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

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  • kasslass2
    kasslass2 Posts: 337 Member
    I have a really large (natural) bust and totally understand. I am currently a 38DD, but have been as large as an F. Even in college when I did jog (approximately 36D at the time) I would do regular bra, sports bra and heavy wrap and it was sometimes still painful. Took me longer to wrap up and strap up then it did to run! ha Was not worth in for me. There are other ways to lose without running. If your breasts are an issue then choose a different method. When I do any type of circuit training (this is at my home) I just do the jumping jacks or whatever and hold my boobs in place! lol You look a little odd but your boobs don't hurt! Good luck!
  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    get a good sports bra and ignore your doctor - sounds like an ars e.
  • tkkd
    tkkd Posts: 13
    Hi that is crap I am 42 D I recently got this sports bra by Enell. They aren't attractive but the girls don't move anywhere follow there measurements and you will be fine. I don't do alot of jogging cause I am now getting into it. But I tell you I can jump up and down and nothing moves. They are on sale on Amazon.com. Check them out.
  • cjsmommy7
    cjsmommy7 Posts: 135 Member
    Ive never heard that from a doctor before, Im 34DD and when i started out weighed over 170lbs I started doing kickboxing classes to lose my weight and ran in our cardio sessions regularly never had a problem running, jumping or sparring although i do wear two sports bras. I am down to around 154lbs now and run around 3 miles 5 days a week. Its one of the best exercises i know.
  • abigailhutch
    abigailhutch Posts: 101
    I think that is crazy! You can totally do whatever exercises you want to try! I definitely think investing in a good sports bra is the way to go! I am a 36DD and I started out w/medium impact Walmart sports bras.....definitely not enough support - I just spent $50 on an UnderArmor high impact one from Academy! Its soooo comfortable! I say try a bunch on and get one that feels good on!
  • redhousecat
    redhousecat Posts: 584 Member
    I am 5'7, athletic build, and way bigger boobs than that. I have no problems running. I have an underarmour sports bra, a champion, and one other I can't remember the name. All serve their purpose just fine and the girls aren't swinging violently when I run.

    goofy dr.
  • rocksyraeis
    rocksyraeis Posts: 194
    All the girls in this thread are my ideal!!!! I want the dr to tell me my boobs are too big to run!!!!!!!!!!! -sniffles- that is all
  • lilacsun
    lilacsun Posts: 204 Member
    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!!

    Agree. I used to wear 2 bras for extra support.
  • ggcat
    ggcat Posts: 313 Member
    get a good sports bra and ignore your doctor - sounds like an ars e.


    Even if sports bras don't support enough, wear a good regular bra with a form fitting under shirt. That's what I used to do, now that I have lost some of my "boobage" I wear a sports bra (I'm a natural 34 D, and my back is fine)...
  • JeaninePaige
    JeaninePaige Posts: 464 Member
    Just get a great bra that buckles the girls down and start running, girlfriend.
  • melizerd
    melizerd Posts: 870 Member
    There's a lot of pages already so I didn't read them all.

    Buy an Enell Sports Bra. They're like a corset in the front and hold the girls in place!! Without one I couldn't have run, I was a 40DDD and now at a 36D I have another one and love it just as much!

    They make all the difference in running for me and I never heard of them til someone online mentioned them to me. CHANGED MY LIFE!
  • julesandrich
    julesandrich Posts: 188 Member
    I am a 38DD/38E and I have been running for over a year and when I started I was 190+. What I have found is that I need to special order my sports bras but once I had good bras-running was no problem. I have completed 1/2 marathons, 10ks, a Ragnar relay and outside of normal soreness-I don't have any additional problems. I highly recommend a very GOOD sports bra.
  • LoosingMyLast15
    LoosingMyLast15 Posts: 1,457 Member
    someone commented on getting fitted for good running sneakers - i second this advice. if you are serious then yes you really should get fitted. i just did this (waiting on my new sneaks to come in) and holy moly i instantly felt a difference just trying them on at the store (right now i wear nikes - just bought a pair of brooks HUGE DIFFERENCE)
  • ajostraat
    ajostraat Posts: 101
    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!!

    Absolutely! Do this! I'm a 2nd degree black belt and with 38DD's, I HAVE to wear a good quality compression bra to do what I do and for those times when I do go for a good run.
  • BrieLP
    BrieLP Posts: 300 Member
    Well I know me, I have a 38 D (use to be 38DDD) and there was no way i could run withought give myself a black eye (NO JOKE!) and still now i do everything short of taping these puppies down to do jumping jacks or any type of running... it's ridiculous and if it hurts me i just stop.. .even though it means i did ten jumping jacks lol
  • mlegosz
    mlegosz Posts: 74 Member
    A friend of my wife wears 2 sports bras when she runs.
  • Tickateeboo
    Tickateeboo Posts: 132 Member
    Tosh I say! Get a good sports bra.
  • peridot1383
    peridot1383 Posts: 49 Member
    I'm a 36G and I run fine. I went to a specialist bra shop to get fitted for a good sports bra and it seems to do the trick. I do find it hard to run downhill even with a sports bra because it's a harsher impact on my boobs, but I've adapted my routes to run mainly on the flat, or so that the downhill is in my rest bit and i can slow down/walk.

    I think just invest in a good sports bra and see how you feel when you run. Try different running styles too. I'm currently retraining myself how to run so that I run more evenly - I try and keep my shoulders at the same level and get all the power from my legs. I've found that helps as my legs take more of the impact.

    Agree wholeheartedly. I just bought the Under Armour "Armour Bra" and it is the best thing ever. It keeps them contained so that there's no bouncing. I'm sure your doctor is expressing concern for how the extra weight in the front of your body can throw off your ability to hold your core and stay true to your center. Good bras like the one I got or one made for you like the person I quoted keep them fairly still so you can concentrate on the muscle groups and alignment that you need to be concentrating on.

    Bottom line: Run baby Run!

    In other news... be careful of your knees. top heavy girls tend to land harder because we're carrying more weight. Along with that sports bra, I'd invest in a great pair of running sneakers. There are places that will analyze your stride and get you the proper shoe.
  • jamers3111
    jamers3111 Posts: 495 Member
    Really?? I know running is bad on the joints anyway but I'm sure it isn't any worse for you. I say get a REALLY good sportsbra and give jogging a try. If you like it, keep doing it... if not, at least you tried. Running isn't for everyone but if you want to try it I say go for it! Start with a couch 2 5K program, too. Good luck!
  • deannajf4
    deannajf4 Posts: 223 Member
    So, based on your comment that your bra size changes based on where you shop, I'm assuming you haven't yet gone to a proper shop to get fitted by someone who really knows. My advice is to get the best sports bra you can afford from a store that specializes in bras. I have larger measurements than you - 186lbs and a 36F, and I run no problem - but I did notice a HUGE (pun) difference when I bought my current bra at a proper shop, being sized and inspected (lol) by the shopkeeper - also I'm breastfeeding, so not only are they huge, they're full of heavy milk and extra blood flow, and it really causes me no problems running. Of course, I would never want to undermine the advice of your doctor, maybe she knows something about your overall health that I don't, but you might look into a second opinion...
  • lacewitch
    lacewitch Posts: 766 Member
    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 am a 34E and now I am 165lb but i was heavier and i run!
    just start slowly ( like a couch to 5k plan, don't increase mileage to much week on week (max 10% a week) remember to run slowly at first - barely more than a walking pace but get a running style.
    i.e the first week do 3x 30 min walks
    next week run 3 mins -4 mins and interspersed with walks 3x week
    etc

    oh and invest in a sports bra - a good max support one for big busts! i use shock absorber max or shock absorber run
    and i wear a sports top with support too

    also if you find knees / hips running try to change your running style- i had lots of knee / shin pain when i ran as id been taught to (hate) in school but now i run with a mid foot strike with my feet and knees flexed and absorbing the impact. no more knee pain/ shin splints ( though my calves are very tight after the first few runs)
  • ReclaimingSarah
    ReclaimingSarah Posts: 250 Member
    Get a sports bra & listen to your body. If it hurts, ease up...if it feels ok- keep on keepin' on.
  • jcpmoore
    jcpmoore Posts: 796 Member
    DD? Please. My doctor has approved me running and mine require a G or H cup bra. Get a second opinion from someone who knows something.
  • roachhaley
    roachhaley Posts: 978 Member
    D/DD cups aren't really that big. They're big if you compare it to small people, but there are women with much, much larger breasts out there. Mine are D and while I acknowledge they are larger than normal, they don't hinder me.... try having HHH or something
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    Really?? I know running is bad on the joints anyway but I'm sure it isn't any worse for you. I say get a REALLY good sportsbra and give jogging a try. If you like it, keep doing it... if not, at least you tried. Running isn't for everyone but if you want to try it I say go for it! Start with a couch 2 5K program, too. Good luck!

    You're making this assertion based on what?

    There is a considerable body of research that contradicts your statement, but there are individuals with pre-existing conditions that contraindicate running and people do get injured running (as they do in any sport).
  • lsjd2000
    lsjd2000 Posts: 287 Member
    I job/run a bit still working my way up but I am a 38DDD-40E depending on the bra- I double up my bra with a workout tank with shelf bra while working out and the girls don't move at all. If you are going to run make sure you supported well - there are alot of great workout bras for women with larger chests - moving comfort is a great one that alot of women like though they cost about $50 or so.
  • Lina4Lina
    Lina4Lina Posts: 712 Member
    Wow this thread got long quick. Definitely get a good running bra. I'm a C/D and was able to run at one point (not currently). I'm hoping once I lose more weight, I can get back into it.
  • determined_01
    determined_01 Posts: 147
    my boobs are a 38DD, nursing and I wear 3 sports bras. 2 small ones that are a C or D cup and a nursing bra (looks like a sports bra) between the two. I find that they keep everything tucked in tight and minimize the bounce and giggle when I workout quite well.
  • evilmonkee
    evilmonkee Posts: 55 Member
    I am 32E-34 DD, and I ran 11 miles without any pain yesterday. I'm training for a half, I've done couple 5Ks, couple 10Ks, and I also do kickboxing and zumba (both entail a fair amount of jumping). My boobs have never caused any problems or pain, and they're pretty heavy and big for my frame.
    If you want to run or do high-impact activities, you can totally do it, you just need a good sports bra. Do not go with a cheapo bra, even if you stick to low impact activities, because you need all the support you can get. I prefer bras with adjustable wide straps, encapsulated cups, and some compression because they prevent any and all bounce. My favorites are Moving Comfort Juno, Fiona, Maia, and Hellena.
  • Aeriel
    Aeriel Posts: 864 Member
    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?

    As someone who was larger chested when I started running, and weighed a lot more than you do, go with how you feel. Use a good sports bra, ease into the running by doing intervals with walking and if your joints get sore, take a break. I was almost 200lbs and a 36F/G when I started running and slowly increased my distance. I was a 32DD and 162 pounds when I ran my first half marathon in May.

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