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

My best friends daughter is also a DD, 34 I would think. I know she is a DD we talked about it. She uses sports bras, to keep them strapped down. But she does run, she runs 5 ks regularly. If I knew her sn here I would give her yours, etc...

Maybe rephrase your question, to direct it at runners with D to DD boobs, I think that will get you some serious answers, well more of them anyway. good luck.

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

^^^this. I was a 42F & 205lbs when I started running. I'm now down to 166, but am still a 38DD/F depending on the bra. You just have to make sure you have a good running bra. Or if you're tight on money like myself, double up with 2 that may be a bit more inferior. I prefer a tight lil' cheapo one paired with a nice, thick spandex-y work-out tank that I have. Keeps everything nice & snug without any bouncing. And I have sufffered from back pain for more than 20 years. I say give it a try and see how it feels for you.

I'm about the same size and currently weigh just over 190. I run for cardio and wear a decent bra, and my boobs don't give me too much trouble. Frankly I think your doc is a bit whack, but still a doctor, so why not compromise - invest in a quality sports bra that's made specifically for high endurance activities, and start by walking. Take good care of your back by stretching and doing some strength training, too. Once you've lost some weight just from that, I'd go see the doc again to see if you can take it up a notch.

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'm a 36DD or a 38D depending on the company. Get yourself a good restrictive sports bra and you'll be fine.

I'm a 38DD at 5ft 6in and around 172 pounds and have completed 1 marathon, 4 half marathons, 1 10-mile race and numerous shorter races - plus the training involved in all of those. I'm not fast, but I get it done.

It's called finding the correct sports bra, and there are no issues whatsoever. Personally I use Moving Comfort's Fiona bra and love it.

Your doctor is an idiot.

I think you might want to ask the doctor more questions. Heavy breasts need more support, but he could be telling you this based on your history, such as a joints and arthritis in your family etc., and along with how tall you are, your ultimate goal weight etc., but to say you wont be able to ever run is broad, maybe after you get to a lower weight, make sure you do exercises to strengthen your stomach and back to support your breasts and running. All those questions along with your individual body requirements, might be able to get you to be able to run, or even a modified run such as run 3 min/ walk 2 etc., The point is more questions as to why the NO running for you prescription, or perhaps he meant at the weight you are now and how its distributed. Two people at the same height and weight can look completely different. Its a personal thing.

Sorry, I didn't read the 8 pages of replies so this may have been covered. Do you have existing joint or back problems? Also, how tall are you.

I'm 5'5" and considerably older than you (based on profile pic) and when I started to run again I was just under 170 and wore a 36D and had no problems. Just make sure you have a good supportive exercise bra. I use the Moving Comfort Mia bra and love it!

If you do have existing joint / back problems, then listen to you doctor!!

i'm 5'2 110 lbs with 34DD's! i run with a tight sports bra over top my normal bra with a fitted tank top over that. and it seems to work for me. i stay mindful of my posture and allow myself to take breaks if i need them of course.

you could always use bikes, walk on incline on the treadmill, elliptical, arc trainers.. etc. if running doesn't work for you thats okay, there are many options

I agree on the supportive work out bra. I am a 38D and have run (jogged ) several 5Ks. Make sure your workout bra is sized like your regular bra, not S, M, L, etc. The good ones cost more but are totally worth it.

I'm 175, wearing a 36DDD. I use a super supportive running bra that I found at Lane Bryant http://www.lanebryant.com/cacique-plus-size-sexy-bras-intimate-apparel/bras/sports-bras/microfiber-front-closure-molded-sports-bra/4043c4044c775p65248/index.pro

I use a size small enough that it is a struggle to get it hooked close. I still bounce a little bit, but it makes such a huge difference.

Get a tight sized Enell bra, says the 42DDDD gal. But, expect some tissue damage & drooping in later years as a side effect of the higher impact exercise. Sorry, but it happens.

I highly recommend the Under Armour Endure high impact bra. They don't move when I run and I am 38DDD.

I'm calling BS on the doc, too. I'm a 5'4" & 36DD, and I run every day. In order to prevent stretchmarks and keep the girls in place, I wear an underwire sports bra, and then I put a compression sports bra on top of that. You need to spend a little money on a couple of great sports bras - like lsjd2000 says, they're about $50 on up, but worth every penny. Hand wash and air dry and they'll last forever.

I'm 5'7" and last fall I weighed around 170 and my boobs are 36DD. I did the couch to 5K program and so was running 3 days a week - usually on the road by the beach so somewhat uneven terrain. Occasionally I had slight back pain, but I noticed that it was only when I was using my 'alternate' sports bra. My 'good' sports bra has and underwire and clasps like a normal bra, but is made of sporty fabric. Also at first I was having ankle/leg issues, but I was running with normal tennis shoes and once I got running shoes that went away. I don't run anymore, but only because I have some other health issues and running wound up being too hard on my heart. However, running is hard on the joints anyways and swimming is a great alternative. You can alternate your styles to work on different parts of your body also. Swimming works for me because I can take breaks in between laps to let my heart rate calm down a bit. It all depends on what works for you.

I bought a shock absorber and that keeps my english 34FF's pretty much in place. Just start slowly.

What is a shock absorber & who makes it?