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Top 10 Ways To Lessen a Double Chin

Double chin is an occurring mostly caused by aging or weight gain. There are different approaches to losing the double chin, some people choose to go under the knife, and others choose daily exercising and a change of lifestyle to get rid of the double chin.

If you follow the instructions down below and be consistent, you can lose your double chin in no time. Start doing these exercises, change your make up routine, maybe opt for another hairstyle; these simple steps will help you withdraw the under the chin. You can opt for a doctor’s opinion to investigate the problem deeper.

1. Use Makeup To Cover It

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Conceal the under the chin with makeup. Draw attention away from the chin by highlighting the eyes. If you can couture your face, that is great; if not, just use soft blush for the cheekbones. Wear mascara, eyeliner to make your eyes appear larger so that they draw attention.

2. Get a New Hairstyle

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A change of your hairstyle can visually minimize the double chin. Go to the hairstylist and ask for a suggestion. Most of the time, what works best is the long-bob haircut, an angled haircut ( longer hair in front, shorter hair in the back), or layered waves.

3. Practice Posture

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Do it like the old days, place a book on top of your head, and walk around the room. This walking exercise will improve your posture. Shoulders back, chin up, and uncurve your spine. Posture is everything; by practicing, you will notice your double chin will significantly be unnoticeable.

4. “Kiss The Ceiling” Exercise

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This exercise targets the under the chin, do it every day, and you will notice the results shortly after. Tilt your head, facing the ceiling, pucker your lips and make a movement with your lips as if you were reaching to kiss the ceiling. Hold for 10 seconds and do it again, repeat at least 10 times.

5. Chew Gum

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Chewing gums are delicious, contribute to fresh breath, and the most important thing, they strengthen the jaw muscles. The jaw muscles activate when we eat, talk, etc., but by chewing the gum constantly, you activate them even more, leading to less of a double chin.

6. Do Regular Exercises

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Doing daily activities such as cardio (running, swimming, etc.), weight training, etc., aid in burning fat and, therefore, lose weight. If you’re under the chin due to weight gain, then lose weight by exercising regularly.

7. Limit Your Calorie Intake

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Besides exercising, regulating your caloric intake is crucial for losing weight and therefore losing the double chin. There are a million websites that can help you calculate your daily caloric intake or visit a nutritionist if you need extra help. Eat healthy foods, stay away from foods with trans fats (junk food, sweets).

8. Tennis Ball Exercise

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Another great exercise for getting rid of the double chin is this one. You will only need a small ball (preferably a tennis ball). Place the ball against your neck and press slightly. Release and continue repeating this movement at least 10 times.

9. Visit a Doctor

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If you still can’t get rid of the double chin, then visit a doctor. Maybe the reason for your double chin is not the weight gain or the aging process, but a hormonal problem that needs serious consultation and medication. You might be asked to visit a masso-therapist, don’t worry. It is nothing scary, just a massage for water tension relief.

10. Acceptance and Appreciation

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Accept yourself because you are more than what you look like. If you have more to offer, if you are communicative and bright, representative, nobody will even notice the under the chin. Many people and celebrities face it but tend to do nothing about it because it is part of who they are.

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