How To Man Boobs?

In a hurry, I typed, how to man boobs, into the search bar of my browser, then, how to rid of man boobs. Yes, I was trying to search for, how to get rid of man boobs, but, I was fueled by a sense of urgency, embarrassment, and emotion. Yep, the issue of man boobs had now become a real situation for me and I was looking for a real solution.

You might remember the episode of Seinfeld, where Kramer developed the “Bro”, the male version of the bra. It was amusing and pretty funny, back then. That was until my daughter told me I had man boobs. It made me think how insensitive we can be about stuff, until it happens to us. Then it becomes a real issue, with real feelings and emotions attached to them. I found it was very real.

Gynecomastia

The condition is called Gynecomastia and I found it’s not that uncommon. It can be caused by a growing glandular tissue or, in most cases, it’s because we have let ourselves get fat. It’s common among teenage boys because of the hormone changes their bodies are going through. For most, it goes away once the body has calmed down. For others, they aren’t as fortunate. For them it becomes a physical and psychological issue they will carry with them into, and sometimes through, adulthood.

The type of man boobs that is triggered by hormonal activity should be treated with the help of your doctor. If you have had Gynecomastia since you were young, or you suspect it’s not just because you have put on extra weight, then you should consult your physician. He can help you find a way to balance your hormones safely.

There are a lot of supplements I found that claim to have the answer, but we run into the problem of not really knowing what is in them. Don’t take the chance of messing up your hormones with these un-tested, haven’t been evaluated by the F.D.A., magic pills. I read most don’t work anyway. See your doctor!

The Other Man Boobs

Now, as for the rest of us. The fat ones who have let themselves go through the years. The years of inactivity, laziness, and poor eating habits have caught up with us. That’s right, we are the makers of our own man boobs. The beer drinking and football games have chased us down and left their impression upon us in the form of spare tires, or the beer gut, and man boobs.

And what do our wives think? I’ve been married 19 years and believe my wife loves me. She says I’m still sexy to her. Wait a minute. What do you suppose she meant by that? I think it means that even though I have let myself go, she still loves me. That the world may find me repulsive, but that her love for me is deeper than the way I look. Bless her heart, that is love.

Although she showed her love and devotion to me, I couldn’t help thinking that when she married me, she probably wasn’t looking forward to the days when I would develop man boobs. Her dreams, I’m sure, were not filled with visions me with well developed breasts. Now the victim of my children’s ridicule and the show of my wife’s humility, deep down inside I knew I had to do something now.

How To Get Rid Of Man Boobs, My Great Idea!

So I pulled out the weight bench and starting wiping all the dust off. That was a job in itself. I hadn’t used it in a while. Then, I went in the house and put on my sweat pants and muscle shirt. I was ready! I can do this, I reassured myself, and headed out to the garage to “workout”. And, oh yeah, on my way out I announced loudly, to the wife and kids, “I’m going to work out”.

It’s funny how the mind works when we start some things. I’m 43 years old, but I started working out like I was twenty again. Full of determination and energy I pumped that iron. Chest, arms, and legs, they all got it. Repetition after repetition, set after set, I was impressed with myself completely. I worked out for a good hour and felt great! I felt pumped up and invincible. So, I headed into the house to show off. My 14 year old daughter, the one who said I had man boobs, was the first to see me. She said, “WOW, Daddy, you look buff”. Yes! Results already, I can do this I thought to myself.

That night I went to bed confident, satisfied, and feeling good. I was tired, but it was a good tired and I slept like a baby.

I woke up right away the next morning, in my mind still basking in yesterday’s victory. Then, I tried to move my legs and the other parts of my nearly paralyzed body. Every movement became a new adventure in pain. I was stiff and sore and reassured that I had not missed a muscle in my workout. There were muscles swollen up and hurting that I didn’t even know I had. My man boobs? They were still there, only now they were flabby and mad at me. The pain didn’t go away for a week and I went through ibuprofen like it was candy. It didn’t help that much for the first three days.

What Did I Learn?

I did a lot of reflecting, and no workouts, during that week. I realized I had done a few things wrong. Duh! First of all, I didn’t do any warm up or warm down exercises. I knew that I should, but in all the excitement of my first workout, I had forgotten. Second was the fact that I didn’t ease into my new exercises routine. I shocked my system and paid dearly for it. Finally, with harsh honesty with myself, I determined that I had lacked a real plan because I didn’t really know what I was doing. I’m not a fitness pro.

I have managed to find some really good fitness plans that can teach me how to get rid of man boobs. I found some great fat burning ideas and fitness plans that have proven results. The most important thing is that the plan I choose is right for me. You should make sure that the plan you choose is a plan that makes you feel encouraged, empowered, and confident in your ability. A plan that guides you within your abilities and not let you get carried outside of those, like I was.

I hope you can learn from my mistakes and save yourself from a week of agony like I experienced. If you have found yourself in an emotional frenzy and hastily typed, “how to man boobs” or “how to rid of man boobs”, stop and get a hold of yourself. Slow down and find a good plan that won’t hurt you. It is always a good idea to check with your doctor before you start any new exercise or diet plan. My appointment is next Tuesday.