Cellulite is actually more of a connective tissue issue than a fat issue. The fibrous bands of connective tissue beneath the skin pull downward while fat pushes upward, creating that dimpled appearance. Because of that, there isn’t a quick fix, but there are several things that can help improve the appearance over time with consistency.
Here are the things I personally do:
• Dry brushing – It stimulates circulation, encourages lymphatic drainage, and gently exfoliates the skin. While it won’t remove cellulite, it may improve skin texture and reduce temporary fluid buildup.Check out my blog on how to dry brush and the benefits here!
• Rebounding – The up-and-down motion helps move lymphatic fluid, improves circulation, and supports healthy connective tissue by getting your whole body moving.
• Vibration plate – This increases circulation, activates muscles, and may help improve muscle tone underneath the skin, making cellulite less noticeable over time.
• Red light therapy – Red and near-infrared light support collagen production, improve circulation, and may help strengthen the skin and connective tissue, which can soften the appearance of cellulite with regular use.
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• Eccentrics connective tissue workouts – These are fantastic because they gently lengthen and strengthen the fascia and connective tissue. Since cellulite involves connective tissue, keeping those tissues healthy and mobile is something I believe is very important.
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• LimeLife Dew Confidence Body Oil – Nourishing oils can help keep skin hydrated and supple. Well-hydrated skin often looks smoother, although topical products alone won’t change the underlying connective tissue.
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I also think nutrition plays a big role. Eating plenty of protein provides the building blocks for collagen, staying hydrated keeps tissues healthy, strength training builds muscle underneath the skin, and reducing inflammation through a whole-food diet can all support healthier connective tissue.
The biggest key is consistency. Cellulite develops over years, so improving it takes time. I look at it as supporting the health of the skin, fascia, muscles, and connective tissue from multiple angles rather than searching for one miracle treatment.
Love, 
Have you heard of dry brushing?
If you know me, I'm doing everything I can to help my lymphatic system. Dry brushing is just one of things I do and have been doing for ten years and find it very beneficial to not only making my skin softer, but for my health, too.
What is Dry Brushing?
A body massage with a dry, stiff-bristled brush that’s said to help get rid of flaky skin, increase circulation, detoxify, help digestion, and even improve the appearance of cellulite.
How do you use a Dry Brush?
Buying a long-handle brush is helpful for tough-to-reach areas like your back, but not necessary for other areas.
What are the benefits?
Dry brushing helps unclog pores and excrete toxins that get trapped beneath the skin. Another benefit of dry brushing is that it’s similar to massage in decreasing stress, which is great for your health by eliminating anxiety.
Use this chart to understand your lymphatic pathways and where you need to push the toxins to release.
When should I do this?
The best time to do dry brushing is before you take your shower when your skin is dry and without any lotions or oils on it.
How often should I do this?
I think it's best to make it part of your routine before you shower. In the wintertime, I do it about four times a week when I'm in the sauna. I do it immediately before I start sweating. Then I shower after being in the sauna. In the Summer, I am not as consistent because the sauna is not part of my routine. My greatest advice is to make a plan and set it into action, whether it be once a week or once a day, but try to get it in once a week on the day you really want to lotion up or oil up your body to keep from getting dry. It feels so invigorating and absolutely makes you feel good, so it's just so wonderful to have it as part of your routine.
Can I dry brush with sensitive skin?
I would skip over the face and areas where there is open skin rashes, warts, sores, or burns and stop if you develop inflamed or irritated skin.
What is the best thing to do after dry brushing?
Dry brushing exfoliates your skin removing dead skin cells, so I highly recommend shower time afterward and then following up with your favorite lotion and/or oil. I would love to show you my absolute healing, healthy, and hydrating oil and lotion that I use on my body daily and weekly.
Where can I get a Dry Brush?
I suggest a reputable wellness company that already has organic healthy options.
If you are interested in learning more about your skin, please visit my Facebook Page, where I have a great community of women learning together.
Remember that I am always here to guide you, should you have any questions about your health or starting daily habits that will bless your life.
What do you think? Would you be keen to try dry brushing or would you like to know a different idea on how to help your lymph system?
With Love,
June is here and I have a few exciting updates to share!You're invited to my June book club where I will be reading "The Search for the Perfect Protein" by Dr. L. Minkoff. If you're looking to learn how to help cravings and support your health naturally, I would love to have you spend the month with me!
I also have a Protein Power course available that walks you through all the proteins and comes with a workout calendar.
I want to congratulate my May walkers who walked with me every day faithfully in May!!! Kathy Strom, Kasey Chamberlain, Michelle Hubbard, Lee Ramsey and Donalyn Vote
As a reward, you have earned your choice of one of these two options --
Free entry into my Search for the Perfect Protein Book Club starting in June or
My Cortisol Guide
Lastly, I am offering skin care consults and foundation color matches. My team is so close to reaching a big goal and we are looking for $400 in orders today. If you need any products and order today, you also can choose free entry into my June book club or my cortisol guide.
Lastly, I am offering skin care consults and foundation color matches. My team is so close to reaching a big goal and we are looking for $400 in orders today. If you need any products and order today, you also can choose free entry into my June book club or my cortisol guide.Happy June!
Love, Charity
Hello, Lovely,
Today I'm sharing something deeply personal -- my life testimony and who Charity really is.
If any of these topics resonate with you or pique your interest --
idolatry
striving
performance-based thinking
pregnancy heartbreak
being told you can't have children
demonic influence
Then I would be truly honored if you took the time to listen to my story. My prayer is that this video encourages anyone who feels exhausted from striving. I also want to thank you for helping me fulfill my calling of helping women become the best versions of themselves.
Love, Charity
Let’s talk about something that impacts everything—your sleep. 
Sleep isn’t just rest, it’s one of the most powerful ways your body heals, balances, and restores itself. When you get deep, quality sleep, cortisol lowers, your body repairs tissue and cells, hormones rebalance, energy is restored, and your brain resets. But when sleep is off, even for just a few days, cortisol stays elevated, cravings increase, blood sugar becomes imbalanced, fatigue and irritability rise, and stubborn belly fat can follow, along with long-term health risks. Sleep is not optional, it’s foundational. 
Lack of sleep, poor sleep, and disrupted sleep are linked to:
Cell damage
Effects on decision making
Energy levels
Heart disease
Inflammation
Insulin resistance
Poor Memory
Bad Mood
Obesity
Stroke
Weight gain
What can be done to improve sleep quality?
To improve your sleep, start with simple habits like getting outside in the morning sunlight within thirty to sixty minutes of waking to regulate your internal clock. I suggest a walk, morning devotions, a hot cup of tea, warm lemon water. It helps set your circadian rhythm by signaling to your brain that it's time to be awake and alert, which leads to better melatonin production later at night, so you can fall asleep more easily.
I suggest exercise in the morning and then cutting off caffeine by 2 PM so it doesn’t disrupt your sleep later.
I suggest exercise in the morning and then cutting off caffeine by 2 PM so it doesn’t disrupt your sleep later.
Create Your own Sleep Sanctuary?
One of the best ways to sleep smarter is to design a space that restores you every night.
Keep it free from work, computers, TVs, and tablets so your brain knows this is a place of rest.
Fill it with clean, fresh air and plants that are amazing natural air purifiers like —
Jasmine – known for its calming, soothing scent.
English Ivy – ranked as one of the best air-filtering plants.
Snake Plant – releases oxygen even at night to support deeper rest.Your bedroom should feel like a little slice of the Garden of Eden where you can go to retreat and rest.
Then, create a wind-down routine by turning off screens or using blue light blockers an hour before bed, and keeping a consistent bedtime so your body learns a rhythm. You can also support your body with magnesium lotion and magnesium glycinate before bed to calm your nervous system.
Sip something soothing like chamomile, lemon balm, or passionflower tea, or even warm almond milk with cinnamon and use calming scents like lavender or cedarwood essential oils.
Take a few minutes to quiet your mind by writing down thoughts or gratitudes so you’re not carrying them into the night, put them in a suitcase outside your bedroom door and tell yourself it's tomorrow's project to unpack, and end your day in peace with a prayer, releasing the day and asking for restful sleep. “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8. Sleep is where healing begins, so protect it, prioritize it, and honor it because you deserve to feel rested, restored, and energized.
Want to dive deeper?
Join my Book Club this month as we read Sacred Rest!
or join a past reading called Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to a Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success.
And don’t miss my Cortisol Guide—a resource to help you balance your stress hormone and support deeper rest.
Living rested, Charity
