• Home
  • Brooke Burke
  • Must Have
  • Recalls
  • Contributors
  • Contests & Twitter Parties
  • Become An Insider
  • ModernMom Store

ModernMom

The premiere destination for moms

  • Parenting
    • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Kids
    • Tweens and Teens
    • Ask Dr. Psych Mom
  • Cooking
  • Around The House
    • Crafts
    • At Home
    • Education
    • Travel
    • Pets
    • Decorate
    • Money
  • Career
  • Living Healthy
    • Breast Cancer
    • Health & Fitness
    • Body after Baby
    • Beauty
    • Relationships
    • Love
  • Celebrate
    • Holidays
      • Easter
      • Valentine’s Day
      • New Year’s
      • Christmas
      • Hanukah
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
    • Birthdays
    • Parties
  • Tech
  • Entertainment
  • Hot Topics
You are here: Home / Living Healthy / How to Reduce Breast Size for Women

How to Reduce Breast Size for Women

December 10, 2010 by ds_15631 Leave a Comment

Regardless of what the media may tell you, large breasts aren’t for every woman. They might look great in a bikini, but they can cause neck, back and shoulder problems that only get worse as you age. If you already had large breasts to begin with, there’s a chance that they became epic during and after your pregnancy. Some women’s breasts remain inflated for years after delivery, adding additional back strain. Starting a diet and exercise program can help reduce breast size. If that doesn’t work, you may need to see your doctor for more advanced interventions.

Step 1

Start a regular exercise program to burn calories and lose body fat. Make a plan that includes at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity, five days per week. Breasts contain a great deal of fatty tissue. As you lose weight, it’s likely you’ll also see extra room in your bra.

Step 2

Start paying attention to what you eat. No more mindlessly snacking on cookies as you pack the kids’ lunches. Eat mostly whole foods, like fresh fruits, seasonal vegetables, lean proteins, fat-free dairy and whole grains. Prepare foods in advance for those days when you feel like you don’t have time to make healthy choices.

Step 3

Build up your muscle strength. Try a Pilates or yoga class. Lift weights at your gym or get some dumbbells for your home. Aside from giving you more strength to carry around your children, you’ll also gain an increased metabolism. More muscle burns more calories, so it can be your best friend as you try to lose weight.

Step 4

Talk to your doctor about surgical breast reduction surgery. This may be your best bet if you want to reduce your breasts by more than one cup size, according to Dr. Donnica Moore of Dr. Donnica.com. Consult with a plastic surgeon to discuss expectations, candidacy, healing times and aftercare.

Step 5

Avoid breast reduction creams or pills. They’re not verified by the FDA and when you use them, you take a gamble with your health. Odds are, they’re ineffective and since they’re not regulated, they could contain ingredients that interfere with your medications or cause side effects.

Comments

comments

Filed Under: Living Healthy

About ds_15631

Lillian Downey began writing professionally in 2008. She served as editor-in-chief of "Nexus Journal of Literature and Art" and as an assistant fiction editor at the prestigious "Antioch Review." She attended Wright State University, where she studied creative writing, women's studies, and health care.

Contest & Twitter Parties

I Kill Giants $100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

Win a Body Glove Performer 11 standup paddleboard

Search

  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
ModernMom Boutique ModernMom Boutique

ModernMom TV

Why Coconut Oil Is So Good For Pregnant & Nursing Mothers

Why Coconut Oil Is So Good For Pregnant & Nursing Mothers

“Coconut oil contains large amounts of lauric acid, a …[Read More...]

ModernMom TV

How to Find Out Your Pregnancy Due Date

How to Find Out Your Pregnancy Due Date

Ready or not, he's coming. The normal date of your period …[Read More...]

I Bought Smoked Pork Chops & Don’t Know How to Cook Them

I Bought Smoked Pork Chops & Don’t Know How to Cook Them

There's no denying smoked pork chops have a deep flavor. But …[Read More...]

Can Self Rising Flour Substitute for Baking Soda?

Can Self Rising Flour Substitute for Baking Soda?

Making substitutions when you are baking can make you look …[Read More...]

Meals That Pair With Corn on the Cob

Meals That Pair With Corn on the Cob

There is no better taste of summer than fresh corn on the …[Read More...]

What Type of Vitamins Help Fertility?

What Type of Vitamins Help Fertility?

When you are trying to conceive, taking steps to improve …[Read More...]

Can You Get Pregnant Without Menstruating?

Can You Get Pregnant Without Menstruating?

It's easy to think that you can't get pregnant if you're not …[Read More...]

How Does IVF Work?

How Does IVF Work?

"In vitro," which means "in glass," is a procedure in which …[Read More...]

  • About Us
  • Contact ModernMom
  • Advertise With Us
  • Press
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

Copyright © 2018 · Mom, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Reproduction of any portion of this website only at the express permission of Mom, Inc. The information provided on ModernMom is for educational use only. It should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.