In many cases, man boobs are simply caused by a buildup of fat in the chest. Sometimes, however, hormonal changes can cause a man to develop glandular breast tissue (true gynecomastia). In these cases, getting fit and losing weight may not be enough to get rid of your man boobs. Your doctor can help you narrow down the cause(s) of your man boobs and come up with a treatment plan. Gynecomastia can be caused by:  Natural hormone changes that occur as you age. Certain types of medications, such as steroids and anti-androgens. Recreational drugs, like alcohol, amphetamines, marijuana, heroin, and methadone. Health conditions that affect your hormones, like hypogonadism, hyperthyroidism, and liver disease. The use of herbal products containing certain plant oils, such as tea tree oil or lavender. If you are overweight and suffer from man boobs, then your most sensible long-term option is to burn fat and lose weight. Once you start to lean up, you’ll burn off fat overall, including in your chest area. There's no guarantee that this will fix your gynecomastia, especially if it turns out to be a problem with mammary gland tissue rather than fat, but it's a lot cheaper than surgery, and it will certainly help you to feel better about yourself either way. . As you control and reduce the amount of calories you consume, it is easy to lean towards a few food items and neglect balancing your diet. The fact is, the less energy you're taking in through food, the more careful you'll need to be to ensure that the food you do eat is providing balanced nutrition. You can read about recommended intake levels of various nutrients online and go from there. Alternatively, a dietitian can prepare a customized meal plan for you to follow. Don't deviate from the routine you've set up for yourself. Bad habits form overnight, but turning a healthy lifestyle into a habit can take months. Be strict with yourself and push through the uncomfortable transition period until your new lifestyle becomes second nature to you. As you become fitter and leaner, your excess fat will slowly melt away, reducing your breast size and increasing your confidence.  Be patient. Real fitness takes time. There are no healthy shortcuts. Crash diets only cause your weight to yo-yo. Be sure to avoid the temptation of short-term results, or you might end up in worse shape than when you started. Work with yourself. It's important to be strict about not deviating from your diet and exercise plan, but if you do, don't get depressed and give up. Instead, vow not to do it again and pick up where you left off.
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One-sentence summary -- See your doctor to determine the cause of your man boobs. Commit to losing weight. Maintain dietary balance Follow your weight-loss plan.


Ordinary, single-sided Scotch tape is the easiest to use on nails. It can be completely clear or a little clouded, depending on what you like. Scotch tape is a transparent tape, called Sellotape or sticky tape in some areas. Tear off a strip of tape about two times longer than your whole fingernail. Put the tape on your finger so it covers the entire nail and extends past it, so the whole nail looks glossy. Press the sides of the tape down firmly, so the tape bends like a regular long nail would. If the tape is too wide, have an adult trim the tape with a pair of scissors. Brush the sticky underside of the tape with nail polish. This will make the nails last longer and stop them sticking to things – but make sure not to touch anything while you wait for the polish to dry. If you have a nail buffer, use sides 3 or 4 to rub the bottom of the nail gently. Do this over the lower edge of the tape, and it will wear the tape down, making the line less visible.
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Pick a clear, shiny tape. Put a piece of tape over your nail. Cover the underside of the tape in nail polish. Buff the nail at the tape end (optional).