Lots of people search for ways to get rid of double chin fat, or at least reduce the size. Double chins tend to make a person look older and less healthy. A double chin refers to the extra skin around the neck that lies under the chin. This fat looks like a second chin and is called subcutaneous fat.

It is usually found on someone who is elderly or overweight. In saying this, the average weight person can have a double chin if they have loose skin or a certain bone structure. There are three stand out causes to note and the first is that it comes with the family genes. Some families have a store of excess water to create a double chin. Secondly, age can be the cause. Thirdly, having excess fat can cause a double chin.

Being self concious about a double chin does not have to result in surgery as there are natural remedies to get rid of the excess fat such as double chin exercises . If used correctly, these exercises can reduce the storage of fat and save you the money that surgery costs. To reduce your double chin, try this double chin exercise .

Begin by sitting cross-legged on the floor. Place your left hand, palm down on the floor, around 10 inches away from your side. Don't lean on your arm. Put your right hand on your left ear. Turn your head towards your right shoulder. Apply pressure while still holding onto your left ear but be careful not to strain your neck.

Next, lift your left arm from the floor and wrap your fingers around your right arm. Put some pressure on your arm and hold this position with your head leaning to your shoulder for a count of five. Swap sides and repeat.

Another tip to get rid of your double chin is to avoid certain foods. These foods include sugary, high fat foods and more such as salt, cookies, cakes, soda, processed foods, fizzy drinks, pastry, fatty meat, bacon and hamburgers.

Try adding the double chin exercises and foods to avoid to the following tips.
1. Eat breakfast early2. Keep healthy snacks on hand
3. Drink loads of water to make sure your body is hydrated.

With these alternative and natural options to try first, there really is no need to rush into thinking about surgery. Double chin exercises are quite simple and the foods to avoid are straight forward. Before you consider going under the knife, try these methods and you might find that they work for you.

Author's Bio: 

Emily Dawson is an avid health promoter and suggests combining achievable goals with diets that work to help move you towards weight loss success.