26M, want suggestions on exercise and diet
Hello Everyone,
Info: 26M, 60KG, 5'5
I have always been very insecure about my body. I have tried to avoid being topless in public as much as possible.
When I was a child, I did not know what it was called. Later, I found out that I have pectus excavatum. I went to a doctor and asked if I should get surgery. I had an Xray and MRI, and thankfully, it was not causing me any physical problems. The doctor advised my parents not to do surgery because it was not necessary.
Even though it does not cause me any physical discomfort, I have always felt insecure about how it looks. I avoid public water parks and swimming pools and in other places which requires me to be topless because of it.
I also tried going to the gym for a few months and worked out naturally, but I did not see much improvement. Because of college and then work, I eventually stopped going.
Now I really want to do something about it, at least visually. If I can improve my physique and make the chest indentation less noticeable, even a little, I would consider that a win.
I am ready to start going to the gym seriously. I am also willing to change my diet. I am thinking about taking protein and creatine as well.
I have searched online, but there is so much conflicting information that I honestly do not know what to follow. I would really appreciate advice from anyone who has pectus excavatum and has managed to improve its appearance through training, diet, or anything else.
I am not expecting to completely fix it. I just want to know if it is possible to hide it or make it less noticeable with muscle and the right training. Any practical advice or personal experience would really help.