Nine out of 10 women have cellulite, and we spend an estimated many billions a year trying to get rid of it--even though every shred of medical evidence proves that the wraps, reams and potions don't work. Cellulite doesn't always mean that your fat! And it hits regardless of weight or physical fitness, usually appearing on legs, buttocks, hips and stomach

What is the difference between cellulite and fat? Though everyone has a smooth layer of fat, individual amounts depend on weight, lifestyle and genetics. This fat layer is an insulator for the body and cushions the organs, muscles and nerves. Cellulite, on the other hand, is lumpy and provides no padding whatsoever. It only occurs in certain areas of the body: the thighs, buttocks, abdomen and breasts. When men get cellulite, it tends to be on the neck and abdomen. Cellulite is not necessarily a factor of body weight. You don't have to be heavy to have cellulite. Though diet and lifestyle affect cellulite formation, a large part of cellulite is comprised of toxins and fat that build up in the body, and can affect women of any size, weight and body structure.