Ideal weight with big boobs

cranners14
cranners14 Posts: 1
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi.

I have started a new diet and currently weigh 144 lbs at height 5"1. The ideal weight for this height suggests that i be around 120 lbs, or with 101-132lbs.

However, I have natural 34 GG boobs. They are very heavy and actually do cause me back and rib problems due to their weight. I am considering one day getting them reduced, but at only 24 I want to leave this a few years. They are very noticeable and often mistaken for implants even tho they are 100% real. Do I need to take this into consideration when setting a goal weight? For example, a few years ago when at my smallest, I still weighed right at the top end of this scale and back then I had hardly any excess fat.

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  • jackie_ferguson
    jackie_ferguson Posts: 4 Member
    hi i have the same problem im currently a 32g.i think you do have to take them into consideration.if you want to find out how much they weigh take a basin of water thats filled to the brim and weigh it.dip your boobs in and weigh it again.the difference in reading tells how much they weigh and then you can add that to your ideal weight.must be a couple of pounds at least
  • amyk0202
    amyk0202 Posts: 666 Member
    I think you should not worry so much about what you actually weigh & concentrate more on how you look & whether you are happy with that. I'm 5' 2.5" & 32H. When you're short, a larger chest can make you look heavier than you actually are if you are wearing loose fit tops to try to disguise yourself. Rather than worry about the weight of your breasts, accept that they are there & do everything you can to dress in a flattering way. I know it's hard to find shirts to fit, but don't settle for a shirt that will bag around the waist just to fit your chest. Get things tailored if you have to or look for clothes specifically made for a larger chested woman.

    I see sooo many posts here about getting reductions that I'm amazed. I would encourage anyone to go to a specialty bra shop & get a well fitted bra before considering a reduction. The difference proper support makes is incredible.

    Here are some links for flattering clothes for bigger chests: http://www.thinandcurvy.com/2010/12/clothes-for-curvesbig-breasts-complete.html or http://www.weirdlyshaped.com/

    It could be that you will lose some fat in your chest as you lose weight, but you could have denser breasts that are there to stay.
  • Hildy_J
    Hildy_J Posts: 1,050 Member
    Depends where you store your fat - if a lot of it's on your boobs (ie if you're apple shape as oppose to pear) then you might find them disappearing as you lose. Just keep reassessing along your journey.

    Good luck! x

    btw Envious... (A cup all my life) *cries*
  • Adrianachiarato
    Adrianachiarato Posts: 362 Member
    LOL! No way! Of course not!
  • spade117
    spade117 Posts: 2,466 Member
    TTIUWP.
  • LisaUlrey
    LisaUlrey Posts: 136 Member
    I am 5'1" and I weight 142. I have 58 DD. My goal is to stop before my weight starts looking unhealthy or to thin. Don't focus on your weight as much as how you look and feel. Keep a loose goal in mind and be flexable with it.
  • sunnyside1213
    sunnyside1213 Posts: 1,205 Member
    I am 5' and my ideal weight is 101 to 103. I just returned from a vacation to CA and I ate everything that didn't eat me first, I have lost about 15 lbs and my boob did not get smaller. I wish.
  • KateK8LoseW8
    KateK8LoseW8 Posts: 824 Member
    I see sooo many posts here about getting reductions that I'm amazed. I would encourage anyone to go to a specialty bra shop & get a well fitted bra before considering a reduction. The difference proper support makes is incredible.

    Not everyone enjoys having exceptionally large breasts. I was a 34I and had a reduction at 17 because of spine problems, sleeping problems, and the fact that it would basically pay for itself in bras within a couple of years. The surgeon took over 7 lb off my chest and I'm now a 34F (they originally got me down to a D with the understanding that they would probably continue to grow. I was still growing at the time). I'm very satisfied with the results. Sometimes no matter how great a bra is, they're still just too heavy.
  • _EndGame_
    _EndGame_ Posts: 770 Member
    I am 5' and my ideal weight is 101 to 103. I just returned from a vacation to CA and I ate everything that didn't eat me first, I have lost about 15 lbs and my boob did not get smaller. I wish.

    Just the 1 boob then? Lol.
  • Bugsgettingfit
    Bugsgettingfit Posts: 27 Member
    Wow, you and I are in almost the exact same boat!!

    I am 24, 5'3" and my ideal weight is said to be 124? I should probably add that I have 32FF. It seems almost unrealistic to get to that weight, and at my current 141, It seems far away as well. Luckily, I have slowly lost my back problems due to strengthening my back and exercises such, but people don't understand the frustration with trying to figure out the best weight.

    I have done extensive research on reductions, and they say you are more likely to be the ideal candidate for a reduction if you are at the 'ideal weight' which shows that it is indeed something not due to excess weight.

    I have lost close to ten pounds total, and my boobs have not gotten any smaller. It sucks, especially when Flo comes to town, and they seem to swell.

    Check out herroom.com too. That is where I get all of my bras/ swimwear, and they make me feel a little less badly about the not so typical size.
  • amyk0202
    amyk0202 Posts: 666 Member
    I see sooo many posts here about getting reductions that I'm amazed. I would encourage anyone to go to a specialty bra shop & get a well fitted bra before considering a reduction. The difference proper support makes is incredible.

    Not everyone enjoys having exceptionally large breasts. I was a 34I and had a reduction at 17 because of spine problems, sleeping problems, and the fact that it would basically pay for itself in bras within a couple of years. The surgeon took over 7 lb off my chest and I'm now a 34F (they originally got me down to a D with the understanding that they would probably continue to grow. I was still growing at the time). I'm very satisfied with the results. Sometimes no matter how great a bra is, they're still just too heavy.

    No, I agree. Not every problem can be solved with a good bra. My mother & sister both had reductions & were very happy, so I'm not anti-surgery in every case. I would just hate to see a woman get the surgery without exploring every option first. Also, I see a lot of self hate from women whose chests are larger than average--it can be frustrating to not be able to just go get things off the rack & I think there is a stigma if you wear a cup size over DD--that you are too large & should conform with the rest of society. I just want to make sure that everyone knows that there are options for clothing & loving how you look that doesn't always have to include reduction.
  • sbatz111
    sbatz111 Posts: 35
    I don't think you'll know until you start losing weight. I started as a large DD, and am now a small C, however I had to lose MUCH more weight than you.

    Your doctor could give you a better idea, and might recommend a reduction. I know several people who have had them and feel better now. Your back problems will only get worse with age, and once they start they are almost impossible to reverse. I had back surgery in February for herniated discs, and while the surgery helped, the weight loss didn't improve anything. The only thing I can hope for is for it to not get worse, as it will never get better.

    Good luck with your goals!
  • spatulathumbs
    spatulathumbs Posts: 125 Member
    I see sooo many posts here about getting reductions that I'm amazed. I would encourage anyone to go to a specialty bra shop & get a well fitted bra before considering a reduction. The difference proper support makes is incredible.

    Not everyone enjoys having exceptionally large breasts. I was a 34I and had a reduction at 17 because of spine problems, sleeping problems, and the fact that it would basically pay for itself in bras within a couple of years. The surgeon took over 7 lb off my chest and I'm now a 34F (they originally got me down to a D with the understanding that they would probably continue to grow. I was still growing at the time). I'm very satisfied with the results. Sometimes no matter how great a bra is, they're still just too heavy.

    I also had a reduction at 18, and while I was happy with the results at the time, subsequent breastfeeding and weight gain associated with pregnancy has put them right back to where they are. Now they're not only large, but scarred. So yes, I would agree with the first poster and get a proper fitting, there are so many excellent bra brands out there that suit large breasts and actually support them—Panache, Freya, Curvy Kate, etc. I wish I'd waited to get my reduction until after having kids. Having a reduction also massively affected my milk supply, so that's a known factor. Unless you are 100% certain you won't have kids, I'd suggest that most people wait until afterwards to do a reduction.

    That said, everybody is different, so it's completely ok for anyone to decide to get a reduction at any time, I just wish I'd been aware that all of it would've essentially been in vain later on down the road. I actually chose a reduction so young because of a terrible bra fitting. Not the sole reason, but it was the last straw in a long, long line of reasons. The lady was so mean, she grabbed my chest very roughly, said very cruel things to me, and I left wearing the least comfortable bra known to womankind and sobbing my heart out. At the time, I thought, well ****, if this is my future, I'm cutting these off asap. It's such a personal decision. I can't fault anyone for wanting one young, because I completely know what that's like!!

    But back to the OP's query. I believe that yes, naturally large breast size should be taken into account when figuring your ideal weight, same as frame and bone structure. That bowl of water trick is a great idea, I think I'm going to try that.
  • fishing4jc
    fishing4jc Posts: 11 Member
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  • fishing4jc
    fishing4jc Posts: 11 Member
    wouldn't the water displace if it is filled to the brim? Or am I reading the instructions wrong? Thanks.
  • mommy3457
    mommy3457 Posts: 361 Member
    I'd get to your goal weight and then decide what you want to do.
  • aquarabbit
    aquarabbit Posts: 1,622 Member
    I'd get to your goal weight and then decide what you want to do.

    I agree. The closer you get, the more you'll be able to assess what you want to do and what's going to be best. No point stressing over it now.
  • Bekahmardis
    Bekahmardis Posts: 602 Member
    I am 24, 5'3" and my ideal weight is said to be 124? I should probably add that I have 32FF. It seems almost unrealistic to get to that weight, and at my current 141, It seems far away as well.

    Don't discount it yet! It *is* possible and looks fantastic on many people. I'm 5'3" as well, 42 years old (32E bust size)...124 pounds looks horrible on me, though! I am on maintenance now and my current weight flucuates between 108 and 110 pounds. I look and feel fabulous.

    You'll get to your goal weight and you'll love it! :)

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