Larger breasts. Self-conscious

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I'm 55 years old, 5' 6" and a size 14-16. I've lost 20 lbs and probably have about another 10 pounds to get to a comfortable size 14. I'd probably be about a 38 E/F bra size at size 14.

Any time I've tried to lose weight a large part of motivation is trying to minimise my bust size. Especially at my age I think it can look somewhat matronly, and my bust has also got "bigger" with age. Plus I think it gets attention I don't want, though this of course could be in my head, and I just feel self-conscious. Finally, I don't feel I'm a big-booby extrovert kind of woman, but rather delicate in personality!

If it wasn't for my bust size I'd probably not bother dieting that much even as I'd just be an average kind of size all over!

Its depressing me that I feel I'll probably need to be on a diet forever to keep my bust size down, as this is where I more noticeably put on the weight.

P.S. not doing breast surgery now, it feels too late; though I think it might have been a good idea when I was younger ...

Has anyone found a way of dealing with this or accepting this?

Not quite the same but I have realised that I think my boobs might be why I'm struggling to motivate myself to lose weight. I have really large boobs but what really bothers me is that they are saggy (haven't had children they have just always been like this). I hate them, to the point that I avoid getting into relationships because I think if I met someone he would be completely turned off.

I really want to lose weight but I can't help thinking what's the point, even if I was slimmer I wouldn't loom good because my boobs would still be awful. Plus potentially, by losing weight they could sag even more and I could look even worse.

Sorry no advice, not sure if it is just me who feels like this or whether anyone else feels the same?

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Funny I’m reading this because I’ve literally bought a lot
Of fitness stuff on amazon and shakes. I’m desperate to lose weight, my face has ballooned and I too gain weight in my
Boobs.

Marking my
Place x

It helps if you wear the correct size and style of bra - are you sure that you are a 38E?

I ask because most women who measure 38 inches around their rib cage under their boobs can’t fit into a size 14.

32J over here. It's so hard to dress, I don't like to show cleavage. They just make me feel massive all over when in reality I'm top heavy but look apple sometimes.

When I really dieted over 2 years, slow and steady weight loss, I got down to a size 10 and 32D and they looked great. Currently doing mfp to track cals, and more exercise.

So I hope that another slow and steady weight loss will reduce the boobs, and if DD weans any time soon that'll help too.

@C0RA is right, do that boob or bust that everyone here raves about.

Another sufferer here.

I am size 14 and my bust is 32H. I cannot wear a size 14 blouse or button up dress as they buttons will gape - I have to size up and then things are far too big across my shoulders and are hanging off.

Even as a bottom half size 8 my bust was 32F and I had to wear size 10/12 tops and dresses.

My boobs have been massive all my life. I lost weight and they are now 'big but not ridiculous'.

I used to be size 14 and a 34g. I'm now size 12 and a 32e, but because of weird bra sizing that's three sizes down.

I absolutely love it but be careful what you wish for! At 48 they look a bit empty now, and even if I lost another stone I'll never be perky.

I did consider breast reduction surgery in the past but I'm happy with my size now. It was a two stone weight loss.

Sorry I'm actually a 32f, but it is three sizes down.

I'm 40G currently, and I've always had big boobs. Most days I quite like having big boobs, but others not so much. Have you ladies tried reduction bras? X