Man Boobs Growing.. Embarrassed To Be Seen Anywhere..

matt9b · 01-11-2006, 11:46 AM

I have been growing man boobs for the past 2 years and its reached a point where it's got to stop. I am gradually loosing all my confidence as a result of this infliction. I do not excercise at the moment as I am working at my desk all day, but I am not overweight, I'm 5'10 and weigh about 70Kg. But my puffy man boobs go all the way around the pec area, and have reached a ridiculous level where they are now embarrassing in public. I have been to the doctor for tests and he said the results for oestrogen and everything else was normal. I went to an NHS man boob surgeon and he refused to do anything for me as he did not consider it bad enough to warrant invasive surgury and the scars left after surgery (he seems to want them to be a D cup before he'll help). I cannot afford to pay a private surgeon.

I have downloaded an ebook "Get this off my chest NOW!", and it just contains all the common sense obvious fat reduction techniques to reduce man boobs.

I want to go running and generally start getting fit, not only to get rid of the man boobs but for my well being and to improve my mood etc. I am very determined and motivated, but I am stuck with these problems:

1. I live in a small village with nothing but dangerous narrow roads, high hedges and blind bends for miles in all directions. These would be sure suicide if I go runnning on them.

2. I am extremely embarrassed, and can't be seen by friends or neighbours.

If I was in a large city like London, near a park, these would not be an issue for me as running in a large park in a large city is fairly anonymous. But here in the countryside, everyone knows me for about a 15 mile radius.

I am desparate to run every day. Does anyone have any ideas what I or someone in my position could do?

Thanks

**LeeB** · 01-11-2006, 11:58 AM

sorry to hear about this... it must be difficult to deal with!

have u considered buying a treadmill to go running on?

Ali M · 01-11-2006, 12:04 PM

mate, who gives a shit what other people think. You just get out there and do it for you.

Find i good size sports fields drive down or pedel down and use this, objective is to run 5 times around but to start of with you may be lucky with once so just build up.

Dude, i know your confidence levels are low but you gotta get over what other people think otherwise your life will be ruined.

Young Gun · 01-11-2006, 12:07 PM

What about doing circuit training in your own home for a while. Squat thrusts, press ups, sit ups etc

I'll write you a routine if you want and I'm sure everyone else here will too.

Sorting the diet is the first step. Also the biggest thing to note is that we have all been there. Many people who train suffer body dysomorphia and severe depression based on how they look, you aren't alone bud.

Don't worry about it. How about getting into training properly?

crazycal1 · 01-11-2006, 12:11 PM

i cant actually run so i end up walking everywhere-
i do understand what its like living in the country and how suicidal it is-

i can however jog on the spot-
try it while watching tv for an hour,put in some arm waving(LOL)as well and you can work up a good sweat-
worth a go and its free.
it does work.

Nick500 · 01-11-2006, 12:22 PM

Matt

The NHS will only operate if your condition is causing you pain. So you could go down the route that it is making you depressed (i.e. mental pain), and that the lumps around the nipple area are physically painful - then by the NHS book he is obliged to grant you surgery...

It might also be an idea to get your body fat as low as possible to see if it really is a case of gynocemastia vs just fatty deposits...

wigz · 01-11-2006, 12:24 PM

you been smoking again cal? jogging on the spot with your arms waving for an hour?

mate forget the embarresment and get started and you will not look back, there must be somewhere you can run even if it's a little strip you go back and forth on.

matt9b · 01-11-2006, 12:29 PM

thanks for all the quick replies, the nearest sports field is not nearby, it would be a good drive away.

The perfect answer would be if there was one of those oval running tracks nearby. That would be less embarrassing as there are no houses or general public to get around.

I feel a bit stupid buying a treadmill as I would prefer to run outside, but I guess it is the best option in this situation.

I am looking up some second hand treadmills. I have heard that they can be quite flimsy if you're not careful which one to buy? Should I go for manual or electric?

Thanks for the suggestions

Ali M · 01-11-2006, 12:30 PM

When i started on my mission to loose weight i started with a skipping rope and punch bag, perfect mate.

Ali M · 01-11-2006, 12:31 PM

When i started on my mission to loose weight i started with a skipping rope and punch bag, perfect mate.

01-11-2006, 11:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
matt9b Under Construction Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5 Rep Power:	Man Boobs Growing.. Embarrassed To Be Seen Anywhere.. I have been growing man boobs for the past 2 years and its reached a point where it's got to stop. I am gradually loosing all my confidence as a result of this infliction. I do not excercise at the moment as I am working at my desk all day, but I am not overweight, I'm 5'10 and weigh about 70Kg. But my puffy man boobs go all the way around the pec area, and have reached a ridiculous level where they are now embarrassing in public. I have been to the doctor for tests and he said the results for oestrogen and everything else was normal. I went to an NHS man boob surgeon and he refused to do anything for me as he did not consider it bad enough to warrant invasive surgury and the scars left after surgery (he seems to want them to be a D cup before he'll help). I cannot afford to pay a private surgeon. I have downloaded an ebook "Get this off my chest NOW!", and it just contains all the common sense obvious fat reduction techniques to reduce man boobs. I want to go running and generally start getting fit, not only to get rid of the man boobs but for my well being and to improve my mood etc. I am very determined and motivated, but I am stuck with these problems: 1. I live in a small village with nothing but dangerous narrow roads, high hedges and blind bends for miles in all directions. These would be sure suicide if I go runnning on them. 2. I am extremely embarrassed, and can't be seen by friends or neighbours. If I was in a large city like London, near a park, these would not be an issue for me as running in a large park in a large city is fairly anonymous. But here in the countryside, everyone knows me for about a 15 mile radius. I am desparate to run every day. Does anyone have any ideas what I or someone in my position could do? Thanks

01-11-2006, 11:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
LeeB Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,887 Rep Power:	sorry to hear about this... it must be difficult to deal with! have u considered buying a treadmill to go running on? ______________________ If your not a part of the greatest... you got to be the greatest yourself! For the best supplements: www.extremenutrition.co.uk

01-11-2006, 12:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
crazycal1 Illuminati Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,846 Rep Power:	i cant actually run so i end up walking everywhere- i do understand what its like living in the country and how suicidal it is- i can however jog on the spot- try it while watching tv for an hour,put in some arm waving(LOL)as well and you can work up a good sweat- worth a go and its free. it does work. ______________________ einsteins mind was the key to all things...to understand more than to know. www.englishmuscle.co.uk www.extremenutrition.co.uk

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Nick500 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,232 Rep Power:	Matt The NHS will only operate if your condition is causing you pain. So you could go down the route that it is making you depressed (i.e. mental pain), and that the lumps around the nipple area are physically painful - then by the NHS book he is obliged to grant you surgery... It might also be an idea to get your body fat as low as possible to see if it really is a case of gynocemastia vs just fatty deposits... ______________________ - Obsession is what lazy people call dedication -

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01-11-2006, 12:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ali M Legend Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 884 Rep Power:	mate, who gives a shit what other people think. You just get out there and do it for you. Find i good size sports fields drive down or pedel down and use this, objective is to run 5 times around but to start of with you may be lucky with once so just build up. Dude, i know your confidence levels are low but you gotta get over what other people think otherwise your life will be ruined.

01-11-2006, 12:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Young Gun Illuminati Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,539 Rep Power:	What about doing circuit training in your own home for a while. Squat thrusts, press ups, sit ups etc I'll write you a routine if you want and I'm sure everyone else here will too. Sorting the diet is the first step. Also the biggest thing to note is that we have all been there. Many people who train suffer body dysomorphia and severe depression based on how they look, you aren't alone bud. Don't worry about it. How about getting into training properly?

01-11-2006, 12:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
wigz Making Progress Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 427 Rep Power:	you been smoking again cal? jogging on the spot with your arms waving for an hour? mate forget the embarresment and get started and you will not look back, there must be somewhere you can run even if it's a little strip you go back and forth on.

01-11-2006, 12:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
matt9b Under Construction Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5 Rep Power:	thanks for all the quick replies, the nearest sports field is not nearby, it would be a good drive away. The perfect answer would be if there was one of those oval running tracks nearby. That would be less embarrassing as there are no houses or general public to get around. I feel a bit stupid buying a treadmill as I would prefer to run outside, but I guess it is the best option in this situation. I am looking up some second hand treadmills. I have heard that they can be quite flimsy if you're not careful which one to buy? Should I go for manual or electric? Thanks for the suggestions

01-11-2006, 12:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ali M Legend Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 884 Rep Power:	When i started on my mission to loose weight i started with a skipping rope and punch bag, perfect mate.

01-11-2006, 12:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ali M Legend Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 884 Rep Power:	When i started on my mission to loose weight i started with a skipping rope and punch bag, perfect mate.