dr_ashleylucas - Cellulite is stubborn and common. Some studies show that at least 80% of women deal with it. Cellulite is so hard to eliminate due to the physiology of it. It originates from the pattern of how fat cells arrange themselves. The fat cells push out in a column-like shape while our connective tissue “pulls” back in through bands that run between the columns connecting the skin to the muscle. As a result we witness this bumpy appearance. Contributing factors include hormonal changes, decreases in estrogen, yo-yo dieting and back and forth changes that can impact our skin elasticity and weaken the strength of our connective tissue. Lack of activity and toxin build up can impair circulation and lymphatic drainage in cellulite prone areas making the situation worse. The best cellulite busting tactics include: 1) Dropping overall body fat 2) Resistance training – lifting something heavy to build up muscle mass in the areas where you have cellulite and to help fill in loose...