10 Cities with the Most Cellulite

Cottage cheese is delicious when smothered all over my morning bagel. When it's visible on my thighs in the form of cellulite? Well, that's a whole other frustrating story that I'd like to personally thank the said bagel and topping for providing.

You see I, like most women, have hormones and genetics that predispose me to a life of dimply bits. And no matter how hard I try to fake my way to a toned body or how many best body firming products I slather on, the truth is, a lifestyle filled with unhealthy fats, Cosmopolitans and a lack of exercise also might be contributing to cellulite. The good (selfish) news is that I'm not alone, and if you live in one of these 10 cities with the most cellulite, then you feel my pain. So, do you?

No. 10: Memphis, Tenn.

If there actually was a whole lotta shakin' going on in Elvis' city, Memphis might not have cellulite issues. But nearly 30 percent of the city's residents don't exercise on a regular basis, and more than 70 percent of the population is considered overweight or obese.


No. 9: Charleston, W.Va.

Second only to Montgomery, Ala., in obese and overweight residents, Charleston, W.Va., is also butt-friendly -- cigarette butt, that is. It has one of the highest populations of smokers in the country.

No. 8: Montgomery, Ala.

Weight isn't necessarily a determining factor in whether you have cellulite -- skinny people get those butt and thigh dimples too. But America's fattest city is also rich in fast food restaurants, and more than one-quarter of its citizens aren't physically active -- a lethal combo for augmenting cellulite.

No. 7: Huntington, W.Va.

The couch potatoes of Huntington haven't gotten the memo: Regular exercise can boost circulation and decrease body fat -- two factors that can improve the appearance of cellulite. Residents of Huntington are No. 1 in poor health -- with a higher than average number of obese or overweight citizens and smokers -- and it's the second "least active" city in the U.S.

No. 6: Jacksonville, Fla.

Poor eating habits are just one of the cellulite-enhancing risk factors in this beach town. Jacksonville has more fast food joints than the average U.S. city, plus a high number of smokers and heavy drinkers.

Didn't see your town? Doesn't mean you're in the clear; see the top 5 cities with the most cellulite here.

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