How to maintain breast size while losing weight? The main rules to help you avoid sagging, loss of shape and elasticity of the bust
The biggest problem women face when losing weight is that excess weight always starts to "go away" from above. Elastic and toned breasts melt long before unnecessary centimeters at the waist and hips disappear. Strength training helps a little, because there are practically no muscles in the female breast. Moreover, with vigorous exercise, the bust is even more likely to lose its shape. Do you really have to put up with the inevitable and make a difficult choice between a wasp waist and a spectacular chest? Not at all. We've found 3 work tips to help you reduce bust loss while losing weight.
Secret 1. Lose weight smoothly
Breast size is hit by too fast weight loss / istockphoto.com
One of the main risks of breast “loss” is extreme weight loss. Low-calorie diets and fasting, which lead to weight loss of more than 5 kg per month, have a very negative effect on bust size. In addition, such diets, due to the lack of nutrients, adversely affect the condition of the skin. That is, the breast will not only "go away", but also "stretch".
Smooth weight loss is considered optimal: no more than a pound per week. In this case, it is worth paying special attention to the diet. To preserve the size and shape of the bust, experts advise to maintain a balance of protein (1 g per kilogram of weight) and add sources of Omega-3 and Omega-6 to the menu.
If you still “itch” to lose weight as quickly as possible, correctly assess your likelihood of “losing” breasts. To do this, pay attention to your body type. The fastest way to lose bust size are those with a pear shape (the upper body is light, the main fat concentrated in the thighs): in order to preserve the breast, extreme weight loss. Then there are women with an "apple" figure (excess weight is concentrated at the waist): the "lifeline" is the hardest to remove, and many ladies often go too far with diets.
The least risk of breast loss are women with a "rectangle" figure (fat reserves are evenly dispersed throughout the body) and "triangle" (excess volumes are localized in the upper body). It is perfectly acceptable for them to lose weight faster than the rest of the ladies. However, again, the ideal rate of weight loss is no more than 3-4 kg per month.
Secret 2. We train correctly
The best chest exercise is push-ups / istockphoto.com
The female breast consists of the mammary glands and a layer of adipose tissue. The pectoral muscle lies behind the bust, so working on it in the gym will not bring special results in maintaining the size of the breast itself. Unfortunately, it is impossible to "pump up" the breast. Even more: intensive work with the pectoral muscle leads to rapid fat burning in this area and "dries up" the cherished hemispheres.
To maintain shape, the best solution would be push-ups from different surfaces: from the floor, from the table, from the wall. The "prayer" exercise also works well: in a standing or sitting position, join your hands in front of you, as for prayer, with your forearms parallel to the floor. Press your palms against each other and hold this position for 10-15 seconds. The exercise must be repeated 20-30 times.
Note that some fitness activities (such as running, jumping, or step) move the chest and cause the skin to stretch. However, this does not mean that you need to be away from your favorite sport. If you are a fitness fan, be sure to wear special underwear before training: an elastic top that will support your bust without overloading it.
Another factor that affects the appearance and condition of the breast is correct posture. A straight back raises the chest so that even visually it seems larger. Therefore, it is very important to include a couple of mid-back exercises in your daily workouts. The simplest and most affordable of these are regular and incline pull-ups.
Secret 3. Taking care of your skin
Treat your breasts just like your face / istockphoto.com
The skin of the chest and décolleté is very thin, delicate and delicate. Therefore, when losing weight, make it a habit to provide her with daily extra care. So you can maintain its firmness and elasticity and prevent the sad effect of "sagging". The main rule of summer is protection from the sun and regular moisture. Even if you don't admit tanning products, they are essential for the décolleté on the beach. Experts say that the minimum protection in this place should be at least SPF 35. And after sunburn, be sure to apply a nourishing cream or oil to the breast.
To maintain the tone of the breast skin, while losing weight, it is advisable to take care of it in the same way as for the face. Apply a moisturizer in the morning, cleanse with micellar water or tonic in the evening. At the same time, cosmetologists recommend not to save on care products, because milk or baby cream are suitable only for young skin. It is best to buy special cosmetics for lifting the décolleté area, or use anti-aging and lifting face creams.
Water massage has a very good effect on the condition of the breast skin. It can be done every night under the shower. To do this, you need to drive the shower head over the bust in a circular motion for 10 minutes. At the same time, make sure that the water pressure is not too strong, and do not overdo it with the temperature. To improve blood circulation in the skin, the water should be cool (no higher than 25 degrees). If you can't take a shower, take a home cryotherapy: Run the ice cube evenly across the chest and décolleté for 5 minutes. Do not wipe your breasts, let the moisture soak in, and only then apply your cream to the skin.
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