Exercise ideas with a monstrous bust?
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Pocket__Cthulhu wrote: »Woa. All you jerks suggesting she make herself invisible are doing the exact opposite of helping. How about teach your boys to not yell at women for their body instead? Yeah? You guys are misogynistic, victim-blaming jerks. It doesn't matter if she does or doesn't like attention, being shouted at when she doesn't want to be isn't attention: ITS CALLED HARASSMENT.
OP: You're beautiful. don't hide.
Also, I purchased a SheFIT bra off of a link on facebook. I wear a 34 H normally, so I understand the pain. The one I ordered was totally adjustable in the band around the ribs and shoulder straps. I am a jogger and practice martial arts 3 times a week. They keep my ladies very secure even during the acrobatic falls I have to take.
Shock absorber is good too, but I have only found them in specialty stores.
As for the boys harassing you, just stop, make eye-contact and ask them how many times shouting at women has worked for them. I have had a strange man try to shout at me from his porch when jogging, and even step off his porch to follow me when I ignored him. I continued to ignore him and jogged off because I was running, but I'd be lying if it wasn't scary. Those little boys are looking for an easy target, and trying to make yourself invisible is the exact opposite of helpful. Make eye-contact. Get your RBF on.
Seriously, making yourself invisible is only making yourself an easier target. Those types of people don't want someone who remotely looks like they will fight back. So look like you might fight back and hold your head high, and learn to ignore it until people decide to start raising their boys right. There are a myriad of jogger-friendly self-defense tools out there that you can look into if you're afraid, and you should NOT be afraid to work out in your own park.
Stay Sexy! Ignore Jerkboys.
(Edited to point out that how much "attention" someone wants doesn't excuse bad behavior from men/boys, and delete swearing)
Thankyou. Your answer has made me determined to go back to the park. I'm 32 years old and a grown woman and should not be scared away by children. I was more scared to be honest because they were children....I worried that if I shouted or filmed them there would be laws as in the UK there's strict laws against filming children etc. I wish we could have some kind of education programme to show men/boys that this is not acceptable. Some men will say politely "wow you're gorgeous, stay beautiful have a great day" and that is nice, it makes you feel good. But men shouting "big tits" at you or heavy breathing and saying "bouncy bouncy" as you run is intimidating, scary and makes you feel violated. I'm out of shape and do not look good running. I will be red faced and heavy breathing and trying not to collapse lol so the last thing I want is to be stared at. So now I'm gonna go out in daylight with my phone, rape alarm and a fake camera and if anyone shouts I will shout back.
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Squidgeypaws007 wrote: »And wow, just skim read the comments. Jesus, how can people still be saying "cover up better" in 2018. What. The. Hell.
While I agree with your sentiment, unfortunately reality sometimes dictates something different. You can't always expect people to be decent human beings. I'm not saying it's right, but it is sometimes the reality.3 -
Try biking maybe a stationary bike for cold days0
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I use panache sports bought from Bravissimo.com and it works well for me. Go to a bravissimo or large dept store and get kitted out. Test them all before buying. Jump around if you have to. Lol
It's hard to ignore the fools but if you want to jog then ignore them and jog. Good luck1 -
MistressSara wrote: »Squidgeypaws007 wrote: »And wow, just skim read the comments. Jesus, how can people still be saying "cover up better" in 2018. What. The. Hell.
Yep
I typed then deleted a long reply full of expletives. I'm in disbelief, especially as some of the offenders appear to be female.4 -
Fatass2badass33 wrote: »I worried that if I shouted or filmed them there would be laws as in the UK there's strict laws against filming children etc.
I can't help with your problem (kids have shouted at me too and my breasts are smaller than yours but I do have plenty of jiggly fat so I know how hurtful and demoralising it is).
However, there are *no* laws in the UK about filming or photographing children in public places (unless the content is pornographic in which case that's a whole other crime) so if the little idiots are harassing you then don't worry about filming or photographing them to report them to the police or whatever - you're perfectly within the law.1 -
Have you tried the SheFit sports bra brand? It's for bigger busts and offers amazing support.0
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I was walking in broad daylight when three men walked past me. One of them said, "Wow, you've got huge tits!" I was furious. I just said in a loud voice, "Yeah, and you've got a small penis!" I'm sure they could have escalated and become threatening, but his buddies laughed at him and they kept walking. My husband told me that was exactly what not to do. But I am so fed up with that kind of bullying I couldn't restrain myself. I'm not recommending anyone do that, just sharing a moment when I felt empowered, if only for that moment.5
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Truthfully, you may have to compromise and change your mindset about it not feeling like a real workout when you do it in your home. That's the safest and free-est way I think you're going to reach your goals.2
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Squidgeypaws007 wrote: »And wow, just skim read the comments. Jesus, how can people still be saying "cover up better" in 2018. What. The. Hell.
While I agree with your sentiment, unfortunately reality sometimes dictates something different. You can't always expect people to be decent human beings. I'm not saying it's right, but it is sometimes the reality.
I'm well aware of the reality. Too much so, I might go so far to say, one thing you shouldn't do is assume a stranger's backstory or previous knowledge. But you CAN and SHOULD expect decency from people, you just need to face the fact you may not always get it. To say "it's just the way it is" indicates that "that's ok then, it's the way it is because it's the way it's always been and thus that is how it WILL always be" and that's not ok either.3 -
I love this idea that these scummy men are merely reacting to us women dressing like sluts. Particularly as I have had guys yelling "nice tits" at me while I was walking down the street with a baby strapped to my chest. I'm not sure you can get less 'provocative' than that. And I've been harassed multiple times since while dressed in jeans and tshirts while pushing my kids in the pram. So slutty.
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Do you have self defence classes in your area? That's a (fun) workout, and it may help you build a bit of confidence in that regard. Not all encounters are scary, some can be safely ignored (most, actually). A good class would teach you which is which and what to do about it.
Personally, I workout at home because it's more convenient, although I could go outside if I wanted. I live in an area where harassment is very rare. I'm sorry you have to deal with this.2 -
Get a better sports bra. Just keep returning them until you find one that works. As for harassment work on your resting *kitten* face and the I'm going to murder you and your family stare. Seems to work for me. I like the idea of the self defense class. Fitness and learning to kick *kitten*. Sounds like a winning combination.2
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I came across an online ad for something called a Booband which you strap around your chest and is designed to minimise breast bounce when you run/exercise. Not sure how effective that would be on larger cup sizes but might be worth looking into.
There are lots of free fitness routines and aerobics videos you could follow along to on youtube in the comfort of your own home.1 -
Try a Concept 2, cardio, strength and suppleness, sat down rowing and nobody will know if your a A cup or HH1
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Can’t help with the ins and outs of sports bras but cycling may be what you are looking for. Plenty of second hand bikes on eBay, and lots of cheap (and flattering) gear. Also excellent exercise.2
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cmriverside wrote: »Right, there are ways to dress that will not cause that kind of attention. Also posting about it seems like the opposite of not liking attention.
Loose-fitting clothing - jackets, oversized tee shirts. I'm sure you know what I mean.
Victim shaming, good job mate. HH boobs are massive, she would have to wear a tent got it to be baggy and hide them. She is posting in what should be a safe environment for some advice. If men had any respect for women it is a problem she wouldn't even have (cue the "not all men" brigade)
Also I would suggest either doing some workouts with a friend so there is safety in numbers, or I must say I do enjoy a good at home work out DVD! But try squats, push ups etc rather than cardio to stop the girls getting too wild!2 -
cmriverside wrote: »Right, there are ways to dress that will not cause that kind of attention. Also posting about it seems like the opposite of not liking attention.
Loose-fitting clothing - jackets, oversized tee shirts. I'm sure you know what I mean.
Are you kidding me? "posting about it seems like the opposite of not liking attention."??? *face palm*
I don't feel you should have to hide yourself because the people in your community are morons. Your post makes me angry for you! But if you feel uncomfortable and unsafe while trying to get outdoors to exercise, I agree with the post re: youtube videos. Good luck to you.5 -
I’m one cup size larger than you and I’m an outdoor runner. I wear 2 sports bras, put my sunglasses and headphones on and zone out the rest of the world. There’s nothing you can do to control the behavior of others but you CAN be an inspirational example. I could be wearing hefty garbage bags from head to toe and still get unwanted attention. Ignore them. Just run. But I do suggest checking out “Chi Running” and “The Pose Method” because it will help you get correct running form and this will minimize vertical movement and that will in turn minimize the bounce. Be aware of your surroundings at all times. I don’t turn my music up too loud so I can still hear what’s going on around me, but just having the earphones in makes ignoring the jerks so much easier. Just run, don’t let them ruin it. You are running for YOU. Good luck and happy running!6
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I read these threads and have to say sorry for all the male jerks in the world...I'm sorry! I hope you find a way to exercise that works for you and you can do what you want/need to that way.0
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