Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Getting Rid Of Your 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.

The other solution for these people is surgery. Surgery will give very fast results for the problem, but there are disadvantages as well. Many of the people who consider this are not willing to restrict their eating or increase their exercise. This is a problem because of the complications that could arise from this type of treatment. Along with the health risks of surgery, there is generally a high cost financially as well. Most insurance companies will not pay for this type of surgery.

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.

You can get rid of your chest fat the easiest way as long as you know the causes of the swelling of your breasts. If you are taking steroids or taking medicines for diseases that involves your liver, kidney, or if you are suffering from hyperthyroidism, consult your doctor right away. He or she can revise the prescription and let you take other drugs that doesn't affect your hormones that causes man boobs.

Enlarged breasts that are caused by excess weight or obesity can be resolved with a loss of weight. It is important that you lose the weight in a healthy manner or you risk the weight coming right back on. Take some time with your diet and make sure that it is full of fruits and vegetables and lean sources of protein. Exercise will help you to increase the speed of your metabolism also. Look for exercises that will tone up the chest area.

If you are in between the age of 12 and 18 and you notice that your breasts are starting to grow, do not panic. Let me assure you that this is just but normal and expected as your body is developing. During this time, your hormones are out of control and your body tends to produce more estrogen than testosterone. The good news is that, you don't need to do anything as the swelling on your chest areas is expected to ease up within a couple of years. If you are too concerned about your appearance and you think that the size of your breasts is not acceptable, consult your doctor. Sometimes, underlying diseases can cause the fat build up on your chest area. Your physician might recommend drugs to regulate your hormones or treat the underlying disease to eliminate your man boobs. - 15995

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