Exercise, no magic potion, to get rid of excessive fat

Sun, 06/15/2008 10:17 AM  |  Lifestyle

Growing breasts is generally not part of a man's plan. Large bosoms can be a big concern for young men going through puberty.

The condition is caused either as a result of hormonal changes, which kick in after the age of ten or during aging in older men, or obesity. It makes no difference whether it is gynecomastia (caused by a hormonal imbalance) or pseudogynecomastia (caused by unhealthy lifestyle), male boobs cause emotional trauma and severe embarrassment.

Researchers have known for years that men tend to collect fat around their bellies. However, some men don't realize that weight is also building up on other parts of their bodies. Furthermore, an unhealthy diet and a lack of exercise may cause fluctuations in the level of estrogen, the female hormone that also plays a vital role in male development.

Fat tissue can metabolically convert testosterone to estrogen, which can act locally to create breast tissue, resulting in pokey male breasts.

It has been said the side effect of certain medications, creams and lotions containing lavender and tea tree oils can also cause the breast growth in boys. In some cases, man breasts can be a sign that something is wrong.

So for men with breasts, there are some things you can do to get rid or reduce those unwanted boobies. There are five main alternatives: leave them, if you are going through puberty, your male boobs will disappear eventually; exercise and keep a healthy diet; use pharmaceutical or natural supplements for weight loss and hormone balancing; surgery; and a combination of exercise, eating healthily and taking supplements.

The most extreme option is surgery. Many men may opt for breast reduction surgery. It is a viable, but very expensive, option. There's a chance man boobs will reappear after the operation if healthy lifestyle is not maintained. Keep in mind, there is always physical risks involved in going under a surgeon's knife as a treatment strategy for any health situation.

Pharmaceutical products can be effective. However, you never know what the side effect you're going to get.

The best way to overcome man breasts is through exercise and a healthy diet. It know it may sound harsh, unfair and dull, but it takes time and hard work. No pain, no gain.

Specific exercise programs are necessary because you do not want to build up more breast tissue even if it is muscle. The point of the exercises is to reduce breast fat and tighten up the muscles to result in a more natural male chest appearance. You can't target a specific area to lose fat, it comes off in the same order it gets put on, but backwards.

Try five minutes of skipping and then drop down for 10 push-ups. Do this exercise for 30 minutes every day. Make exercise your new regime and eat healthily, preferably low carbs. As long as you have fat on your body and you're eating healthily you won't have to worry about losing muscle, as your body will eat off the fat first.

Now the choice is yours whether you think something has to be done or prefer not to care.

 

--Diaz

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