Boobs and weight loss

cassique

SheriffMichelle wrote: »

Hey guys, I am back and more motivated than ever to lose weight. I had a couple questions or topic points for the ladies out there, especially the ones with large breasts.

One part of being overweight that I hate the most is how large my breasts are. When I mention about wanting smaller breasts around any guy they are almost offended by me wanting that. However I have had mild back pain for years, and they are quite bothersome while I am riding horses. I have to wear a good bra with a very good sports bra on top just to keep them under control while riding. Currently I am wearing a 38DDD but the cup is a little too small, so I am probably bigger than that.

For the ladies who have lost a lot of weight: Did you notice your breast size decrease after weight loss? Did you have to do any particular exercises to help that happen? Any tips or exercises for decreasing breast size? Are there any people who are satisfied by losing fat in their chest? Also- what are your favorite sports bras? I've heard good things about the ones at Victoria's Secret.

If you too are looking to lose weight off their chest as well as the rest of their body, feel free to add me!

When I started my weightloss I was a 38dd. Last spring I was at my lowest weight (lower than my goal) so I went to get resized since my bras were fitting me terribly and I found I was a 32 ddd!! I couldn't believe my cup size had gone up. However, they told me 34dd was the sister size to that and fits almost as well. So perhaps my cup size stayed the same but my band size shrunk. I'm not sure if there is anyway to decrease cup size besides surgery, although I know some people have had success with weight loss. However, I will say that even with the unexpected increase in cup size, the discomfort they caused had improved due to a stronger core. And with a good bra and the right clothes they actually don't appear as large as they did when I was at my heaviest.

I recently put 13 pounds back on (which is why I am back here) and I notice the new bras I bought are not fitting as well, but again I believe the change is in the band size more than the cup.

kgb6days

I'm 5'2" and went from 36DD(152lbs) to 34DD (126 lbs). While that doesn't seem to be much boogie loss, the difference is amazing to me. I hated how large they were and now I'm happy with the size

Clarewho

It does depend on their make up/your genetics, ie. are they made mostly of breast tissue or is there a big layer of fat over the top? To work it out think back to pre-weight gain, were your breasts big then? If so they'll probably still be big after you lose. If not then they must be mainly fat so you'll probably lose some size there.

And then as others said it also depends on where you lose the fat first. I lost about 42lb I think, started at 34G and now I'm finding 32F a bit large in the cups so I'll need to be measured again soon. But I only saw a difference in my bras fitting probably in the last 10lb or so. Before that they didn't change. At the time my limbs were slimming but the diet hadn't reached my torso. So again that's also a factor.

Finally - a vote for Shock Absorber sports bras

WBB55

At 240 lbs I wore a 40/42DDD. I now wear a 34FF, so basically the volume in the girls themselves didn't actually change much, mainly the band size went down. (They do get smaller once I get closer to 140. Last time I was that low I was about a 34D.

2wise4u

I agree that genetics plays a huge part in loss in that area because I'm down almost 30 pounds and the girls fit MUCH better in my 40dd bras than they used to. I have another 30 lbs to go and notice a loss everywhere but since I'm from a family where everyone is too heavy, I know I'll never be a B cup but I may reduce enough to drop a few more cup sizes. ☺️

Francl27

Lost 80 pounds, went from 38 DDD to 34 D/36 C depending on the brand. They don't sag much though, shockingly, but they definitely don't look huge anymore.

kelleybean1

How big were the girls when you were thinner? If you gained in your boobs, you'll probably lose there. Mine have always been big and gains/losses don't have much effect on them. It's all in your genetics.

rsergeant79

I lost 112 pounds before getting pregnant - I went from a 42F to a 36D - my boobs unfortunately lost all the fat in them and we're just loose skin! Getting pregnant obviously filled them out and now almost back to my original target I am afraid to say they are going back to that state wish I could afford a boob lift!!

lucyleigh4

I lost 25 pounds and yes, some came off my boobs. I went from a 38D to a 36C. As for sports bras, I still like the maximum support ones. Before I lost weight, I loved the C9 ones from Target, but they just don't fit quite right now. I haven't found one that I love yet. Maybe I will check out VS.

Liftng4Lis

Lost 16 pounds and actually went from a 34D to a double 34DD. Sorry, not what you wanted to hear, but there it is.

momoftwins985

I've lost 70 pounds and went from a 40J to a 36G. Still have more weight to lose so I'm hoping they keep shrinking lol

AskTracyAnnK28

When I started losing weight my boobs were all "I volunteer as tribute!".

They were the first to go. I went from a 38D to a 34B.

Monsterdog1114

I am larger breasted.. Fat or skinny. I am always a DD, band changes somewhat .. 44 to 38 (at my smallest).. Generally Enell Sports bras are considered to be the best.

victoria_1024

I was a 42f before. Lost 75 lbs and now I'm at a 36c. However I think they look worse now because they are very saggy. Probably something to do with 4 pregnancies and nursing 4 babies along with the weight loss. My husband doesn't care but it bothers me!

sarab920

I hate that my boobs are getting smaller. They're getting saggy I also vote for the VS sports bras, they're a bit pricey but you can always find a coupon or when they have the semi-annual sale They're like half off. I need to try under Armour, though

ncfitbit

tracyannk28 wrote: »

When I started losing weight my boobs were all "I volunteer as tribute!".

They were the first to go. I went from a 38D to a 34B.

Haha! I volunteer as tribute!

I've lost 25 lb and so far I haven't purchased any new bras, but I have noticed that my bras are fitting looser so maybe it's time to. Ugh, they are so expensive!

Therealobi1

ncfitbit wrote: »

tracyannk28 wrote: »

When I started losing weight my boobs were all "I volunteer as tribute!".

They were the first to go. I went from a 38D to a 34B.

Haha! I volunteer as tribute!

I've lost 25 lb and so far I haven't purchased any new bras, but I have noticed that my bras are fitting looser so maybe it's time to. Ugh, they are so expensive!

no joke, i can never get anything less than 30 pounds for one bra. I have started to notice more high street shops are started to cater for DD+ like we are no longer aliens. Not sure if they will hold up the boobage but might give it a try.

gerrielips

Years ago a doctor told me that for every 15 pounds I had gained, it was another cup size - now that I'm post-menopausal (and 36 pounds lighter) I'm still a DDD but hoping that exercise and more weight loss will reduce my bra size further.

Need2Exerc1se

How much your breast will shrink with weight loss depends on how much is fat and how much is breast tissue. If you've been thin as an adult then how large they were when you were thin should give you some indication. If not, you may just have to wait and see.

PinkyPan1

I lost 22 pounds and a lot of my large boobs. When I started on MFP at 134.9 pounds my bra size was a 40DD. I just purchased two new bras (they do not fit well) and they are 36D. I can not for the life of me find a bra that ever fits well. I have been sized over and over and now that I am older these saggy puppies have no comfortable place to call home. I am thrilled at the shrinkage since my boobs no longer take up room in my arm pits. I would love to be smaller but this is where I am most comfortable with my weight at 112 pounds.

insearchofcheese

I'm a huge fan of Enell sports bras. Not the most attractive, but they really hold them in. I've lost 64 lbs. Started out at 42H and I'm down to 40H. Not a significant difference at all. I have about 40 more to go, so maybe they'll suddenly start shrinking, but so far not much change.

Asher_Ethan

RIP my boobs. I went from a 36B to a 36A.

advisingwench

I've lost around 85 lbs. and have gone from a 40G to a 34G. My current cup size is deceiving... they've definitely shrunk and I've lost just about all of my breast volume. I only need the G cup because the excess skin where my boobs used to be still needs a place to go

holla18

After getting back pain around 230 pounds (I am almost 5"11) I decided it was time to lose weight through a better diet and no exercise. Now I am 187 and though my back still hurts when I don't wear a bra I when from a size 34E to 34 DD.

MacHaloC

I started as an overflowing 38DDD. After 70 lbs lost I am a 34DD. My sizes changed drastically around 50 lbs down. ( 3 sizes in 2 months) I highly recommend moving comfort sports bras.

azulvioleta6

I've lost 90+ pounds and have gone down in band size, but not in terms of volume. This is fine in my case as I am large-framed and strong, so it's not a painful thing for me.

So much of this is genetic and you can't spot reduce...so you are not much in control of what you end up with. Think about your own body if you have ever been smaller...but also think about thinner women in your family with similar body habitus and that might give you a clue about where you will end up.

I don't have much luck with sports bras, but I find that a supportive regular bra (underwire) plus a shaper top does a better job of distributing the bounce.

Bshmerlie

I've lost almost 70 pounds and I went from a 48DDD to a 40DD. The funny thing is most of the cup size came off in the last 20 pounds. I was a single D cup size when I was young and skinny so I'm guessing I'll go back to the same thing.

sweetsriracha23

I think I'm in the minority here -- but I'm also only about 1/2 done with my weight loss journey.

So far, I've gone from 286 to 219. Boobs went from 40C to 36D. We'll see where my last 50 pounds make me land...I suspect I'll probably be at about a 32B or 32C when I hit my goal BMI of 23 or 24.

Possibly important: I had/have PCOS, which can mess with your hormones. Losing weight and having better-regulated hormones could be the reason my boobs got bigger. My symptoms are basically completely under control after losing the first 50ish pounds.

Weirdistonni

SheriffMichelle wrote: »

Hey guys, I am back and more motivated than ever to lose weight. I had a couple questions or topic points for the ladies out there, especially the ones with large breasts.

One part of being overweight that I hate the most is how large my breasts are. When I mention about wanting smaller breasts around any guy they are almost offended by me wanting that. However I have had mild back pain for years, and they are quite bothersome while I am riding horses. I have to wear a good bra with a very good sports bra on top just to keep them under control while riding. Currently I am wearing a 38DDD but the cup is a little too small, so I am probably bigger than that.

For the ladies who have lost a lot of weight: Did you notice your breast size decrease after weight loss? Did you have to do any particular exercises to help that happen? Any tips or exercises for decreasing breast size? Are there any people who are satisfied by losing fat in their chest? Also- what are your favorite sports bras? I've heard good things about the ones at Victoria's Secret.

If you too are looking to lose weight off their chest as well as the rest of their body, feel free to add me!

Yes. I was a 38DD sometimes DDD depending on the bra. I felt exactly like you. I even considered reduction because all the women in my family eventually got reductions. After losing a lot of weight for the third time I lost 3 cup sizes. Now I miss them lol I have tried many different sports bras and still not found one that I like. I did not like that Victoria secret sports bras because they weren't supportive enough. Very comfy!! But I go running and the bra dose not hold them right. Hope some of that helps lol

RetroPolkaDot

I'm curious to see what size mine end up being. I'd go in for reduction right now due to back, shoulder, and neck pain but I've been told that reduction will be better if I am at my goal weight which is 45 pounds or so from where I am at right now. My current size is a 36H in UK sizing. I sort of figure that even if they get smaller they will still need surgical help putting them back where they should. I'm trying to be optimistic about it.