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Episode 2168:

Rachel Trotta emphasizes the normalcy of cellulite, even among athletic women, in her empowering article. She encourages embracing one's body, maintaining a holistic fitness regimen, and discarding the societal pressures and commercial products that exploit insecurities about physical appearance.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.racheltrotta.com/fitness/cellulite-normal/

Quotes to ponder:

"GET OVER IT. For many women, their butt, hips, and thighs are their biggest problem areas. The dreaded 'cottage cheese' appearance provokes anxiety, lots of Googling, and the purchase of expensive gels, creams, spa treatments, QVC torture devices, and multi-level-marketing miracle cures."

"Cellulite is a normal feature of the female body, even for lean, athletic women. It's a uniquely female aspect of physiology that can have a large genetic component."

"Nothing beats fitness. No cream, gel, device, or procedure will make a difference in your overall appearance like regular exercise and a solid, healthy diet will."

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