I’ve talked a good bit lately about my goals and motivation for getting in better shape, but I have to admit, I do have some superficial reasons as well. I’ll be touching on a few the over the next few weeks, but I’m starting out today with one I think most women can relate to.
Boobs.
I went from a tiny B cup to a C+ in the past 2 years, and it wasn’t some sort of freakish 30-year-old delayed onset puberty thing either. I wish. Nope, it’s because I gained 25 pounds. I’d love to say I got all curvy and voluptuous, but really, the fat just pops out in random places. Like the boobies. Yes, my cup size got bigger, but it’s because there’s just a ton of tit mush going on all over the place. Not because they’re just huge glorious ta-tas. ::sad face:: I liken it to those little capsules you got as a kid that just expand overnight when placed in water. Except my lady chest hasn’t expanded into anything cool like dinosaurs or cars, they’ve just oozed out everywhere.
I know I’m not the only one with expanding boob issues, so I’m putting it out there for ladies everywhere, so you know you’re not alone.
Warning: Boob pictures below. (Not those kind silly!)
I think we can all agree that this is one of the biggest boob faux pas: The quad-boob. Or in my case, the tri-boob. Fitted shirts? Think again mama.
Second no-no? The side boob. Tank top? No thank you. I’ll stick with hiding this mess under a huge sweater. Thank God it’s fall.
And last, but certainly not least, the back fat that typically accompanies the overflowing boobie-ness. Not so hot in a bikini. Again, thank God for sweaters and cooler weather.
Now, I could obviously buy a larger, full figured bra, but I’m stubborn and refuse to do so. Plus, I am in love with some of the bras I already own, and can’t stand to part with them.
While I love the idea of being more chesty without surgical enhancements, this sort of boobaliciousness just isn’t cutting it for me. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that as I continue to work out and get in better shape, that the boob invasion will start to recede. Until then, I’m sticking with the frumpy mom sweaters.
Do you suffer from the often embarrassing side or quad boob? What’s your strategy? Hide it, ignore it, or do something to fix it?
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You sort of hinted at this but your bras are completely the wrong size. Most of your complaints could be resolved with a professional fitting.
My biggest bra drama is finding one small enough. My former As aren’t even that big since I took up running. I understand being reluctant to get rid of old favs but I don’t think it matters how pretty I think a bra is; if it’s not making ME look good, I don’t really have a use for it.
Keep up the good work! I’m an ‘A’ cup – totally hated it my whole life. I’ve gained about 20 pounds but STILL NOT IN MY BREASTS… kinda like what you explained. So, forget about it. Anyway, I just turned down a Reese’s cup, I exercised for about 15 minutes this morning and had a salad for lunch. Babysteps! So, you’re doing awesome!
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OM Gee! I was just complaining to my husband about this. He has voiced his love of the bigger boobies regardless of how they came. Me on other had I want them gone, I want my perfect B cup back and hey I am hoping with weight loss and a bit of exercise I can get them to lift a bit too. After nursing my son who is now 4 and gaining weight. My boobs that I have loved so much are starting to change big time :/
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Oh dear! Run, do not walk, to your nearest specialty shop and have a professional fitting. This is totally unacceptable, for your own well-being – trust me, you’ll feel SO much better – Professional fittings are usually free, and you wouldn’t HAVE to buy the new bra(s) if you totally hated them – but seriously – you’ll feel much better! No sense in waiting until you’re the perfect size to reward yourself w/the right-fitting clothing. And correctly fitting undergarments – FOUNDATION garments are truly the FOUNDATION upon which the rest of the wardrobe rests. You wouldn’t keep squeezing into jeans that were the wrong size w/a muffin top squishing out on top & “refuse” to get the new size just to convince yourself that you were, in fact, smaller than you are? You’ll feel better about your body, better about working out, better about eating well – if you LOOK better. A correctly fitting bra can shave 10lbs off your frame – trust me, I know.
PLEASE – you’ll feel SO much better! 
I can so relate to this post..I can’t wait until I can buy a smaller size bra…I gave in and bought one new bra but refuse to buy any more new ones..
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My kids are my motivation kind of over my son pointing out that I have back wrinkles. It was funny at first but not anymore.
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My husband and I both love to pick at each other in jest, but he’s had to stop because my kids do it now too. It’s funny when he cracks jokes, but not so much when the kids do it!
So, so true. I have had general boobie malaise since I nursed my daughter – and she’s now 13! I find underwire and extra padding essential. Victoria’s Secret used to make a t-shirt bra made specifically to eliminate strap marks untder tshirts. It had very soft straps and eliminated the back boob for me. Since their market skews too young for me now, I haven’t been back and don’t know if they still make it, but it’s worth a look!
I’ll have to check it out. I tend to avoid VS because A) I’m cheap, and B) I’m cheap. Lol. I’m not too old (30) but I still feel like their products don’t really cater to what I need. I’m a married mom of six, I want comfort and affordability!