Archive for September, 2009

Living with Gynecomastia or Man Boobs

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Many men who are overweight or obese can have dramatic improvements with Man Boobs, but for others it will not eliminate it. Surgery may be the only option in other cases and is called Gynecomastia surgery. Hormone therapy may also be a good place to turn for help as gynecomastia may be caused by a lower level of testosterone or a higher level of estrogen in males. Before starting a hormone therapy though, you may consider the benefits of exercise as this simple change along with some dietary changes results in increased testosterone and lowering estrogen.
The word Gynecomastia comes from the greek words gyne meaning “woman” and mastos meaning “breast”, but the slang term adopted by many is man boobs.
Several potential causes include:
Puberty
Steroid abuse
Obesity
Genetic disorders
Side effects of many medications
Castration
Aging
Many men who are overweight or obese can have dramatic improvements with man boobs, but for others it will not eliminate it. Surgery may be the only option in other cases and is called Gynecomastia Surgery. Hormone therapy may also be a good place to turn for help as gynecomastia may be caused by a lower level of testosterone or a higher level of estrogen in males. Before starting a hormone therapy though, you may consider the benefits of exercise as this simple change along with some dietary changes results in increased testosterone and lowering estrogen.
Man boobs can cause severe life long emotional scars which may never be addressed. The simple act of sitting by the pool with ones shirt off can cause emotional distress. Even after a diet and exercise routine to help the condition, the man’s self image can still be firmly implanted.
Steroid abuse in bodybuilders can also lead to man boobs and result in a feeling of being out of control of their body. Steroids really affect the hormonal system of the body as well as having disastrous side effects beyond Male Breasts.
Men diagnosed with Klinefelter’s Syndrome have a pair of X sex chromosomes instead of just one and are associated with additional risk for some medical conditions. They’re almost always sterile and may have some degree of gynecomastia. Males with Klinefelter’s Syndrome are referred to as “XXY males” and not as “suffering” from the syndrome. The condition is irreversible, but its symptoms may be altered in a number of ways, including testosterone treatment and other therapies. Alternatives to testosterone therapy include cardiovascular training along with weight bearing exercises and a change in diet.
It seems that the overall theme of why we get man boobs is about hormones. I’m no doctor, but I would want to ask you to consider a diet and exercise program to increase testosterone and burn fat before risking surgery. Using a diet and exercise program has many benefits to your health beyond changing your physical appearance. Exercise elevates mood, improving hormones and with it comes a feeling of self confidence.
Begin a daily cardio program, increase your water consumption, eliminate dead foods and increase live foods. Eating less than you burn by exercising leads to a calorie deficit and will remove fat from your body. As you begin to train harder, your body will increase testosterone and you will gain muscle further leading to an increase in fat loss.
Surgery should be the last resort after fully exploring diet and exercise. As you begin to train harder and drop the fat, you will feel better about yourself further helping the psychological stress of having gynecomastia. Feeling better about how you look, getting in shape and becoming healthier is the most positive aspect of exercise and weight training

How to Get Rid of Man Boobs – 7 Easy Ways to Lose Man Boobs

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Man Boobs AKA Gynecomastia is a serious problem for a growing number of men. I’m going to outline 7 ways to combat this problem so that you can be living a more productive life today.Step 1. – Monitor your diet and start mixing in higher protein meals that will build chest muscles and keep your metabolism running at a hight level.Step 2. – Do low intensity Cardio for 30-45 minutes 5 days a week. That means walking or a light jog. We want to burn off fat and not muscle. The more muscle that you have the faster your metabolism is running and the more fat you will burn.Step 3. – Eliminate starchy carbs and white bread from you diet. When you are eating foods like these they are empty calories. All the nutritional benefits have been stripped and you really don’t even satisfy your hunger.Step 4. – Watch your beer intake. In fact I would go ahead and say eliminate your beer drinking all together. Drinking beer will only serve to increase estrogen levels that cause fatty tissue build up.Step 5 – Eat plenty of Eggs. Eggs on the other hand are rich in protein and will keep your testosterone levels running high. You need to be conscious of your protein intake in that regard because it will give you really quick results and start eating away at fatty tissue.Step 6 – Since you are going to be eating plenty of protein it is essential that you consume fiber as well. Fiber keeps your digestive tract clean and functioning properly. Fruits, Nuts, and veggies are all god sources of fiber.Step 7 – Incorporate Push Ups into your workout routine. Many people are only concerned with free weights and machines but good old fashion pushups are very versatile. You can do triangles, wide arms, military, and regular to blast your pecs from all angles.Whatever the case is Man Boobs can be an unsightly and disgusting problem for some men. I should know I had them myself, but after following these simple techniques I was running around on the beach with NO problem.

How to Get Rid of Gynecomastia (man Boobs)

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

What is Gynecomastia exactly?

The term Gynecomastia comes from the Greek words “gyne” meaning “woman” and “mastos” meaning “breast”. Most people refer to this condition as Man Boobs. Gynecomastia is the development of abnormally large mammary glands in males resulting in breast enlargement.

Although many have never heard of this condition it is not uncommon, researches indicates that around 40% of men will experience this condition during their lifetime. The treatments may vary according to your age and your condition.

Gynecomastia I quite common amongst teenagers and in most case will go away in a matter of months. 90% of all teenagers can expect to be free from this condition in a maximum of three years. For the rest, treatment may be required. Gynecomastia is not a painful condition, but comes with a social handicap that causes a deep and complex shame.

What are the causes?

In most cases the causes remain unknown. Some studies indicates that the following factors could be responsible for this condition:

- steroid

- puberty

- obesity

- tumors

- Genetic disorders

- Chronic liver disease

- And more

How to get Rid Of Man Boobs

Many claim that the only treatment available is surgery. I disagree. There are of course other treatments available that have been very effective for thousands of people. Beside surgery is not without any risk and is very expensive (between 4000$ – $8000).

Amongst those other treatments is the use of Gynecomstia pills, which are natural supplements designed specifically to target the fatty cells in your chest and burn them. There is also diet and training programs built around gynecomastia. While both have a very high success rate my personal opinion is to simply combine both of these methods, doing this will improve your chances of getting rid of those man boobs once and for all. It’s a lot less expensive than surgery and won’t leave you with scars or skin discolouration on your chest.

Gynecomastia Treatments – What are Your Options?

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Gynecomastia is a benign enlargement of the Male Breast resulting from a proliferation of the glandular component of the breast. The condition is not physically harmful, but in some cases can be an indicator of other more dangerous underlying conditions.

Gynecomastia affects an estimated 40% of men of all age and it can affect both or just one breast.

Treatment

If you are a teenager, there is no need to worry. In most cases the breast tissue is usually less than 4 centimeters and will disappear without treatment within 2 years in 75% of the cases and within three years in 90% of teenagers. Many adult males and boys don’t want to wait years for the problem to move away though; instead they want a treatment for the condition that will work quickly.

How to get rid of Man Boobs?

The most common treatment for gynecomastia is Male Breast Reduction surgery. The problem with this type of treatment is that it is quite expensive (between 4000$ and $8000). Most insurance companies don’t cover the procedural cost because gynecomastia treatment is generally considered cosmetic surgery.

There are of course other type of treatments available that are a lot less expensive and quite effective. Through my research about this condition I found only two other type of treatments that are effective for most users: Gynecomastia pill treatments and Step-by-step training programs.

The most effective results were achieved by using both, but you can easily Get Rid Of Your Man Boobs using only one method.

Gynecomastia pills are mostly natural supplements developed by scientific teams to target and burn the fatty cells in your chest area.

The Step-by-step training programs are designed around a daily routine of both diet and exercises.

How to Conquer your New Years Resolution to Lose Man Boobs

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Yep, the year is new and many people have ambitions to change things in their life. If you’re reading this article, then perhaps your New Year’s resolution was to get rid of your Man Boobs, and replace them with a flat and respectable chest. If so, read on.

First, let me level with you — most people who set a resolution to lose their man boobs will not succeed in their efforts. When it is all said and done, more is said than done. The fact that you made a proclamation to change something in your life doesn’t mean anything until you have actually done something to make it a reality.

You are doing that first step now by researching the topic and developing strategies. And that is commendable — most people who set a resolution do nothing more after making that resolution. So you are a step above perhaps 30% of people who fail.

However, were a majority of people fail is by not following through with their New Year’s resolution to lose their man boobs after they have gathered up the necessary information to make their resolution a reality. In this case, they gather up so much information that they don’t know what to do with it. So, they do nothing with it.

Here’s the facts — when you are looking for solutions to reduce the fat in your man boobs, you’re going to find a lot of information on the subject.

Some of it will contradict other information. Some of it will be confusing. A lot of it will not even be effective. So many people spend too much time in the information gathering stage and they never take any action beyond educating themselves.

It is important that you do not fall into this trap. Let me show you how to use your information properly. First, set up a period of time to gather information. Make it a week or less. Then, after that week, create an action plan based on the information you have gathered.

From then on, if you gather any more information, either use it immediately after you have gathered it, or discard it. But do not fall into the trap of simply reading about solutions without trying to apply them.

It may seem obvious, but it needs to be stated — simply reading about how to Get Rid Of Your Man Boobs without taking action is no better than doing nothing.