Ladies, Ditch the Bra

hollydolly said:
I just looked up the conversion chart , I'm a UK size 12 - 14 ... ( I need to lose some weight tbh a little too large for my height )... but that equates to US size.. 8-10...so I agree not fat!!

https://www.laughinghens.com/clothing-size-conversion-chart


However the problem with ladies Boobs is they are all fat and not muscle , which is why we can't really tighten them up by exercising so those of us who have more than a handful and want a little less, are pretty much stuck with them even if we diet strictly..
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Still you’re a medium which isn’t considered large. It’s considered average.
While I agree that breasts are mostly fat BUT there IS muscle behind the fat. With weight training, swimming etc.,those muscles can tone up really well and help to lift & firm up the girls. While mine aren’t sitting where they once did, they still hold up well due to exercise. Exercise does help especially if you’ve exercised most of your life.
 
C'est Moi said:
Why are you always so critical of people who choose not to live their lives YOUR WAY?? Good grief. It's just a damn bra; wear it or don't.
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Why do come across so angry sometimes. I don't write the info about the health issues, I'm the messenger. I received the info I printed from a health source today and chose to put it here. We've talked about "tight" clothing including bras on my other health group. geeeezzzzz/.

If you are pleased and happy with what you choose to do, that is fine, no need to slam my info. And if you are ok with what you do, why not just ignore.

And wish some others would post some "interesting" topics to discuss. I know I'm a latecomer to this group but not new to improving my health and if there is an ounce of a chance on cancer prevention, I'm all ears.
 

Years ago, we were both young, my g/friend was a nurse. Smaller breasted? And never wore a bra, I ask why, she said it was due to health reasons, and explained why it was better for ya. Pinching nerves, blocking blood supply, all sorts of things, most I do not remember. She suggested that I might want to consider suspenders,as opposed to a belt, for similar reasons regarding men. And to wear pants that are just a bit loose.....even jeans.

She was not just a [go do her job] kind of nurse. She was constantly reading medical books. At one point considering going for her doctorate. Seriously interested in medicine/medical issues.

So I took her advise. As for 'health' ? Not sure but....it is much more comfortable.
 
Geezerette said:
I have to agree with C'est Moi's comment, "You do you." You obviously have a very unique life style that most of us would see no advantage in trying to adopt it.
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Oh so you and most here don't want to work on good health and knowing of cancer prevention and even alzheimer and dementia prevention. I do...that's my hobby...good health. And sharing to whose with open minds. So it seems like many here from what some say, they don't want to hear anything new in their lives that could bring them health advancements.
 
jaminhealth said:
Oh so you and most here don't want to work on good health and knowing of cancer prevention and even alzheimer and dementia prevention. I do...that's my hobby...good health. And sharing to whose with open minds. So it seems like many here from what some say, they don't want to hear anything new in their lives that could bring them health advancements.
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I'm happy to learn anything about good health... I can choose to ignore or take any advice I feel suits me personally...but otherwise for me you can carry on..as long as it's always contained in the 'health section' !!
 
hollydolly said:
I'm happy to learn anything about good health... I can choose to ignore or take any advice I feel suits me personally...but otherwise for me you can carry on..as long as it's always contained in the 'health section' !!
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At this point closing in at 81 I want to be able to handle my rest of life as best I can and keep as healthy as I can. And I'm not one who wants a lot of the pharma drugs. And I know enough who feel the same and then there is a large number who are dedicated to pharma only. Not me.

Doctors need us to be unwell so they can collect more $$$.
 
jaminhealth said:
At this point closing in at 81 I want to be able to handle my rest of life as best I can and keep as healthy as I can. And I'm not one who wants a lot of the pharma drugs. And I know enough who feel the same and then there is a large number who are dedicated to pharma only. Not me.

Doctors need us to be unwell so they can collect more $$$.
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Yes and you're entitled to do what you want to do to keep yourself healthy and absolutely why not, good for you.. :D?.. I'm all for that, and if you want to share on the health forum people can choose to read it or ignore.. I think that many people just feel that in your enthusiasm it comes across as preaching at times..everyone is an adult here and capable of making their own choices.. :)
 
hollydolly said:
Yes and you're entitled to do what you want to do to keep yourself healthy and absolutely why not, good for you.. :D?.. I'm all for that, and if you want to share on the health forum people can choose to read it or ignore.. I think that many people just feel that in your enthusiasm it comes across as preaching at times..everyone is an adult here and capable of making their own choices.. :)
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They can take it anyway their mind takes it. I've been working with nutritional supplements for over 25 yrs and probably feel like a frustrated non licensed naturopathic doctor...so why not share for the open minds.
 
hollydolly said:
Yes and you're entitled to do what you want to do to keep yourself healthy and absolutely why not, good for you.. :D?.. I'm all for that, and if you want to share on the health forum people can choose to read it or ignore.. I think that many people just feel that in your enthusiasm it comes across as preaching at times..everyone is an adult here and capable of making their own choices.. :)
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I agree. That was well said too.
 
Anyway...... even men who gain too much weight get ‘man boobs’ and if they exercise and firm up those pecs they disappear.
I realize it’s not exactly the same but it’s not that different either.
 
Reminds me of a trip to the grocery store a few years ago. A woman (large chested) was wearing a top that said "Guess" on it. At the time, I wasn't aware that "Guess" was a designer brand name, so I asked, "Implants?"

I just can't understand why she got so angry...
 
I ditched mine years ago, only time I wear it is if I'm leavin the house, or company shows up.

My moma is 86 and complains all the time about her dang bra.

I told her if it was givin me that much pain I'd sling it just as far as I could.

What's the point at that age to suffer?
 
Seeker said:
Truth... It's all about what is respectable among peers.

Pressure that was instilled in her years ago.
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It's truly amazing what SO MANY can't let go of. And until I really got enscounced in Calif living, I had the old baggage and so glad it's so gone. Everytime I went back to visit Mom I would work with her to help free her of the trappings and when she would visit me I'd do the same, and she would "hear me" but I don't think she heard me.
 
Keesha said:
Anyway...... even men who gain too much weight get ‘man boobs’ and if they exercise and firm up those pecs they disappear.
I realize it’s not exactly the same but it’s not that different either.
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"Man Boobs" are not only from weight gain. It's a normally-occurring hormonal issue. As we age, we start to look more & more like the opposite sex. That's why older women start growing facial hair & men start losing muscle.
 
When I was younger and gave up smoking, I started working out, doing Jazzercise and jogging a lot, that's when I started to wear sports bras which were supportive and much more comfortable than a regular bra. Some years later, since I worked a blue collar job and wasn't wearing dresses or blouses, I decided to start wearing them to work, good move on my part.....soooo much more comfortable for long workdays especially in summer months, less irritating than a regular bra.

Even with a sports bra, it comes off when I get home. Now, if I'm wearing a dark colored pocket tee shirt, I'll often go out with no bra, but if it's a lighter color, I put on the sports bra. I'm usually very casual in tee shirts and jeans or cargo pants. I've heard that some women even wear sleep bras, something I'll never do.
 
I wear a very soft sports bra when I go out. At home I don't wear any. I look for blouses with two pockets in the right place and short sleeves so you can't peak in sideways. works for me.
 

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