I feel pretty confident in what I have going on. Often, as I’m getting ready, I’ll hit ’em with one of these.
But one area that I continue to be concerned about on and off for years now is my boobs.
Prior to losing some weight, my breasts were 100% out of control, and they were the source of a lot of physical pain and embarrassment. My back killed all the time, and I felt embarrassed in my clothes.
I actually wore this bikini with a rash guard at all time to keep the boobs under control.
As I lost weight, I lost boob, which was a relief, especially to my back. But for someone my size, I still have a lot going on, and sometimes I play with the idea of getting my breasts reduced and lifted. At this point I feel like they’re a little big on my frame, I’d like them to sit higher (I mean may as well as I’m in there), and I’m a little sick of having to stuff myself into clothes.
On the other side of that coin, there’s the cost. There’s the fact that I typically feel so in love with my body and the things that it can do. And there’s the big looming question – do I really want to cut myself so I can fit into cheaper bikini tops?
What do you guys think about plastic surgery in general? You don’t have to self-disclose, but if you’ve had it, please feel free to email me with how it went!
Now I’m not sure, how in all of my posting about running, I managed to overlook the important topic of support! (Sorry fellows, if you’ve continued reading, you may want to bow out here. I don’t think I can offer you anything in this post. Sorry!) But I received a message the other day from an old friend of mine, Sam Zelin, asking me to post a little more in-depth about the topic of support. Thanks, Sam! Let’s do it!
Ladies, let’s chat about boobs. If you’re going to be active – whether it’s running, Turbokick, Yoga, or Zumba, and whether you’re small-chested, or not, you need support. Not having adequate support is not an excuse to not get active, especially when there are options for every lady out there. And there is absolutely nothing more painful than when you’re driving down the street. You look to your right and there’s a girl running. And her breasts look like they’re fully prepared to give her black eyes. That’s not good at all.
This is a well-supported pair. This particular bra is the Vixen, which supports without creating the uniboob effect that so many of us seem to hate.
So the first step? Identify where you fall. Are you small-chested? Middle-of-the-road? Larger chested? Breastfeeding? Just had a baby? Once you identify this, get a real bra fitting to get your actual size. Not the size you think you are. About 80% of women are wearing the wrong bra size. Sometimes, me included, because I can’t seem to let go of some old bras. But get a real fitting for a real bra. THEN take yourself down to the local running specialty store (Fleet Feet ain’t a bad start!) and let the uber-qualified ladies meet your needs. Whatever you do absolutely DO NOT, do not, DO NOTrun down to Target, or worse, Wal-Mart, and grab one of those nasty Champion/Danskin bras off their bra table. What will happen is your boobs will flop around everywhere as you exercise, unless you put two on. Which is stupid. You should not have to layer bras to get a sweet exercise situation poppin off. At any rate, here’s a little guide to help you when you get down for your first official sports bra fitting.
Bra
Small Breasts
You actually can get away with one of those Champions, but it’s not the best option. Try Moving Comfort’s Alexis, Phoebe, Vixen, or Charity for a little bit of compression, as well as some high-impact support.
Medium Breasts
You may need a little more support than some of our smaller-chested friends. Try Moving Comfort’s Vixen, Juno, Fiona, or Jubralee.
Large Breasts
This is where I fall. I was always convinced that there wasn’t a bra out there for me, but there is! For us ladies, try Moving Comfort’s Fiona, Maia, or Juno.
REALLY Large Breasts
Ladies, don’t fret. There is definitely a bra out there for you. For you ladies (bless you!) try Moving Comfort’s Maia. Also Enell makes a great bra called the Enell Sport. It’s not pretty, by any means, but it will do the job.
Honorable mentions: Nike makes a super decent sports bra with adequate compression and shape, so that’s not a bad route to go. If you’re looking for something cute? Check out your favorite running sneaker company, and look at their apparel. Usually they’ll have a decent bra to match whatever new outfit you have.
Now this list is by no means exhaustive, however, Moving Comfort really changed my approach to working out. Instead of having to put two bras on, one Fiona got me through countless summers teaching fitness to teens at camp. In addition, spend money on your bras! If you pay $14 for a bra, what the heck do you expect your boobs to do?
But one area that I continue to be concerned about on and off for years now is my boobs.
I actually wore this bikini with a rash guard at all time to keep the boobs under control.
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