How can i keep my breasts ??

cazzamartinek
cazzamartinek Posts: 123 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I need some help and advice please :smile: I am 5ft 4 and weigh 138lbs i have 12lbs to get to my goal weight i had a baby 8 mnths ago so im trying to get back to my pre baby weight so i can actually fit into my old clothes. The issue i have is i have always had big breasts which im happy about but they are now shrinking as im losing weight. Before when i was smaller i still had breasts i have looked at things like insanity etc to shed the last few pounds but the results seem to shrink everywhere especially this area i know that they are mostly fatty tissue which is why they get a lot smaller when you are losing but if anyone could give me some advice on an exercise that could firm up the skin around them or to keep them from shrinking to much i would be grateful thank you :flowerforyou:
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  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    the general rule of thumb is first place you notice fat gain will be the last place you notice loss.

    you cant target fat loss and it's going to come off how you're genetically predisposed to lose it.


    as far as firming up the skin try building the muscle underneath via bench presses, pushups, etc.
  • abelthephotographer
    abelthephotographer Posts: 127 Member
    NOT an expert, but received wisdom on here seems to be that you cannot dictate where the fat come from or in what order. All you can do is tone what's underneath.
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
    Boobs are overrated.
  • joyfuljoy65
    joyfuljoy65 Posts: 317 Member
    You cannot I am afraid to say. I am in the middle of mourning mine. I will move on eventually, but looking down and not having them in eyeline is very strange .... but then I don't have a tummy in eyeline either which I am more happy about!
  • cazzamartinek
    cazzamartinek Posts: 123 Member
    Thank you both i will add in more push ups etc :wink:
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    Invest in a great bra. You can't control where the fat will come from when you lose weight.
  • cazzamartinek
    cazzamartinek Posts: 123 Member
    @joyfuljoy , i hear you about the tummy especially since im on baby no 3 lol im thinking the tummy will be the last to go so when my boobs do go ill have a fab view of my wobbly tummy till it goes eventually :laugh:
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    Wouldn't you rather be fit and firm with slightly smaller breasts? Too much is made of size over shape anyway.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    Have boobs or be lean and fit? I know which one I choose (not that I ever really had the boobs option).
  • hilts1969
    hilts1969 Posts: 465 Member
    Boobs are overrated.

    I disagree strongly
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Invest in a great bra. You can't control where the fat will come from when you lose weight.

    This.

    For a long time I was upset about having lost a full cup size, but I bought some nice push-up bras and decided to focus on all the positive changes I see when I look in the mirror.
  • Commander_Keen
    Commander_Keen Posts: 1,179 Member
    Just buy your self a new pair
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    I keep mine in a jar.
  • alexandriax03
    alexandriax03 Posts: 289 Member
    You can't unfortunately. Boobs are usually the first to go.
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    Boobs are overrated anyway. A smaller, nicely shaped pair is appreciated.
  • tehboxingkitteh
    tehboxingkitteh Posts: 1,574 Member
    You can't unfortunately. Boobs are usually the first to go.
    Mine have gone up a cup size after losing almost 40 pounds :flowerforyou:

    OP, invest in a good bra. If they go away, know that you can buy fake ones, or learn to live with smaller ones.
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    You can't unfortunately. Boobs are usually the first to go.
    Mine have gone up a cup size after losing almost 40 pounds :flowerforyou:

    OP, invest in a good bra. If they go away, know that you can buy fake ones, or learn to live with smaller ones.

    This. Bra magic works wonders.
  • tehboxingkitteh
    tehboxingkitteh Posts: 1,574 Member
    You can't unfortunately. Boobs are usually the first to go.
    Mine have gone up a cup size after losing almost 40 pounds :flowerforyou:

    OP, invest in a good bra. If they go away, know that you can buy fake ones, or learn to live with smaller ones.

    This. Bra magic works wonders.
    My bra *is* a magic bra. But it never hurts to have a good, supportive bra or four. Or a push-up bra.
  • LuLuChick78
    LuLuChick78 Posts: 439 Member
    Spot reduction in reverse, lol
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
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  • TheSlorax
    TheSlorax Posts: 2,401 Member
    I was sad about this too OP but then I realized I at least have control over how my butt looks. I do a lot of weighted squats and hip thrusts to help me out in that department. my boobs are still kind of a lost cause though, so I just do my best to wear nice bras and appreciate my other assets. good luck!
  • cafeaulait7
    cafeaulait7 Posts: 2,459 Member
    I keep my little lower tummy pooch rather than lose the weight I'd need to lose it, in order to keep the boobs. Hopefully, the little belly will magically disappear first this time, though! It's possible. Not probable, lol... but possible.

    You have to make choices, and they are yours to decide. If you do see the boobage running away, wear a sleep bra while you lose weight, to help the skin adjust better to the loss. You're welcome ;)
  • cazzamartinek
    cazzamartinek Posts: 123 Member
    Thank you everyone for your comments they were very helpful :smile: i will keep going with the exercise adding more toning ones and if they do totally shrink ill invest in some nice bras and say hello to my toes that i will be able to see after all these years :laugh: :laugh:
  • whitebalance
    whitebalance Posts: 1,654 Member
    That's the spirit! I just want to add that when you lose weight all over, your boobs can end up looking bigger in proportion to the rest of your body. Mine are smaller now, but more noticeable since they no longer merge seamlessly with my belly. :bigsmile:
  • peggyalex
    peggyalex Posts: 174 Member
    my husband says a handful is all you need.........more is just a waste! lol! ;)
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    You can keep them in a bra, in a shirt, you can keep them anywhere! Do you like green eggs and ham!?
  • steph6467
    steph6467 Posts: 54 Member
    Yeah, what they said. :) I'm at the same weight/height as you right now but my poor girls were small to begin with. Now they are getting really really really small. So sad!! But only two humans see them sans-bra and neither of us (husband/me) would keep the fat thighs just to preserve the itty bitty *ittys. :D
  • littlepinkhearts
    littlepinkhearts Posts: 1,055 Member
    You probably won't keep them (yes i'm mourning mine also), but i also do chest flys, bench press, incline dumbell press and pull ups to help with the illusion that i may have some :P
  • erialcelyob
    erialcelyob Posts: 341 Member
    In my opinion you are sorta lucky.. I've had almost average sized breasts but ever since losing weight they have gone from average to small - I don't mind it clothed, it's other times I do. I feel self conscious around my boyfriend now and I don't think I will be happy with them until the rest of my belly is gone. As right now my stomach is bigger.
  • AmyZ46
    AmyZ46 Posts: 694 Member
    Invest in a great bra. You can't control where the fat will come from when you lose weight.

    This.

    For a long time I was upset about having lost a full cup size, but I bought some nice push-up bras and decided to focus on all the positive changes I see when I look in the mirror.

    I have just done this, and I love the new push up bra's I have been a big woman for a long time - have always had small breast but still I have lost a whole cupsize and was so upset - however my husband is so awesome-- he said " you had small breast when I married you ,why would I care if they are small now ?" so I don't care anymore I love my sexy new bras and so what if they are B cups ..

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