Tarmey adds there are many factors that contribute to cellulite’s formation. “The list is huge: sedentary lifestyle, wearing tight clothes, being overweight in general, experiencing large weight fluctuations (particularly during and after pregnancy), having a progesterone deficiency, suffering from circulatory problems, smoking, consuming a poor diet (especially one containing excessive salt and sugar), and posture defects which may impede proper blood supply to the limbs.”