steps you will have attacked your cellulite from five different directions before leaving the house in the morning!

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