Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Ridding Your Body Of Chest Fat

By Derek Silverman

There are some men who are suffering from chest fat. These men are considering going on serious deprivation diets that will help them to lose the weight and rid themselves of their chest fat. One of the biggest problems with these types of diets is that they are extremely unhealthy. You will find that because they deprive you of the nutrients that you need you will not be able to sustain them long enough to realize any weight loss. If you do lose some weight, you will most likely gain it back within a short period of time.

Some consider going under the knife as they want fast, immediate results. They don't want to spend time exercising or give up their favorite food. The pitfall of gynecomastia surgery is it carries possible fatal complications. Not to mention that you will need to shoulder all the expenses as most US medical insurances are not covering for this type of operation.

There are also some men who are opting to go with herbal medications that claim to reduce the size of your breast in no time. While there are some people who have reported success in using this method to lose their chest fat, there are some who say that they are simply waste of time and money. In addition, they can dangerously interfere with the medications that you are currently taking.

The best way to rid yourself of chest fat is to determine the cause of the problem. It is easier to know where to begin your work if you know what is causing the breasts to become enlarged. Many men experience an increase in their breast size if they are taking a steroid medication. There are also some illnesses that will cause the size of the breast to increase as well. You should check with your doctor to find out the cause of your enlarged breasts.

If you are obese or overweight, you might want to consider losing weight before you try any medications or worst, go under the knife. Lose your excess pounds the natural way by eating healthy, well-balanced diet. Load up on fruits, vegetables, lean meat, and drink lots of water. Do regular exercises that are designed to help you burn those fats and increase your metabolism. You can also do workouts that are specifically created to tone your chest areas such as bench press, cable cross over, and push ups.

For those that are noticing their breasts increasing in size and they are between the ages of twelve and eighteen there is no need for concern. This is a normal part of development and should disappear within a few years. The problem occurs when your body is not producing enough testosterone and too much estrogen. If it embarrasses you excessively you can consult with your doctor to find out if there are any treatments that could correct the problem. The doctor might be able to help you to balance your hormones and eliminate the problem. - 16650

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