Is it just me or is summer coming way too fast? Every day we are a little bit closer to whipping out our bathing suits and showing off our bare skin.
Right now is the time during the year when people, especially women, start examining every part of their body close up.
That is why I am here, I have decided to offer a few tips for getting rid of one of the number one horrors that almost every woman will face at one point in their lives, that awful dimply skin we know as cellulite.
I have to admit I have found myself a bit astounded at the many misconceptions that people have these days regarding cellulite.
There is just so much information out there, it is hard to know what to believe.
Many women swear by some anti-cellulite cream or another, some believe that if they stop eating cheese cellulite will disappear, and others believe that surgery is their only option.
Well, today I am here to clear many of these misconceptions up.
So, what is cellulite and how do you get rid of it? Contrary to many of the beliefs that people have about cellulite it is actually nothing more than fat that is stored into cells because the body did not use it up.
Women's fat cells take on a sort of honey combed shape and men's are formed in a criss cross pattern.
This difference in the composition of fat cells is exactly the reason why women are more susceptible to cellulite than men.
Reducing cellulite appearance is actually quite simple, but not so easy.
One of the only ways that you can truly get rid of the cellulite that plagues you is by reducing the overall amount of fat that is stored in your body.
There is really no way to target a particular spot on the body to reduce cellulite, or apply a special cream to magically rub it away, the only thing you can do, is reduce body fat and your cellulite will begin to melt away.
Here are 5 highly effective tips that have been shown to help reduce cellulite appearance with just a little bit of effort:

• Try eating 5 to 6 small meals a day.
  You should spread these meals around 2 to 3 hours apart.
  Every meal you consume should have one carb and one protein.
  You should eat your first meal within the first hour that you are awake.
  
• Drink at least one cup of water with every meal.
  You should try and consume water throughout the day because the more water you drink the less water weight your body will retain.
  
• Get the proper amount of sleep.
  If you are doing the strength training you will read about in step 5 you will want to rest at least 2 days or 48 hours in between each muscle group's strength training sessions.
  You will also want to make sure to get at least 8 hours of sleep every night.
  Finally, make sure to take at least 2 days off from exercise each week.
  
• You will want to make sure to do at least 3 days of cardio sessions each week at varying intensity levels and lengths.
  
• And last but not least, strength training should be performed on each muscle group (i.
  e.
  legs, arms, abs, back, shoulders, etc.
  ) 1 to 3 times per week.
  

By combining all of the steps listed above, you should be cellulite free in no time and be ready to hit the beach without an ounce doubt.