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    Breasts

    Question: will Atkins help me lose in the breast area? I'm very large chested. I have an 11 month old, and I thought my breasts would shrink after breastfeeding stopped. I'm still a 36H, and I really want to shrink them. So, will Atkins help me lose in this area?

    Oh, and i meant to start a couple of days ago on Atkins, but I didn't get motivated enough to start. I'm 5'6" and 180 lbs. I want to get back down to 130 lbs, which is what I was when I was really in shape (pre-baby). I don't want to lose the weight and still have these huge breasts. I know I'll lose some of the fat from my breasts on ANY diet, but I thought maybe I'd shrink even more on the Atkins method because it seems like it's really good for overall fat loss.

    Anyone?
    Started 7/14/09

    Christine

    Female
    Age: 35
    Height: 5'6"
    Starting weight: 180
    Current weight: 179
    Goal weight:130
    Tags: breasts
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    Re: Breasts

    Why would any woman in their right mind want to lose breast...seriously, you will lose fat from your breast tissue somewhat, but fat distribution is usually genetic. What I've noticed, rather read, about Atkins or low carbohydrate diets in general, is that fat tends to be lost in a uniform manner. I suspect it has to do with hormonal manipulation. On a low carb diet you tend to maximize growth hormone and minimize testosterone aromatization into estrogen esters. Yup, gals also produce testosterone but is very small amounts. Hence working out is not an option. Growth hormone is released pretty much during the first hour of sleep and performing resistance exercises.

    But at the same time I'm sure breast tissue size is linked to estrogen receptor sites. I haven't really researched the topic yet. Your best bet is to ask some the moderators about their slant and experience on the issue.
    sigpic Me, at 195 lb. September 24, 2009. It's 5:30 a.m. and can't wait to hit the coffee.

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    • #3
      Re: Breasts

      Everyone is different and loses weight differently. All of my measurements changed over time, but I didn't have the issue you describe to begin with. You will lose where you have fat cells. As a suggestion, take your measurements and do the 14 day Induction according to DANDR 2002 and at the end of the 14 days, take your measurements again to see if you are happy.

      When you are alone in your head, you are in a bad neighborhood.
      Start:494/current:170
      Began Atkins 1/4/2004

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      • #4
        Re: Breasts

        I think i was on the right track, there seems to be evidence that estrogen blockers help to reduce breast size. I'm not a medical doctor but google the med Nolvedex.
        sigpic Me, at 195 lb. September 24, 2009. It's 5:30 a.m. and can't wait to hit the coffee.

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        • #5
          Re: Breasts

          Oh yes it will! I started off in an F cup and am finally down to a D...and LOVING IT! My back feels so much better!

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          • #6
            Re: Breasts

            I was busting out of a 48 DD, I've lost 40lbs and already fit into a 44DD with room to spare...I will be thrilled if I can fit into a C cup when I reach goal (another 100+ lbs). Now if I could just get my derriere to shrink at the same rate...
            Julie__________________F/37/5'2"__________________Start April 15, 2009


            Milestones:ozers6p4
            240 - University grad weight - Met July 29, 2009
            213 - 50% of the way to goal - Met October 21, 2009
            Onederland - Met December 23rd, 2009
            180 - High School grad weight - Met May 5, 2010
            163 - No longer obese______
            136 - No longer overweight (yes, I know this is lower than my goal weight)



            Left-Apr/09 Right-Dec/09

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            • #7
              Re: Breasts

              I am very well-endowed (blessing and curse), and I finally fit properly in my bras thanks to Atkins. I highly suspect you'll notice a difference. Best of luck to you!

              Start date: 03/14/09
              Goal #1 - 260 - Met 04/12/09! Goal #4 - 230 - Met 08/03/09!
              Goal #2 - 250 - Met 05/22/09! Goal #5 - 220 - Met 01/29/10 FINALLY!
              Goal #3 - 240 - Met 06/20/09! Goal #6 - 210

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              • #8
                Re: Breasts

                Weight loss on Atkins has made my size shrink alot.I used to be 283lbs and size 38dd now a 36b after over a 100lb loss and Im happy I also lost in that area.Hey Norman women do prefer being smaller in that area because we prefer smaller sized bras easier to purchase and other thing clothes fit better from the bust area.I still think it depends on the person not everyone will lose in the same areas.

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                • #9
                  Re: Breasts

                  Not really a change for me. Maybe (if I hold my breath) can squeeze into a smaller cup size, but if I want the bra to fit properly I'm still pretty much at the same size. The band size definitely went down though.
                  "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

                  -- Theodore Roosevelt

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                  • #10
                    Re: Breasts

                    I lost my stomach and in my fingers/ wrist first or at least that is what I notice first. At this point, I actually have a nice, flat, dare I saw concave stomach, but, wow, do my hips and thighs make up for it. Ugh
                    149.8/no weigh/ 119



                    1st goal: 139 (earlier weight)
                    what the rungs mean to me:
                    rung 1 - more veggies
                    rung 2 - dairy (some milk in coffee)
                    rung 3 - seeds, nuts (mostly sprinkled on salads)
                    rung 4 - berries, melon
                    rung 5 - wine -
                    rung 6 - beans, hummus
                    rung 7 - other fruits
                    rung 8 - carrots/ potatoes (nah, prolly not)
                    rung 9 - whole grains (fresh Dutch breads...)
                    Major Goal - 128 lbs/ healthy range
                    (on to pre-maintenance)

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                    • #11
                      Re: Breasts

                      same - cup is same but back size is different. I imagine that it would be slightly different for a breast feeding woman, however... If it's not too rude a question - what were they when before pregnancy?
                      Fifth time's a charm...?
                      sigpic
                      5'8''
                      SW/CW/GW:180.9/150.5/140, for now....

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                      • #12
                        Re: Breasts

                        Originally posted by ShannonK View Post
                        I lost my stomach and in my fingers/ wrist first or at least that is what I notice first. At this point, I actually have a nice, flat, dare I saw concave stomach, but, wow, do my hips and thighs make up for it. Ugh

                        LOL - yeah - stomach definitely took a hit (yay!), and also noticed that my flip-flops come off a lot more often, so suspect some foot fat loss.... odd!
                        Fifth time's a charm...?
                        sigpic
                        5'8''
                        SW/CW/GW:180.9/150.5/140, for now....

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                        • #13
                          Re: Breasts

                          Right! If only people would judge me by my ankles.
                          149.8/no weigh/ 119



                          1st goal: 139 (earlier weight)
                          what the rungs mean to me:
                          rung 1 - more veggies
                          rung 2 - dairy (some milk in coffee)
                          rung 3 - seeds, nuts (mostly sprinkled on salads)
                          rung 4 - berries, melon
                          rung 5 - wine -
                          rung 6 - beans, hummus
                          rung 7 - other fruits
                          rung 8 - carrots/ potatoes (nah, prolly not)
                          rung 9 - whole grains (fresh Dutch breads...)
                          Major Goal - 128 lbs/ healthy range
                          (on to pre-maintenance)

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                          • #14
                            Re: Breasts

                            I love this board.
                            What I do:
                            Elliptical gym machine 1 hr Tue-Sun
                            At 320, switch to cycling on my Trek 500
                            2 filtered containers water/day
                            Daily salads/veggies

                            Goals:
                            Stop needing High Blood Pressure meds - DONE!
                            Workout in a XXXL shirt                             - DONE!
                            Workout in a XXL shirt
                            Workout in a XL shirt
                            270 on the scales

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                            • #15
                              Re: Breasts

                              So do I john, so do I.
                              sigpic Me, at 195 lb. September 24, 2009. It's 5:30 a.m. and can't wait to hit the coffee.

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