is it possible to lose the fat and keep the b00bs?

FITnFIRM4LIFE

Mine have decreased...However,they are now on my biceps;-)

nonstopper

We gone need some pics to tell, umm hum!

bodiva88

When last I was thin I was still a 32 DD even though I was thin enough my ribs showed. I think it is the genes,though.

ScarletFyre

I had them before I was fat (when i was in HS and college) so i am HOPING i still have them when i lose it...but, i know you lose it in different places etc...so...who knows.......

mlkiel

I'm a "loser" I didn't have big boobs to start with, but that was the first area that went:sad: Like someone said, better to be healthy and fit!! Not gonna lie I would like to have bigger boobs, but oh well, a girl can dream.:flowerforyou:

ash8184

At 275lbs, I was a 44DDDish, and though my boobs have gotten smaller by volume, I am now a 36F at 173lbs ish. I think it's in the genes, but I think you can also lift weights (think pectoral muscles) that will help prevent saggyness. I still want to lose 20+ to be in the healthy BMI category, so I'll keep you posted on if all 20lbs comes from my chest!

mlkiel

Mine have decreased...However,they are now on my biceps;-)

I that, I'm gonna have to use that one!!!

ripemango

i have been at a healthy weight for my body before (not currently however, but I will be again!!)

Out of everything that changed from losing weight to be in the healthy range for my height, my bra cup size did not. I was kind of looking forward to it, but nope.

bodiva88

At my thinnest I was a 38 DD 5'6 / 135. I went up to a 38/40 G. I don't anticipate getting much smaller .

BTW...If you drop your band size your cup size goes UP so for all the big letters.. get BIGGER bands and the cup size will go down. Makes it easier to shop Of course it isn't as "impressive" to say I have 36 DD as opposed to 30 H :noway:

The band size should fit your rib cage, if you go up in band size the bra won't fit as well. Who cares about the numbers, get a bra that fits you. Band fits comfortably, boobs fit IN the cups, not falling out, with the center of the bra sitting on your breast bone. (So you have two boobs, not the dreaded monoboob.) If you have a Nordstrom near you, they are well known for doing bra fittings and helping you into the size you should be wearing. You don't have to buy anything to get the fitting.

Suzyqall72

I look at it like this. You will lose some boobage and some back fat, so your bra size will be smaller. But your tummy will be smaller too, so by comparison, your boobs will still look good.

sobriquet84

i WISH i could say that losing boobage was a problem for me...

i never had anything to lose from that area to begin with.

rml_16

BTW...If you drop your band size your cup size goes UP so for all the big letters.. get BIGGER bands and the cup size will go down. Makes it easier to shop Of course it isn't as "impressive" to say I have 36 DD as opposed to 30 H :noway:

Well, the circumference of my ribcage is 28". I wear a 32F which is indeed the same cup size as a 34DD (which I used to wear), but when I dropped weight my 34DDs didn't support the ladies anymore because the band was too big and would ride up. It isn't bragging to say I wear a 32F, it's just wearing the correct size bra.

I have the same issue.

meshashesha2012

BTW...If you drop your band size your cup size goes UP so for all the big letters.. get BIGGER bands and the cup size will go down. Makes it easier to shop Of course it isn't as "impressive" to say I have 36 DD as opposed to 30 H :noway:

Well, the circumference of my ribcage is 28". I wear a 32F which is indeed the same cup size as a 34DD (which I used to wear), but when I dropped weight my 34DDs didn't support the ladies anymore because the band was too big and would ride up. It isn't bragging to say I wear a 32F, it's just wearing the correct size bra.

I have the same issue.

panache, freya and wacoal are the best bets for brands for people with small rib cages and tig ole bitties

rml_16

BTW...If you drop your band size your cup size goes UP so for all the big letters.. get BIGGER bands and the cup size will go down. Makes it easier to shop Of course it isn't as "impressive" to say I have 36 DD as opposed to 30 H :noway:

Well, the circumference of my ribcage is 28". I wear a 32F which is indeed the same cup size as a 34DD (which I used to wear), but when I dropped weight my 34DDs didn't support the ladies anymore because the band was too big and would ride up. It isn't bragging to say I wear a 32F, it's just wearing the correct size bra.

I have the same issue.

panache, freya and wacoal are the best bets for brands for people with small rib cages and tig ole bitties

I don't have a problem finding bras that fit. I'm just saying that a higher band size with a smaller cup doesn't work for me.

meshashesha2012

BTW...If you drop your band size your cup size goes UP so for all the big letters.. get BIGGER bands and the cup size will go down. Makes it easier to shop Of course it isn't as "impressive" to say I have 36 DD as opposed to 30 H :noway:

Well, the circumference of my ribcage is 28". I wear a 32F which is indeed the same cup size as a 34DD (which I used to wear), but when I dropped weight my 34DDs didn't support the ladies anymore because the band was too big and would ride up. It isn't bragging to say I wear a 32F, it's just wearing the correct size bra.

I have the same issue.

panache, freya and wacoal are the best bets for brands for people with small rib cages and tig ole bitties

I don't have a problem finding bras that fit. I'm just saying that a higher band size with a smaller cup doesn't work for me.

ah ok..
i dont see how that would work for anyone though, even though i've heard people do it. ill fitting bras still look ill fitting. besides that if your band is too big you tend to get that yucky back book/bra overhang look :laugh:

PlunderBunneh

They are just as proportionately large for my body size, but cupwise, they did go down, quite a bit.

rml_16

BTW...If you drop your band size your cup size goes UP so for all the big letters.. get BIGGER bands and the cup size will go down. Makes it easier to shop Of course it isn't as "impressive" to say I have 36 DD as opposed to 30 H :noway:

Well, the circumference of my ribcage is 28". I wear a 32F which is indeed the same cup size as a 34DD (which I used to wear), but when I dropped weight my 34DDs didn't support the ladies anymore because the band was too big and would ride up. It isn't bragging to say I wear a 32F, it's just wearing the correct size bra.

I have the same issue.

panache, freya and wacoal are the best bets for brands for people with small rib cages and tig ole bitties

I don't have a problem finding bras that fit. I'm just saying that a higher band size with a smaller cup doesn't work for me.

ah ok..
i dont see how that would work for anyone though, even though i've heard people do it. ill fitting bras still look ill fitting. besides that if your band is too big you tend to get that yucky back book/bra overhang look :laugh:

I agree. I've always been told that, for example, a 34DD is the same as a 36D. But when that was my bra size (which it is at my ideal size), 34DD fit great while 36D absolutely did not. Not the cups OR the band. And I tried different brands and styles and that was always the result.

healthygrlnj3

I have always had large breast and i loved them ,but the got in the way.I had a breast reduction 7 years ago when i was at a healthy weight.I missed them but loved not wearing a bra,i still miss it.....AS i gained weight they came back so did the freaken bra (not as large)but they are not perky and saggy.i want them done again but dont know if my health insurance will pay this time.So i can relate to wanting to keep the boobies.I think some people are just lucky and dont loss on there boobies.You will think im crazy but i think i want a lift n implants so they can be large perky and no bra needed.

Ofaatu

Its genetics, if you were big busted before the weight gain, they will still be there after the loss. I am going down in strap size as I lose back fat, but my cup size always stays dd. Which I am more then happy with.

rileamoyer

Start a savings account to have them 'restored', if they don't need restoration you will be able to take a great vacation!!!!!

heatherloveslifting

Honestly, I think only those of us who don't especially want to keep them big actually do! Life is so unfair!

MemphisKitten

When I lost 60 lbs after my 2nd pregnancy, I went from a DDD to a DD. Now I am in-between a D and a DD. So yes, I think it's possible to not end up with saggy blobs of skin.

MemphisKitten

Honestly, I think only those of us who don't especially want to keep them big actually do! Life is so unfair!

I know, right? I've always wanted small ones!!

lilmisfit

I've lost 33 pounds and 17% body fat, and my boobs went from a 36D to 32B. Hubby is quite sad.

Contrarian

I have lovely tits. Neither my band size or cup size ever changes. So yes, it is possible, but it isn't something you can control.

HurricaneElaine

I haven't lost much so far, but it's enough to make a difference - I'm still between a B and C cup, but I've gone from a 42 to a 38 already, and I haven't even lost 30 pounds yet.

HurricaneElaine

I'd like to add, Victoria's Secret push-up bras are WONDERFUL. :bigsmile:

Momjogger

Most people lose proportionally. so you will be fine. I lost inches in my back, but did not change cup sizes because proportionally my chest and back size difference stayed the same (which is what dictates your cup size). Yes your breasts will get smaller, but so will the rest of you. Also, exercise helps because you tighten and lift everything, which makes your chest look larger too. Also, good posture that comes with the extra confidence helps!

HurricaneElaine

@kpedersen3 - I have noticed that my posture has improved with my weight loss. A lot of people have noticed, at work (thankfully, not the guys....). :bigsmile:

Momjogger

I think no matter what happens you'll be happy with the end result!