Losing man boobs can be accomplished from a little bit of work and some know how. It is estimated that one in ten men suffers from gynecomastia. Not only is this condition a physical problem it also is emotionally harmful. Man boobs are continually made fun of from the playground to the movies, even though they are a serious medical condition and should not be made light of. To start with we need to know what form of man boobs the patient is suffering from the cause of the man boobs will have a direct correlation o the treatment that is needed. If the man boobs are being created by adolescent hormones than there is hopefully not going to need to be an type of help.

This condition should clear on its own in a couple years. If a teenage boy does not lose his man boobs by his early twenties it is time to consult a doctor. The doctor may recommend a diet and exercise program, prescription medicine, or in the worst case scenario surgery. Man boobs surgery is usually a last resort since it is almost never covered by medical insurance because the man boobs unless cancerous pose no medical harm and the surgery will only be considered cosmetic. If opting for the procedure it may cost $6,000. It is performed by liposuction of the chest and removal of an extra glandular tissue that may be present. The chest tissue is then shaped to make a more manly chest. Recovery time is often a few days, full recovery will take a year or so because the skin needs to tighten,

If going the non surgical route to lose man boobs, it will require a sound diet and exercise program. Avoiding estrogen producing foods such as tofu and soy with lean protein should be on the list of how to lose man boobs. The amount calories eaten should be 10 times the bodyweight of the individual so a 250 pound man would consume 2,500 calories. Thirty percent of calories should come from protein, thirty percent from fat, and forty percent of the calories should come from carbohydrates.

As for cardiovascular exercise should be performed 3 times a week. Starting slowly and then adding more intensity week after week. Sticking with the program will help in losing man boobs, they key is not to give up on the routine. As they say in life anything worth doing will take work. It is also a good idea but not necessary to add strength training to the lose man boobs program. Starting with push ups, sit ups, and squats and progressively adding more exercise will allow your body to comfortably adjust to the program and not get to sore. This is not a weekend warrior idea slow and steady will win the race.