Drastic weight gain comes from poor diet, exercise, aging and genetic factors. When not done right, the fat is more visible on the face-cheeks, jaws, chin, and neck. From our experience, we know that face fat is an extremely frustrating problem to solve.
Facial fat can be found as fat pockets under the eye lights under the cheeks and under the chin. If your body has a high BMI, then chances are that you will have more face fat. Your body has stored more fat than normal.
It is a common conception that the more weight you gain, the more your body will store fat, which is true. But another cause of facial fat could be a poor diet. Most dietitians recommend a diet that has high carbs, but the downside of this is that it contributes to water retention. Water retention by your body is first visible on the face, owing to which your face appears to be chubby.
In fact, water retention is a common occurrence among women who are pregnant, have reached the age of puberty and also due to hormonal changes. Other factors could include aging, smoking, excessive drinking- all of which cause fat to relocate and unevenly distribute.
Here are 3 methods to lose face fat
- Losing overall fat of the body: The most obvious method is to lose body fat as a whole. Eat right, work out right and hydrate well. It’s a healthy overall lifestyle that you must develop, which we at InstaFitness can make it possible. Catching up on sleep is also a general weight loss-strategy that is often missed out on.
Sleep deprivation can trigger stress, which leads to weight gain even with your same existing routine. Spot reduction of fat is impossible with just diet. Here’s a hack- eat a lower amount of calories in a day so your body starts to burn up the excess fat in your body. Keep in mind to gradually reduce calorie intake; do not be drastic as it could lead to anorexia and deficiency of vital nutrients. Ideally, you could reduce by 200-300 calories and see how your body responds.
- Facial exercises: Like a normal body workout, you can contract and expand your facial muscles so as to “burn” facial fat. Doing this also helps you increase blood circulation on the face. ‘Facial yoga’ can also be used to improve facial appearance, reduce aging effects and revive your deal facial muscles. Some exercises include chin lifts, fish face, opening and contracting your jaw and sticking out your tongue by opening your eyes really wide. You can also try these 5 simple yoga exercises to reduce face fat easily
- Eating the right food: The first step is for you to avoid processed foods. These contain a shockingly high amount of fat and preservatives that not just make you fat but damage your organs as well. Consume fresher food. Reduce your salt and sugar intake, as eating foods rich in sodium and sugar will increase water retention. When your body retains excess water, it will bloat.
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