What do you wear when you run? for the bigger girls

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  • lwagnitz
    lwagnitz Posts: 1,321 Member
    This thread cracks me up and I love it. Also, aren't compression items kind of hot? I imagine things would be getting pretty sweaty.
    No...the material is pretty light. I generally try and stay away from wearing compression tops because that does make me hot...but I know that there are some companies, such as underarmour that help keep you cool and some that help keep you warm. I remember the horror when I accidentally wore the "keep you cool" underarmour when it was 30 something degrees out for track practice. Woopsies.
  • honeydawn329
    honeydawn329 Posts: 48 Member
    Please explain this lower half "flapping". That doesn't sound right at all.

    That would mean that she has hanging skin or possibly a panniculous (sp?).
  • nytius
    nytius Posts: 173 Member
    Some of this is a mindset also. I used to really hate the jiggle but now I think "C'mon fat and help me get rid of you!" I know that the bigger I am the more calories I am burning. I won't have the luxury of just my natural size burning so much for me in a few months :) It might be weird but it gets me through my run with little to no embarrassment! I love the idea of some compression pants/shorts though so I'm glad I came in here. Good luck!
  • LeighAnnH75
    LeighAnnH75 Posts: 34 Member
    panache sports bra, compression pants, compression tank or shirt.

    i can't work out in loose fitting clothing AT ALL. it just feels wrong

    Panache is the only bra I've found after years and years of trying many different kinds that actually stops the bounce for my top heavy self. It's the BEST!!
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    High waisted, tight Lycra shorts or tights. Running is no time for us chubby runners to hide in baggy clothes, chafing's a b!tch!
  • lynus85
    lynus85 Posts: 50 Member
    invested in a few good bras:
    tata tamer from lulu as well as the shock absorber.. both around 60$ each

    as for pants i like running tights. I generally wear lulu lemons run inspire II crop ( they only go up to a size 12) butwhen i was larger I wore spandexy athletic pants from walmart/ target/ where ever.

    i personally like tight pants when i run- i feel more tucked in and together.
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    Good information, in case I am ever able to run, I'll know what to wear.
  • Audities
    Audities Posts: 9
    I prefer the sweat pants that are the velour type and have a drawstring to tighten them up. I have the stomach overhang as well (called an "apron") but don't notice any sound if I've cinched my sweatpants tight enough (still comfortable though).
    I bought most of mine awhile back at Old Navy.
    As for bras, the Champion duo-drys are my favorite - I wear 2 of them so I can ditch the wire when running. I have huge boobs, though. (and I mean huge - J cup right now)
  • ash8184
    ash8184 Posts: 701 Member
    I still sometimes wear spanx on the bottom (the "higher power" ones)! Or I buy the high-top yoga pants that help flatten my tummy.keep it contained. I know exactly what you mean :)
  • ash8184
    ash8184 Posts: 701 Member
    I don't know if I'm the only one, but I just CAN'T wear shorts when I run, unless it is JUST compression shorts. And with my badonkadonk that's generally not appropriate to wear in public. I hate shorts riding up..so I wear compression "capris" I guess is the best way to put it. My favorite ones are from Old Navy, believe it or not. Target has some good cheap ones too. Double up sliders **sorry, compression shorts...in soccer we call them sliders; creature of habit*** and compression pants/capris if you need some extra.

    I have ones like these...
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    I LOVE LOVE LOVE these. Bought them a size smaller than I probably should have and they are fantastic and very affordable.
  • meghan6867
    meghan6867 Posts: 388 Member
    When I started running I was in the same boat: two bras. Typically I wore one underwire and one heavy-duty sports to help eliminate the jiggle. People will likely advise you to invest in some really good sports bras and I entirely agree. There is nothing more uncomfortable then not having enough support when you're running.

    I also recommend running tights or pants (think Spandex)... NOT sweat pants. They tend to absorb sweat better and prevent chaffing in some very sensitive areas.

    Any t-shirt will do, but they do make some pretty fun and cute running tops out there. Champion has a great line of t-shirts that are affordable, comfy, and sweat-absorbant. :smile:
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Please explain this lower half "flapping". That doesn't sound right at all.

    That would mean that she has hanging skin or possibly a panniculous (sp?).

    Oh. Thank you. Now I understand. I agree with compression capris, or something. They have then at Old Navy and they aren't expensive.
  • Lumen1505
    Lumen1505 Posts: 77 Member
    Urgh I thought it was just me - I have a good sports bra so have that covered but feeling in need of a bum bra at the moment - just bought some tighter bottoms but will now look into compression capri's - thank goodness for MFP ! ;-)
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    I call what moves below the navel my bellulite.
  • angelcurry130
    angelcurry130 Posts: 265 Member
    i still flop from time to time (loose skin and flabby areas). usually, if i'm going to jog or run, i'll wear yoga/spandex pants under my gym shorts or sweats. holds my tummy in place without the embarassing slapping noise.

    (bike shorts work well too)
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    This thread cracks me up and I love it. Also, aren't compression items kind of hot? I imagine things would be getting pretty sweaty.

    it's hot if you're still wearing stuff from the 80's and 90s. these days athletic wear comes with moisture wicking properties
  • stubbysticks
    stubbysticks Posts: 1,275 Member
    Found a really nice article that covers more than clothing, thought I'd share: http://arlington-va.patch.com/articles/a-fat-runners-guide-to-being-a-fat-runner
  • stacey2525
    stacey2525 Posts: 65 Member
    these are so amazing thank you to all who relate to me. I wish i could hug many of you for making me feel better about this
  • paulajed
    paulajed Posts: 21
    I wear ORCA brand compression tights and Danskins yoga pants or just plain old dollar general jogging pants. If I do not feel like squeezing into my Orcas- I wear a tights (again from walmart) and baggy sweats/gym pants. It does help in the post- pain area to "control" the quake/jiggle.
  • eamartin
    eamartin Posts: 216 Member
    my lower half does alot of things

    LOL!! I typically wear spanx also & a tight yoga tank top under my shirts
  • jeepy7
    jeepy7 Posts: 1
    I wear a Lane Bryant Balconette bra- It is a great bra with a ton of support (not a jiggle or shake) and gives a nice shape not a uni-boob.
    I found some cheap yoga pants that are great for running and working out- Danskin from Walmart
    For tops I wear a fitted tank again Danskin at Walmart with a T shirt over it. i am not ready to go sleeveless yet.
  • roughneckswife
    roughneckswife Posts: 341 Member
    Girl! Everything jiggles when I run, I just pretend my thighs are clapping for me!
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
    Hey, boys can have this problem too, but we just wear compression shirts.
  • allisonlane61
    allisonlane61 Posts: 187 Member
    Girl! Everything jiggles when I run, I just pretend my thighs are clapping for me!

    Ok, this wins Post of the Day.
  • stacey2525
    stacey2525 Posts: 65 Member
    well im tired of mine clapping :)
  • witchy_wife
    witchy_wife Posts: 792 Member
    I actually have some of those holdy inie granny pants, you know with control panel, the kind that almost come up to your armpits! lol.

    Those plus some fitted yoga pants hold things still. I found I was much less out of breath once my belly wasn't jiggling around.
  • witchy_wife
    witchy_wife Posts: 792 Member
    Girl! Everything jiggles when I run, I just pretend my thighs are clapping for me!

    LOVE THIS!!!
  • Zumba_Anna
    Zumba_Anna Posts: 1 Member
    I love Enell bras. www.enell.com

    They are a little pricy but are worth every penny. They last forever and are the only bras that work for me (38DD).

    I've noticed on recent seasons of Biggest Loser that the women are wearing these bras as well.
  • AJL437
    AJL437 Posts: 71 Member
    This is SO helpful. Thank you so much for sharing.
  • AJL437
    AJL437 Posts: 71 Member
    Some of these responses are clearly from people who have never been morbidly obese and therefore cannot relate. So in the spirit of education, for those of you who don't know, people who are currently or were formerly morbidly obese likely accumulated a large amount of belly fat. As that starts to go away, the midsection skin takes a while to catch up and we may be left with a lot of flab. This becomes a problem when it comes to running because even with compression pants, the excessive bouncing causes things to shift and clothing doesn't stay in place. Not to mention the fact that the bouncing around causes more stretching (think hand-tossed pizza dough) when obviously we want the opposite to happen.

    I talked to my doctor about this because even though I still had a lot of weight to lose, I wanted to start running but the midsection flab was an issue for me. He recommended a belly binder, like the kind many people use after abdominal surgeries, and it was the BEST THING EVER. It's basically a huge strip of elastic with velcro on the ends. The one I got was really wide, so once I had it wrapped around me it went from under my bust all the way down over my hips. It kept EVERYTHING in place, plus it helped keep me warm on cold days running outdoors. At first it takes a while to figure out how to get the thing on tightly enough - you may need help - but it's worth it.

    After losing more weight, I got to a point where I didn't need it anymore because my skin started to catch up with the fat loss (yes, there is hope!!!). Now I wear an Old Navy compression tank pulled down over my hips and their compression yoga capris pulled up over top so the band comes all the way up under the bust, and whatever top or jacket I want to wear over that. Everything is held in place nicely.

    Feel free to PM me if you have more questions!

    This is incredibly helpful! Thank you for sharing. It really answers the question. I wear a 46 bra and 4X Capris so Nike isn't really gonna work out. Thanks!

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