How to Get Rid of Man Boobs

December 22, 2011 by  
Filed under Health

For some men, having these over-sized bags of fat on their chest can be quite embarrassing. Given different nicknames, they can make some men to be the brunt of many jokes. British men are even typically quite proud of their man boobs, admitting to the fact that they are busty.

What Are Man Boobs?

Man boobs truly are over-sized, floppy breasts on men. The correct medical term for this condition is gynecomastia. Like women’s, man boobs are simply just bags of fat. However, on a man this can be quite unattractive and embarrassing. Plus, they have no use like women’s breasts do.

What Causes This Condition?

The obvious answer as to a cause for man boobs is not pushing back the plate, and eating large amounts of fatty foods and not having a healthy, balanced diet. They can, however, also be the result of using certain drugs such as anabolic steroids. Other things that can cause man boobs is alcoholism, hypogonadism, Klinefelther Syndrome, androgen resistance, cystic fibrosis, cirrhosis, tumors and pituitary malfunctions. Plus there are many other things that can cause this condition.

How to Get Rid of Man Boobs

The first obvious step to getting rid of man boobs is to change what you are doing. Changing your diet to a nutritional, balanced diet is the best thing to do right away. You need to cut back on the amount of fats and simple carbohydrates that you are consuming. Adding more greens plus fresh fruit and veggies is essential to a healthy diet and to losing the unwanted fat. Next, you want to have a regular, workout routine. Including weight resistance training is a good start, and you also want to be sure to include aerobic exercises. Even walking helps, and is a great way to start out if you are really out of shape and can’t handle a lot of hardcore exercises. You always want to make sure you are working up a good sweat as an indication of a good workout.

Simple Steps

  1. Get the fat out of your diet!
  2. Eat healthier, adding greens, veggies and fruits. Make your diet balanced.
  3. Get an exercise routine that includes both aerobic and weight training exercises.
  4. Stick to your diet and workout routine.
  5. Create goals for yourself so you can stay on track.

Other Methods to Rid Yourself of Your Unwanted Man Boobs

You always have the option to go the route of surgery to remove your man boobs. If you are evening thinking about this option, though, consulting a doctor first is the best thing to do. A doctor can help you to determine the cause of your man boobs if there is an underlying problem other than weight gain, and can advise you as to what your best options are. If you do decide to go the surgery route, cosmetic surgery such as liposuction is an option, if you have the bucks to pay for it, since it could cost $15,000 or more.

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