Big Breasted Success?

melissachipman123

Enell sports bras online about$60 Oprah had a show about them. They look amazing I have never bought one though

jhigg11

I found a compression sports bra that holds me in tight, from Target. Best $15 I ever spent. :-)

MileyClimb

was a 46DD when I started out in 1996 weighing 250 pounds +. currently I am down to a 38C and weigh 191 pounds as of my last weigh in. I have to wait till the end of June to weigh since I am in a no scale challenge

Shawneb66

hahaha... thank you for the laugh!

Jtorres326

5'1 36D last time I measured but they feel way bigger. I use 2 bras to run, one maximum hold compression bra for intense cardio. When I first started getting back to working out, I underestimated the size of the girls and the amount of hold I needed in my bra. Went down for burpees and smacked myself in the face with my boobs on the way up. The instructor laughed so hard but so did I.

Lakona76

I know this might seem weird coming from a guy, but my wife purchased an Under Armour "Armour" bra and loves it. She's a 36D and said it the best fit she's out of all the sports bra's she's owned throughout the years. They come in a variety of sizes and there is a great YouTube video on the engineering that went into it, so it might be worth looking at. I think they're about $57 US or $67 CAD depending on where you are from.

Good Luck!!

Sharmender

I was an 36D. (80E European)
Now I'm an 32C or a 34B (70D or 75C European)
I lost 30 lbs..

The only thing I hate about my weightloss are my lost boobies

ashlielinn

I started out as a 42DD. I'm not half way to my goal (lost about 23pounds so far) and down to a 36/38D

I know they're expensive, but Victoria's Secret sports bras are amazing. I've never been able to find any others that keep me in and I don't end up popping out of half way through my run!

Good luck!

Faulkners407

Google ENELL. It was an investment. But oh so worth it. I am a 36 H as a nursing mother. Absolutely no bounce no chafing. Simply amazing..once you get into it. I pull it over my head. It is a front buckle multiple bra hook type. Looks like a bullet proof vest lol. But eight mile runs and my chest is not an issue. Also title nine. Com has lots of great bra s for bigger chests.

joanie152

bump for later

caroline0208

I used the ENELL Sports Bra for my 44DDs and there was no way they were going anywhere once strapped in. It has a multiple hook and eye fastening down the front and is very substantial. Worked fine in TRX and Group Kick classes. Pricey at around $64 but worked a treat.

lesliev523

As a 34G, I appreciate all the tips!

I am just hoping I will lose the boobs...... I used to be a 34D, and I was ok with that size. Now this is just obnoxious!

irishcailin2012

I'm a 36 G (Ireland). Whenever I lose weight my bust GOES UP. I don't know why and the doctors don't know why either. I've got an abshock bra,its amazing!! When I lose all the weight I don't know what size I'll end up being

jekwem

How? I have been trying to lose a cup size or two. I want to be back in a B like I was a year ago.

kristen6022

I started out a 38D, now, at goal, a 32DD. I typically wear a Champion Sports bra from Target - but when I was slightly larger I prefered to wear a normal, underwire one with a sports bra over it. I got used to them bouncing and they still do and I usually get looks while running on the treadmill. Dude, let them look. I'm darn proud of my chest. People pay big money for these things.

NNAhuja

I finally found a sports bra that fit, nothing special, and they still jiggle a lot (just finding one that covered the girl's completely was a chore. I did the C25K program, now I run (ok, jog fast but it's running to me) and can for over 30 minutes if I choose too. I'm also strength training with a trainer at my gym.

I've lost almost 35 lbs and very little from my chest. I do plan on a reduction some day.

I'm a 38F (yes you read that right....an F!!!!)

I can TOTALLY relate to you on the size!
I actually ended up getting a bra throught the mail from Just My Size. Just make sure to read the reviews!

miracole

I have just been waiting for this thread! Though am actually thinking of posting a blog post on this topic as I have a LOT to say!

First off, I'll give my credentials, having lost 35 lbs I am now a 32G. In the past I have been as high as a 36G but have also been a 36/34 F, E and for a long time I thought that DD was the biggest bra I could find (screw you Victoria Secret!) I've also learned a LOT by being in contact with a specialty bra store in Ottawa, Brachic, which specializes in high quality bras for all sizes (up to N I believe).

When I started running I quickly experienced all the problems that have been expressed here, sore back, bouncing girls and pain in the sides, even though I was wearing what I thought was a decent sports bra. I thought about doubling up but that is NOT the way to go. I did some research and discovered that most of the "sports" bras at the majority of stores are rated for high level (high impact) activity for sizes A-C and "moderate" activities for anything above that. This made me really angry because, frankly, I will not allow my breasts to dictate my exercise activities!

I started doing some research and found out about the Enell Sports Bra which I have used for the last 5 years. It is a great bra, high compression, cements those girls in place and is effective for all kinds of running (I've completed 4 half marathons and a full marathon in my Enells.) The only downside to this bra is that since it has 12 hooks on the front the bottom three hooks will wear out over time which can cause some issues as that is where the bra takes most of its impact. Recently I've also been trying out the Freya Sports Bra because it is a back closure and it allows me to have 2 boobs in my running photos rather than the uni-boob caused by the Enell.

Ok that said, here are the important things to know when you are wanting to do high impact activities while sporting big breasts:

1) GET FITTED. And this goes for your regular bras too, your breasts change regularly, as I said above mine have changed sizes up and down quite a bit in the last 5 years and they are likely to continue to do so. A proper bra fitter is a LIFE saver.

2) SIZING MATTERS: double boobing, hanging over the sides, under boobage, or that "stuffed sausage" feeling is not because your breasts are too large, it's because your bra doesn't fit right. If your cups aren't the right size increasing the band size will NOT make you feel better about yourself. If you wear an underwire the centre part should sit against your breast bone, the wire on the sides should be under your arm pits, NOT up in your breast tissue (that causes chafing! ouch!) Once I admitted to myself that I am not a DD and decided to invest in properly fitting bras (because they are more expensive) my confidence went WAY up. A properly fitting bra is like a 10lb weight loss instantly.

3) KNOW WHERE YOUR SUPPORT COMES FROM: 80% of the weight of your breasts should be supported by your bra cups and back band, NOT your straps. If the weight of your boobs is entirely hanging off your shoulders your back gets sore. That's just the way of it.

4) INVEST IN A GOOD BRA: I know that specialty bras are expensive. My Enells are about $75 bucks a piece and my Freya cost the same, but it is ABSOLUTELY worth it. I have 3 Enell bras now that I have purchased over the last 5 years and my 1 Freya. That is a total investment of $300 in sports bras. However, I run on average 5 times a week, cycle a couple times a week and have used these bras to do Jiu Jitsu, hiking, weight training, and Dance Central on Kinect. (among various other activities that make the girls bounce). Exercising 5 days a week means that over the course of those 5 years my bras have cost me a whopping $0.23 per day of exercise. If you only exercise twice a week for a year a $75 bra averages out to $0.72 per day of exercise. How much do you spend in your running shoes? your gym membership? a good bra is TOTALLY worth it.

5) LEARN TO LOVE BODY GLIDE: Especially if you are going to be running with big boobs, Body Glide is your best friend. Boob chafing is a horrible experience (I have permanent scars from repeated blisters under my breasts) that can be mitigated by the proper application of Body Glide. If you're going to do the activities sometimes you have to adjust to the necessary products required to do it successfully. (also works wonders to prevent thigh rub, and blisters on the feet).

and finally

6) LOVE YOUR BIG BOOBS! While sometimes losing inches off your chest is necessary if your frame can't support the weight of your boobs (my mom had a reduction when I was 8 so I've seen this first hand) you should try everything you can before you resort to surgery. My mom was never properly fitted for her bras, never willing to invest the money in the proper sizing and support and I think if she had been she may have rethought her decision to go under the knife. Now let's be clear, I am NOT saying that reductions are never a good idea, for some people they are absolutely necessary, but this is a very painful procedure that will change you forever. While you're making the determination about what you need to do, try investing in garments that may just make you love what you have right now!



This is a photo taken from last years Westfest in Ottawa, a local festival. We were doing a parade/demonstration for the importance of wearing properly fitting bras. I've done this walk twice and it is AMAZINGLY empowering. (I'm the one right smack in the middle LOL) This was a couple months before I started here on MFP!

kymillion

they are cute and have no support or they have support and look like fort knox. who wants to go to bed with fort knox tits?..

Fort Knox Tits. This is the greatest description of big girl bras I have *EVER* heard.. and completely accurate!!
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Thanks .. Its true.

stephyy4632

I`m a D cup and have been since about age 12 lmbo its just genetics. I use balley`s brand sports bra`s ( buy them at Sam`s club in a two pack for 15.00 ) under a compression tank it works wonders.

enyo123

I'm a 34F. I don't lose weight from boobs. (I'm okay with that, though, because I like them. Maybe because I didn't get them until I had my first kid.)

I just saw Miracole's post and agree with EVERYTHING that she said. Boobs are awesome. Flaunt them. And definitely go to a specialty store.

Oh, and to help avoid the uniboob effect in Enell sports bras, do the top three hooks first, then shove the girls in the proper place and finish up. The only thing that I don't like about the Enells are the billion (okay, 12) hook and eye closures. Sometimes my hand is cramping up by the time I get that sucker on.

chocolateandvodka

between "the girls" and my wimpy ankles, there is no running in my life. however........ i have survived. and will continue. i'm a 34/36 DD by the way

billsica

between "the girls" and my wimpy ankles, there is no running in my life. however........ i have survived. and will continue. i'm a 34/36 DD by the way

Friend request sent,

mrseelmerfudd

I was just wondering if there's anyone with a success story who has a C-cup or larger.

As any heavily endowed women trying to lose weight will know, it's a trying effort if not more uncomfortable when there's two heavy fun bags hanging off your chest, weighing you down and causing you considerable back ache.

So it would be nice to see if anyone who's gone through the tediousness of finding a sturdy sports bra and suffering through those related pains of such heavy lifting have succeeded in major weight loss goals, and also whether or not any of that weight was lost in the boobies.

Thanks!

I'm a D-cup, by the way. (

Im way bigger than a D cup!! its all about a good sports bra. im in the uk and shock absorbers are the only one ill buy! so far ive lost 33lb and went down 2 cup sizes and hoping to go down a few more!

chrissydrske

Hi I went from a 52 h to a 46ddd and my back still hurts so I do alot of stretching. I recently brought a bra from macy's for 31.00 dollars it hold me up great. Its called the 18 hr bra.

veerichie

When I started I was spilling out of a DD cup and now I FIT into my D cups I promise you will lose at least SOME weight around your bust!

As for a bra I could never find a supportive sports bra when I was running and finally I found and Under Armour brand one at Scheels. It supports just as well as my regular bras!

veerichie

I have just been waiting for this thread! Though am actually thinking of posting a blog post on this topic as I have a LOT to say!

First off, I'll give my credentials, having lost 35 lbs I am now a 32G. In the past I have been as high as a 36G but have also been a 36/34 F, E and for a long time I thought that DD was the biggest bra I could find (screw you Victoria Secret!) I've also learned a LOT by being in contact with a specialty bra store in Ottawa, Brachic, which specializes in high quality bras for all sizes (up to N I believe).

When I started running I quickly experienced all the problems that have been expressed here, sore back, bouncing girls and pain in the sides, even though I was wearing what I thought was a decent sports bra. I thought about doubling up but that is NOT the way to go. I did some research and discovered that most of the "sports" bras at the majority of stores are rated for high level (high impact) activity for sizes A-C and "moderate" activities for anything above that. This made me really angry because, frankly, I will not allow my breasts to dictate my exercise activities!

I started doing some research and found out about the Enell Sports Bra which I have used for the last 5 years. It is a great bra, high compression, cements those girls in place and is effective for all kinds of running (I've completed 4 half marathons and a full marathon in my Enells.) The only downside to this bra is that since it has 12 hooks on the front the bottom three hooks will wear out over time which can cause some issues as that is where the bra takes most of its impact. Recently I've also been trying out the Freya Sports Bra because it is a back closure and it allows me to have 2 boobs in my running photos rather than the uni-boob caused by the Enell.

Ok that said, here are the important things to know when you are wanting to do high impact activities while sporting big breasts:

1) GET FITTED. And this goes for your regular bras too, your breasts change regularly, as I said above mine have changed sizes up and down quite a bit in the last 5 years and they are likely to continue to do so. A proper bra fitter is a LIFE saver.

2) SIZING MATTERS: double boobing, hanging over the sides, under boobage, or that "stuffed sausage" feeling is not because your breasts are too large, it's because your bra doesn't fit right. If your cups aren't the right size increasing the band size will NOT make you feel better about yourself. If you wear an underwire the centre part should sit against your breast bone, the wire on the sides should be under your arm pits, NOT up in your breast tissue (that causes chafing! ouch!) Once I admitted to myself that I am not a DD and decided to invest in properly fitting bras (because they are more expensive) my confidence went WAY up. A properly fitting bra is like a 10lb weight loss instantly.

3) KNOW WHERE YOUR SUPPORT COMES FROM: 80% of the weight of your breasts should be supported by your bra cups and back band, NOT your straps. If the weight of your boobs is entirely hanging off your shoulders your back gets sore. That's just the way of it.

4) INVEST IN A GOOD BRA: I know that specialty bras are expensive. My Enells are about $75 bucks a piece and my Freya cost the same, but it is ABSOLUTELY worth it. I have 3 Enell bras now that I have purchased over the last 5 years and my 1 Freya. That is a total investment of $300 in sports bras. However, I run on average 5 times a week, cycle a couple times a week and have used these bras to do Jiu Jitsu, hiking, weight training, and Dance Central on Kinect. (among various other activities that make the girls bounce). Exercising 5 days a week means that over the course of those 5 years my bras have cost me a whopping $0.23 per day of exercise. If you only exercise twice a week for a year a $75 bra averages out to $0.72 per day of exercise. How much do you spend in your running shoes? your gym membership? a good bra is TOTALLY worth it.

5) LEARN TO LOVE BODY GLIDE: Especially if you are going to be running with big boobs, Body Glide is your best friend. Boob chafing is a horrible experience (I have permanent scars from repeated blisters under my breasts) that can be mitigated by the proper application of Body Glide. If you're going to do the activities sometimes you have to adjust to the necessary products required to do it successfully. (also works wonders to prevent thigh rub, and blisters on the feet).

and finally

6) LOVE YOUR BIG BOOBS! While sometimes losing inches off your chest is necessary if your frame can't support the weight of your boobs (my mom had a reduction when I was 8 so I've seen this first hand) you should try everything you can before you resort to surgery. My mom was never properly fitted for her bras, never willing to invest the money in the proper sizing and support and I think if she had been she may have rethought her decision to go under the knife. Now let's be clear, I am NOT saying that reductions are never a good idea, for some people they are absolutely necessary, but this is a very painful procedure that will change you forever. While you're making the determination about what you need to do, try investing in garments that may just make you love what you have right now!



This is a photo taken from last years Westfest in Ottawa, a local festival. We were doing a parade/demonstration for the importance of wearing properly fitting bras. I've done this walk twice and it is AMAZINGLY empowering. (I'm the one right smack in the middle LOL) This was a couple months before I started here on MFP!

I this! Thanks for sharing!

NoSharpei

I have found that as I lose weight, it has been relative. My D boobs are now C boobs... and, if I'm lucky, y the time I hit goal weight, they will be B boobs . I had a lot of back trouble when I started... especially when walking long distance at speed. After losing 40 pounds I no longer have this issue. My back pain is gone. Good luck with your weight loss journey.

bimpski

bump to read later....

Lissakaye81

I am so with you. I started at a 40 D. I am 5'3 and was 206. My fiance bought me a treadmill I use at home cause I refuse to jog in public. I started out with short walks. We also started going for small hike at trails around the house. I didn't want to blow out my knees. I got probaby 10 different sports bras. My favorite one I cant remember the brand name but it has 2 layers, almost like one bra on top of another one. I think I found it in like a yoga sports section, like at shopko. I have worked up to almost 8 miles now in hiking and have dropped 20 lbs and am now into a 36C again. I just make sure the trails we do have a nice incline for the 1st half of the walk, for around an hour if possible.

mariefrance91

i was a 38dd when i started, 20 pounds later im at 34dd .. i find if i run without a sports bra, my boobs actually hurt the next day. (never do that!) ive worked at la senza for 3 years now and we dont sell sports bras anymore but we did at one point and i wear those with a really tight tank top over it and then a work out shirt.