Men, do you dread taking off your shirt in public, at all costs avoiding the beach and swim parties? When you meet a new woman, do you actually attempt to prolong dating for as long as you can before trying to sleep with her for fear that she will see you naked? And finally, does your wife absolutely refuse to leave your newborn with you? If so, you may be suffering from "Man Boobs! Never fear, however, because help is here, and you can rid yourself of this bothersome condition with just a few simple steps!

When we talk about Man Boobs, it is important to remember, you are not alone! Seriously guys, Jack Nicholson has them and he is not afraid to take his shirt off in public....But hey, he is rich so chicks probably don't care, right! But truly, it is more common than most people think!

Man Boobs or breast prominence in males, can be caused by two separate and exact opposite conditions, gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia. Gynecomastia is a result of abnormal glandular tissue, or hypertrophy (enlargement) of breast tissue, chest adipose (fatty) tissue and excess skin, and is usually caused by a combination. This type can be due to abnormal hormonal changes, especially during puberty, heredity, disease or even from some medications. Breast prominence due solely to excessive adipose (fatty) tissue) is termed pseudogynecomastia, which is just a fancy medical term for extra fat that men may have around the chest area. Both are bothersome but can be "cured". So, what do you do when your Man Boobs are literally bigger than your girlfriends? Let's face it, guys, when you start borrowing your girlfriend's bras or worse yet, wear an even bigger bra size than she does, you are in big trouble, my friends and you must act FAST!

As you can see from the various pictures included here, there are different degrees of breast prominence in males. Some men prefer to do nothing and leave them as they are. This may secretly cause them to feel shameful and embarrassed. They may then begin to hide their shame by drinking lots and lots of beer, thus causing a huge beer gut that may end up actually getting even larger than their Man Boobs and then perhaps their boobs will be far less noticeable! For them, PROBLEM SOLVED! But for others, truly seeking salvation from this unattractive condition, I have included a few things that men can do to assist them in getting rid of their Moobs!

Rest assured, gentlemen, there are several options you can choose to deliver yourself from the pits of Man Boob hell! These include a sensible diet and exercise program, or if this proves unsuccessful, surgical intervention. However, before you go spending thousands of dollars on a completely elective surgery, it may be wise to start your journey the old fashioned way, with nutrition and fitness, and then opt for surgical methods, if your initial efforts fail.

Nutrition

When implementing a diet and exercise program, try thinking of long-term lifestyle changes instead of a short term "fix". Good nutrition does not necessarily mean "diet". The following tips are the recommended U.S.D.A. dietary guidelines that describe a healthy diet as being one that includes:

• fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fat free or low fat milk and dairy products;
• lean meats, poultry and fish, beans, eggs and nuts;
• foods low in unsaturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt and added sugar.

This means cutting out the junk food, guys! If making one less trip to McDonalds can help you loose those nasty Moobs, then it is worth it!

Exercise

Most of us lead busy, hectic lives. Going out and joining is a gym is definitely an option and may be the answer for some, but not for all. Implementing more movement into your everyday life can help increase your metabolism and caloric expenditure and will help you lose weight.

Push-ups are an excellent way to build muscle around your chest area. You can do these virtually anywhere, anytime. Do 100 of them 2-3 times a day. If you cannot do that many at first, start with as many as you can do, and work yourself up to doing more. You will also build large, sexy biceps and triceps in the process! Yummy and very appealing to many women!

Cardiovascular exercise is not only healthy for your heart, it can also help reduce the size of your Moobs! Walking, running, cycling or swimming 30 minutes a day or at least 3 times a week will not only bring you closer to your goal, but you will be amazed at how great you will look and feel after just a couple of weeks.

Weight lifting will also benefit becoming Man Boobless! Bench press exercises with either a barbell or dumbbells can almost instantly transform those Moobs into hard, firm, fantastic looking pecs that women will want to touch in no time! Don't have a weight set at home, try using things around the house, like your wife or kids or try filling up 2 large coffee cans with sand and attach them to each end of a broomstick! Be creative, you can do it!

Male Breast Reduction Surgery

For those difficult cases of Man Boobs that do not respond to diet or exercise, surgery may be necessary and is an option. Male breast reduction surgery is similar to female breast reduction surgery where excess adipose or glandular tissue around the chest is surgically removed. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgery, Male Breast Reduction Surgery "is a good option for you if:

• You are physically healthy and of relatively normal weight
• You have realistic expectations
• Your breast development has stabilized
• You are bothered by the feeling that your breasts are too large

Adolescents may benefit from surgery, although secondary procedures may be needed in the future should breast development continue."

They continue to add that "surgical correction of gynecomastia is best performed on:

• Men whose condition cannot be corrected through alternative medical treatments
• Healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness or medical conditions that can impair healing
• Non-smokers and non-drug users
• Men with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for improving the physical symptoms of gynecomastia"

If you do opt for surgery, it is always a good idea to also include a healthy diet and exercise program, as well. Make sure you ask your doctor how soon you can start to exercise after this type of surgery!

Whatever method you choose to solve your problem, I guarantee, by following the above steps, you will start to look and feel better both physically and emotionally! And you will have more energy and sexual vitality than you have ever had! Not to mention, the next time you meet a girl, you won't be inclined to ask her what size bra she wears!