How do I get rid of chubby cheeks?

[lozina]

So the year 2013 was a good one for me - went from being 220 lbs on Jan 1 2013 to 178 lbs on Jan 1 2014. I am pretty much at the level I want to be for body mass as I no longer have any signs of chubbiness for being 6'3"... except for my face. I have these chubby cheeks that piss me off and I would like to see if anyone has any reliable suggestions... googling yielded some pretty odd stuff I am doubtful of

 

[nickbits]

I doubt there is much you can do. Genetics.

 

[Sluggo]

You can search youtube for facial exercises, who knows if they work or not, but it's about your only hope.

 

[pauldun170]

So the year 2013 was a good one for me - went from being 220 lbs on Jan 1 2013 to 178 lbs on Jan 1 2014. I am pretty much at the level I want to be for body mass as I no longer have any signs of chubbiness for being 6'3"... except for my face. I have these chubby cheeks that piss me off and I would like to see if anyone has any reliable suggestions... googling yielded some pretty odd stuff I am doubtful of

Get old
all that chub will settle in the neck region

 

[shadow9d9]

That is simply how you look.

 

[jaedaliu]

My wife is fascinated with jaw lines.

She swears that reducing sodium intake and avoiding carbs enhances hers. Of course, we eat out fairly regularly and eat processed foods; so she's always cycling our standard eating, complaining, and a healthy kick.

 

[KidNiki1]

I doubt there is much you can do. Genetics.

this. some people just have chubby cheeks. plastic surgery if it bothers you that much.

 

[Zivic]

My wife is fascinated with jaw lines.

She swears that reducing sodium intake and avoiding carbs enhances hers. Of course, we eat out fairly regularly and eat processed foods; so she's always cycling our standard eating, complaining, and a healthy kick.

I think there is something to the sodium as it can retain a lot of water in your body. water can make you look bloated.

the carb thing I doubt a little bit, though everyone's body is a bit different. Carbs can make the muslces look fuller, but not sure it's going to affect the face muscles that much.

 

[blackdogdeek]

Genetics typically determines the places on your body that retain fat the longest. Sounds like one of the most stubborn for you is your face. If you continue to lose fat, you will eventually lose it from your face as well so just keep doing whatever you did to lose weight. If you plateau, lower the calories.

 

[iluvdeal]

If you continue to lose body fat, it'll come off your face eventually. Of course there's also lipo to remove those fat deposits. Personally I'd just recommend you come to accept and embrace it as it's a sign of youthfulness. As you get older, you will naturally lose volume in your face anyways, think of the sunken hollow faces of some seniors. Being skinny as opposed to overweight actually becomes a disadvantages when it comes to your face as you get older due to the loss of volume and because wrinkles show up more on skinny face than plump one. Fat and other injections into the face are very common procedures to combat this loss of volume. So think of your genetics as a gift in this department. Here's an acticle which covers some of things I mentioned: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/aging-advice?fullpage=1

 

[lozina]

I have been everything but gifted in the genetics department.

But thanks for all the inputs. I'll actually try some face exercises despite my doubt about their effectiveness.

 

[RagingBITCH]

Lozina - congrats on the weight loss first off! Out of curiosity, do you have a pic you could post of before/after including your face? You've probably leaned out considerably in the face as well, but just haven't noticed it looking at yourself day in, day out.

You might also pay attention to when you are eating - how much food you are jamming in your mouth/cheeks at a time. I used to be a habitual "stuff your mouth full" guy. Growing up, my nickname in Chinese was "fat boy", even though I was about avg size body wise. (My cheeks were pretty big) It was probably true in college, as all I did was eat and eat.

It wasn't until after college that I realized how large a portion I was putting in my mouth. It's not to say I have a super lean face now, but it's better than it was. I don't know what % I'd attribute to losing weight vs smaller bites, but just something to keep in mind. (See below for before/after)

http://runnersdrinkbeer.com/2012/05/17/mel-may-ponderings-and-thoughts/mel-beforeandafter/#main

 

[Sluggo]

I don't know what % I'd attribute to losing weight vs smaller bites, but just something to keep in mind. (See below for before/after)

Curious how many pounds you lost.

 

[gotsmack]

the same way you get abs, drop body fat % to single digit