TOP TIPS ON HOW TO GET RID OF A DOUBLE CHIN

TOP TIPS ON HOW TO GET RID OF A DOUBLE CHIN

Double chins can be a genetic occurrence but mostly they show up when you are overweight or they can arrive as as you get older when the skin starts to sag. Having extra skin and subcutaneous fat under ones jaw that wrinkles to look like you have two chins is not terribly attractive and it tends to make a person look older.

Cosmetic surgeons do offer surgery that can eradicate the fat under the chin. In this facial surgery, the surgeon also cuts the muscles beneath the jaw which tightens the muscles. This procedure is fairly routine and not as expensive as most cosmetic surgeries. However, if surgery is not an option for you and you are bothered by the existence of your double chin, there are some actions you can take to rid yourself of your second chin.

Fitness program

Losing weight and starting a fitness program will help with your double chin. How fast this happens depends on how overweight and motivated you are. Losing a double chin will happen as a result of overall weight loss and a fitness program which will make you look and feel better all over. It will also help with your overall health which is more important than the double chin.

Starting a fitness program that includes losing weight plus exercise can be daunting but it can be done slowly. If you set a realistic goal to lose 1-2 pounds per week and just start your exercise program with just walking you will be on your way to a better you without your double chin and extra weight. Try eating several small meals a day as a way to keep you from being hungry and eat protein as it is satisfying and you will feel fuller longer. Reduce your intake of sugary items and saturated fat, and consume more leafy green vegetables and fruits.

Exercises for your chin

To target your double chin you can try some exercises specifically for your chin.

Exercise #1

Sit up straight and relax your jaw. Look up toward the ceiling and pucker up. Hold this for a few seconds and then let your jaw relax again and repeat. Do this exercise five times.

Exercise #2

This exercise is for those with double chins due to natural aging processes as it helps with the elasticity of the neck. Again sit up straight and look up toward the ceiling. Push you tongue to the top of your mouth and bring your head back down again. You should feel the muscles contracting under your neck if you are doing the exercise correctly.

Exercise #3

This exercise is also to strengthen and tone the muscles under the chin. Push out your bottom lip until you feel your chin dimpling. Hold for a few seconds and release. Do this exercise 10 times.

Exercise #4

Sit with a straight back and raise your chin toward the ceiling. Open your mouth wide until it forms an O. Hold for 15 seconds and release. Repeat five times.