Question:
I'm from rural America. When you think of us country kids you see us as cute, small, hard working, and shy. Well some of that is true. I've worked hard all my time on the ranch, working cows, being in the field, and fixing tractors. I've always been able to lift heavier things and boy now I feel it. I'm 30ish now and hate the fact that my upper body is much bigger than the cute little gals running around today. I used to wear a 34B,,,Now, I wear a 38D, and a sport bra over that. They cut into my shoulders and squeezes me. I'm not a tall person by any means. I am now a mechanic and am refered to as "just one of the guys". I go to the gym almost everyday, watch what I eat and still, my arms are bigger than most of the gals' legs. I pride myself on being a stong person, the job that I do, and that I'm a mom. I was a firefighter for almost 7 years. At 27 I had a radical hysterectomy. The doc told me that my weight would level out in about 6 months. The last pregnancy of mine was not a great one. The day I delivered I weighed 117 pounds. I tried to eat but was sick the whole time. I went from a good sized breast for me for as active as I was and am, to "good lord where'd these come from",,,For Christmas I went home to spend it with my family. I dodged the cameras only still to hear comments of, "your pants and shirt just make you look so big" and "geez ya look like a brute". My personality makes me laugh these comments off. But then I go home and almost cry. I thought that I did very well in loseing 20 pounds and was proud of myself for it. I can sit here behind this computer and spill my guts out and feel somewhat better, but the problem is,,, I know I'm not 17 anymore and I know that my husband loves me and he doesnt' care about how I look. Just that I'm healthy. I just want to know how others deal with this, and any ideas on what I should concider doing. I do want a breast reduction, and have looked at the laser bra. That is what I want to get, and some day I will. But for now, I need to heal my mind and keep working at loseing this weight, and getting my flat tummy back. I'd really like to hear from anyone who has this problem, or just might have some ideas. Thanks so much!!

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Do ya think I'm too hard on myself?

 

regarding the breasts..if you want them a little smaller...get a breast reduction. your insurance should take care of that. regarding a flatter tummy...i had two children and after the second child, well after almost five years, i felt like i was still carrying him around. i had lipo to get rid of that buldge that just would not go away with exercise and dieting. i no longer have that buldge and i am extremely happy. that's something to consider.

if i could have plastic surgery i would like to have liposuction on my stomach only, and breast lift. i feel everything else is perfect!