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What Causes Difficulty In Losing Chest Fat Despite Of Exercising?

Im a 17 year old boy who has good muscle tone and intensely works out 5 days a week. My problem is I have some fat, mainly in the chest that just won't go away. It's absurd because I may eat the cleanest diet out of anyone I know. Lean meats, vegetables, fruits, protein powders, the only fat I ever really consume is on a very special occasion. My question is what is going on with my chest fat. It looks ridiculous and I'm on the verge of losing my mind because I do everything everyone has told me and I live my life so healthy and it feels like im doing all this for nothing because that fat just won't go away
Thu, 28 Sep 2017
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Before trying to reduce the chest fat, it is necessary to point out that the causes of this problem are essentially two: obesity or hormonal imbalance known as male gynecomastia. The first step to reduce the body weight is to decrease sugars and saturated fat, replacing them with whole foods. Prepare fruits, vegetables, lean meats, low-fat dairy products, eggs, peanuts and seeds. Assuming slower absorption carbohydrates, such as sweet potatoes, oatmeal and whole grain rice. You have to follow a diet with this type of foods, based on your caloric needs. At this stage, gradually eliminate processed foods and especially those containing white flour, refined sugar and hydrogenated fat. In addition to wholegrain foods, the food program includes protein shakes. Those with low carbohydrates are ideal for small meals or snacks, while those with a higher carbohydrate ratio are better described as pre/post meals. You will need protein supplements to provide the body with all the nutrients it needs to maintain the muscles.

If your chest is hypertrophic, you may have exercises that can potentiate and relieve the pectorals. For example, you could follow a training plan that includes: upper chest cable crossover, lie on a bench holding a pair of dumbbells with your arms and rower. In the latter case, the advice is to vary both the opened arms and the torso inclination, so that it involves more muscle districts.

However, it is not enough to concentrate on the pectorals. Recalling that localized slimming is impossible, working on the whole body could give better results in that reduction in fat also passes through a rise in metabolism. And the most effective way in this regard remains the muscular development of the whole body. So you could opt for a round-the-clock workout, using a personal trainer or simply following the gym. And do not forget to switch muscle to cardiovascular activity, which contributes to loss of fat mass.
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What Causes Difficulty In Losing Chest Fat Despite Of Exercising?

Before trying to reduce the chest fat, it is necessary to point out that the causes of this problem are essentially two: obesity or hormonal imbalance known as male gynecomastia. The first step to reduce the body weight is to decrease sugars and saturated fat, replacing them with whole foods. Prepare fruits, vegetables, lean meats, low-fat dairy products, eggs, peanuts and seeds. Assuming slower absorption carbohydrates, such as sweet potatoes, oatmeal and whole grain rice. You have to follow a diet with this type of foods, based on your caloric needs. At this stage, gradually eliminate processed foods and especially those containing white flour, refined sugar and hydrogenated fat. In addition to wholegrain foods, the food program includes protein shakes. Those with low carbohydrates are ideal for small meals or snacks, while those with a higher carbohydrate ratio are better described as pre/post meals. You will need protein supplements to provide the body with all the nutrients it needs to maintain the muscles. If your chest is hypertrophic, you may have exercises that can potentiate and relieve the pectorals. For example, you could follow a training plan that includes: upper chest cable crossover, lie on a bench holding a pair of dumbbells with your arms and rower. In the latter case, the advice is to vary both the opened arms and the torso inclination, so that it involves more muscle districts. However, it is not enough to concentrate on the pectorals. Recalling that localized slimming is impossible, working on the whole body could give better results in that reduction in fat also passes through a rise in metabolism. And the most effective way in this regard remains the muscular development of the whole body. So you could opt for a round-the-clock workout, using a personal trainer or simply following the gym. And do not forget to switch muscle to cardiovascular activity, which contributes to loss of fat mass.