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| Moobs (Photo Source: AllExperts) |
What?! An asset for a man?! LOL.
Such condition is medically known as gynecomastia and often referred to as “manboobs” or “moobs”. Other causes of this is excessive intake of alcohol, use of drugs like anabolic steroids, results from certain disease, congenital or even the dramatic weight loss can result to this one due to sagging of skin.
I read several steps to reduce or eliminate
those “moobs” like those listed below.
First, identify
the cause, being overweight or hormonal. If this is caused by being
overweight you can start your regime by having cardio exercise and strength
training before doing the main routine. Running, jogging or skipping rope will
definitely help. This is to reduce your excess body fats. If hormonal,
you may ask medical assistance.
Second, change
your diet, this will help a lot if the identified cause is overweight.
Increasing the amount of fruits and veggies as source of fiber will not only
make you feel full but it will aid in supplying essential nutrients in building
up muscles and reducing fat. High fiber with enough supply of protein and few
whole grains can be a better option.
Reducing alcohol and sugar intake is another
way to reduce excess fats. Such products increase the your calorie intake as
well as fat. Try to reduce 25% of calorie intake as you start your daily
exercise. If you feel hungry, try to replace your usual snack by having veggies
like carrots, celery, unsalted nuts and unflavored yogurt. DO NOT STARVE
YOURSELF!
If your moobs is caused by hormonal
imbalances, try to lower the intake of estrogen levels. Meat and meat products
can be source of estrogen due to hormones being injected to the animals as they
grow. (Believe me, I am working in a feed milling industry. Hehehe) Shifting to fruits and veggies like green beans, corn, broccoli, cabbage,
melons, berries, grapes and pineapple is a good option.
Third, be
active. Try to have set a goal like doing 10,000 steps daily. If you can
afford to have a pedometer, grab one so you can monitor how many steps made
each day. For those who work in the office, try to use the stairs if you are
just 1-2 floors from the ground level. This will not only let you do some
exercises but will help you avoid long lines in the elevators.
Next I will post some basic cardio exercise
routine and strength training which I will hopefully try soon. Hehehe.
Stay fit and healthy!