Courtesy of age and over-indulging oneself in tasty treats, many individuals find themselves with an unwanted, double chin. In addition to a young, toned body, most strive for a gorgeous, toned face, neck, and chin, which is one of the hardest areas of the face to tone. A trip to the plastic surgeon's office and thousands of dollars is not the only way to solve the dilemma of the double chin. Through exercises, home remedies, and simple lifestyle changes, a single chin can be yours again at a fraction of the cost.
Step 1
Chew gum and make faces. Keep your jaw and facial muscles moving. This is key for preventing the build up of excess fat and skin along the jaw line. The muscles in your face are responsible for keeping your jaw line tight. A little chewing gum and facial expressions will help retain your jaw line.
Step 2
Exercise your platysma. This is the muscle that extends over your lower neck and upper chest. Open your mouth wide, pull your bottom lip over your bottom teeth to exercise this muscle according to Dr. Renu Gupta, author of Complete Beautician Course. Work your jaw up and down as if you were trying to scoop something in your lower jaw. Perform these motions daily in repetitions of ten for results.
Step 3
Sit up straight. Good posture is an easy way to help get rid of a double chin. Practice proper posture and keep your jaw slightly jutted during the day. This will keep your jaw muscles tight.
Step 4
Try herbal remedies. Ginger is an herb that will help rid the fat around your double chin. Steep ginger in boiling water for an hour and drink this water once it has cooled down. Another herbal preparation that can help you lose fat around the neck and increase blood circulation is cayenne tea. Cayenne tea will also boost your metabolism. Flaxseed can also help reduce your double chin. It is rich in omega-3, which reduces and burns fat throughout the body.
Tips and Warnings
- According to Kevin Ireland, author of Age Erasing Secrets, a proper diet and exercise program will help you get rid of your double chin. Monitor your caloric intake and exercise the rest of your body. If you burn off more calories than you consume, you will reduce the amount of fat throughout your body including your chin.
Things You'll Need
- Herbs (ginger, cayenne tea, flaxseed)
- Chewing gum
References
- "Age Erasing Secrets: 500 Fast and Easy Ways to Look Younger and Feel Great"; Kevin Ireland; 2002
- "Complete Beautician Course"; Dr. Renu Gupta; 2000
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