Nice little story on FOX news about about one guy got rid of his man boobs:
Some women may be willing to pay for nice ones. But for many men, having breasts is an embarrassing and sometimes devastating problem."I was in 8th grade and I had taken my shirt off in the locker room and one of the kids next to me who was playing sports with me was like, 'Wow you have like boobs,'" said Edward Brodrick. "From then on it was just tormenting."
The medical term for what Broderick was suffering is gynecomastia. It's what many crassly refer to as "man boobs."
Click here to watch a video on Broderick's pectoral procedure
No man wants them. And many will do just about anything to get rid of them - diet, exercise, even hormonal therapy. But what some guys don't understand is that there are hidden health factors that are associated with this condition. Read the rest of the story here
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Friday, August 31, 2007
Great Article on "How to Get Rid of Man Boobs"
Crunch time for moobs
Go By Damien Maher
Wednesday August 29 2007
Too many nights on the beer and sedentary lifestyles are turning men into women. With firm pecs being replaced by saggy man boobs, it’s time for guys to take action
The author of Paleo Diet, Loren Cordain,says that the DNA of man has only changed 0.02pc in the last 40,000 years. However, sometimes you’d never guess this, especially if you visit a gym. The term “moobs”, or man boobs, is used to describe the transformation of the normally hard chest muscles of men (called pectorals) into the softer female-like appearance of boobs.When your pecs have gained more body fat than the backs of your arms (i.e, triceps), it’s a sign that you are converting the male hormone testosterone into the female hormone oestrogen. There are a number of factors contributing to this phenomenon.
More and more men are sacrificing sporting activities in search of wealth, family life or the comfort of the couch. Nights of soccer,Gaelic or rugby training have been replaced with evenings sitting on bar stools drinking beer. Men tend to be reactive rather than proactive and wait for ill health or disease to hit before kick-starting a health programme.
But remember guys, prevention is far better than cure. Fat tissue in your body stores toxins but also produces oestrogen. High oestrogen levels have been linked to male breast cancer. While this is still rare, health experts fear that the rise in the number of obese men will see a rise in the disease.
Also of concern is the use and abuse of alcohol, especiallyan over indulgence in beer. Beer contains xeno-estrogens, which mimic the female hormone oestrogen. This overload leads to a conversion of testosterone into oestrogen, giving men female-like qualities. Male training programmes can also contribute to the man boob syndrome.
If pecs and abs are over trained, the muscles pull the body into a forward, droopy appearance, letting the pecs become softer.The solution is to train the upper back muscles that will pull the shoulders back, lifting the chestmuscles and lengthening your torso, making it appearmore toned.
Testosterone levels in males have also decreased by 20pc in the last 20 years, as an active day pushing a wheelbarrow has been replaced by men pushing biros in offices. This does not look like a problem that is going to go away. Children today are more interested in recreating the actions of their heroes in computer games than their soccer, Gaelic or rugby heroes on playing fields.
So guys, your aim should be to raise the levels of that hormone that you ought be abundant in – testosterone. American author on health Dr Johnny Bowden has listed five ways to help your levels soar:
1. Avoid a low-fat diet and supplement it with Omega 3 to decrease inflammation and keep your heart healthy.
2. Eat a diet rich in protein: Studies on low protein diets have shown that they lead to lower testosterone counts and lower sex drives.
3. Lift weights: use compound exercises that use lots of muscle like squats and dead lifts.
4. Get sleeping: your body releases growth hormone in the first 30-60 minutes of sleep and it particularly benefits from sleep between the hours of 10pm and 2am.
5. Take a break from alcohol .Other ways to increase your activity levels are to, first and foremost, make time for it. Make health a priority. Train early in the morning, play five a-side football and initiate changes in nutrition. Consult an expert in health or weights and get a training partner. Choose someone stronger, who will make youe xceed your expectations. Now is the time to get lean,strong and, most importantly,active!
- Damien Maher
Go By Damien Maher
Wednesday August 29 2007
Too many nights on the beer and sedentary lifestyles are turning men into women. With firm pecs being replaced by saggy man boobs, it’s time for guys to take action
The author of Paleo Diet, Loren Cordain,says that the DNA of man has only changed 0.02pc in the last 40,000 years. However, sometimes you’d never guess this, especially if you visit a gym. The term “moobs”, or man boobs, is used to describe the transformation of the normally hard chest muscles of men (called pectorals) into the softer female-like appearance of boobs.When your pecs have gained more body fat than the backs of your arms (i.e, triceps), it’s a sign that you are converting the male hormone testosterone into the female hormone oestrogen. There are a number of factors contributing to this phenomenon.
More and more men are sacrificing sporting activities in search of wealth, family life or the comfort of the couch. Nights of soccer,Gaelic or rugby training have been replaced with evenings sitting on bar stools drinking beer. Men tend to be reactive rather than proactive and wait for ill health or disease to hit before kick-starting a health programme.
But remember guys, prevention is far better than cure. Fat tissue in your body stores toxins but also produces oestrogen. High oestrogen levels have been linked to male breast cancer. While this is still rare, health experts fear that the rise in the number of obese men will see a rise in the disease.
Also of concern is the use and abuse of alcohol, especiallyan over indulgence in beer. Beer contains xeno-estrogens, which mimic the female hormone oestrogen. This overload leads to a conversion of testosterone into oestrogen, giving men female-like qualities. Male training programmes can also contribute to the man boob syndrome.
If pecs and abs are over trained, the muscles pull the body into a forward, droopy appearance, letting the pecs become softer.The solution is to train the upper back muscles that will pull the shoulders back, lifting the chestmuscles and lengthening your torso, making it appearmore toned.
Testosterone levels in males have also decreased by 20pc in the last 20 years, as an active day pushing a wheelbarrow has been replaced by men pushing biros in offices. This does not look like a problem that is going to go away. Children today are more interested in recreating the actions of their heroes in computer games than their soccer, Gaelic or rugby heroes on playing fields.
So guys, your aim should be to raise the levels of that hormone that you ought be abundant in – testosterone. American author on health Dr Johnny Bowden has listed five ways to help your levels soar:
1. Avoid a low-fat diet and supplement it with Omega 3 to decrease inflammation and keep your heart healthy.
2. Eat a diet rich in protein: Studies on low protein diets have shown that they lead to lower testosterone counts and lower sex drives.
3. Lift weights: use compound exercises that use lots of muscle like squats and dead lifts.
4. Get sleeping: your body releases growth hormone in the first 30-60 minutes of sleep and it particularly benefits from sleep between the hours of 10pm and 2am.
5. Take a break from alcohol .Other ways to increase your activity levels are to, first and foremost, make time for it. Make health a priority. Train early in the morning, play five a-side football and initiate changes in nutrition. Consult an expert in health or weights and get a training partner. Choose someone stronger, who will make youe xceed your expectations. Now is the time to get lean,strong and, most importantly,active!
- Damien Maher
Thursday, August 30, 2007
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Monday, August 27, 2007
Get Rid of Man Boobs with Gynexin?
I blogged a few days ago about using Gynexin to get rid of man boobs. Specifically, I went over the cons of the supplment. In this post we will talk about some of the positives. But please remember, before you take any supplement, contact your doctor, to make sure it is safe. A doctor can help you break down the different ingredients and let you know if they are ok for you to take. Ok, now that that is out of the way, lets talk about Gynexin:
Gynexin targets the fatty cells in the chest, specifically the mammary glands. It is a herbal forumula that is created to reduce the size and number of fat cells inthis area. You take 1 pill 3 times a day, with lots of water. Results should be seen in 2-3 weeks. You should also see your core muscles firming up first, than you should see your chest firming up anywhere from week 3-6. After you are satisfied with the results, decrease your dosage to 1-2 pills a day for maintenance.
If you are interested in learning more about Gynexin visit here:Learn More about Gynexin . For many men Gynexin works well with a special diet that specifically targets man boobs. You can find it here: Lose Man Boobs
** Please be sure to read my post below about the cons of Gynexin and then visit your doctor**
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Sunday, August 26, 2007
Lose Man Boobs Through Interval Training
Lose Man Boobs with Interval Training
Interval training is a great way to get rid of man boobs. This is because interval training really gets your metabolism stoked and helps you to burn body fat faster then almost anything else. It also is a fantastic way to burn lots of calories in a short period of time, and continues to burn calories even after you have finished your work out.
Interval training works like this: You perform an intense exercise (this could be weights or cardio) for 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Next, instead of taking a break, you move on to an easier exercise or lift. For example, perform squats for 30 seconds, the weight needs to be pretty heavy, not your max of course, but enough to get you a good workout, than follow this up with 3 sets of 10 body weight lunges. This simply means do lunges, but with no weights. This keeps the calories burning, even with this easier exercise. Than take a 30 second break if you have to and move on to the next exercise.
Interval training is a great way to get rid of man boobs. This is because interval training really gets your metabolism stoked and helps you to burn body fat faster then almost anything else. It also is a fantastic way to burn lots of calories in a short period of time, and continues to burn calories even after you have finished your work out.
Interval training works like this: You perform an intense exercise (this could be weights or cardio) for 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Next, instead of taking a break, you move on to an easier exercise or lift. For example, perform squats for 30 seconds, the weight needs to be pretty heavy, not your max of course, but enough to get you a good workout, than follow this up with 3 sets of 10 body weight lunges. This simply means do lunges, but with no weights. This keeps the calories burning, even with this easier exercise. Than take a 30 second break if you have to and move on to the next exercise.
You can also do this with running. In your neigborhood, alternate blocks. Run your hardest down one block (this could be a sprint or a fast jog), than walk the next block. It's really that simple. These types of exercises are good to burn fat, and are also good for getting back into shape.
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Saturday, August 25, 2007
What About Supplements to Lose Man Boobs?
Beware of Man Boobs Pills
I sure if you have been researching how to get rid of man boobs at any length, then I am sure that you have come accross Man Boob reduction pills. While seemingly promising, they might also be dangerous. Gynexin Alpha Forumla is a prettt popular one. There packaging claims they are safe, but like most supplements, they have not been required to go through any FDA testing. Herbal supplements can be dangerous because they can counteract or mix dangerously with other medications you may be taking. You also may be allergic to something and not know it.
Guggulsterones is an active ingredient in the Gynexin. This ingredient is used to maintain cholesterol levels, and helps to boost thyroid activity.In a stucy performed at the U. of Penn and printed in the Journal of the American Medical Assoc., one researcher found that guggulipids might raise the concentrations of LDL in the blood. LDL is linked to heart disease.
So long story short, be sure to speak with your doctor before you try any herbal remedies to avoid any negative or possibly fatal effects.
-(www.sciencenews.org/articles/20041004/food.asp.)
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I sure if you have been researching how to get rid of man boobs at any length, then I am sure that you have come accross Man Boob reduction pills. While seemingly promising, they might also be dangerous. Gynexin Alpha Forumla is a prettt popular one. There packaging claims they are safe, but like most supplements, they have not been required to go through any FDA testing. Herbal supplements can be dangerous because they can counteract or mix dangerously with other medications you may be taking. You also may be allergic to something and not know it.
Guggulsterones is an active ingredient in the Gynexin. This ingredient is used to maintain cholesterol levels, and helps to boost thyroid activity.In a stucy performed at the U. of Penn and printed in the Journal of the American Medical Assoc., one researcher found that guggulipids might raise the concentrations of LDL in the blood. LDL is linked to heart disease.
So long story short, be sure to speak with your doctor before you try any herbal remedies to avoid any negative or possibly fatal effects.
-(www.sciencenews.org/articles/20041004/food.asp.)
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Sunday, August 19, 2007
How to Get Rid of Man Boobs with Exercise
How to Get Rid of Man Boobs With Exercise:
In my last post, I talked about how the foods we consume affect the growth of man boobs. In this post, I will provide links to three very good fat burning and muscle building programs.If you are overweight, exercise and muscle building will be major part in helping you get rid of your man boobs. Here are three excellent programs to help you along the way.
1. Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle: Click Here to Learn More
2. Fat Burning Furnace System: Click Here to Learn More
3. Weight Lifting For Beginners: Click Here to Learn More
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In my last post, I talked about how the foods we consume affect the growth of man boobs. In this post, I will provide links to three very good fat burning and muscle building programs.If you are overweight, exercise and muscle building will be major part in helping you get rid of your man boobs. Here are three excellent programs to help you along the way.
1. Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle: Click Here to Learn More
2. Fat Burning Furnace System: Click Here to Learn More
3. Weight Lifting For Beginners: Click Here to Learn More
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Saturday, August 18, 2007
How to Get Rid of Man Boobs: Food Tips
How to Get Rid of Man Boobs Through Diet:
Besides weight gain, a primary determinant of man boobs are imbalanced hormones. Hormones are very powerful and affect the way that we look and how we feel. They make us look and feel more male or feminine. When things are abnormal in our bodies, many times it is due to mixed up hormones. Whether we are aware of it or not, many foods contain hormones. It is often these foods that contributes to man boobs.
To begin to cut or limit these foods in your diet, you will need to do a little research to determine what foods you may be eating that may be contributing to your man boobs. Buy a cheap notebook, or find a free online diet diary and write down everything that you eat for about a week (don't eat anything different of special). Than go over it with a fine toothed comb and try to weed out the foods that may be contributing to your man boobs. Look closely and determine if you are eating a lot of red meat or dairy products.
Farm animals are often given hormones so that they get bigger or to increase their milk production. When we eat these foods, we also ingest the hormones. Other foods simply have high levels of phytoestrogen or estrogen, two important hormones in women. Try limiting the amounts of foods with high estrogen, or phytoestrogen levels and foods pumped with hormones. To combat this, try eating organic if you can afford it. Organic food growers don't use pesticides, artificial fertilizers, or food additives, and animals that are raised organic don't get fed growth hormones, or antibiotics.
Besides weight gain, a primary determinant of man boobs are imbalanced hormones. Hormones are very powerful and affect the way that we look and how we feel. They make us look and feel more male or feminine. When things are abnormal in our bodies, many times it is due to mixed up hormones. Whether we are aware of it or not, many foods contain hormones. It is often these foods that contributes to man boobs.
To begin to cut or limit these foods in your diet, you will need to do a little research to determine what foods you may be eating that may be contributing to your man boobs. Buy a cheap notebook, or find a free online diet diary and write down everything that you eat for about a week (don't eat anything different of special). Than go over it with a fine toothed comb and try to weed out the foods that may be contributing to your man boobs. Look closely and determine if you are eating a lot of red meat or dairy products.
Farm animals are often given hormones so that they get bigger or to increase their milk production. When we eat these foods, we also ingest the hormones. Other foods simply have high levels of phytoestrogen or estrogen, two important hormones in women. Try limiting the amounts of foods with high estrogen, or phytoestrogen levels and foods pumped with hormones. To combat this, try eating organic if you can afford it. Organic food growers don't use pesticides, artificial fertilizers, or food additives, and animals that are raised organic don't get fed growth hormones, or antibiotics.
Your diet will be an essential piece of you getting rid of man boobs. So take it seriously and do the research.
Foods With High Phytoestrogen or Estrogen Levels (Limit these):
Alfalfa
Animal flesh
Anise seed
Apples
Baker's yeast
Barley
Beets
Carrots
Cherries
Chickpeas
Clover
Cowpeas (black- eyed peas)
Cucumbers
Dairy Foods
Dates
Eggs
Eggplant
Fennel
Flaxseeds
Garlic
Hops
Licorice
Oats
Olive oil
Potatos
Foods That Inhibit Estrogen (Eat more of these):
Berries
Broccoli
Buckwheat
Cabbage
Citrus Foods
Corn
Figs
Fruits (except apples, cherries, dates, pomegranates)
Grapes
Green beans
Melons
Millet
Onions
Pears
Pineapples
Squashes
Tapioca
White rice
White flour
How to get rid of man boobs
Alfalfa
Animal flesh
Anise seed
Apples
Baker's yeast
Barley
Beets
Carrots
Cherries
Chickpeas
Clover
Cowpeas (black- eyed peas)
Cucumbers
Dairy Foods
Dates
Eggs
Eggplant
Fennel
Flaxseeds
Garlic
Hops
Licorice
Oats
Olive oil
Potatos
Foods That Inhibit Estrogen (Eat more of these):
Berries
Broccoli
Buckwheat
Cabbage
Citrus Foods
Corn
Figs
Fruits (except apples, cherries, dates, pomegranates)
Grapes
Green beans
Melons
Millet
Onions
Pears
Pineapples
Squashes
Tapioca
White rice
White flour
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Thursday, August 16, 2007
How to Get Rid of Man Boobs: Quick Tips
How to Get Rid of Man Boobs
Tips For Adolescent Boys:
Tips For Adolescent Boys:
If you’re an adolescent boy having "man boobs" might be pretty embarrasing, but rest assured, they will most likely go away. Having a little extra growth in the chest area is just a part of physical development during puberty. You might notice a bit of swelling and sensitivity, but it should pass as you get older. Just try to keep your shirt on as much as possible if you can help it. If you can't and you get teased, ignore it you're turning into a MAN!
Tips For Men:
Now if you are an adult, and still have man boobs, it may be time to take some action. Diet and exercise are going to be your biggest weapons. Slack up on the sweets, alcohol, red meat and fatty starches. You are also going to need to perform some cardio. Jogging, getting on a bike, flag football and basketball are all excellent choices to burn fat and boost muscle. Free weights and weight bearing body exercises are also good. Try pushups, pull-ups, incline presses, bench pressess. Increase weight and perform smaller reps to build up muscle.
However, please note, that man boobs are not always caused by being overweight. And in these cases, exercise will not fully cut it. Growth in the breast tissues in men can be due to certain medication, and diet. Do you know that lots of our food has estrogen compounds that can encourage breast growth. Speak with your doctor if you are not significantly overweight and are having problems with man boobs, or if you start experiencing growth after certain medications.
How do I get rid of my man boobs ?
You may want to visit your doctor and see if he has any suggestions. You may also want to avoid foods with estrogen compound such as soy, and almonds. You also need tidy up your diet and exercise. Interval workouts are good, as well as those that build up the chest. For an excellent step-by-step system to teach you how to get rid of man boobs visit this site: Lose Man Boobs
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
'Man-boobs' curse sends US teens running for the knife
'Man-boobs' curse sends US teens running for the knife
I just caught this man boobs press release on Google news. It's about the influx of young man undergoing surgery to lose their man boobs. This is pretty drastic and you don't have to. There is an excellent guide to lose man boobs naturally (Click Here: Lose Man Boobs Naturally) It's much cheaper and much easier. It involves diet and exercise, so it's much healthier in the long run.
Alex Kuczynski, New YorkJune 16, 2007
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ON A recent afternoon, Dr Michelle Copeland, a plastic surgeon whose offices face the Metropolitan Museum of Art, clicked her computer mouse as images of young male torsos flickered across the screen.
Unlike the ancient Greek statues of Herakles or the bronze discus throwers in the newly renovated galleries across the street, the young men in Copeland's digital images were a bit different: rather than bearing the broad, flat chests of Greek athletes, their pectoral areas assumed a fuller, more feminine shape.
The patients were found to have enlarged male breasts, a condition known as gynaecomastia. While it is not a new disorder, more men are seeking treatment for it, and statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show that the majority are adolescent boys.
In 2006, according to the group, nearly 14,000 boys age 13 to 19 underwent surgery to reduce their breast size. That represents 70 per cent of all the male patients who had such surgery last year, and an increase of 21 per cent over the previous year for that age group.
In a culture that increasingly encourages young boys to be body-conscious, demand for chiselled torsos and sculpted pectorals is rising, so much so that the number of boys aged 13 to 19 who had breast-reduction surgery last year is equal to the total number of all men who had the procedure just two years earlier, in 2004.
The foremost reason is the rise in obesity, according to several plastic surgeons who were interviewed. At the same time, there is a new willingness among pediatricians and plastic surgeons to surgically treat enlarged male breasts.
Often, enlarged breasts are simply part of adolescence, most commonly caused by the hormonal fluctuation of puberty, according to the National Institutes of Health. But in a society that values chiselled abs and Rafael Nadal biceps, adolescent boys are willing to resort to surgery to fix problems their bodies might resolve later on their own.
David Zinczenko, editor-in-chief of Men's Health, says that many of his magazine's readers are concerned about having enlarged breasts."The sad thing is that it's a fairly common problem among young teenagers, which is usually resolved by the latter stages of the testosterone rush that finishes off adolescence," he says. "But add some fat in there, and a cut-happy approach to body oddities, and you've got teens under the cosmetic knife."
The shame can be intense. One of Dr Copeland's patients, now 17, had breast reduction surgery at 15. His problem was not one of obesity but of glandular overgrowth. "I took my shirt off once, and a couple of kids laughed at me, and I never took my shirt off again," he said. His pediatrician was opposed to the surgery, but the young man, a student at a Manhattan private school, had the support of his parents."It sounds cliched and kind of lame, but it just comes down to a point of embarrassment," he said. "You don't think you look like you should. If I was fat, I could have lost weight. If was weak, I could have exercised. But this was simply genetic, and there was nothing I could do about it."
The condition is a punchline in sitcoms and movies. In a now-famous episode of Seinfeld, the character Kramer invented "the Bro", a bra for men with breast development.A British website welcomes readers with the slogan: "Welcome to Man Boobs. The site that says: 'We're fat and we're proud' and then quickly puts its T-shirt back on."And several websites, such as gc2compression.com and makemeheal.com, sell compression garments that purport to reduce the visibility of enlarged male breasts.
While gynaecomastia in young men is most often associated with hormonal fluctuations or obesity, many surgeons are also beginning to link it with increased abuse of steroids. "They have hopped up their testosterone levels, and so when they get off the stuff, there is a change in the hormonal milieu," says Dr Roxanne Guy, a Florida plastic surgeon."It can reset itself, but many times if they have abused steroids, you have to sendthem to an endocrinologist to address the problem." If that doesn't work, they come back to her for surgery.
The reduction procedure depends on the size and composition of the breast. Some surgeons simply use liposuction to remove fatty deposits. If the breasts are enlarged with not only fat but also extra glandular tissue, the surgeon must remove both.
The procedure does not require general anaesthesia, but it typically requires several days of bed rest. The price range is $US4000 to $US10,000 ($A4700-$11,900), depending on the complexity of the procedure.
Nathan Johnson, a 31-year-old actor in Manhattan, had the surgery while in his early 20s. "I was definitely a morbidly obese child," Johnson says. In his late teens, he lost weight but was left with a sagging chest."I had these big pockets, little pointy sagginess that looked like pointy breasts. No matter how much I dieted or worked out, I couldn't get rid of them." Guy performed surgery, but Johnson remained nervous for a year about removing his shirt. "People love my body now," he says.
I just caught this man boobs press release on Google news. It's about the influx of young man undergoing surgery to lose their man boobs. This is pretty drastic and you don't have to. There is an excellent guide to lose man boobs naturally (Click Here: Lose Man Boobs Naturally) It's much cheaper and much easier. It involves diet and exercise, so it's much healthier in the long run.
Alex Kuczynski, New YorkJune 16, 2007
Page 1 of 2
ON A recent afternoon, Dr Michelle Copeland, a plastic surgeon whose offices face the Metropolitan Museum of Art, clicked her computer mouse as images of young male torsos flickered across the screen.
Unlike the ancient Greek statues of Herakles or the bronze discus throwers in the newly renovated galleries across the street, the young men in Copeland's digital images were a bit different: rather than bearing the broad, flat chests of Greek athletes, their pectoral areas assumed a fuller, more feminine shape.
The patients were found to have enlarged male breasts, a condition known as gynaecomastia. While it is not a new disorder, more men are seeking treatment for it, and statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show that the majority are adolescent boys.
In 2006, according to the group, nearly 14,000 boys age 13 to 19 underwent surgery to reduce their breast size. That represents 70 per cent of all the male patients who had such surgery last year, and an increase of 21 per cent over the previous year for that age group.
In a culture that increasingly encourages young boys to be body-conscious, demand for chiselled torsos and sculpted pectorals is rising, so much so that the number of boys aged 13 to 19 who had breast-reduction surgery last year is equal to the total number of all men who had the procedure just two years earlier, in 2004.
The foremost reason is the rise in obesity, according to several plastic surgeons who were interviewed. At the same time, there is a new willingness among pediatricians and plastic surgeons to surgically treat enlarged male breasts.
Often, enlarged breasts are simply part of adolescence, most commonly caused by the hormonal fluctuation of puberty, according to the National Institutes of Health. But in a society that values chiselled abs and Rafael Nadal biceps, adolescent boys are willing to resort to surgery to fix problems their bodies might resolve later on their own.
David Zinczenko, editor-in-chief of Men's Health, says that many of his magazine's readers are concerned about having enlarged breasts."The sad thing is that it's a fairly common problem among young teenagers, which is usually resolved by the latter stages of the testosterone rush that finishes off adolescence," he says. "But add some fat in there, and a cut-happy approach to body oddities, and you've got teens under the cosmetic knife."
The shame can be intense. One of Dr Copeland's patients, now 17, had breast reduction surgery at 15. His problem was not one of obesity but of glandular overgrowth. "I took my shirt off once, and a couple of kids laughed at me, and I never took my shirt off again," he said. His pediatrician was opposed to the surgery, but the young man, a student at a Manhattan private school, had the support of his parents."It sounds cliched and kind of lame, but it just comes down to a point of embarrassment," he said. "You don't think you look like you should. If I was fat, I could have lost weight. If was weak, I could have exercised. But this was simply genetic, and there was nothing I could do about it."
The condition is a punchline in sitcoms and movies. In a now-famous episode of Seinfeld, the character Kramer invented "the Bro", a bra for men with breast development.A British website welcomes readers with the slogan: "Welcome to Man Boobs. The site that says: 'We're fat and we're proud' and then quickly puts its T-shirt back on."And several websites, such as gc2compression.com and makemeheal.com, sell compression garments that purport to reduce the visibility of enlarged male breasts.
While gynaecomastia in young men is most often associated with hormonal fluctuations or obesity, many surgeons are also beginning to link it with increased abuse of steroids. "They have hopped up their testosterone levels, and so when they get off the stuff, there is a change in the hormonal milieu," says Dr Roxanne Guy, a Florida plastic surgeon."It can reset itself, but many times if they have abused steroids, you have to sendthem to an endocrinologist to address the problem." If that doesn't work, they come back to her for surgery.
The reduction procedure depends on the size and composition of the breast. Some surgeons simply use liposuction to remove fatty deposits. If the breasts are enlarged with not only fat but also extra glandular tissue, the surgeon must remove both.
The procedure does not require general anaesthesia, but it typically requires several days of bed rest. The price range is $US4000 to $US10,000 ($A4700-$11,900), depending on the complexity of the procedure.
Nathan Johnson, a 31-year-old actor in Manhattan, had the surgery while in his early 20s. "I was definitely a morbidly obese child," Johnson says. In his late teens, he lost weight but was left with a sagging chest."I had these big pockets, little pointy sagginess that looked like pointy breasts. No matter how much I dieted or worked out, I couldn't get rid of them." Guy performed surgery, but Johnson remained nervous for a year about removing his shirt. "People love my body now," he says.
Friday, July 6, 2007
Lose Man Boobs by Burning All Over Body Fat!
1. Eat smaller more frequent meals - not only is your metabolism boosted every time you eat something, your body can more efficiently process smaller meals. Instead of having 3 large meals in a day, try to break them up into 5 or 6 smaller meals.
2. Drink more water - regular water intake helps to flush away waste products in the body. Get at least six to eight 8 oz. glasses per day. An easy way to do this is to keep a water bottle handy and drink from it frequently.
3. Be inefficient - do you need to go to the kitchen to get a couple of things? Break it up into to two trips even if you can do it in one. Being inefficient like this can easily double your activity level, burning calories without even trying.
4. Eat more protein - sources of protein include foods such as chicken, fish, eggs, dairy, beans, lean red meats, etc. Your body burns more calories processing protein than either carbohydrates or fats. Protein also helps to support your muscle tissue, which burns calories all day long!
5. Take the stairs instead of the elevator - any time you can add in a little more physical activity, do it. This doesn't mean you need to slog up 20 flights of stairs. Even a flight or two done regularly will add up.
6. Don't let yourself get hungry - when you get hungry you will have a much greater tendency to overeat when you do finally get something to eat. As well, because your body is starting to go into starvation mode, it will be much more likely to hold onto whatever you give it.
7. Order small portions at restaurants - it's tough to order small french fries when "supersizing" your order is such a great "value." Take note, however, your real savings will occur in the calories that don't end up on your backside.
8. Eat more fiber - fiber is very filling. By eating more fiber you will find yourself full sooner. This feeling of fullness will last a long time as well.
9. Wait 20 minutes between servings - your brain takes at least 20 minutes to register that you're full. By waiting that long, you'll give your brain a chance to realize that you don't really need any more food.
10. Cheat on your diet - one thing I always make my clients promise is that they will cheat on their diet. The only thing I ask that they do is to cheat ONLY when they have planned to cheat. By planning when you are going to eat the foods you crave, you take back control of your eating habits.
This way you no longer "give in" to your cravings. You "reward yourself" for sticking to proper nutritional habits. Do this once or wice a week and you will feel far more in control of your eating.
In conclusion, if you follow even a few of these 10 easy tips in the long term, you will certainly notice a difference in your overall weight and health.
2. Drink more water - regular water intake helps to flush away waste products in the body. Get at least six to eight 8 oz. glasses per day. An easy way to do this is to keep a water bottle handy and drink from it frequently.
3. Be inefficient - do you need to go to the kitchen to get a couple of things? Break it up into to two trips even if you can do it in one. Being inefficient like this can easily double your activity level, burning calories without even trying.
4. Eat more protein - sources of protein include foods such as chicken, fish, eggs, dairy, beans, lean red meats, etc. Your body burns more calories processing protein than either carbohydrates or fats. Protein also helps to support your muscle tissue, which burns calories all day long!
5. Take the stairs instead of the elevator - any time you can add in a little more physical activity, do it. This doesn't mean you need to slog up 20 flights of stairs. Even a flight or two done regularly will add up.
6. Don't let yourself get hungry - when you get hungry you will have a much greater tendency to overeat when you do finally get something to eat. As well, because your body is starting to go into starvation mode, it will be much more likely to hold onto whatever you give it.
7. Order small portions at restaurants - it's tough to order small french fries when "supersizing" your order is such a great "value." Take note, however, your real savings will occur in the calories that don't end up on your backside.
8. Eat more fiber - fiber is very filling. By eating more fiber you will find yourself full sooner. This feeling of fullness will last a long time as well.
9. Wait 20 minutes between servings - your brain takes at least 20 minutes to register that you're full. By waiting that long, you'll give your brain a chance to realize that you don't really need any more food.
10. Cheat on your diet - one thing I always make my clients promise is that they will cheat on their diet. The only thing I ask that they do is to cheat ONLY when they have planned to cheat. By planning when you are going to eat the foods you crave, you take back control of your eating habits.
This way you no longer "give in" to your cravings. You "reward yourself" for sticking to proper nutritional habits. Do this once or wice a week and you will feel far more in control of your eating.
In conclusion, if you follow even a few of these 10 easy tips in the long term, you will certainly notice a difference in your overall weight and health.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Lose Man Boobs Treatment Program: A Review
Lose Man Boobs: A Review of A Gynecomastia Treament Program
I recently reviewed the "Lose Man Boobs" treatment program. The program is very good but it focuses mainly on man boobs that have no genetic component. So if your man boobs are due to a genetic problem, than this system is probably not the one for you. Because most cases of man boobs do not have a genetic component, it will work for a vast number of cases. It deals mostly with diet and exercise, and below are some of the highlights. To view the system click here: Lose Man Boobs
I recently reviewed the "Lose Man Boobs" treatment program. The program is very good but it focuses mainly on man boobs that have no genetic component. So if your man boobs are due to a genetic problem, than this system is probably not the one for you. Because most cases of man boobs do not have a genetic component, it will work for a vast number of cases. It deals mostly with diet and exercise, and below are some of the highlights. To view the system click here: Lose Man Boobs
Gynecomastia Treatment Highlights
1.) You will discover how to eat so that you are automatically cutting down chest fat almost overnight. Before you know it, you'll be able to take off your shirt in public without unease.
2.) 4 shocking factors of really causes man boobs and why certain "trusted" people don't want you to ever discover this. Hear some truly ALARMING information.
3.) 3 FATAL MISTAKES that make the male breast condition even worse. You will see that 95% of sufferers always make one of these mistakes.
4.) 2 types of tasty foods specifically targeted at eliminating upper torso fat like a laser. No more unnatural pills!
5.) "Just do more pushups?" .... Yeah right. Try this "Iron Squeeze" exercise that is specially meant to burn chest fat for good. You will feel awesome about yourself after doing it.
6.) Do you hate exercise? See an astonishing trick to virtually "deceive" your body to lose fat in this region even if you're a couch potato.
7.) The step-by-step, right way to use water and fluids for burning chest fat up to 300% faster. This also prevents the nipple fluid buildup.
8.) Uncover a commonly forgotten exercise that completely supersedes weight lifting for your chest development. You won't even look back.
Getting Rid of Man Boobs Naturally
Males with the embarrassing condition of gynecomastia or man boobs, have an excessive amount of fat tissues in the chest that cause the appearance of breasts. Some cases of man boobs may even result in milk secretion from the breast. No definite cause of man boobs has been determined and more medical research is being done.
Generally, sixty percent of boys at the age of puberty will show symptoms of pubertal gynecomastia, that will generally resolve itself within a year, without the need of medical treatment. Other reasons for male boobs may be an averse reaction to medication, liver problems, obesity, steroid use or genetic disorders.
Gynecomastia (man boobs) can be a very embarrassing condition for males.
Many males are ridiculed and teased because of the female-like appearance of their breast. Many males are are hesitant to take off their shirts around women or their peers, for fear of being teased.
Because there has been so little research on gynecomastia treatment, many males simply live with the condition. However, there are options available for men who want to get rid of gynecomastia (man boobs).
Effective Gynecomastia treatments range from plastic surgery, to herbal remedies, to diet and exercise programs. An investigation of available options will enable you to determine what gynecomastia treatment will work best for you.
An excellent one to consider is a highly acclaimed, natural treatment plan for gynecomastia titled, “Lose Man Boobs”. You can learn more about it here: Gynecomastia Treatment
Generally, sixty percent of boys at the age of puberty will show symptoms of pubertal gynecomastia, that will generally resolve itself within a year, without the need of medical treatment. Other reasons for male boobs may be an averse reaction to medication, liver problems, obesity, steroid use or genetic disorders.
Gynecomastia (man boobs) can be a very embarrassing condition for males.
Many males are ridiculed and teased because of the female-like appearance of their breast. Many males are are hesitant to take off their shirts around women or their peers, for fear of being teased.
Because there has been so little research on gynecomastia treatment, many males simply live with the condition. However, there are options available for men who want to get rid of gynecomastia (man boobs).
Effective Gynecomastia treatments range from plastic surgery, to herbal remedies, to diet and exercise programs. An investigation of available options will enable you to determine what gynecomastia treatment will work best for you.
An excellent one to consider is a highly acclaimed, natural treatment plan for gynecomastia titled, “Lose Man Boobs”. You can learn more about it here: Gynecomastia Treatment
Man Boobs Exercises - Cardiovascular Workouts To Burn That Excess Chest Fat
Man boobs are in fact deposits of excess fat in your chest. These can be caused by a number of reasons, but the result is the same. A lot of men suffer from man boobs, which is known as gynecomastia, and most fail to do anything about it.
You can reduce your man boobs and improve how you look by doing exercises which burn fat. It is important to do both chest weight exercises and cardiovascular routines which can get your chest muscles moving at the same time in which they reduce your overall fat percentage.
Here are some great cardiovascular routines you can do:
1. Jogging - Jogging is my personal favorite cardiovascular routine and a highly effective one. Jogging brings your heart rate to a new level and burns a lot of calories. Jogging also works your entire body as your arms, torso and legs are in constant motion.
2. Walking - Walking is less effective than running but is also a great exercise routine. If you feel you shouldn't run or simply lack the necessary stamina, do some walking every day. It will reduce your overall fat and your man boobs.
3. Elliptical - The elliptical is a great way to raise your heart rate. Make sure that you move your arms while you do the elliptical because it will better workout your chest.
4. Swimming - I know that this is a bit awkward as most men with man boobs don't want to show their upper body in public. But swimming is truly a very good cardiovascular routine for reducing man boobs because it works the chest very well, especially the breast stroke.
These exercises will not eliminate your man boobs entirely, but they can be an excellent place to start.
To read tips and ways on how to totally elminate your man boobs click here: How To Get Rid Of Your Man Boobs Fast.
John Davenport is a fitness and diet expert. He is also an active contributer to the Man Boobs expert website: http://www.ManBoobsCenter.com
You can reduce your man boobs and improve how you look by doing exercises which burn fat. It is important to do both chest weight exercises and cardiovascular routines which can get your chest muscles moving at the same time in which they reduce your overall fat percentage.
Here are some great cardiovascular routines you can do:
1. Jogging - Jogging is my personal favorite cardiovascular routine and a highly effective one. Jogging brings your heart rate to a new level and burns a lot of calories. Jogging also works your entire body as your arms, torso and legs are in constant motion.
2. Walking - Walking is less effective than running but is also a great exercise routine. If you feel you shouldn't run or simply lack the necessary stamina, do some walking every day. It will reduce your overall fat and your man boobs.
3. Elliptical - The elliptical is a great way to raise your heart rate. Make sure that you move your arms while you do the elliptical because it will better workout your chest.
4. Swimming - I know that this is a bit awkward as most men with man boobs don't want to show their upper body in public. But swimming is truly a very good cardiovascular routine for reducing man boobs because it works the chest very well, especially the breast stroke.
These exercises will not eliminate your man boobs entirely, but they can be an excellent place to start.
To read tips and ways on how to totally elminate your man boobs click here: How To Get Rid Of Your Man Boobs Fast.
John Davenport is a fitness and diet expert. He is also an active contributer to the Man Boobs expert website: http://www.ManBoobsCenter.com
Deciding How to get Rid of Man Boobs
The issues of how to get rid of man boobs is a big one for those men who feel the need to do something about a fatty chest area. Depending on the cause of the male breast enlargement a man’s health care provider can determine the best approach. If it is merely the result of being excessively overweight a strict diet and exercise program that is closely monitored by the physician would go a long way toward eliminating the problem. It may not be a quick fix but as the pounds burn off it will be a gratifying process to watch.
If the cause of the enlarged breasts is the weight gain before a teenage boy has his growth spurt then there is nothing that can be done but wait. You cannot hasten growth and no matter how unhappy a teenager may feel when he hits that growth spurt it will quickly disappear. If the cause is medication based then the answer will be to try to change medications or go without if possible. This is not always possible depending on what condition is being treated by the medication. The most common treatments are for hypertension, heart problems or ulcers. All of these conditions require a patient to remain on medications so unless there is a different one that does not promote the excessive weight gain something else must be done.
The third possibility is liposuction. The plastic surgeon will make a small cut under the nipple line and remove the excess fat. It can be done on an outpatient basis as it is considered minor surgery. It is done so neatly that the scars should not be seen. Once the fatty tissue has been removed the patient rests at home. They will have no man boobs when they return to work after a few days.
You can learn more about How to get rid of Man Boobs at http://www.officialsource.info/ManBoobs/
How to get rid of Man Boobs
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If the cause of the enlarged breasts is the weight gain before a teenage boy has his growth spurt then there is nothing that can be done but wait. You cannot hasten growth and no matter how unhappy a teenager may feel when he hits that growth spurt it will quickly disappear. If the cause is medication based then the answer will be to try to change medications or go without if possible. This is not always possible depending on what condition is being treated by the medication. The most common treatments are for hypertension, heart problems or ulcers. All of these conditions require a patient to remain on medications so unless there is a different one that does not promote the excessive weight gain something else must be done.
The third possibility is liposuction. The plastic surgeon will make a small cut under the nipple line and remove the excess fat. It can be done on an outpatient basis as it is considered minor surgery. It is done so neatly that the scars should not be seen. Once the fatty tissue has been removed the patient rests at home. They will have no man boobs when they return to work after a few days.
You can learn more about How to get rid of Man Boobs at http://www.officialsource.info/ManBoobs/
How to get rid of Man Boobs
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Muhammad_Hazman_Mohamed_Noor
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