Running with boobs...help!

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Krissee23
Krissee23 Posts: 281 Member
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I am struggling and getting really discouraged :( I have lost 25 lbs in the last like 6 months but in the same amount of time I have gone up from a 36C to barely fitting into a 36D. I am finally able to run and I am training for a half marathon but my boobs are always in my way. I have bought several different sports bras and none seem to help...

Does anyone have any suggestions on a good bra?

And please don't tell me to look into surgery because that is not an option for me.
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  • klmetcalf89
    klmetcalf89 Posts: 25 Member
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    I have the same issue at 215lbs i have larger boobs and it is awful trying to run. I have to wear a normal bra with underwire and then a sports bra over it. The underwire can get uncomfortable but it is the only way i can control the "bounce" so to say. Would love a better solution if anyone has one though.
  • KristyTonn
    KristyTonn Posts: 46 Member
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    I have the same issue at 215lbs i have larger boobs and it is awful trying to run. I have to wear a normal bra with underwire and then a sports bra over it. The underwire can get uncomfortable but it is the only way i can control the "bounce" so to say. Would love a better solution if anyone has one though.

    Same here...underwire with sports bra over. But the underwire doesn't seem to bother me.
  • plynn54
    plynn54 Posts: 912 Member
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    yes, doulbe up on the bras and wear one of those yoga shirts with the shelf bra built in, that should keep them in. If all elese fails,....duct tape lol I definately feel your pain :)
  • Krissee23
    Krissee23 Posts: 281 Member
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    Yeah the underwire bothers me after a few miles.

    I did buy a Victoria secret sports bra that was working wonderfully but I am starting to get boob over now and they don't make a bigger size :(
  • jillybeansalad
    jillybeansalad Posts: 239 Member
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    There are sports bras specifically designed for the more endowed. Have you tried those yet? I believe they are pricey, but probably worth to have one or two if they work. I know Athleta has a line of 'em.
  • lsjd2000
    lsjd2000 Posts: 287 Member
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    there are some for larger chested women they just usually cost more and are a bit harder to find - most of the sports stores around me don't carry them (I guess they expect everyone who is active to be under a size L)
    Moving Comfort is a great on with a couple of different styles the Fiona and Juno are ones I have heard the most about

    http://www.movingcomfort.com/Sports-Bras/sportsbras,default,sc.html?prefn1=cupsize&prefv1=D

    the other thing I have done -though only when I am on my treadmill or at home - I wear my champion sports bra and then a sport tank with shelf bra that is a size too small -- nothing moves though its skin tight so when its warmer out its to hot to wear outside with a t-shirt over it.
  • majope
    majope Posts: 1,325 Member
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    36C/D here, and the girls aren't so perky at my age so I need support. My go-to running bra is Moving Comfort Phoebe.
  • lisabee37
    lisabee37 Posts: 6 Member
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    try freya sports bra or ennell, expensive, but worth it
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
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    We're almost the same size. Instead of buying an expensive bra, just try double-wrapping those suckers.

    I double-bra almost every time I work out and it's amazing the difference it makes. Strap 'em down, lady!
  • sand4935
    sand4935 Posts: 1 Member
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    The Lululemon "Ta Ta Tamer" is a great sports bra ! I am a 34D and it keeps mine in place. It is a bit pricey, but definitely worth the money because it really holds you down !
  • houlenberg
    houlenberg Posts: 107 Member
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    After losing 53 lbs., I'm still a 38DD, so I feel your pain. I actually found compression sports bras at Old Navy and they REALLY work. I mean, that sucker held me in and it was hard to get in and out of, so there really is a lot of support. Give them a try!
  • PinkLinda
    PinkLinda Posts: 16 Member
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    I've always had big boobs, I'm a 38DD...and finding the right bra is important. I can now wear the underarmour bras (the newest expensive ones) as they are sized by the cup. that one really fits me well. so I've been wearing that one a lot. you don't want bounce when running. I've seen some sites online that have them too but I haven't ordered from them,
  • vickilm1976
    vickilm1976 Posts: 141 Member
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    I want to know your secret of losing weight while growing your boobs. You could be a millionaire!
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
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    I want to know your secret of losing weight while growing your boobs. You could be a millionaire!

    Inquiring minds want to know.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
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    Well, just be prepared to invest into a good bra. And I do mean invest..lol. Good bras can be $50+. I've heard a lot of good things about UnderArmour if you want to check them out.
  • darlingnikki07
    darlingnikki07 Posts: 1 Member
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    I'm a F-G so trust, I know how you feel. The only way I can comfortably workout is to wear three bras. One regular bra and two high impact sports bras. Nike has some good ones that come in your size.
  • jmhunter84
    jmhunter84 Posts: 206
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    I was asking someone about this. Mine get in the way of running and doing activities that require anything jumping up and down. I wear like 2 sports bra but it is not enough support. I've tried Academy sports but anything is going to be pricey.
  • happydaze71
    happydaze71 Posts: 339 Member
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    I soooooo have this problem!!!! I wear a sports bra AND a crop top that is too small to hold eveything in.
    It doesnt stop your boobs bouncing completely but does help them bouncing seperately.
    Give it a try.. its the only way I can manage!
  • tageekly
    tageekly Posts: 3,755 Member
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    I'm a bigger cup size and swear by my Moving Comfort Fiona sports bra - adjusted correctly, the girls don't move. I also wear a cotton sports bra underneath, mostly for the sweatiness and not because it's needed for support, but I'll echo the double up comment.
  • redstuff
    redstuff Posts: 44 Member
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    look at titlenine.com. They have a whole section of bras with barbell ratings for how much they hold you in. they're expensive, but well worth every penny. check out the descriptions and the reviews from customers.

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