BOOB! Sucks to run with them!

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  • bostonwolf
    bostonwolf Posts: 3,038 Member
    So, I have a rather large chest. I always have since I hit puberty, and now that I have put on weight they just get bigger and bigger.
    I actually just got dressed to get ready to workout and I have to wear a TIGHT sports bra (NIKE) a slim fit heat wear Adidas dri fit shirt (tight) and over it I'll wear a loose fitting shirt or something. So I have two questions:

    1) Anyone else have the same boob problem as me? If you do (I'm a size 38(G) can you recommend a supportive sports bra?

    2) Has anyone lost some or all of their boob fat after losing some weight?

    Any information that you can provide would be helpful! :)

    My wife doesn't run much any more but she would wear two sports bras at once to keep them under control.
  • bluntlysally
    bluntlysally Posts: 150 Member
    if you have a lot to lose, you will likely lose at least a little from everywhere (boobs, feet, etc). how much you lose in your chest really depends on your own body.

    but it is worth finding a couple of bras that keep the girls in place at any weight - just be good at washing/rinsing them so they are ready for another day.
  • frood
    frood Posts: 295 Member
    I'm 32F and I like Panache underwire sports bras. They have a normal closure, and then the straps clip together for extra support. Amazon has them.
  • tehboxingkitteh
    tehboxingkitteh Posts: 1,574 Member
    I have a good sports bra from Marks and Spencer's it's high impact and seems to do the trick, I'm a 34G and haven't lost any boob with my weightloss as of yet :/
    I'm a DDD and lost none in my boobs, even with 40 pounds lost.

    I gave up running because of my knee, but you have lots of good suggestions for bras here.
  • darias_mommy
    darias_mommy Posts: 127 Member
    Like you, I have been blessed (cursed) with a large rack since age 14. I went from flat to full overnight and by full I mean, they start in my armpits. Nightmare. I like Champion bras the best to workout AND wear a tight shell over it. The good news for me is that I do lose my boobs first when I drop weight. Lots of push ups and chest work with weights. The bad news is, they turn into empty sags of skin. The good news is that if you already have a loving person in your life, they won't care that you droop like socks with rocks in the bottom! Good luck!
  • relakon
    relakon Posts: 1
    So, I wear a 32 JJ cup. At my weird size, I have to shop online. I really like the Panache (the Tango line, specifically) line of bras. I haven't bought a sports bra yet, but have heard that the Panache Maximum Control Sports bra is awesome. They can be pricey, but you can find deals online. My favorite sites are Bare necessities, HerRoom, Amazon. As for losing boob weight, when I lost about 30 pounds, my boobs stayed the same, making me feel even more off kilter! Then they grew again when I got pregnant and started nursing. I've pretty much fully weaned my kiddo but they're still a good size or two larger than before I had him. I've heard my situation is not the norm, though. :) Good luck!
  • whitebalance
    whitebalance Posts: 1,654 Member
    My favorite - Natori underwire. Main reason I like them - they can be worn to work like a normal bra, so a quick change and I'm on my way. No uniboob, although the front/top part of the wires tends to jut out a little and that can be mildly annoying. The straps are nice and wide and soft, and the cotton jersey is a nice comfortable fabric. They're a lingerie style, so probably not ok to wear without a shirt. YMMV - I was never as "endowed" as some of the posters on this thread.

    I've lost enough boob fat that I can often get away with just a normal underwire now, which makes me VERY happy. Now to do more presses and perk up what's left a bit.
  • ThinLizzie0802
    ThinLizzie0802 Posts: 863 Member
    I'm currently a 42F or a 42DDD and I wear an Enell sportsbra in size 4. I highly recommend an Enell and get a size 5.
  • Itstime1048
    Itstime1048 Posts: 1 Member
    Enell all the way! Will hold you down and NO underwire digging into your skin. They are pricey ($60) but will hold you down if you are doing high impact workouts such as running, jump rope, etc. I can't brag enough about them, I searched for years for a sports bra in a DDD+ and after trying many, Enell is the only bra so far that holds the girls down. It is not a fancy bra, it hooks from the front (lots of hooks) but I can say one thing, it will hold you still and you will no longer hurt doing high impact workouts.
  • ehuschka
    ehuschka Posts: 47 Member
    I'm only a 34D but I was trying to wear two sports bras for my runs/Insanity. It doesn't really work that well.
    But I have found the love of my life in the Moving Comfort Juno sports bra. Mostly because you purchase it by bra size instead of S/M/L.

    Heres the link if you want to check it out.
    http://www.movingcomfort.com/Juno/350025,default,pd.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pla&src=pgooplas&mr:trackingCode=23816AC9-0ACA-E111-9312-001B21A69EB8&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=20629562882&mr:keyword=&mr:match=&mr:filter=28771663202&gclid=CMiHyYKCmL4CFePm7AodyBYAQA
  • rm33064
    rm33064 Posts: 270 Member
    Try wearing a compression shirt in conjunction with your sports bra. Shop around and try them on though, some are more form than function.
  • monicarungood
    monicarungood Posts: 41 Member
    I refuse to spend $50-75 a pop on good sports bras, so I double up instead. Usually I wear a pretty light sports bra and then layer a medium-ish one over it. Champion is one of my favorite brands. I do get the "uni-boob" but I figure if someone has a problem with it, they need to mind their own business.
  • Lanet27
    Lanet27 Posts: 127 Member
    Ugh.. I have similar problem. I'm not enormously big, but at my short stature my 36DD "girls" actually cause me pain. My chiropractor told me that my neck and upper back issues could be caused by my breasts. When I sometimes forget to pack my sport bra's for the gym I feel like I can't do as much effort b/c I am mortified/embarrassed of my jumping up and down ta-tas!!

    I normally use a ridiculously tight underwire bra under a very tight sport bra to be able to do all the burpees, jumping jacks and the like for Bootcamp class. I still feel, however, like I need additional support. I thank you all very much for posting your suggestions...
    :D
  • Skillzorz
    Skillzorz Posts: 28 Member
    Wow, I read every single post on here and everyone offered something different. Super excited about all of these options!!!! Thanks everyone!
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    i wear two wireless bras and a tank with a built in bra when I run.
  • 32sami
    32sami Posts: 380 Member
    VS has pretty good sports bras.
  • AZ0310
    AZ0310 Posts: 201 Member
    Enell is great. I was 42DDD in regular bras (this was actually too small ). After losing 18 pounds, I'm now 40DDD. I can't get into the sized sports bras, even if it's XL. I have a champion that I wear for circuit training types of workouts, but there's still too much bounce for running to be comfortable.
  • ladyargentum
    ladyargentum Posts: 82 Member
    Yeah I hear you. Not quite as big but close. I am a 16E (38DDD/E). Always have been an E cup so I tend to just change to the lower size E cup still. So yes lose some boob but not alot.

    Bras: I have always needed to double layer (even back when I was 18 and fit and a 12E). Now I just alternate between a couple I have with a tight fitting crop top over it. Then a standard exercise shirt.

    I had been planing to get a new sports bra soon (hoping to go down a size as I am between sizes atm). This shockabsorber that people have mentioned looks interesting.........I shall go and investigate more :)

    Good Luck!

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