Cellulite is typically located on the buttocks, hips, and thighs. However, it can also be located on the back of the arms, directly below the arm pit, and even on the chest in some cases.

For years cellulite has been an ugly word for most women. It is one of the things that tend to haunt millions of women across the country regardless of race.

Cellulite is known in the medical field as localized lipodystrophy - meaning unformed fat in one or several specific areas of the body.

Most doctors refer to cellulite as just plain old body fat.

Men typically don't have cellulite because of the way the fibers within their dermis are shaped. Instead of being crossed, they are perpendicular to the skin, so a build up of sweaty fat beneath the skin never takes place. Not only are the fibrous bands in women crossed, but they tend to be much tighter than men’s which causes a pulling on the skin and ends up causing the actual cellulite effect.

Another reason men tend to not accumulate cellulite is because they have tougher skin corium (dermis) which doesn’t allow a build up of fat to collect. Men therefore have smoother, tighter skin than women do. Another major factor is hormonal reasons.

Hormones--not diet or exercise--are primarily responsible for regulating fat storage and metabolism in the subcutaneous fat layer. Especially in the late stages of pregnancy in which estrogen can actually break collagen tissue fibers apart, which is a crucial step in relaxing the cervix for childbirth. This is why, contrary to popular belief, cellulite is not directly related to obesity, although cellulite may look more prominent on overweight individuals.

Hormones are most likely responsible for the formation of cellulite. Hormonal factors would explain why cellulite often appears in women during periods of hormonal change such as puberty, pregnancy as stated above, menopause, premenstrual syndrome and during the initial months on birth control pills.

"There are no set rules regarding who gets cellulite. It's not really clear why some people get it and others don't.

Despite promises made by advertisers, there isn't a method that can remove cellulite completely. Even liposuction and other types of techniques such as an endermology machine or skin vacuum can eliminate cellulite completely.

It has not been proven scientifically, and it probably isn't any better than exercising and reducing the overall fat content of your body.

You really need to have a certain amount of thickness of fat before you will start to show cellulite, and if you have very little, there is a smaller chance cellulite will be visible.

Cellulite creams, which marketers claim will dissolve the fat and smooth the skin are not a permanent solution. Creams might be somewhat effective, but only if they are used on a regular basis. Any reduction in appearance of cellulite achieved using creams usually disappears upon cessation of use.

The good news is that cellulite itself is not a sign of poor health or linked to any diseases. People who display a lot of cellulite may be overweight and should be aware of health risks associated with obesity, including heart disease and diabetes, but to date there is no scientific proof that cellulite in itself is dangerous.

One thing that most women believe is that you won’t get cellulite as long as you stay thin or should I say not overweight.

Truth is, you can have as little as 14% body fat and still have cellulite. You may have to squeeze the skin in order to see it but it is still there. So what causes a thin woman to have cellulite?

• food allergies

• poor blood circulation

• lack of exercise

• eating the wrong types of foods

• dieting

• poor lymphatic system drainage

• too much sunlight

Plain and simple cellulite is nothing more than fat deposits that lie directly under the skin. Eating foods that are high in fat will increase your fat levels, thus increasing your levels of cellulite.

There are no magic cellulite treatment remedies for selective cellulite removal. It can only be reduced as part of an overall weight reduction program, together with cutting back on calorie intake and increasing exercise.

What it all comes down to is cellulite is nothing more than a visible flaw that most women hate. If you are one of those women JOIN TODAY and let us provide you with everything you need to accomplish your fitness goals.