Culotte de cheval: causes, characteristics and the most effective remedies to eliminate them
The culotte de cheval, one of the most hated and feared feminine imperfections that women often fight in vain, are pads located on the female hips. Obvious fatty deposits from the buttock up to the thigh, visible even with the legs covered. Unlike cellulite, in fact, the culottes de cheval make the silhouette not very harmonious and can be seen perfectly from skinny trousers or tight leggings! If your legs know them well, with a little perseverance you will be able to get rid of this imperfection, but to do so, it is essential to understand the causes that generated it well. Only in this way will you be able to attack the problem on several fronts, maximizing the results!
A first good habit is to do some movement, especially with the legs. So are you ready to give yourself a move to get rid of the culotte de cheval?
Culotte de cheval: from problem to solution
The culotte de cheval are technically pads of cellulite with localized adiposity. They are characterized by the presence of nodules under the skin and very often also by a poor muscle tone in the area. The factors that give rise to culotte de cheval can be localized adiposity, cellulite and poor muscle tone. At the base of the culotte de cheval there is often also a genetic factor that determines the different accumulation of body fat in the body. Finally, even an incorrect posture can be the cause of their formation causing water retention, as well as excessive use of high heels that causes the weight of the body to be discharged incorrectly.
There are many things you can do to eliminate culotte de cheval but you must know that since they originate from a combination of different factors, the best way to get rid of them is a strategy that mixes different elements.
The first thing to do is lose weight and diet is essential to do so. Obviously it is not possible to lose weight only and exclusively at that point (maybe it was possible!) So you will have to undertake a diet and training programs. There is no localized weight loss: to lose weight you have to reduce the amount of calories you ingest (and increase those you burn). At the same time you will have to deal with cellulite and as you certainly know it is not easy. Certainly you will not be able to do without a healthy physical activity. Even better if integrated with aesthetic treatments capable of specifically counteracting water retention and accumulations between the thigh and buttock. So what you need is a small revolution in your lifestyle with a mix of healthy nutrition, exercise and targeted treatments. But now cheer up, you are certainly not the only one fighting against this blemish!
Change your diet
Start fighting the culotte de cheval at the table! Choose a healthy and balanced diet, a diet rich in whole grains, legumes, lots of seasonal fruit and vegetables in particular fennel, broccoli and asparagus which have precious draining properties and will help you to eliminate excess fluids that stagnate in your body. In this regard, it will also be very useful to reduce the consumption of salt. As in any self-respecting diet, sweets, fried foods and fats are banned.Since one of the main factors that generates culotte de cheval is water retention, remember to drink a lot of water (choose a low sodium one) and fill up on ginger-based herbal teas. Also no to sugary drinks, alcohol and carbonated water. Take your diet seriously and you will see results in no time!
Choose just the right exercises
Training is essential to recover muscle tone on the legs and buttocks and eliminate cellulite.
Running is an excellent solution in any season of the year and is a valid workout, but series of squats and lunges that tone the legs, hips and buttocks are also very suitable. You don't need any equipment, you can also do them at home at least two or three times a week, while watching your favorite TV series. If you are unable to learn the movements well, you can ask for the help of a personal trainer or follow video tutorials on Youtube. The important thing is to perform the series consistently to obtain faster and longer lasting results.
If you want to practice a sport, you can choose between swimming and tennis that can improve the muscle tone of the whole body, or yoga and pilates (also here take a look at the Youtube videos!) To improve your posture which, as we have seen, it is one of the causes of culotte de cheval!
Anti-cellulite creams
Besides nutrition and targeted exercise, there is still something important you can do to eliminate the culotte de cheval. On the market you will find many creams with anti-cellulite action: you just have to choose your favorite and apply it every day for at least 3 months, morning and evening. Choose a product that you like, with a pleasant scent and try to be really constant in the application, always accompanying it with a light massage to encourage complete penetration of the product.
From lymphatic drainage massage to hydromassage
A cycle of lymphatic drainage massages will also be very useful for the disposal of excess fluids. And then see a quick improvement in your silhouette! Lymphatic drainage is a way to reactivate the microcirculation and eliminate water retention: try it, the results are really evident and will encourage you to move forward precisely towards achieving your goal! If you have a whirlpool tub, do not underestimate the beneficial effect that the movement of water on the skin has to counteract cellulite on the legs. If used regularly you will be able to appreciate good results in terms of muscle tone. If you don't have hydro at home but you like the idea, go to a beauty center or spa and buy a package of sessions.
Aesthetic treatments: cavitation and liposuction
If you have already tried with training, diet, massages and anti-cellulite products also in combined action, and you have not obtained satisfactory results, you can ask your dermatologist for help to eliminate the culotte de cheval. At the dermatologist you will have the opportunity to discover the most advanced treatments, first of all cavitation and liposuction. In fact, the dermatologist could offer you cavitation, a treatment that thanks to ultrasound reduces localized fat thanks to a probe that in contact with the skin is able to disintegrate the fat cells. Always remember that this is a medical treatment and that the sessions are carried out under local anesthesia. If you are dealing with very resistant bearings, you could consider the hypothesis of a liposuction operation within a hospital or a specialized center. Never underestimate this type of treatment: if you are thinking of doing cavitation sessions or even more a liposuction operation on the legs, contact only specialized medical personnel and professional medical centers.
