Strange Question for all women out there

faithchange

Here goes....Lately, I've noticed that I've lost in places I didn't really want to lose (my boobs). I'm still like a 38 - 40 around but the cup, probably a B instead of a C, maybe even smaller

I'm 173 and losing inches everywhere. I feel like I look like one of those major runners that are really flat chested.

Anyone else suffer from this?

Is there anyway I can exercise to at least "lift" up what I've already got. I'm 39, so everything is sagging down because of gravity and the 3-4 years I spent nursing the kids.

Thanks

LittleMissDover

I have the opposite problem I'm afraid, I lose everywhere but my boobs, I end up looking like a cartoon character the slimmer I get!

Any 'pec' exercises will help lift a little but sadly age and childbearing (not breastfeeding though apparently) mean all of us with more than an A cup go South eventually :frown:

cre8vecheryl

I am also breast-gifted lol - not flat - but I have a good exercise for you as a fellow mother who nursed! Take a pair of 5 lb weights (or heavier if you like) and bend them toward your face, elbows touching, open your arms (butterfly) and press up perpendicular to shoulders, back down and repeat. Do as many as you can for 1 minute. Works arms, chest and shoulders and I have found lifts the girls back up where they belong. Hope that makes sense!

GeekyGoddess

I lose boobage too. And usually its the only place I lose. I have a "gigantic *kitten*" according to my BF, so, not having boobs to balance it out is lame. I have no advise for you, maybe someone else does. I just commiserate with your problem.

faithchange

I am also breast-gifted lol - not flat - but I have a good exercise for you as a fellow mother who nursed! Take a pair of 5 lb weights (or heavier if you like) and bend them toward your face, elbows touching, open your arms (butterfly) and press up perpendicular to shoulders, back down and repeat. Do as many as you can for 1 minute. Works arms, chest and shoulders and I have found lifts the girls back up where they belong. Hope that makes sense!

Thank you! I'll try this!!!

tenaheff

I think some of this is perception. We like to say that we lose it first in our boobs and never seem to gain it back, but if that were true we would all have sunken chests:bigsmile: . Much of our breast is fat. When we lose fat, we lose breast. For me, I don't think I end up looking flatchested, but I do notice my breasts are not as full when I lose weight.

One recommendation is to be sure to exercise so that you gain muscle.

JustLindaLou

Not only do I lose from the boobs, but unevenly too.... Right Boob - AA cup, Left Boob - B cup.... I despise bra shopping but I am tired of sports bras (which just flatten them puppies so you can't tell they are uneven....)... Tried all kinds of inserts, pads, cutlets, etc... *sigh* I guess it's back to stuffing them with kleenex, which at least comes in handy during allergy season!!! :laugh:

missmayeb

I am also breast-gifted lol - not flat - but I have a good exercise for you as a fellow mother who nursed! Take a pair of 5 lb weights (or heavier if you like) and bend them toward your face, elbows touching, open your arms (butterfly) and press up perpendicular to shoulders, back down and repeat. Do as many as you can for 1 minute. Works arms, chest and shoulders and I have found lifts the girls back up where they belong. Hope that makes sense!

Do you know if there is a video or photos somewhere we can see for this workout? I am getting lost in translation. . . . .it must be the blonde in me.

MissAnjy

I never seem to lose boob, weird.
My boobs are hormone induced though, seriously.
I went from a B to a DD when I was pregnant with my kids....and they never left? I mean, they did SOMEWHAT, but I'm still a high C or low D.

schicksa

Building your pectoral muscles will help lift what's there out and up more, so it may not get any bigger cup-size wise but they will stick out more and look perkier! Basically this means anything with a press; chest press, push ups, etc. If you're a somewhat beginner with weights, I recommend starting with dumb bells until you're comfortable. Make sure to keep your elbows out at 90 degrees or wider to get the most benefit. Then eventually you can graduate to the bar (it weighs 45 lbs). Just keep those arms wide. For pushups, you can always do variations based on hand placement: Hands in a v, shoulder-width, wide, shoulder width with triceps going back....these are great because as much as they suck, they hit a lot of major muscle groups (including the treacherous arm flaps we all hate!).

tcchasse

Unfotunately I have the opposite problem...mine seem to come off last. I am like the lady who talked about being a cartoon character. They are the first thing you see on me and I hate it. Wish I would lose them in porportion to the rest on my body. Happened the only other time I had to lose weight as well.

karaselby

My breast also shrink when I lose weight. I do agree with one woman on here who said that it is because they are fat...makes sense. I also have came to the conclusion that although my boobs are getting smaller which sucks, I am okay with it because the rest of me is also getting smaller. I will sacrafice small boobs for a smaller body! lol! Good luck!

claporte69

I definitely lose in the boobs first which I am ok with being somewhat chesty. I read somewhere you gain weight from the top down and lose it the same way so you notice weight lose it in your face or boobs first. Chest flies are a great exercise but do them on an incline and decline not just flat so you hit the entire pecs. Also be careful not to go to far towards the floor past your shoulders or you may injure your shoulder.

themommie

I can so relate, I have lost quite a bit in the boob department too at least a size smaller. I think doing exercises for your pecs will help. Look up on youtube, you can probably find some good exercises....I am going to check it out for sure

locherm

Well the boob is the first place I lose.. I gained quite a bit of weight with the kids.. in my younger years I used to say I looked like a little boy.. flat on both sides! haha.. skinny and flat.. my BFF used to tell me skinny girls dont have boobs.. but now that I have had kids I have alot more curves.. but the first place I lose weight is in my boobs. sucks totally.. I really dont know of any exercises to lift them. just maybe some chest exercises. to strenghen the muscles underneath and that should help perk them up a bit.

sarahrbraun

Here goes....Lately, I've noticed that I've lost in places I didn't really want to lose (my boobs). I'm still like a 38 - 40 around but the cup, probably a B instead of a C, maybe even smaller

I'm 173 and losing inches everywhere. I feel like I look like one of those major runners that are really flat chested.

Anyone else suffer from this?

Is there anyway I can exercise to at least "lift" up what I've already got. I'm 39, so everything is sagging down because of gravity and the 3-4 years I spent nursing the kids.

Thanks

Join the club, I spent SIX years total nursing 3 kids. I went from a 36 B/C pre pregnancy to a 42DD while nursing my youngest ( and then again this year at my heaviest). Since February I have gone from a 42DD to a 40C, and now a 38D/DD. I think I'll be OK if I go down to a 36 band, but I don't think it is possible to go below a C cup size. They may hang down to my belly button, but there is plenty of volume!

heatherloveslifting

Kind of wishing I had your problem! I always wanted tiny boobs I could run on the beach with...

Cheri_Moves

This happened to me. I noticed them "gone" (from DDD at start to now barely a C) around March :grumble:

But, somehow they have kinda tightened up! I do strength training 2-3 times a week (NROLFW) which might be the reason. Whatever the reason, I am thankful!

Funny thing is I hadn't noticed, but hubby did! :blushing: :blushing: :blushing:

3foldchord

Me, too. It is the first place I lose and the last place I gain.

Lina4Lina

I had the opposite problem where my breasts got bigger as I lost weight. I wore a B and went up to a D. I think it is mostly I was losing elsewhere but my breasts stayed mostly the same.

You could try working the underlying muscles but really breasts are made of fat and tissue, nothing to 'build them up'. I'd work on pushups and you could also do chest flys.

Pangui

For me, it's different every time I lose weight. Usually, the boobs go first. Oddly, this time around, I have lost nearly 100 pounds and I am still in the same cup size (DD to DD). I know it's just a matter of time before they start shrinking, but they are making the rest of my body look smaller by comparison. I am perfectly fine with it and I really hope they stay at a C when I get to goal.

DussyHoppers

I've got the same problem.

Gone down from a C cup to two little fried eggs. I like being small, but wish my boobies were fuller. Seem to have too much spare skin left in that area that also makes them look wrinkly.

tubbyelmo

I've only had b cup boobs at my largest, only lost 3 pounds so far and the boobs are already shrinking, my BF laughs that pimples on my shoulder blades could confuse him in the dark!! An ex-boss (who was blessed with a cleavage to die for) told me to hold my hands together above my head and the press my hands together firmly again and again and again... I guess I need to start that again....

xXMollySarusXx

I'm kinda worried about this too!
My mom started a crash diet at the age of 13, and she's 50 and still on it. She has tiny boobs because she deprived herself of nutrients when she was developing, so she's not really well-endowed. Recently she told me that my age is perfect for trying to lose weight--because when you're 18, most people are fully (or close to fully) developed.
I'm currently a 38DD, and I was under the impression that I would keep my boobs as I thinned. On one hand, it would be easier to shop if they shrunk, but I want to keep them! Will they shrink??

ravengirl1611

Firstly - I was going to throw my 2 cents out there but others have said and probably better than I could!

Secondly - Thank you all of you - I love the women on this site - was having a very crappy day and I found this post and had a giggle at all of us sitting discussing the girls with each other as only women can do!


Thirdly - thanks for the exercise tips - will definately be trying these - my girls got bigger with both kids and so far (touch wood!) I havent gone down any in cup size and Im hoping the strength training keeps it that way -build the underlying muscle so the girls dont "look" like they're drooping quite so much

Again - thanks!

pikselinka

I've lost a lot from my boobs as well, I suppose it's normal since boobs are made mostly of fat anyway. From cup D to C and I'm not sure if they won't shrink to B with time since I am still trying to lose a bit ...

fitwithin

How many of just did that exercise at our desk? lol. Thanks for the tip.

manda_phil

My goodness, I wish i could lose it off my boobs...I have lost in excess of 100cm off my whole body and only 2cm is off my boobs (of which im convinced was back fat!! hehehe) Definately starting to look like a cartoon character...32G size is here to stay!

nixism

That's just part of weight loss I guess... all the good bits go first (boobs, bum etc)... it takes an ages to lose from thighs/tummy etc... arrrgh... the joys of being a woman eh!!

DefyGravity1977

I have the same problem but mine are starting to look more proportionate for my body. I was small to begin with so I am hoping not to lose too much more.

mkstirp

You are all lovely women regardless of how big, small, droopy or perky your breasts are. And for those of you that breastfed your children, yay you! That's what they at are really made for. Sexy is a mindset not a cup size!