Your boobs are made of fat and glands/lobules, which are soft tissues that lack self-support. Therefore, the breasts are often one of the first places women lose weight in, especially during a crash diet.
Thankfully, it is possible to shed pounds while still keeping your curves by incorporating a healthy eating plan and chest-targeted exercises. You can also try thread lifting or fat grafting, which are surgical options.
Strengthening the Pectoral Muscles
Women who want perkier breasts can build up the tissue that lies underneath fatty tissue with exercises that target the pectoral muscles. These include pushups and chest presses. These workouts will also tighten and tone the muscles in the upper body, which can help support a better posture and give the appearance of higher, firmer boobs, says trainer Anel Pla.
There is no exercise that will lift sagging breast tissue, but working out the pectoral muscle and the muscles around it can help. These exercises will make the chest area look more defined, explains Tanya Becker, founder of Physique 57, a barre-based fitness empire that has been endorsed by celebs such as Hilaria Baldwin and Alessandra Ambrosio.
The pectoralis major is a large fan-shaped muscle on the chest wall. It has two specific heads: the clavicular head, which originates at the collarbone, and the sternal head, which is located in the middle of your chest. Women can also benefit from other chest exercises such as the dumbbell press, which targets the clavicular head.
Lie on an exercise mat with your feet flat on the floor and your knees bent. Hold a pair of dumbbells in your hands directly above your chest, palms facing inward. With your arms locked and stomach muscles pulled in, slowly bring the dumbbells down in a semi-arc until they are in line with your chest. Do three sets of 10 repetitions.
Egg White Mask
Egg white masks are claimed to reduce a number of skin problems, including acne scarring, dark spots, dry skin, oily skin, and signs of aging. Despite the claims, there is little scientific evidence that these treatments actually work. Additionally, people who use DIY face masks made with eggs could put themselves at risk of a variety of health concerns, including salmonella poisoning.
Moreover, there is no way to know if an egg white face mask is safe for those with allergies to eggs. Using homemade face masks could also put loved ones who have egg allergies at risk of a reaction. It is important to use only pasteurized eggs and store them in the refrigerator.
Another purported benefit of an egg white face mask is that it will help “shrink” or tighten pores. However, there is no reason to believe that this will be the case. Pores have muscles that allow them to open and close, but an egg white mask will not do anything to change this.
Similarly, there is no evidence that an egg white mask will shrink enlarged breasts. However, it can be used to provide a temporary boost in elasticity for the pectoral muscles and skin of the chest. To use this treatment, beat two egg whites thoroughly until they form a foam and apply the mask to the chest area for 30 minutes. Then rinse it off with cold water.
Massage
A breast massage is a wonderful way to pamper your girls and boost your confidence. It’s a gentle exploration of your nipples that makes them feel nourishing and loved. It also improves circulation and stimulates nipple fat loss.
To perform this massage, you should first warm your hands up by rubbing them together vigorously. You can also use some salt and baking soda to exfoliate your hands. Then, apply some lotion to your hands and rub them against each other. This will make them soft and warm, ready to massage your boobs. Slide your palms from underneath the breasts, around them in circles and towards your cleavage. Repeat the process on the other side of the breast. Do this five times on each side.
Cardio Exercises
Women and men can have a lot of fat in their breasts, but the good news is that they can reduce it through exercise and healthy eating. Although there is no way to spot-reduce fat from one area of the body, working out and losing weight overall will help tone and slim down your boobs.
You can do cardiovascular exercises such as running and biking to burn calories and promote general weight loss, which will help shrink your boobs. However, it’s important to avoid excessive cardio workouts as they can cause your muscles to weaken and your skin to lose elasticity.
Instead, opt for low-impact cardio exercises that won’t put too much strain on your joints and lungs. You can also perform chest-specific cardio workouts such as dumbbell presses. Find a set of dumbbells that you can comfortably lift, and start with three sets (8 – 12 reps) as you build strength.
Another great chest workout is the push-up. Start with a plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart and feet hip-width apart. Then lower yourself by bending your elbows and come back to the original position. Repeat this workout at least three times per week.
You can also do wall push-ups, which require the same muscle groups as a regular push-up but work your shoulders and arms more than your chest. Try to vary the tempo of your push-ups and go slow or fast as you do them.
