Gym-goer who dramatically reduced cellulite credits 3-times-a-week workout for transforming her thighs

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Solen Le Net

By Solen Le Net


Published: 07/07/2025

- 13:41

While lifestyle interventions are unlikely to reverse cellulite completely, they may significantly reduce its appearance

A fitness enthusiast has shared five methods she claims significantly reduce the appearance of cellulite, ranging from dietary adjustments to exercise routines and hydration habits.

YouTube content creator Melissa Lattari documented her journey addressing skin texture issues, particularly around the thighs, to assist others seeking similar results.


Her video addressed a common concern she frequently encounters: "I know cellulite is normal, but I feel insecure about it and don't know what to do."

In response, Melissa detailed the specific lifestyle changes that she credits for smoothing her skin texture, offering practical guidance for those struggling with similar insecurities about dimpled or bumpy skin.

MELISSA'S THIGHS BEFORE AND AFTER

Melissa ate more protein and less sugar to reverse her cellulite

YOUTUBE / MELISSALATTARI

The interventions Melissa listed include consuming more protein and exercising the lower body at least three times weekly.

She also recommends drinking between 2.5 and three litres of water daily whilst avoiding refined sugar.

Additionally, she advocates for carb cycling following a 2-1-2 pattern and addressing any vitamin deficiencies through appropriate supplementation.

These "things" that helped her, as she described them, form a comprehensive approach combining dietary modifications with targeted exercise.

The fitness enthusiast presented these methods as practical steps that viewers could implement, based on her documented personal experience with reducing cellulite appearance.

Carb cycling involves alternating carbohydrate intake throughout the week, with Melissa's recommended pattern consisting of two high-carb days, one moderate-carb day, followed by another two high-carb days.

This dietary approach can be modified according to individual activity levels and fitness objectives.

Melissa's video emerged from her observation that whilst many women acknowledge cellulite as normal, they still experience insecurity about its appearance.

MELISSA'S THIGHS BEFORE AND AFTER

The fitness enthusiast credits specific lifestyle changes for smoothing her skin texture

YOUTUBE / MELISSALATTARI


Her content aims to bridge the gap between accepting cellulite's prevalence and providing actionable strategies for those who wish to reduce its visibility.

The fitness community remains divided on whether lifestyle changes can completely eliminate cellulite symptoms, though many enthusiasts share photographic evidence supporting their methods on social media platforms.

Personal trainer at Nuffield Health Surbiton Gym, Abby Carpenter, confirmed that exercising regularly is key for managing the appearance of cellulite because it burns calories and fat.

For those with a good base level of fitness, the expert recommends interval or high-intensity interval training, involving short bursts of intense work followed by recovery periods.