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If you’re wondering how to get rid of cellulite, you’re not alone. The dreaded orange peel effect haunts almost 90% of women (even supermodels), and it’s one of the most common issues that damages body confidence. Companies have spawned an entire industry of lotions, creams, and cosmetic treatments that are designed to reduce its appearance. But these won’t help you get rid of cellulite permanently and are usually only short-term fixes (if they work at all). The key to reducing cellulite long-term is a combination of maintaining a healthy weight and exercising regularly. Being overweight can intensify its appearance, so...

When you want to lose weight, it’s best to start with your diet. And though many people have a general sense of what’s good for them and what isn’t, many still struggle to lose weight. But it isn’t because they aren’t trying or aren’t eating the right foods. Often, it’s because they’re eating the wrong portion sizes. Practical approaches to portion control Portion control is especially challenging today. Portions in restaurants are bigger than ever. Even the portions of meats and other foods in your grocery store are getting larger every year. In fact, some studies reveal that since the...

Finding ourselves with loose skin after weight loss can be incredibly frustrating. We’ve worked so hard and achieved so much, yet we’re still not 100% happy with the results. It can be hard not to feel disappointment. But, knowing how to tighten skin (as well as prevent excess skin in the first place) can make a real difference to how we perceive our bodies and value our hard-fought results. Before we dive into how to tighten skin after losing weight, it’s important to take a moment and be proud of what you’ve already achieved. Weight loss will have had a...

Dieters, even the smartest of dieters, look for hacks, or shortcuts, to lose weight faster. Some of the most common places they find hacks is from diet gurus, or even social media celebrities. After all, if these people are using – and promoting – the hacks, they must be healthy, right? Nothing could be further from the truth. Everywhere you turn, you can find information about a new health craze that promises to help you lose weight or be the magic food you’ve been missing from your diet. Truth be told, none of these diet hacks are actually healthy. In...

Even the smartest dieter still turns to his or her favorite takeaway every once in a while. And why shouldn’t you? After all, smart dieting isn’t about being perfect, it’s about knowing how to balance healthy foods with those you treat yourself to now and again. But do you know everything about takeaways? After all, they don’t want you to know all the secrets about what’s lurking in your food or behind the scenes. Read on to learn why you should avoid fast food in general, and 5 things your local takeaway doesn’t want you to know – but you...