Man Boobs or “moobs” are the terms used to describe the condition, in which men develop breasts. It is a problem for teenage boys and men everywhere and can cause low self confidence. If you feel that man boobs are becoming a problem for you, there are a number of steps that you can take to get rid of them.
Know the causes of man boobs
Man boobs can be caused by either excess body fat or a hormonal balance. Getting rid of them will vary depending on which of these is the underlying cause. Teenage boys who feel they are developing man boobs should not worry as it is a normal part of puberty that will resolve on its own.
Changing your diet
Reducing overall calorie intake is a big step in getting rid of man boobs. The easiest way to do this is to eat lean proteins such as chicken and fish and supplement starches with vegetables. Processed foods and saturated fat intake should also be minimized. This means no fast food or fried foods. Just doing this will help to reduce overall body fat and hence, the appearance of man boobs.
Stop drinking alcohol (beer in particular). Many persons drink the majority of their calories without even realizing it. A large part of this comes from drinking alcohol. If you are serious about getting rid of man boobs, stop drinking alcohol. In much the same way beer is associated with causing a “beer belly” it also causes man boobs. Beer contains the enzyme aramotase that increases the hormone estradiol levels which is an underlying cause of man boobs.
Exercise
Required tools
- Exercise Bike
- Treadmill
- Jump rope
- Weights / weight bench
Many people think that simply doing chest exercises (anerobic exercise such as weight lifting) will get rid of man boobs. This isn’t entirely accurate. Weight lifting will build the muscle under the fat but not remove the fat itself. To burn fat, cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise needs to be done. This can take the form of running, biking or even jumping rope. Overall body fat will decrease and man boobs will be on their way out. Aerobic exercise should be supplemented by weightlifting to tone muscles, keeping in mind that you should do fewer reps with more weight to increase muscle mass.
Tips and Warnings
- If you are under the age of 18, remember that excess fat around the chest area normal part of development. If you are still worried, see a doctor to confirm.
- Try to stick to the diet and exercise routine. Starting and stopping will just increase the time it takes to get rid of man boobs.
- Steroids and tobacco products should also be avoided
- If man boobs persist, there is a chance that you may have the condition Gynecomastia, that occurs when the body produces an excess of estrogen and not enough in your system and not testosterone. Gynecomastia can be caused by certain medications and may not go away with diet and exercise. In these instances, surgery may be necessary.
