Q: Help! I'm getting closer to my goal weight, but the cellulite on my butt and legs doesn't seem to be disappearing! Is there anything I can do to get rid of this awful-looking "cottage cheese"?

A: First of all, congratulations on getting ever closer to your "bikini body." It sounds like it won't be too long before you reach your goal physique!

Cellulite is often referred to as "cottage cheese" or "orange peel" mainly due to its appearance, which looks like dimples or ripples just under the skin. Often "dimples" are thought of as being cute... if only the same could be said of dreaded cellulite!

Predominantly women are affected by cellulite, although a small percentage of men are too. Cellulite is a problem encountered by many women