Hey guys, I'm currently on a cut and have stalled on my weightloss, I am currently 5'10 at about 182 pounds and my face is quite chubby still. I have been lifting and do notice my clothes continue to get a bit looser than usual. I definitely can see my calves thin out, but my face seems to stay the same. I do have a higher sodium diet but I drink about 1.5-2 gallons of water each day. When do you usually notice facial fat loss? I heard that fat loss is lost all over the body like an onion being peeled, but it seems like some parts lose more and some less?
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- 10-03-2021, 10:28 PM #1Registered User
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Facial fat loss
- 10-03-2021, 11:16 PM #2Registered User
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You can't spot reduce fat. But eventually your face will lean out as you get leaner
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why do you drink so much water?Originally Posted by beebell12
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I eat a lot of salty food and do cardio a bit, plus the weather here is very hotOriginally Posted by Tommy W.
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Ya can't spot reduce fat.
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I know how it feels because I've always had a chubby face, and according to my research, you have few options.
As you lose a little more fat, your face may slim down, but if this is a genetic trait in your family, it may be more difficult.
I have tried ice packs and I have the impression that it has diminished a bit, but it is possible that it is just a placebo effect.
Your two other alternatives are to have a bichectomy or accept yourself as you are.
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He wasn't asking if he could spot-reduce it, but rather when you notice it.
My fat storage genetics are kind of weird in that I seem to hold it on my face and arms more notably than on my belly. So I notice the face thinning out a little faster than most, probably. As fat as I ever got at just over 260, my belly was only just beginning to hang off my abdomen even though I could pinch off an inch on my upper arms and I had a double chin, etc.Bench: 320
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This is key here. genetics. I grew up with a guy who was always pretty big. He finally lost weight in high school but kept his chubby face even when he got down to his lowest weight (for him)Originally Posted by EliKoehn A dock in harbor is safe, and thats what docks are built for.
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That's unfortunate for him... :/Originally Posted by desslok
I actually would prefer just having a gut and lean arms than a weird, soft/smooth look overall.Bench: 320
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I used to have a decently slim face at my lowest weight of around 165, Is 165lbs too low tho for someone 5'10? I'm just worried though that in losing the first 10lbs, I didn't see much face changes, so if I lose the next 15lbs, I'm afraid I can't get back to what I used to look like. Because of some sort of facial fat redistribution
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Don't drink too much water and add salty foods to your meals plus can increase the intake of protein for better shape of muscles. or give some time and stay on the current diet slowly face fat will come down.Originally Posted by beebell12
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High sodium in combination with a high water intake will make you a bit more bloated looking. That's a lot of water you're taking in, not sure your actual sodium intake in mg?
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I don't think you should limit water especially not if you work out in a warm climate - that isn't the issue IMO - but try to cut your sodium intake down.
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There is too much fat on the face and not enough. If you shoot for abs, depending how much fat they have and your face holds will be where you find an optimal middle ground.
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What do you mean?Originally Posted by Darkius
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Yes, I tried substituting salt with things like lemon, and started eating more asparagus, after this, I noticed about 2lbs drop overnight, hands felt extremely cold, but woke up with face looking very similarOriginally Posted by SuffolkPunch
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When I lose weight my face becomes thin pretty quickly. The fat on my lower abs on the other hand shrinks incredibly slowly. Genetics.
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