Men don't get cellulite...Not fair! - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

surferlove007 · 06-11-2007, 05:41 PM

So recently I was on vacation in California and Utah and I wasn't very careful with my exercise and gained a couple pounds (grumble grumble) and a thought occurred to me...men don't get cellulite no matter how much weight they gain.
Life is not fair.
Also I'm going back to the gym on a regular basis again and was curious...how many of you ladies have been rid of this cellulite after X many hours or days at the gym?
I don't have a lot...but I don't want to let myself go again either.
So thoughts on men and the plague of cellulite.

shesus · 06-11-2007, 07:51 PM

Cellulite is not necessarily caused by being overweight.

There is really not a 'cure' for it although there are many suggestions for dietary supplements.

I keep my weight steady by watching what I eat and going to the gym 3-5 times a week and do the treadmill or crosstrainer for 30 minutes. Doesn't take a lot of time if you put in a lot of effort.

cadre · 06-11-2007, 09:38 PM

What I have been told as far as the reason for men not having cellulite is that for men, fat is mixed in with their muscle (to an extent of course), and for women, the fat is basically a layer on top of the muscle.

I have cellulite and I have yet to get rid of it even though I've been trying. I work out at the gym for about an hour 5 days a week. The key to losing cellulite is to lower your total body fat, so eat less or eat healthier and do more cardio. If you ever get rid of all of it, let me know how!

ngdawg · 06-12-2007, 06:47 AM

If you've ever seen human fat, it's not smooth, it's rather lumpy, and that's what shows up as 'cellulite'.. Fit men might not have it, but look at an overweight guy and you'll see some.
I've had some all my life and I'm not overweight; even at my skinniest, I had it. You'd have to be pretty solid muscle head to toe, I would think, to not have any at all. My leg muscles are toned, but if I squeeze a portion of my calves, there's the cellulite

If you're basically in good shape(and judging by your pix, that'd be an understatement), don't fret over a few 'dimples'.

lurkette · 06-12-2007, 07:14 AM

Cellulite is genetic and there's no real "cure" for it. And it's not necessarily about the amount of fat you have on your body, but about the way your fat cells are distributed, which is genetic. You can be skinny as all getout and still have cellulite. It has to do with the structure of connective tissue under the skin. Men have a more regular structure, which prevents fat cells from being close to the surface of the skin, which is why they don't show cellulite as readily as women.

http://www.wdxcyber.com/ngen13.htm

There's not a lot you can do about it, because the structure of your connective tissue is genetic. You can decrease the size of the fat cells to some extent through exercise and diet, but those cells are still going to be near the surface, and dimpling is going to happen. It's totally not fair, but there you have it. It's kind of liberating (as a woman who has had cellulite since my mid-20s when I was at 21% body fat, which is fairly fit for a non-athlete) to know that it's not a personal failing due to too much buttered popcorn, but something I can't really control. It's just there, and I'm used to it. Now if only everyone else in the world knew that and didn't think "God, what a lazy cow!" I can make it better through my diet and behavior, but it's never going to go away entirely. Sucks, but maybe in the next life I'll be one of those people with genes for perfectly smooth skin!

Sultana · 06-12-2007, 08:28 AM

If you shake it enough, no one sees the dimples.

The end.

Sweetpea · 06-12-2007, 08:40 AM

yeah, men don't get cellulite, but we can bear children...

For the most part cellulite is genetic, excercise and diet do help though in offsetting that fact.

the thing is, every woman has it to some extent, That's life , just do your best to stay fit and love your body for what it is.

sweetpea

lurkette · 06-12-2007, 11:47 AM

I got curious and started googling cellulite, and found this:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0814121101.htm

Quote:

Weight Loss Found To Reduce Cellulite In Some Overweight Women, Worsen The Condition In Others

Science Daily — Weight loss may decrease the severity of cellulite for some women -- but may worsen the condition for others, reports a study in August's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

"Approximately 85 percent of women are affected by cellulite," said John Kitzmiller, MD, ASPS Member Surgeon and study co-author. "Cellulite is not specific to overweight people, but excess weight may worsen the condition. We found that weight loss in overweight patients improved the appearance of cellulite, but for a few, it actually worsened the condition."

The study examined 29 women who enrolled in medically supervised weight loss programs including low-fat meals, liquid diets, medication, and bariatric surgery. Seventeen patients experienced an improvement in the appearance of their cellulite, while 9 worsened. The average weight loss was 30.5 pounds (range 2.3 -- 102 pounds).

Patients who lost larger amounts of weight and lowered their percentage of thigh fat experienced the greatest improvement in cellulite. These patients had a significantly higher starting body mass index (BMI) and had more severe cellulite on average.

Patients whose cellulite worsened started with a significantly lower BMI, lost smaller amounts of weight, and had no change in percentage of thigh fat.

Skin elasticity after weight loss also played an important role in improving the appearance of cellulite. Cellulite worsened in those whose skin became significantly looser after weight loss.

"There is no answer for completely eliminating cellulite, however, it appears the more weight one loses, the better its appearance," said Dr. Kitzmiller. "Although the appearance of cellulite diminished for the majority of patients, weight loss did not totally eradicate the condition. The dimples appear to be permanent features that lessen in depth as the pounds come off."

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is the largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world. With more than 6,000 members, the society is recognized as a leading authority and information source on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. ASPS comprises 94 percent of all board-certified plastic surgeons in the United States. Founded in 1931, the society represents physicians certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery or The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

The good news (depending on how you look at it):
- 85% of women have cellulite (YOU'RE NORMAL!!)
- losing weight can lessen the appearance of cellulite to some extent

The bad news:
- losing weight doesn't always help and might make it worse.
- you're kind of stuck with it

surferlove007 · 06-12-2007, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sultana

If you shake it enough, no one sees the dimples.

The end.

Haha so true! And you do it so well Sulty!

la petite moi · 06-12-2007, 03:02 PM

Uhhhmmmm, I dunno, not to endulge too much info, but nwlinkvxd has cellulite and he's a fit guy. I think all humans do.

PS: Ghostgirl, you are one hot momma. Don't worry about gaining a couple pounds.

little_tippler · 06-15-2007, 05:36 AM

When I was as thin as a stick insect (in my teens), I distinctly remember several girls in my year who would ask me "how come you're so skinny? You must be anorexic. I bet you hardly eat at all". One day, one girl, in the gym lockers, turns to me and says "oh you have cellulite", and smiled widely. Yeah she was reaaally nice.

Just to say that you can be extra-thin and still have it. I never worried about it, even now that I'm a little rounder, and I would never have cared at all about it if it hadn't been pointed out to me by others. I don't see what all the fuss is about, but I think I must be the onyl female who actually doesn't give a toss.

bit_of_honey · 06-22-2007, 05:54 PM

Yes , us women sure got the rough end of the deal. and do you also notice men dont get the flabby arms.. u no when u wave and its also waving..

06-11-2007, 05:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
surferlove007 Junkie	Men don't get cellulite...Not fair! So recently I was on vacation in California and Utah and I wasn't very careful with my exercise and gained a couple pounds (grumble grumble) and a thought occurred to me...men don't get cellulite no matter how much weight they gain. Life is not fair. Also I'm going back to the gym on a regular basis again and was curious...how many of you ladies have been rid of this cellulite after X many hours or days at the gym? I don't have a lot...but I don't want to let myself go again either. So thoughts on men and the plague of cellulite.

06-11-2007, 07:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
shesus Fancy Location: Chicago	Cellulite is not necessarily caused by being overweight. There is really not a 'cure' for it although there are many suggestions for dietary supplements. I keep my weight steady by watching what I eat and going to the gym 3-5 times a week and do the treadmill or crosstrainer for 30 minutes. Doesn't take a lot of time if you put in a lot of effort. __________________ Whatever did happen to your soul? I heard you sold it Choose Heaven for the weather and Hell for the company

06-11-2007, 09:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
cadre The Worst Influence Location: Arizona	What I have been told as far as the reason for men not having cellulite is that for men, fat is mixed in with their muscle (to an extent of course), and for women, the fat is basically a layer on top of the muscle. I have cellulite and I have yet to get rid of it even though I've been trying. I work out at the gym for about an hour 5 days a week. The key to losing cellulite is to lower your total body fat, so eat less or eat healthier and do more cardio. If you ever get rid of all of it, let me know how! __________________ My life is one of those 'you had to be there' jokes. Last edited by cadre; 06-11-2007 at 09:41 PM..

06-12-2007, 06:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
ngdawg peekaboo Location: on the back, bitch	If you've ever seen human fat, it's not smooth, it's rather lumpy, and that's what shows up as 'cellulite'.. Fit men might not have it, but look at an overweight guy and you'll see some. I've had some all my life and I'm not overweight; even at my skinniest, I had it. You'd have to be pretty solid muscle head to toe, I would think, to not have any at all. My leg muscles are toned, but if I squeeze a portion of my calves, there's the cellulite If you're basically in good shape(and judging by your pix, that'd be an understatement), don't fret over a few 'dimples'. __________________ Don't blame me. I didn't vote for either of'em.

06-12-2007, 07:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
lurkette My future is coming on Moderator Emeritus Location: east of the sun and west of the moon	Cellulite is genetic and there's no real "cure" for it. And it's not necessarily about the amount of fat you have on your body, but about the way your fat cells are distributed, which is genetic. You can be skinny as all getout and still have cellulite. It has to do with the structure of connective tissue under the skin. Men have a more regular structure, which prevents fat cells from being close to the surface of the skin, which is why they don't show cellulite as readily as women. http://www.wdxcyber.com/ngen13.htm There's not a lot you can do about it, because the structure of your connective tissue is genetic. You can decrease the size of the fat cells to some extent through exercise and diet, but those cells are still going to be near the surface, and dimpling is going to happen. It's totally not fair, but there you have it. It's kind of liberating (as a woman who has had cellulite since my mid-20s when I was at 21% body fat, which is fairly fit for a non-athlete) to know that it's not a personal failing due to too much buttered popcorn, but something I can't really control. It's just there, and I'm used to it. Now if only everyone else in the world knew that and didn't think "God, what a lazy cow!" I can make it better through my diet and behavior, but it's never going to go away entirely. Sucks, but maybe in the next life I'll be one of those people with genes for perfectly smooth skin! __________________ "If ten million people believe a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing." - Anatole France

06-12-2007, 08:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
Sultana Falling Angel Location: L.A. L.A. land	If you shake it enough, no one sees the dimples. The end. __________________ "Love is a snowmobile racing across the tundra and then suddenly it flips over, pinning you underneath. At night, the ice weasels come." - Matt Groening My goal? To fulfill my potential.

06-12-2007, 08:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sweetpea Fade out Location: in love	yeah, men don't get cellulite, but we can bear children... For the most part cellulite is genetic, excercise and diet do help though in offsetting that fact. the thing is, every woman has it to some extent, That's life , just do your best to stay fit and love your body for what it is. sweetpea __________________ Having a Pet Will Change Your Life! Looking for a great pet?! Click Here! "I am the Type of Person Who Can Get Away With A lot, Simply Because I Don't Ask Permission for the Privilege of Being Myself"

06-12-2007, 03:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
la petite moi Filling the Void. Location: California	Uhhhmmmm, I dunno, not to endulge too much info, but nwlinkvxd has cellulite and he's a fit guy. I think all humans do. PS: Ghostgirl, you are one hot momma. Don't worry about gaining a couple pounds. Last edited by la petite moi; 06-12-2007 at 03:06 PM..

06-15-2007, 05:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
little_tippler Leaning against the -Sun- Super Moderator Location: on the other side	When I was as thin as a stick insect (in my teens), I distinctly remember several girls in my year who would ask me "how come you're so skinny? You must be anorexic. I bet you hardly eat at all". One day, one girl, in the gym lockers, turns to me and says "oh you have cellulite", and smiled widely. Yeah she was reaaally nice. Just to say that you can be extra-thin and still have it. I never worried about it, even now that I'm a little rounder, and I would never have cared at all about it if it hadn't been pointed out to me by others. I don't see what all the fuss is about, but I think I must be the onyl female who actually doesn't give a toss. __________________ Whether we write or speak or do but look We are ever unapparent. What we are Cannot be transfused into word or book. Our soul from us is infinitely far. However much we give our thoughts the will To be our soul and gesture it abroad, Our hearts are incommunicable still. In what we show ourselves we are ignored. The abyss from soul to soul cannot be bridged By any skill of thought or trick of seeming. Unto our very selves we are abridged When we would utter to our thought our being. We are our dreams of ourselves, souls by gleams, And each to each other dreams of others' dreams. Fernando Pessoa, 1918

06-22-2007, 05:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
bit_of_honey Upright Location: ohio	Yes , us women sure got the rough end of the deal. and do you also notice men dont get the flabby arms.. u no when u wave and its also waving..