Everybody likes to have a chiseled face, straight jaw-line, tight skin, and sharp features. These are considered the main features of a beautiful face. Owing to our sedentary lifestyle, the common problem of Double Chin is seen in every second person. Sometimes when we are not even gaining weight, we see a lump of muscles below our chin. It is a sort of submental fat, which happens when a layer of fat forms below around our neck and chin. At the initial stage, it does not get clearly visible, we feel it only when need to down our head for some specific tasks such as texting on mobile, chopping vegetables, writing a note, etc. Although double chin is a sign of obesity and weight gain, however, it is not always the case.
What causes a double chin?
Age
As the body ages, our skin starts losing its elasticity. It can lead to saggy skin and that appearance may contribute to the double chin.
Diet and Weight
A diet high in calories, processed foods, junk food contains unhealthy fats. These do not easily get digested and form a layer day by day around various places on our body.
Genetics
If anyone in your family has a history of skin with loose elasticity or a double chin you might be more likely to develop the same problem.
Posture
In our day-to-day working lifestyle where every person is confined to his computer screen only, we tend to sit in the same posture for hours. Our muscles are not used and it causes a chunk of fat below our skin.
Exercise to Get Rid of Double Chin
Kiss the Sky
For this exercise, one should stand straight and tall with loose arms and shoulders. Tilt the head back and look at the ceiling of your room, Make a beautiful pout and try to kiss the sky. You need to extend the lips as far as possible. Hold this position for 5 to 10 minutes. It can be repeated 10 to 15 times per set.
The Ball Squeeze
You need to keep a ball somewhere under the chin. Use the chin to push down against the ball in a steady manner with firm motion. The ball should be squeezed lightly while giving some stretch to the chin and neck muscles. It can be repeated 10 to 20 times during each sitting.
Gum Chewing
Chewing gum is a minor workout for the unnecessary muscles below the chin. Regular gum chewing may lead to a loss in overall fat around the neck. People who chew gum after a meal may feel more satisfied with their food. It can make them likely to have less craving for evening snacks and reduce mental eating.
The Lion’s Yawn
The point of this exercise is to open the mouth side and stick your tongue out as far as possible. It looks like the posture of the yawning of a lion. It is a wonderful exercise for the skin, chin, neck, and tongue. Push the tongue out for at least 10 seconds and relax. Repeat this process 10 times for better results.
Whistling at the Ceiling
This exercise is very similar to the ‘kiss the sky’ exercise but has different effects. Tilt the head back to look at the ceiling, close the lips and make a position like you are whistling. Your lips should be relaxed but it should give some stretch to the neck and chin. Hold this posture for 10 to 20 seconds depending on your comfort level.
Although there are numerous surgeries and other ways to eliminate double chin like Liposuction, Mesotherapy, and Kybella available, the above in-house exercises are easy to give it a go. One should also accompany the above exercises with a healthy less carbs diet plan. Oily foods should not be consumed heavily because this is the same fat that layers around our chin.
