How do women lose weight and still retain their breast size?

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I was very big on top in middle school (a D in sixth grade before I got really heavy in high school).  I lost a lot of weight (over 100 pounds in my older teenage years).  Unfortunately, I'm barely an A cup now (sometimes a double A).

I've had two kids and go up to a double D during pregnancy and breast-feeding, but come down to a boyish-flatness afterwards.  I worked out and got to an 18.7 BMI with fab abs (I am only 5' 3", but 18 BMI happens at about 125 for me)

I was not heavy when I initially got my breasts.  I even went into a plastic sugeon when I was 12 to talk about breast reduction.

Is there any way I can control my breast size to keep it larger (my bras are literally every size), but still keep myself muscular and under 140?

I've tried uping my protein, but it's effect has been minimal.  Am I doomed to being flat and thin or curvy and overwhelmingly voluptuous?  Is there any way I can strike a middle ground?

papillongirl · Accepted Answer

when you lose weight they are the first thing to go and you just have to be happy with they body you have.  do you want to be fat with big boobs or skinny with little ones?

neilgant18 · Answer

Aside from protein, remember that breasts are essentially made out of fat.  Try to eat just a little fat every day (healthy fats like in vegetable oil and nuts), don't do any exercises that are for the chest area (push-ups, bench press, etc.) because although that increases muscle, that will actually reduce breast size because it is burning the calories from the fat in your breasts.  Also, you can try implants so that you can at least prevent them from getting too small.  Additionally, I know this since I'm a guy, a girl with nice breasts is great, but that isn't everything, if you're attractive overall (you know, great figure, nice face, everything else, and of course personality [sometimes]), most guys aren't really gonna' care, the big breasts are a plus but not a necessity.

Terri · Answer

I wish I knew!  I lost some weight and didn't lose anything in breast size.  It all depends on how much fatty tissue versus dense breast tissue is in your breasts.  Apparently I don't have much fatty tissue in them since I had to get a reduction.

Unfortunately I don't think there can be a middle ground for you.  I would talk to a doctor or dietitian though.

sxysalsa · Answer

You lose breast sizes during weightloss phase....I, myself went from 46DD to 36C after losing 165#.  I use gel filled bra to get cleavage but in your case since you're an A, breast implants may be the only option...just be happy that you have maintained healthy weight!

b_friskey · Answer

In my 20's, I went from 180 pounds down to 120. By the time I came to my senses, I had tiny little boobs. I guess I could have killed myself trying to keep the weight off and had breast implants, but..........I got a life and now am chubby, big breasted, and happy. Go for what makes you HAPPY, not what you think you should look like.

Adam · Answer

ok this is very confusing, i wasnt aware that womens breast size changes when they lose weight...talk to a doctor and ask about it

Anonymous · Answer

Aside from implants, you can't. Breasts are mainly made up of fat; when you lose fat, you lose your breasts, unless you're genetically predisposed to have large ones. 

(I think your numbers are confused as well... How are you 125 and 5'3 with an 18.7 BMI?? I'm 5'4, 105, and my BMI is 18.5)

Anonymous · Answer

breasts are all fat, you just need to get to your goal weight then have implants.

Anonymous · Answer

Padded bra ???
I really enjoyed my breastfeeding years too !!!!
My midwife swears by staying well hydrated !!

theblues79 · Answer

diet and breast implan

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