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

Not too sure about your doctor there. I am 206 lbs and wear a 38DD. I just finished my first half marathon on Saturday. I do, however, wear 2 sports bras (they are the cheaper, Wal-Mart kind). The thing that makes the biggest difference is having good shoes!

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?

Get a really supportive sports bra.... circuit training and running shouldn't be a problem as long as you have a proper fitting & supportive sports bra!

Also, try pilates for a toned tummy! The results are AMAZING & most of it is mat work so your back shouldn't be strained If you want to check out pilates for free, I recommend checking out "blogilates" on youtube. She is a little peppy, but her workouts are awesome! Good luck! ~Kat

The first thing I thought when I read that post was if that were true then a whole lot of women in the military wouldn't be allowed to run. If you want to run, pull on one heck of a good sportsbra and go running.

i just wear two sports bras

Balderdash. My boobies are 36DD and I ran my first 5k the other month. A decent sports bra does wonders.

This is me exactly, well it was me when I started really working out and I'm fine. I wear a good bra, not a sports bra and my bra size has gone down so win-win in my book. Obviously you have to listen to your body and have good form but how will you lose weight and drop sizes if you don't work out?

Get the lululemon TaTa Tamer bra - I've heard it does wonders for those bigger boobs.

I'm wondering how this conversation even came up with your doctor. Did you ask him/her about running? About your breast size? And, all advice I saw here is better then what you paid for from your doctor especially the firing them. Put on two bras and go run if you want!

Thats crazy talk. Get a great bra (or two, don't be afraid to wear more than one at a time) and run ur butt off. As long as you're supported I'd say go for it!

Let me tell you this, I am a size 36E (36DDD), I weigh 169Lbs at the moment. I have been running for years, I have completed four half marathons and one full marathon, plus other shorter runs and so far I have not suffered with any back problems even at my heaviest of 180Lbs. That said I do wear two bras and always have done. The one I wear closet to my skin is a high impack bra and the one I wear on the top is more of a low impact bra. So as long as you are comfortable, and your boobs are not bouncing around (which will hurt)too much go for it, and enjoy it. There are plenty of us large chested ladies out there having fun while running.

I am built exactly the same and I do not run because of my bad knees from the military; instead I speed walk! You can and will get the same results without hurting your body by running. HIgh impact exercise can take a toll on your body if you are not in shape and cause you to not be able to exercise. My chest has always been large even when I was in the military and running, but the difference is that I was in shape then and used to it. I still got grief from the guys, but whatever, I looked good and felt great! I do hope to get in shape and run again, but for now I am walking, swimming (when I can), hiking, pilates, and yoga, until I can get to where I feel strong enough to do high impact exercise. I wish you the best and be proactive in your health care and always get a second opinion!!! Doctors are just like the rest of us and their opinions vary just as much as ours!!!! Take your health into your own hands and make them earn their living!!! I wish you the best!!!!

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 have been started running about 5 years ago (off and on) and there really is nothing I enjoy more, I am getting ready to start a new program and I have a bigger chest than you do and my doctor never told me to worry (even when I was pregnant she said I was okay to continue since I was an established runner).

My suggestion is a great bra! I use the Fiona (and I swear by it) not overly pricy in comparison to others, it is $55 (in canada, don't know where you are) and I buy it at the running room. Worth every penny - if you want to run, a good bra is as important as a good pair of sneakers, for a woman any way.

Don't let your doctors advice deter you, if you want to start you are only going at your own pace anyway, just don't push when it doesn't feel right, I started with the walk/run program and eased into it that way.

Good Luck!:bigsmile:

Negative!! You can run!! Just get a REAL, very supportive compression type sports bra. the bouncing is what will cause injury. Eleminate/minimize the bouncing and you're good to go!!

I would say this. Get a REALLY good sports bra to hold those suckers in. Get some good running shoes. Ease yourself into it. If you do find it too difficult, slow your pace to a job or walk.

I agree with the majority of what is being said.
I'm a 36DD, 163lbs and I have being doing c25k for a couple of weeks but have been running and doing circuits to keep fit for over a year.
I broke my back 8 years ago and have had countless herniated disks since but I was told that the heavier I am the worse my back is so I agree with the short term pain for the long term gain. The more weight you lose the less stress will be on your joints and especially your back.
What I tend to do is to wear a bra with a sports bra/running top as well which really helps as I do interval training (mainly c25k) every morning for half an hour.
When I get in and the muscles in my back are tight around where my bra strap connects, I do shoulder curls and stretch my shoulder blades out and it really helps.

There is a bra that is designed for us larger booby women. Of course I've drawn a total blank on the name, but google Oprah's favorite bra. It's not a pretty bra, but it totally works! It was the only bra I could wear and not have the girls bouncing everywhere...it's not cheap, but totally worth the money.