When many people start dieting, they primarily aim to reduce fat in specific areas of their body. However, during the course of a diet, it's not uncommon for the face to slim down first, and in some cases, signs of aging may appear more rapidly. Why does this happen, and what can be done about it?
Firstly, let's understand why the face slims down and ages during a diet. Our bodies tend to lose fat in a certain order when dieting. Typically, the order of fat reduction is the face, abdomen, chest, arms, buttocks, thighs, and calves. This is because the face has a higher concentration of beta receptors compared to other areas. Beta receptors play a role in fat breakdown and storage by binding with lipoprotein lipase enzymes. Therefore, if facial fat is rapidly broken down during dieting, it can result in a slimmer face and accelerate the aging process.
Additionally, dieting not only reduces fat but also diminishes muscle and connective tissue. This leads to decreased elasticity in the face and accentuates areas where fat has been lost, making signs of aging more prominent. Therefore, losing too much weight too quickly can make it challenging to maintain skin elasticity.
To address these issues, it's advisable to lose weight gradually. Rapid weight loss can outpace skin elasticity, accelerating the aging process. Losing around 2-3kg per month is considered appropriate. Additionally, consistent exercise to strengthen facial muscles and maintain skin elasticity is crucial. Ensuring an adequate intake of protein and vitamins is also important when restricting diet. If essential nutrients are lacking due to dietary restrictions, the skin may become rough, and aging may be accelerated.
If your face has slimmed down and aging signs have become more pronounced due to dieting, try exercises that strengthen facial muscles. "Facial Straw Aerobics" can help tighten facial lines. This involves sucking on a straw and making sounds while exercising, which can help train the muscles and improve facial contours. It's important to move slowly and hold each movement for more than 5 seconds to properly train the muscles.
To prevent facial slimming and aging due to dieting, it's important to lose weight gradually and maintain regular exercise and a balanced diet. Keep both your body and face healthy with a healthy diet.
