You've had enough and i can relate to that! You're tired of the stares, the laughs and the whispers behind your back - it is simply too much. You have arrived at your breaking point; you've reached a junction and you have to decide whether to take action or do nothing. But before you look into your bathroom mirror and start to debate how to get rid of man boobs with yourself, i have to say one thing: "Surgery is not an option!"

"Why not?" say you. Well firstly consider your budget. Surgery can conservatively cost anywhere north of $3000 - way north of this figure in some cases - and that is just for the procedure itself. You still have to have tests, prescription, and rehabilitation. These all incur big expenses that you need to add to our initial figure.

If that is not enough to scare you then consider the effect surgery will have on both your body and mind. You won't just burn chest fat off in the operating theatre, you'll have it sliced off! Repeatedly. You have to admit that you are seriously considering surgery for cosmetic reasons (at least moreso than any other reason you have), and going under the knife will leave a physical and emotional mark. Can you honestly say that you are willing to pay all that money to trade a pair of lumps for lifelong physical and some emotional scars? I'g guess probably not.

Do you still have your doubts? Then just consider the risk involved. If it were me i might just be worried that they may not get the procedure totally right. That i may leave the hospital in an even worse condition than before, or that i may have to return because of complications.

Personally, surgery is not my option because i don't think it is worth all the trouble. I would seriously only consider it as an absolute last resort; even if i reached that stage i would definately think twice!

There is absolutely no reason to opt for surgery as there are a lot of safer and more promising alternatives that can be included in your 'self-debate' on how to get rid of man boobs:

1. Medication - To be honest i'm not a great advocate of gels, pills and supplements that make up man boob medication, though i'd sooner take them by the bucket-full than commit myself to surgery. Even a bottle hurts my budget, and it is not like they are risk-free; possible side-effects have to be considered after all. However, that said, they have been proven effective in some cases, and with luck, will be for me also.

2. Exercise - Now there is something i can relate to. No harm in trying to burn chest fat with a healthy dose of cardio training. Lifting weights may also work as it is considered an acceptable exercise to get rid of man boobs. Even if this option turns out to be a dud in chest reduction, it wouldn't be a complete waste of time. I'd still have the condition, but i would also be a lot fitter.

3. Diet - Even better, as this can work even if i suffer from Gynecomastia, which is more than i can say for exercise to get rid of man boobs. Weight-loss, a leaner physique, and a healthy body inside and out sounds great to me.

4. Natural Approach To Man Boob Reduction - Now this has possibilities. It advocates diet, exercise, and other techniques of how to get rid of man boobs through natural means. The only drawback is that it is relatively new and therefore lacking in creditability compared to the established methods. That said, it is risk-free, affordable, and well worth a shot. I think i have hit pay-dirt.

So now that you know your options , stop debating with yourself on how to get rid of those lumps on your chest, and make your choice - hopefully a safe one!