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Recently one of our amazing fellow sojourners posted a question (which subsequently became obscured - I'll repost it at the bottom of this message) about the effects of weight loss on breast architecture. I feel she touched on a very pertinent issue that really made me ponder on the more central/human/emotional aspects involved in the journey to a healthier body. Weight loss is not merely a physical journey, but personal one as well. It taps into so many of the aspects that make us human. It is clear to me from reading so many wonderful posts here that sharing our mutual silent struggles, hopes, successes, worries and wonders can do so much to uplift the spirit. I would love to hear personal input from board members male and female alike:
Or any other introspective words of wisdom you feel pertains! Please share with us your 2 cents or more!
Below is the referenced post:
Originally Posted by IrishSarahHB
sorry !!!! The truth is that i originally posted a topic about weight loss and womens 'breasts' size / changes ............. somebody sent me a message saying they were offended by it ....i dont know why it offended them, but i felt bad so i wanted to delete it but couldnt so i just changed it but couldnt change the thread name ... sooooo now i have a silly thread titled 'breasts' and probably seem like a weirdo LOL!!! how embarrassing!
Originally Posted by Asclepius
Whomever sent you the message about being offended should be embarrassed - NOT YOU! We're all adults here and your question was one of relevant anatomy and physiology and absolutely VALID!
It's true: breast tissue is a giant bag of adipose and, while each woman varies, as we lose weight "The Girls" are prime targets for elimination. The fall out has its ups and downs. Smaller breasts means less back/neck strain, easier monthly self breast exams, and most importantly cuter bras. The down side can be deflation if you had very large breasts which forced the overlying skin to stretch, drooping caused by the weight of very large breasts tearing the tiny suspensory ligaments throughout the tissue, and the cost of a Victoria's Secret shopping spree. Keep in mind, though, that if breast shape or contour causes enough emotional distress to a woman (and to some it truly does) there is no reason they can't be revitalized with surgery. Breast lifts are simple and free of foreign bodies. I strongly feel that weight loss and exercise takes formidable effort and if a woman wants to reward herself with restoring her breasts then she absolutely deserves it! We aren't talking Floozy 101 here - we're talking hard work and determination pay off. The best news for you is that you are still quite young and are more likely to have good collagen and elastin building ability. Vitamin C will help strengthen your collagen building ability as it is the go to guy for (nerd alert!) proline and lysine hydroxylation (in other words adding an oxygen and hydrogen to the 2 main amino acids involved in collagen synthesis so they can cross link and make a strong stretchy skin bridge). In addition, exercising your pectoral muscles will NATURALLY lift a woman's breasts. Hooray for free perkiness!
We women (whether someone wants to admit it or not) place a lot of emotional identity into our breasts. Just ask any breast cancer survivor who has undergone a radical mastectomy. It is one more anthropologically hard wired installment designed to ensure perpetuation of our species. Being overweight causes enough of an identity crisis as it is. Being brave enough to consider reclaiming a status symbol of femininity, motherhood and God forbid
SEXUALITY on an open forum like this gets my kudos! Take pride in your candor.
- Is there anything that frightens you about taking off the weight?
- What do you most look forward to feeling as you progress toward your goal?
- Have you experienced any change in self esteem/self image on your journey?
- Do you feel like the "you" on the inside shines through to the outside?
- If you could share one bit of advice on happiness, what would it be?
Or any other introspective words of wisdom you feel pertains! Please share with us your 2 cents or more!
Below is the referenced post:
Originally Posted by IrishSarahHB
sorry !!!! The truth is that i originally posted a topic about weight loss and womens 'breasts' size / changes ............. somebody sent me a message saying they were offended by it ....i dont know why it offended them, but i felt bad so i wanted to delete it but couldnt so i just changed it but couldnt change the thread name ... sooooo now i have a silly thread titled 'breasts' and probably seem like a weirdo LOL!!! how embarrassing!
Originally Posted by Asclepius
Whomever sent you the message about being offended should be embarrassed - NOT YOU! We're all adults here and your question was one of relevant anatomy and physiology and absolutely VALID!
It's true: breast tissue is a giant bag of adipose and, while each woman varies, as we lose weight "The Girls" are prime targets for elimination. The fall out has its ups and downs. Smaller breasts means less back/neck strain, easier monthly self breast exams, and most importantly cuter bras. The down side can be deflation if you had very large breasts which forced the overlying skin to stretch, drooping caused by the weight of very large breasts tearing the tiny suspensory ligaments throughout the tissue, and the cost of a Victoria's Secret shopping spree. Keep in mind, though, that if breast shape or contour causes enough emotional distress to a woman (and to some it truly does) there is no reason they can't be revitalized with surgery. Breast lifts are simple and free of foreign bodies. I strongly feel that weight loss and exercise takes formidable effort and if a woman wants to reward herself with restoring her breasts then she absolutely deserves it! We aren't talking Floozy 101 here - we're talking hard work and determination pay off. The best news for you is that you are still quite young and are more likely to have good collagen and elastin building ability. Vitamin C will help strengthen your collagen building ability as it is the go to guy for (nerd alert!) proline and lysine hydroxylation (in other words adding an oxygen and hydrogen to the 2 main amino acids involved in collagen synthesis so they can cross link and make a strong stretchy skin bridge). In addition, exercising your pectoral muscles will NATURALLY lift a woman's breasts. Hooray for free perkiness!
We women (whether someone wants to admit it or not) place a lot of emotional identity into our breasts. Just ask any breast cancer survivor who has undergone a radical mastectomy. It is one more anthropologically hard wired installment designed to ensure perpetuation of our species. Being overweight causes enough of an identity crisis as it is. Being brave enough to consider reclaiming a status symbol of femininity, motherhood and God forbid
SEXUALITY on an open forum like this gets my kudos! Take pride in your candor.
Now they're only 39-1/2. So, yes, I will miss the breasts but not the back fat, love handles, saddle bags, and that nasty jiggly stuff hanging off my arms ... who ever thought that was a good idea?! Ugh.
It will make me proud to have RELATIONS with my husband and not be self concious! He loves me but I want to not be worried I am grossing him out! So if I have to deal with smaller boobies I will, like someone previously said I will be able to buy cute bras, heck I'll even get the little sexy matching panties!!!!!!
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