how can stop weight loss on my chest?

slavetothehoof
slavetothehoof Posts: 42 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
How can I keep the weight on my breasts but loose it from my stomach. I've noticed recently that I've been loosing more weight from my breasts than my stomach.

Due to a arthritis in my shoulder i can't do much chest work.

I've gone from a 32G on the loosest fitting to a 32F on the tightest fitting.
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  • marypatmccue
    marypatmccue Posts: 521 Member
    Just like someone can't spot reduce, we also can't choose where to keep the weight either. It'll happen where it happens... Unfortunately, the boobs tend to get smaller.. fact of life!
  • lilpoindexter
    lilpoindexter Posts: 1,122 Member
    This ain't right.
  • CristinaL1983
    CristinaL1983 Posts: 1,119 Member
    I think I got lucky on the genetics of that one because mine have stayed the same size no matter how much weight I gained or lost. Unfortunately, there really isn't anything you can do to make the fat come off any one place before the other. If you don't like the way you look you could always go for a push up bra or cosmetic surgery but I think that's about it.
  • ladyark
    ladyark Posts: 1,101 Member
    That was one of the first places i noticed i was losing it first. I went from a 40 D to a 34 D and not really liking them so much right now but, i have to say i have developed some pretty good looking pecs above them. ( i call them my man boobs since i can do that thing that men do where you can move your pec muscles lol ) I think one of these days when im all where i want to be im going to have to buy me some new boobies :laugh:
  • otrlynn
    otrlynn Posts: 273 Member
    If you are losing weight, you are going to lose it all over. That means that your breasts will get smaller too. As someone who is currently in a 34B (hooked on the tightest hook) I speak from experience. Exercising chest muscles can help keep things firm, but might not work for you if you have shoulder problems. In any case, dropping excess weight greatly decreases health problems long term--so it's all good!
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    Sorry it can't be done.


    I heard that losses from the breasts really have to do with the fat and tissue content... if your breast is more fat, you will lose.. if it's more tissue, you will be fine. Atleast in my experience after having two kids, I don't lose in my breasts anymore. Before kids, I definitely would lose there. I have lost inches around my chest, overbust and underbust but my cup/band size has stayed the same now

    You can do chest exercises to make that area look more perky and firm.. buy push up bras with padding.. aside from that, if you've lost, you've lost.
  • CristinaL1983
    CristinaL1983 Posts: 1,119 Member
    Sorry it can't be done.


    I heard that losses from the breasts really have to do with the fat and tissue content... if your breast is more fat, you will lose.. if it's more tissue, you will be fine. Atleast in my experience after having two kids, I don't lose in my breasts anymore. Before kids, I definitely would lose there. I have lost inches around my chest, overbust and underbust but my cup/band size has stayed the same now

    You can do chest exercises to make that area look more perky and firm.. buy push up bras with padding.. aside from that, if you've lost, you've lost.

    I had never heard that before but it totally makes sense. I have a lot of fibrous tissue which makes it hard for my doc to do my breast exams (she said I should probably start getting mammograms in the next few years because of it) and that would explain why mine stay the same size. Very interesting. Thanks :)
  • MusicInMyHeart
    MusicInMyHeart Posts: 179
    Boob job.
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    Sorry it can't be done.


    I heard that losses from the breasts really have to do with the fat and tissue content... if your breast is more fat, you will lose.. if it's more tissue, you will be fine. Atleast in my experience after having two kids, I don't lose in my breasts anymore. Before kids, I definitely would lose there. I have lost inches around my chest, overbust and underbust but my cup/band size has stayed the same now

    You can do chest exercises to make that area look more perky and firm.. buy push up bras with padding.. aside from that, if you've lost, you've lost.

    I had never heard that before but it totally makes sense. I have a lot of fibrous tissue which makes it hard for my doc to do my breast exams (she said I should probably start getting mammograms in the next few years because of it) and that would explain why mine stay the same size. Very interesting. Thanks :)

    I tried to find something to back up what I am saying but I am not sure how to word it on a Google search. I did find this though, the 2nd post makes sense in regards to people having different fat/tissue/gland ratios and how that relates to fat/weight loss

    http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122822911&page=1

    I'm not sure what has happened that has allowed us to keep our breasts during our journeys but perhaps we just have more tissue/gland than most people. I don't know how but it's great! lol and you are welcome
  • slavetothehoof
    slavetothehoof Posts: 42 Member
    I'll have to find some chest/shoulder exercises that I can do then.

    Thanks for the helpful comments guys.
  • charliehefferon
    charliehefferon Posts: 223 Member
    Boob job.

    :laugh: :laugh:

    Actually something I have considered!! I've lost 28lb over 15 months... and have gone from a 34E to a 32B. Boobs are mostly fat, so when you lose weight, inevitably you lose if from your bust as well! :sad: :sad:
  • mozzie88
    mozzie88 Posts: 33
    I've gone from having nice full boobs to mosquito bites.... But I'ld rather have small breasts and a small waist than big breasts and a big waist!!
  • slavetothehoof
    slavetothehoof Posts: 42 Member
    I've never had a big waist, always been a UK size 10/12, my weight loss is for when I start competing in endurance races with my horse as the lighter I am on his back the further we can go.
  • linski24
    linski24 Posts: 155 Member
    Heavens ..!!!!!! Wish mine would shrink lol
    Mine have stayed the same ... In fact as my back size has gone down my cup size has gottenbigger ... I'm a UK size 34F ..! I was a 36DD when I started ..!! Unfortunately boobs are boobs and they are either small or big .. Some people lose them .. Others who's boobs are made up if breast tissue and not fat will stay the same ..
    Sorry yours are getting smaller ..!! My boobs are quite pert considering they are big .! But I exercise a lot .. If helps I think x
  • mozzie88
    mozzie88 Posts: 33
    I've never had a big waist, always been a UK size 10/12, my weight loss is for when I start competing in endurance races with my horse as the lighter I am on his back the further we can go.

    Hope you don't think i was implying you have a big waist! I was talking about myself.. The bigger I am around the waist the bigger my boobs are so If having a small waist means I also have to be flat chested then I'll take it.
  • khall86790
    khall86790 Posts: 1,100 Member
    Unfortunately, you can't. I've dropped almost 2 cup sizes now. However I've dropped 3 dress sizes overall... so it's something I can live with.
    It helps my boobs were huge before, I actually prefer them now.
  • tommygirl15
    tommygirl15 Posts: 1,012 Member
    Make friends with the Padded Bra.
  • raisingemilyjune
    raisingemilyjune Posts: 181
    I would LOVE it if mine would shrink, i'm currently a 36DD
  • NancyJeanSmith
    NancyJeanSmith Posts: 31
    As many times that I've lost weight in my life, the first place I would lose would be the breasts. There was nothing I could do to stop it, so I finally accepted it. That's the same way it is this time too, but I don't care. The fact that you're losing weight, is a blessing, as you're getting into shape. Keep going girl, and don't worry about your breasts. God bless you!!!
  • kimosabe1
    kimosabe1 Posts: 2,467 Member
    even for smaller girls u lose your boobs when u lose weight. U keep them if u eat a lot of Jiffy peanut butter..........
  • fit4lifeUcan2
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
    Since you were a G you have quite a bit up top. I wouldn't be too upset over losing some of that because it would be easier on your back later in life. Once you've lost all of the weight you want to lose you'll look more proportionate don't you think? I mean eventually you will lose it in other areas as well. Try to look at the bright side of losing some on top. I would be worried if i didn't have much to begin with and lost what little I had. I personally didn't lose my cup size just went down in band size. But I wasn't all that big up top to begin with.
  • CorvusCorax77
    CorvusCorax77 Posts: 2,536 Member
    breast implants.
  • darls25
    darls25 Posts: 151 Member
    You are going to lose weight all over and you can't really control it. But what I thought about the other day is that once you have weight loss all over they will probably still look in proportion for your new figure/size..
  • CorvusCorax77
    CorvusCorax77 Posts: 2,536 Member
    Boob job.

    i read this amazing article that we can get stem cells from nursing women's breasts. I find myself thinking if I could arrange some sort of deal where I get injected with hormones to make my breasts produce milk, I donate stem cells, and in exchange I get implants. I have always wanted to have nice big ones. Never been bigger than a "B" :(

    ETA: But i'm a like a breast milk factory over here!
  • StheK
    StheK Posts: 443 Member
    I'd LOVE to have my boobs get tiny. If they don't on their own I'll get it done surgically. My goal is to never have to wear a damn bra again. None of which helps you, OP, unfortunately :(
  • LadyIntrepid
    LadyIntrepid Posts: 399 Member
    Make friends with the Padded Bra.

    Precisely! This is what I've done. Couldn't wear them before because they would add too much, but now that my boobs are soooo much smaller, I look at the bright side and now wear gorgeous padded bras. It's all good.
  • skinnybitchbarbie27
    skinnybitchbarbie27 Posts: 306 Member
    I was a 48DDD when I was at my heaviest and my back hurt like a mother fricker. I am so happy to be in a D cup and can't wait until I get smaller. My back doesn't hurt anymore and I find my boobs always getting in my way.

    I want mine to be like a comfortable B cup. Just think, It is better for your body to lose that weight up top. No more pressure on your chest and back!
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    if you figure it out let us all know you can make millions
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    You can't. :indifferent:
  • Dogwalkingirl
    Dogwalkingirl Posts: 320 Member
    Like everyone has said here you can't help where it is coming off. However, I have found that when I lose weight my breasts may be smaller but they are a lot firmer and nicer. It might be hard for you if you are unable to do any work on your chest muscles but making them firm "underneath" can help keep them a little perkier and in my case seem rounder. I only have a B cup but when it was starting to go into a C cup and they were starting to sag/..... i have lost 15lbs and I swear 7 of that was in my boobs but they look a lot better now I think

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