This spring I started a series cellulite treatments called endermologie. These expensive, painful sessions consist of a deep-tissue massage with a special roller-like device that suctions your skin. It targets specific areas of your body to reduce the appearance of cellulite.
I’ve struggled with cellulite all my life, or at least since I took a good look at my thighs in a department store mirror! I’ve always been fairly thin (thanks mom and dad, for the great genes) and work out often. In addition to endermologie, I’ve gone on a “cellulite diet”, worked out excessively, and used expensive topical creams. Still, the cellulite remains.
Over the years, I’ve gotten clever about trying to hide it. I tan every week because according to “experts,” this helps conceal it. I’ve purchased several cover-ups to wear over my bathing suit. I even find myself backing out of the room when naked, so my husband does not notice it. Still, the cellulite remains.
After my wallet suffered a big hit from the endermologie treatments, and I got tired of the pain I felt a few days after each session, I’ve decided to make peace with my cellulite. No matter what anyone says, cellulite is inevitable for most women. Even many of our favorite stars who look perfect on the cover of magazines have it, trust me.
Accepting yourself as you are is difficult. When we allow our inner critic to take over, we are limiting our freedom to love ourselves unconditionally. It’s funny how we can love others this way, can’t do the same for ourselves.
I’ll probably never be able to get rid of my cellulite, but I can leave the obsession about fighting it behind. Cellulite does not define who I am, and having it does not make me less desirable. I’m a thin, sexy, intelligent, and in control 40-something-year-old who has cellulite.
Changing how I feel and think about cellulite has made a big difference, and it’s free of charge. Start by thinking highly of yourself, also by changing the things you ca,n and accepting the ones you can’t.
Taking care of your emotional health is as important as caring for your physical self. Be kind when it comes to the imperfections of your body. I guarantee that you notice them more than others do.
Today, I exercise because it’s good for my mind and body, enjoy my favorite not-so-healthy foods occasionally, drink red wine and don’t worry about my cellulite as much. After everything we’ve been through together, it still remains a part of my life so why not make peace with it?
