Is going to the gym causing my breasts to shrink?

Question

I've been going to the gym three times a year now for the last two years.

I haven't lost any wait on the scales but my body definitely looks more muscular and toned.

The biggest difference has been to my band and cup size. I've gone from a 34a to a 32a (obviously the A cup on a 32 is smaller than the one on a 34 band) .

I don't plan on stopping the gym. I'm not too hung up on the size of my breasts. But can I expect more shrinkage 😅

osmanthus · Accepted Answer

This is normal, if your body is mesomorphic. You're going to naturally build on muscle and add or lose fat, depending on your diet and work out regimen. There are pros and cons to this body type and as long as you're hitting the gym and them weights, it's likely you're going to continue looking more muscular than lithe or lean in some areas. The cup size probably increased because you've built up the muscle underneath the fatty tissue, so, that's solid muscle underneath and little fat. You could expect more shrinkage in terms of being shredded, that is, if you're working out a lot and not packing on any dietary fat.

DishLady · Accepted Answer

You're probably just toning up, in which case your pectoral muscles (the bit under the curvy fluff) is getting leaner so the girls look a little less prominent. Also, if you're goal is to lose weight you should know that the powers that be are a little unkind to women... we lose from there first and your backside last. Oh well...

HawkPerception · Accepted Answer

Losing weight in general causes many women to lose weight from their breasts. It's not a bad thing though, at least in my opinion. Boobs size doesn't really matter as much as the shape when it comes to aesthetic. I personally find that women with smaller boobs tend to be more attractive on average because they're usually more fit. Don't get me wrong. If you have really good and lucky genetics, then it's possible to have a fit and slim body with larger well shaped boobs. But that's honestly not common among many girls.

TonyV · Accepted Answer

To an extent yeah they may shrinking more, unless you've had kids and produced any milk breasts are basiclly just fat.

Not surprised about weight being the same, must be burning fat and biulding muscle at about the same rate, which is good cause I've heard of some women doing sit ups and getting bigger cause they biult up their abs but weren't doing enough cardio to burn the belly fat, so technically in better shape but just looked even bigger.

RavVid · Answer

You have become skinnier if you have dropped band size. It might be muscle build up has counter balanced fat loss.
Lots of guys like A and B cups so be proud of them. I can't advise if you are likely to lose more volume but after two years it ought to have stabilized.

Phoenix98 · Answer

Breasts are comprised of fat and when you eat healthy and workout you lose fat across your entire body.

also muscle is far denser and weighs more then fat so you most likely did lose weight it’s just that the muscle it got replaced with is heavier then fat you lose so numbers wise you weight didn’t change much.

thats all that is.

Cynicaldreamer · Answer

Breasts are literally fat tissue (adipose). So yeah, when you start working out, there is a chance your breasts will go down in size.

I know I went down a whole breast size when I lost weight (which I was VERY happy about because I hated having big breasts!) Now they're a normal size- and with me doing regular strength training, they even appear "perkier" because of the chest work I do.

frenchgirl123 · Answer

As you've mentioned there was no weight loss, maybe because you've toned up, so your breasts shrank a little bit? If they bother you still, maybe avoid the exercises focusing on the chest (not sure about your routine) so these are very loose ideas

AviatorTom · Answer

If what you're doing at the gym causes you to bounce up and down a lot, and you're not wearing a full support bra, the muscles around your breasts are going to stretch, causing your breasts to sag, which could result in a smaller cup size.

So, simple answer as... maybe, possibly yes.

alice55 · Answer

Breast are fat so if your body have become leaner then yes this is the cause why you lose your breast. I think women look more womanly without muscle more curves.

nawtee_me · Answer

If you are only going three times a year I am surprised that there is any change at all. Your breast hasn’t shrunk any but your band size did change. Probably due to toning up a bit. You may have lost some fat but gained some muscle so the weight didn’t change any. I am sure you look amazing….

BTigers96 · Answer

It can for sure. Back when my wife was crossfitting she got pretty lean and her boobs shrunk from a C cup to almost an A cup.

It typically seems to happen when your body fat decreases below a certain level.

Finchie40 · Answer

Most girls’ that work out extreme and build muscle usually lose their tits , and she starts looking like a man , so if you plan on looking like a man , keep it up at the gym

4ngelic · Answer

you lost fat and gained muscle, so naturally your tits will get smaller. muscle weighs the same as fat but takes up less space by the way, so thats why your weight hasn't really gone down

NathanDavis · Answer

a good part of the breast is fat, so yes... exercising and loss of weight can cause reduction of breast size, in fat...

adam6402 · Answer

You're saying you went to the gym 6 times in 2 years and think it's caused your breasts to shrink?

ProbablyClueless · Answer

Probably. Boobs are mostly fat. Going to the gym will cause you to lose fat. Stands to reason that some of that fat loss will come from your boobs.

Berethor · Answer

Well your breasts are already very small, how more can they shrink from gym training? :)

bananathunder · Answer

it can. And just because your weight isn't changing, doesn't mean you aren't losing fat. Muscle is a lot denser than fat so if you are replacing fat with muscle, you might end up gaining weight but in a good way

Dr_Lovejoy · Answer

More likely the physical activity is burning away the fat that was previously covering the muscle underneath.

Drewtate · Answer

The breaststroke are made up of fatty tissue so if you lose body far then you lose titties

Astarlessnightsky · Answer

Loosing fat does make your breasts smaller. You can't loose fat only in certain areas of your body.

Desi_Butcher · Answer

They wouldn't go flat lol if that's what you're thinking.

Iron_Man · Answer

Yes, because you’re burning breast fat pretty soon you’re gonna have the chest of a man you see it in every bodybuilders all the time the females

andy530 · Answer

Yeah it likely is contributing. Nothing to worry about though

exitseven · Answer

You need tobgo more than 3 times a year to see results.

genericname85 · Answer

losing weight means burning fat. breasts are mostly fat. so yeah.

OddBeMe · Answer

Yes. Big boobs are either fatty tissue or surgical plastics.

noohair · Answer

Big breasts don't attract me. Relax please. Genetics are what they are.

appitskaii · Answer

nope

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

A lot of girls carry extra weight in their boobs.

Samantha_Stevenson · Answer

No way

Anonymous · Answer

No, just your bank balance.

Jennz6 · Answer

Yes, it happened to me too

rienna888 · Answer

Yes it does because you’re losing fat everywhere

SotiCoto · Answer

What did you think was going to happen?

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