Running is good for slimming

Julienetan
Julienetan Posts: 44
in Fitness and Exercise
I know a lot of people slim down successfully via running. However, i have big boobs which are D cup. whichever exercise i do, my boobs will not get smaller. So whenever i go for running, everyone will be staring at my boobs. I dont know how to stop them from shaking. Any advice?
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  • OMGeeeHorses
    OMGeeeHorses Posts: 732 Member
    If you get good support they will not shake, I know when I fast jog mine don't move and I have DD. Get something with lift and under wire if you can stand it :)
  • RaggedyPond
    RaggedyPond Posts: 1,487 Member
    Mine are DD and I run. Best you can do is just find a high support bra. Like ones that are $40-60.
  • Beezil
    Beezil Posts: 1,677 Member
    Duct tape.
  • Givemewings
    Givemewings Posts: 864 Member
    I'm DD too and I run. As has been suggested , a good sports bra will help.
  • myu3160
    myu3160 Posts: 1
    Lululemon bras are great but pricy. I wear a 30F (32DD but the band is too large, cups too small) and I own 4 pairs of Lululemons, hasn't stopped me from sprinting!
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    I had a DD. I still ran & they didn't shake. Even if they had...I would be busy running to care what people could see. Get a decent sports bra, have it on nice & tight...tighter than you normally would & run. Simple.
  • lisaslim1976
    lisaslim1976 Posts: 145
    I wear a normal bra with my sports bra over the top! :-) (EE)
  • Sixel
    Sixel Posts: 57 Member
    A good sports bra, they won't move an inch.

    I personally swear by Shock Absorber but the available brands will depend on where you live.
  • witchy_wife
    witchy_wife Posts: 792 Member
    I am DD too and I wear a shock absorber sports bra. Actually I wear that plus a cheapy supermarket sports bra over the top. A fairly fitted stretchy sports top on top of that and they barely move.

    But honestly, don't worry what people are looking at, you are doing this for you. I didn't care if anyone was watching my bouncy boobs, I wanted to stop the bouncing as much as I could as I got too out of breath.
  • MizzEngelChen
    MizzEngelChen Posts: 71 Member
    Stop bragging! ;oP

    Sorry. I suppose as the others said, a good sports bra should do the trick. Don't worry about where people stare. Let them look if they got nothing else to do
  • esme1983
    esme1983 Posts: 60
    30G over here and I wear the highest shock absorber from Bravissimo - can't remember the exact name but they'll help you out. Good luck and hooray for boobies
  • babybl00310
    babybl00310 Posts: 75 Member
    I'm an E Cup and I wear a Berlei Shock Absorber which makes a huge difference. I don't care if people look at them (if you've got 'em, flaunt 'em!!) but I find it painful and uncomfortable if they are moving around when I exercise.
  • Frankii_x
    Frankii_x Posts: 238
    I know a lot of people slim down successfully via running. However, i have big boobs which are D cup. whichever exercise i do, my boobs will not get smaller. So whenever i go for running, everyone will be staring at my boobs. I dont know how to stop them from shaking. Any advice?

    Like all the ladies above say - get a good sports bra. I'm a D/DD and I run!
  • missybct
    missybct Posts: 321 Member
    I started running/jogging at HH and yeah, it's a right pain in the (boob) *kitten* but here is a simple tip that is cost effective.

    I wore a regular, supportive bra (an old one, so wasn't too fussed) and put a generic sports bra over the top. I was looking around finding that sports bra's in my size were either unavailable or about £200 and I wanted to get started NOW and not in three months time when I had the surplus money.

    It's not perfect, and I would definitely recommend a decent sports bra if you can afford it, but it helped me to the point where I have minimal bounce and no pain/much sagging. I've gone down to an E now, and still adopt my on-the-cheap method because it works for me.
  • mcibty
    mcibty Posts: 1,252 Member
    I had size D when I started working out, now a C, but I find the jiggle is something you just deal with. Double up on your sports bra, and slap on a workout top with an added 'support' layer.
  • coopers11
    coopers11 Posts: 30 Member
    I have F's and I run, you just need a good bra.

    No need to worry that people will be looking at you because you'll be past them in a second or 2 !!! :)
  • pocok31
    pocok31 Posts: 4 Member
    I'm DD and I run. I use a shock absorber support bra and it holds everything in place.
  • pcastagner
    pcastagner Posts: 1,606 Member
    Get a speed rope. Now you don't have to run.

    Please post a video of yourself skipping though.
  • sunglasses_and_ocean_waves
    sunglasses_and_ocean_waves Posts: 2,757 Member
    OP I've been running only a few months, and you're absolutely correct about the slimming aspect. And this is coming from a person who has a well rounded exercise regimen. But get thee a decent bra. I'll second the recommendation for Shock Absorber. Do guys look? Yeah, they will no matter what. My chest is only a C cup, but no matter what I wear. you can see my headlights through my sports bra and shirt. I pretty much ignore it, but when I've got a creep running toward me with his eyes on the prize, I just cross an arm over my chest. He gets the message and looks away. Then it's fun when a college guy sneaks a peak, so it works out sometimes.

    Just run.
  • Mrsallypants
    Mrsallypants Posts: 887 Member
    Only if you could run in slow motion.
  • babybl00310
    babybl00310 Posts: 75 Member
    I started running/jogging at HH and yeah, it's a right pain in the (boob) *kitten* but here is a simple tip that is cost effective.

    I wore a regular, supportive bra (an old one, so wasn't too fussed) and put a generic sports bra over the top. I was looking around finding that sports bra's in my size were either unavailable or about £200 and I wanted to get started NOW and not in three months time when I had the surplus money.

    It's not perfect, and I would definitely recommend a decent sports bra if you can afford it, but it helped me to the point where I have minimal bounce and no pain/much sagging. I've gone down to an E now, and still adopt my on-the-cheap method because it works for me.

    I'm gathering you're in the UK as you've quoted £'s. If you're looking for a sports bra try ebay. I've bought a few Shock Absorbers from there brand new for about £7.50 including postage.
  • fitnewlife
    fitnewlife Posts: 339 Member
    See if you can find Moving Comfort bras. It may help. I know some of my friends who've gotten their bras from a department store like Nordstrom or a running specific store.
  • tinylittlelove
    tinylittlelove Posts: 120 Member
    I used to be a FF, and would run everyday! I wore a size E sports bra though as I felt it gave me more support. It was just a cheapish one from Decathlon (sports gear store)
    As you lose the weight you slowly lose it from your boobs, I now wear a D cup bra!

    Running is such a great way of exercising, don't feel put off by people staring, they're staring at you because you look good!
  • missybct
    missybct Posts: 321 Member
    I started running/jogging at HH and yeah, it's a right pain in the (boob) *kitten* but here is a simple tip that is cost effective.

    I wore a regular, supportive bra (an old one, so wasn't too fussed) and put a generic sports bra over the top. I was looking around finding that sports bra's in my size were either unavailable or about £200 and I wanted to get started NOW and not in three months time when I had the surplus money.

    It's not perfect, and I would definitely recommend a decent sports bra if you can afford it, but it helped me to the point where I have minimal bounce and no pain/much sagging. I've gone down to an E now, and still adopt my on-the-cheap method because it works for me.

    I'm gathering you're in the UK as you've quoted £'s. If you're looking for a sports bra try ebay. I've bought a few Shock Absorbers from there brand new for about £7.50 including postage.

    Yup, in the UK. That sounds ace, thanks for the heads up! I have to admit I don't do as much running because my workouts are predominantly free weights with short bursts of cardio (so running is only 10 minutes max, and not at all lately because of kind-of-shin-splints) so my bra method works for me for cross trainer, spinning bike etc. I really want to get into proper running - 5K/10K etc, so thank you x
  • RunnerElizabeth
    RunnerElizabeth Posts: 1,091 Member
    Lucky you! I have B's and they did get smaller from running. I think they might even be too small for elective surgery. Anyway from friends I've heard that a good quality sports bra will do the trick. And if you have a really good one you should have no need for two bras which I've also heard some women do. But obviously this is second hand information.
  • alfiedn
    alfiedn Posts: 425 Member
    I use a great sports bra. I have two of them and they've lasted me a LONG time. The investment is well worth the comfort. I use "Moving Comfort" sports bras. They are medium-expensive, but no where near 200 pounds! I think I bought mine for $60 or so? But I think you can find them cheaper online.
  • xariskallos3
    xariskallos3 Posts: 5 Member
    Hello there.In order to lose fat (and shrink your boobs) you dont necessarily have to run for it. just walk and try reaching at least your 65%HR. For example, walking on an incline terrain is the best solution to burn more fat than just plain calories.
  • daniellemm1
    daniellemm1 Posts: 465 Member
    I'm a DD and I wear two bras and do not bounce when I run.
  • smalls9686
    smalls9686 Posts: 189 Member
    I know a lot of people slim down successfully via running. However, i have big boobs which are D cup. whichever exercise i do, my boobs will not get smaller. So whenever i go for running, everyone will be staring at my boobs. I dont know how to stop them from shaking. Any advice?

    Ugh, I just managed to erase a very long detailed post about this =-( long story short you can run with large breast you just need to find a good sports bra made for women with large breast. 2 key things: 1. get properly fitted (DO NOT GO to Victoria Secret's) go to a real bra shop, a small nonchain boutique ones that care European bras are a good sign. The best US retailer IMHO is Norstroms. 2. Finding a good quality sports bra that comes in (KEY) bra sizes! If you are doubling up than it is a sucky sports bra! 3 factors for running bras 1. wicking ability 2. little to no stretch = no bounce 3. comfort straps. brands that stick out are Moving Comfort they are more expensive but you can find locally at D*cks Sporting and Shock Absorbers found at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_apparel?_encoding=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Shock Absorber&node=1036592

    For me Shock Absorbers Extreme are the BEST hands down, I bought them on sale at 30 bucks a pop and at the time I was a 34 H, very large breasts and I had NO BOUNCE at all. I am now down to 32FF and I love the Shock Absorbers Brand.
  • smalls9686
    smalls9686 Posts: 189 Member
    A good sports bra, they won't move an inch.

    I personally swear by Shock Absorber but the available brands will depend on where you live.

    I agree hands down the best bra by far...you can by them on Amazon, great thing about the internet! =-)

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