?: Doc says my boobs are too big to run?

This is crazy to me. I wear a 36D/34DD and have never been told anything by a doctor (and I see several doctors, all the time!). By chance, is your female doctor kind of stacked? I wonder if this is more anecdotal advice from her (doctors can be guilty of that type of advice, too).

Then again, I do have wicked shoulder/back pain, so maybe there's that?

I'm a 36D and I run 5 miles a day, 3-4 times a week.

That doctor is crazy! Buy a good sports bra...maybe even double up if you have to!

<<<36 DD here and I have lost 45 lbs running!!!! I started at 240 lbs. Dr.s are not always right. Buy a HRM, stay in your range and jog. As you get better your muscles and joints will be stronger and you can increase speed!

Don't know 'til you try, really. One of my bestfriend's has 34DDs, and she's lost an incredible amount of weight - lots of walking, weight lifting, using the elliptical and bikes. And with some running, though she didn't seem to particularly enjoy that part; whether that was due to boobs, back, or just general dislike, I'm not sure.
You can do circuits without running. Substitute running with uphill biking, perhaps. Biking doesn't seem to have the same bounce factor (:

Your doctor is an idiot. That being said, he probably just wants you to be aware of injury and you need tons of support. I'm about the same size as you now but when I started running I was about 220 and a 42DD. I wore a regular wired bra with a sports bra over to help keep them close It worked very well. I still run this way because it keeps everything in check and allows me a great "no moisture" place to keep my ipod. LOL Just be aware of your body and don't push through pain, if it hurts stop.

I betyour doctor has small tits... I am a 42 DD and I jog, and the deal is you need GOOD SUPPORT! I find that a regular good bra with a tight sports bra over it works very well. when I started, I also wore my SPANX to give my torsso support while I was starting out. as many have said, you have to find what works for you, and circut training is a great way to start. Good luck!!

I am so jealous of all of you that have lost breast size during weight loss. 45 lbs down and my girls have gotten bigger. They are much firmer and perkeir but bigger. haha

Unless you have other medical issues, I'm not sure I'd listen to this advice from your doctor.

I did see a big topic on bras. If you search MFP, you will probably find some good advice. There was someone who actually wore THREE bras -- and had great luck. Multiple bras seemed to be the common advice.

I just started C25K yesterday. When I was posting about it, I saw this timely article on the side bar. Inspiring! Maybe it will help you, too!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/711234-300-lbs-and-ran-my-2nd-5k-i-feel-like-a-superhero-w-pics

Good luck!

as many others have said.. not true. My "ta-tas" are bigger and I weigh more than you do. The trick is a good bra. I have found one recently that I really really really like-- Moving Comfort- Fiona Bra. Go to a sports store and have them fit you. It is worth it. Not cheap... but easy to hand wash and take care of. If you are larger in the bust area.. you are probably used to spending a little more for bra's anyway. Believe me.. i am on the poorer side.. and this is worth the investment!!! Good Luck. Oh.. and if you don't have a program to follow.. go to cool runnings website-- couch to 5k. It is an awesome program!!

My doctor says with the size of my boobs (36D/34DD - depending on where I shop), and with my current weight (170 lb), that I should not run. She says that it will be too hard on my joints and my back.
HOWEVER, I'm told that circuit training and running are the best way to lose weight - especially to get a flat tummy and nice lean legs... which... of course, is my ultimate goal.
Any thoughts?

I think you would most likely end up with pretty bad back pain if you tried to run for more than a couple of miles.

You can however still do circuit training, because yes, I do believe that's one of the best weight loss activities. I would also try swimming if I were you. They might cause a little more 'drag' issue, but at least your back will thank you.

Also, it was really hard to make a 100% serious post.

You should listen to your doctor.......but I will say that I run (3-5 miles at a time) and I am a 38DD. I don't have back pain because of my running. It's all about finding a supportive bra. An elastic Champion from Walmart won't do the trick. You need to invest in a good sports bra (I like the Moving Comfort brand) or wear a regular bra with a sports bra (or two) over top of it.

wear a tight sports bra

I call BS on that one. I was 32 G when started running.

^^^^^^ This, I'm a 38 F, a decent sports bra is all you need!

Poppycock!

(Mostly I responded just because it was a good reason to use a fun word.)
I've been doing just fine. I do wear a regular bra under my sports bra for extra support and because I've lost weight so it's too loose. Need to buy a new one. Yay.

One thing to think about is to work in some core training to build up your abs and back. That would also help you reduce stress on your lower back when you run.