The double chin – what an unsightly thing right? Well, it occurs whenever excessive fats get accumulated below your jaw line. It may also be that you are genetically predisposed to having them in the first place since countless of studies have shown, that it can be passed on genetically. Then again, regardless of its causes, the real problem about having the double chin is that, you cannot simply conceal or hide it. If you have flabby arms, then you can simply wear loose, long sleeved shirts. If you are plagued by fat thighs, you can hide them by wearing the right clothes as well – but not with the double chin! So, how to lose a double chin? What can be done to liberate your face from it? Well, the true solution to your problem lies with facial exercises!
Performing facial exercises designed to target and eradicate the double chin is the most effective way of trimming and redefining your jaw line. They are also the safest. Such exercises can give you that non surgical face lift. Think about it, you get a facial makeover, minus all the hassles, risks and expenses – pretty cool right! So, to get you started, here are some of the double chin exercises that you can do.
1.) Sit in a relaxed and comfortable manner. With your head facing forwards, slowly open your mouth as wide as possible. Imagine having a dentist examining your teeth. You need to apply pressure to your jaw line as you open your mouth to really workout your jaw muscles. Perform this face exercise for five times.
2.) Another way to lose your double chin is to workout your neck muscles. Sit upright and begin moving your head backwards slowly, without jerking your shoulders. Try to move your head as far down as can, but be careful not to stretch it too much. Keep that position for ten to fifteen seconds and slowly move your head to the initial position. Relax and breathe and then do it again. This needs to be done at least five times.
3.) Lie down comfortably with both hands placed onto your sides. Now, lift your head upwards without moving your shoulders and try touching your chin on the upper part of your chest. Once the chin connects with the chest, hold it for ten to fifteen seconds before retuning to the starting position. If you cannot seem to touch your chin towards your chest, then that is okay. You will be able to do so with just a few more practice. Repeat this double chin exercise for at least five times.
4.) Sit down comfortably and with your head faced forwards, commence a chewing action. Try to exaggerate each chewing movement a bit to really strain the jaw muscles. You can do this as often as you please.
Now, as a bonus tip, you also need to follow these exercises every single day in conjunction with a well rounded diet. Include more of fresh fruits and green vegetables onto your everyday meal plan. Make sure that you drink plenty of water all throughout the entire day. In addition, refrain from taking too much of carbohydrate rich foods, oily or greasy foods, sugary foods and those with high salt contents as well.