How far would you/do you go in the name of healthy eating/looking the best you can?

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Inspired by a conversation with a friend because I was complaining about my cellulite.

In order to get rid of it it would appear I can never touch anything "nice" ever again. No cheese, no carbs, no cake, no alcohol, caffeine, processed meats. Definitely forget about meals out!

I know my diet could be better but on the whole it's not too bad. I eat carbs but I try aim for wholemeal, I drink alcohol at the weekend, eat eggs and a lot of chicken for protein and usually get some form of fruit or vegetable in every meal.

I exercise 6 times a week both cardio and weights and I am at a normal weight but I still can't shift the cellulite or the c section pouch and it makes me really self conscious. However I'm not willing to in my eyes give up enjoying life by never again letting a piece of cake or a glass of wine pass my lips.

Is anybody ever that strict and if yes do you look perfect? No cellulite, perfectly toned, fat free in the absolute peak of your health and if yes is it worth it?

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I think there is definitely a genetic element. I had it when I was under 8st (I'm 5ft5), tbh it is worse now but I'm a stone and a half heavier and 20 years. In terms of diet, I'm not prepared to give up everything. I'm cutting down at the moment, mostly trying to reduce carbs cause I need to lose a few pounds. Its so easy to get over obsessed, I was definitely like that in my 20s. I'm trying to lose some weight now cause I'm on Tamoxifen, but trying to keep it in perspective.

I've got no scientific knowledge to back it up, but I belong to a running club and none of my running friends have celulite, but we all like cake and a drink. Other friends, even much younger women, all seem to have it.

So how far? About 35 miles a week and a decent enough diet but nothing obsessive.

I've yet to see a young girl wearing those fashionable light coloured leggings that hasn't got cellulite.

It probably depends on the individual. For me, eating good food and having some wine makes me happier than a 'perfect' body would. So, I'm slim but with cellulite and not particularly toned. Also, feeling fit and strong and healthy makes me happier than eating a load of junk food. So I eat quite healthily and take regular exercise and yoga. I've been fatter and unfit, and I've been a skinny rake. The middle ground is best for me.

@Heartytrousers I am a regular runner and have a tiny bit of cellulite on each thigh.

I'm quite overweight (I mean by BMI) by a good couple of stones, and I don't have any cellulite, I do think it's genetic, I have fat bits but they don't have that appearance. It's just fairly random- and if you are already exercising weights and cardio six times a week and are a normal weight, then I don't think there's much more to be done anyway.

I'm in pretty good shape, 4 kids, flat stomach etc. I just make sure I eat at a slight calorie deficit but eat whatever I want. I know I like to eat chocolate in the evening so I just make sure my meals throughout the day allow for that. If I go over occasionally it doesn't concern me.

I don't drink at all.

I'm fat (about 3 stone overweight) but have no cellulite and I eat all those things!

Why would you need to hide your legs away just because there's a bit of cellulite? Who would actually care anyway? Your views on body image sound pretty warped. There's no such thing as perfect for example. You can be healthy and confident.

Some slim people have cellulite. Some biggies like me, much fat, but baby skin

I'm a size 8 and have a little bit of cellulite on each thigh. I don't care though and am happy the way I am.

I look after myself but I enjoy it and I think that mentality is really important. For example I'm teetotal and I know some would see that as deprivation but I don't like drinking so it doesn't feel that way to me.

Before I RTFT: Not very far, I'm not interested in 'looks'

After I RTFT: in 10 or 20 years time, you will look back to this year and think "Damn! I was so strong & fit & looked so good then. Why didn't I appreciate what I had when I had it?"

Not very far. I’m just not that interested in fitness and diet, and I have no willpower.

My DM was obsessed with health and beauty. She was always at the gym, very careful with her diet and denied herself treats. As a result, she looked amazing. Everyone always commented on how fabulous she looked and how fit she was. Then she got cancer and died in her fifties. On her deathbed she said to me “Venus, eat the cake.”

So I do.

I've never been overweight and I eat healthily. I've had quite a bit of cellulite since I was 14 (now in my fifties). Even when running regularly I had it!

I think for me I'm just not willing to give up everything I enjoy just so I can be the best version physically and ashetically. I will cut back and be more mindful about what I'm eating but it's just not worth being so strict. I couldn't cope without cheese anyway!

When collagen lessens/skin’s ‘framework’ sags a bit, poss more likeky.

Might just be my but I don’t mind my cellulite at all! I quite like it 😂