How do I get rid of my "man-boobs"?

bobsyouruncle · 29-04-2009, 16:20

Any one?
I've decided to try and lose a bit of weight, got a bit of exercise equipment, (but could do with an aerobics step and mat!)
Got a work out dvd, but i'm not sure if my man boobs will ever go away!
I have a bit of a beer belly, not much, but I could do with it toning up, anyone any suggestions on equipment or exercises that will (hopefully) get rid of my man boobs or are they here to stay?

Agent Orange · 29-04-2009, 16:27

You need to work those pecs. I prefer swimming; mainly breast stroke and front crawl to sort out mine, but there is tonnes of weight work you can do. Best look on net for suggestions there. Good luck!!!

colinut · 29-04-2009, 16:29

Join us in Graves and Hillsborough parks:

http://www.britmilfit.com/

The fact that you decided to do something about it great.
You are just in danger of quickly getting discouraged with lack of support. We're a nice bunch

margarete · 29-04-2009, 16:49

Cut down on salt/sodium and eat plenty of fruit and (unsalted) vegetables. That will lower your fluid retention and definitely reduce size of the man-boobs. And you'd feel a lot better.

There are further suggestions/details on my website.

HTH

deadeyeduck · 29-04-2009, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by colinut

Join us in Graves and Hillsborough parks:

http://www.britmilfit.com/

The fact that you decided to do something about it great.
You are just in danger of quickly getting discouraged with lack of support. We're a nice bunch

you realise if you break down that website into words it says brit-milf-it or is that the joke?

stackmonkey · 29-04-2009, 22:20

Cardio-vascular exercise will help you reduce weight and reduce the fat. Using weights or other strength building exercise will tone up your muscles.
This is like those who want a six pack stomach though. Reducing fat on its own won't work because the muscle isn't there and doing lots of strength exercises on their own won't work unless the covering fat is taken care of.

ninja1889 · 29-04-2009, 22:41

I think you will find the correct nomenclature is 'moobs'

chuckles to self like a 5 yr old

medusa · 29-04-2009, 22:46

Any exercise and diet which helps you to lose weight and overall body fat will probably reduce your moobs, but unfortunately there's nothing that will specifically lose fat from one area (if there was, don't you think that women would have found it for removing fat from bums and tums without losing their boobs?) and if you work out your pecs without losing weight and toning up overall then you risk them actually looking bigger as the outer area of fat sits on a thicker and more toned chest muscle, so you'll need to work out your whole body and eat sensibly.

This is applicable only if you have standard moobs, not genuine gynaecomastia. If you actually have gynaecomastia then this is most probably caused by hormonal imbalance or complications from certain medications and no amount of exercise will reduce them so you need to go to see your doctor.

Antics^^ · 29-04-2009, 22:58

Also avoid any foods with soya in them, it apparently promotes the production of female hormones, hence moobs.

jl-heating · 29-04-2009, 22:59

some men find breast feeding can help reduce size an shape of the breast or man boob.

Antics^^ · 29-04-2009, 23:26

As a last resort, surgery.

colinut · 30-04-2009, 07:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadeyeduck

you realise if you break down that website into words it says brit-milf-it or is that the joke?

lol
u watch too much pr0n

brianthedog · 30-04-2009, 09:07

I'd recommend swimming as previously mentioned, and running with light weights in each hand (1lb or so). Press ups with raised legs (on bed or sofa) should held too. Instead of just doing a normal press up, try moving the position of your hands so they come closer and closer together. Varying the position of your hands each day should ensure you work a range of muscles.

If you're going to a proper gym try using the cross trainers, leading more with your arms than your legs. Also, try a few sessions on a rowing machine - great for both cardio (and fat burning) and will also tone the muscles around your back and under your arm pits which will help just tighten things up a bit. If you are at a gym, seeing what classes they run - boxercise and circuit training are both work a look at.

I agree with colinut, if you try just exercising at home you may quickly become de-motivated. Try getting out and exercising either in a gym or with a group. Better for morale, and you'll find you push yourself harder.

junai · 30-04-2009, 09:15

You could just start cross-dressing. Cheaper, less effort, yet more fun than going to the gym.

BasilRathbon · 30-04-2009, 09:18

Have an extra head surgically grafted onto your neck like Arthur Dent in Hitchhikers' Guide To The Galaxy. People will be so fascinated by your 100% bonus in the head department that no-one will notice your man-boobs.

Hope that helps!

pete_jim · 30-04-2009, 09:19

As before - swimming is really good. Ditch the car or any public transport if it's a short journey (1 mile or so). Buy a skipping rope.

I'm a firm believer in changing your lifestyle & diet, walk not drive, gentle exercise like swimming and yoga a couple of times a week rather than working out in a frenzy with a mad exercise regime that it's difficult to keep up with.

bobsyouruncle · 30-04-2009, 13:43

Gosh, I didnt think i'd be able to get rid of them!!
Thanks for all replies so far, we've just got a rowing machine and an exercise bike, so I'll be using these and also going to start swimming, which is gonna be good, because we can walk down to Hillsborough Baths (about a mile/mile and a half) and take my little girl too, so that will be fun as well as exercising!
As for surgery....................... lol

TheBigFace · 30-04-2009, 14:07

If you're swimming, make sure it's Crawl. It's the only swimming exercise worth doing. It's very hard to get into, but once you do you'll feel top dollar.

As most people say, the only thing that will shift your moobs are CV exercise and lots of it. resistance work (weights) will help, as it enables your body to burn fat quicker. But be careful and start light!

Keep up the swimming and weights and you'll be looking like Brad Pitt in no time. Well, a good six months at least.

Fogey · 30-04-2009, 17:47

You will generally have to undertake a regime of regular weights and cardio vascular, the weights will build muscle and the bigger muscle will burn fat faster. make sure you do an all over body work out, just working on the pecs may tighten your chest muscles and pull the shoulders forward actually enhancing your moobs. By balancing this with work to the shoulders and back your shoulders pull back helping stretch the chest across a greater area. Stand up straight as well.

Tipex · 30-04-2009, 17:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobsyouruncle

Gosh, I didnt think i'd be able to get rid of them!!
Thanks for all replies so far, we've just got a rowing machine and an exercise bike, so I'll be using these and also going to start swimming, which is gonna be good, because we can walk down to Hillsborough Baths (about a mile/mile and a half) and take my little girl too, so that will be fun as well as exercising!
As for surgery....................... lol

To be fair mate most blokes have them so dont feel ashamed.