Will the 'fat kid' lose his fat during puberty?

When you hit puberty your testes produce more testosterone (a male hormone) and also more estrogen (a female hormone). In kids who suffer from pubertal gynecomastia, all that happens is that the estrogen increases earlier/quicker than the testosterone. read more

Having excess fat while suffering from pubertal gynecomastia just increases the influence of estrogen on the body, and gives you that feminine trait where your body prefers to store fat on your chest for the rest of your life. read more

Exactly like adults, the obesity epidemic is hitting teens hard. But when they're attempting to lose belly fat, teens must not follow a restrictive fad diet that guarantees quick weight loss. For a teen, it's more about making healthy habits therefore his middle trims down as he gradually grows into his weight. read more

I recommend that you discuss your concerns with your pediatrician. Most people will experience a growth spurt at some point during their teenage years that cause them to thin out and lose their 'baby fat'. For girls this is often between 11-14, and for boys can occur a little bit later. read more

Most people will experience a growth spurt at some point during their teenage years that cause them to thin out and lose their 'baby fat'. For girls this is often between 11-14, and for boys can occur a little bit later. read more