Having a well-filled breast is almost every woman's
dream. In a society like ours where having big breasts is adored and
given such emphasis, it is not surprising that every flat-chested woman
desires to be well-endowed. Various breast enhancement products have
come to the forefront that promise to give fuller breasts. But there's
no proof that they really work. "If these estrogens were powerful enough
to be effective, the creams wouldn't be available over the counters,"
notes Seth Matarasso, M.D., an associate clinical professor of
dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco. "No pill can
safely increase your breast size," says Kelly Shanahan, ob/gyn and
author of "Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide". While nothing
short of surgery will make your boobs look like that of Pamela
Anderson's, there are less invasive options that can make a difference.
Here's the ultimate guide to beautiful breasts at any age.
1. Exercise
Okay, so exercise won't add inches to your breasts. Breasts are
largely fatty tissue and there's no exercise to grow fat. But exercise
can make your breasts sit higher and more even on your chest because it
builds up pectoral muscles directly below the breasts. This pushes the
breasts outward giving them the appearance of being a bit larger. If you
strengthen your back muscles, you can also improve your posture and
make your chest look a hundred times better. Try to do the following
exercise everyday to increase your breast size naturally and to firm
them up:
a. The Push-ups:
This will help keep your chest muscles firm and toned. To do
this, put your hands and knees on the floor with your back flat. Align
your hands with your bust. Bend your arms and lower yourself until your
chest almost touches the floor. Then push yourself back up to the
starting position. Hold this pose for a few seconds and then bend your
arms again bringing your torso down a few inches to the floor. Repeat
this ten times. On the second week, perform two full sets of ten
repetitions. And on the third week thereafter, do three full sets every
other day.
b. Modified Push-ups
This is akin to the push-ups mentioned earlier. The only
difference is that instead of the hands and knees on the floor, the
lower arms, the elbows and toes are placed against the floor. The torso
is raised up but your lower arms and elbows and toes are kept on the
floor.
c. The back extension
Back extensions strengthen your upper and lower back muscles,
thus improving posture. To do this, after each set of push-ups, lie
facedown on the floor, lift one arm and the opposing leg a few inches
straight in the air simultaneously, and hold on for a count of ten. Do
the move twice on each side.
d. Bench Press:
This is the best exercise for shaping and firming your bust
line because aside from shaping and firming the bust line, it also
sculpts the shoulders and tightens the triceps. To perform this
exercise, lie flat on a bench, with one foot on each side of the bench
touching the floor. Firmly press your head, shoulders, back and butt on
the bench while sticking up your chest. Keep the dumbbells about 18-20
inches apart and parallel to the floor with your palms facing upwards.
Slowly push the dumbbells straight up, away from your chest. Fully
extend your arms but don't lock your elbows when arms are fully
extended. The dumbbells should now be approximately a few feet above
your chest. Pause slightly at the top of the movement then slowly lower
the dumbbells back down to the starting position. Inhale and hold your
breath as you lower the dumbbells. When they reach the chest, begin to
move the weight upward again. Exhale as you pass the point of greatest
resistance. Repeat this 8 to 12 times to complete one set. You can
perform about 1 to 3 sets at a session and about 3 sessions per week
with a day's rest between sessions.
e. Breast Press
Using two three-to-five pound dumbbells, sit on the edge of a
chair with your back straight, arms at your sides. Lean forward slightly
at your hips, and bend your elbows to 90 degrees, keeping the palms
down. Raise your arms from the shoulders so your elbows reach shoulder
level, your hands in front and to each side. Hold this position for a
count of four, and then return to your start position. Repeat this ten
times.
f. Arm Swings
While standing erect, swing your right arm clockwise for
eight counts while the left arm rests at your side. Then let your right
arm rest at your side and swing your left arm clockwise also for eight
counts. Repeat this exercise on both arms only this time the movement is
counterclockwise.
g. Stand-up Push-ups
Stand facing a wall at arm's length. Place palms on the
wall. Push against the wall as if you were pushing it away, without
bending arms at the elbow. Hold for eight counts and relax arms for
eight counts. Repeat this eight to twenty times a day.
h. Apply Pressure
Massage the upper and outer area of your bust in circular
motions applying gentle pressure. This helps stimulate circulation on
the muscles and help tone the fatty tissue of the breasts.
2. The Perfect Boosting Bra
If your boobs appear sacked out on your rib cage or distinctively
lopsided, maybe the problem is your bra. You'll get the sexiest support
if you look for the following features:
a. Supportive cups
"If your breasts are saggy, they'll sit in the bottom of the
sheer cup," says Stacey Ellis, a bra-fit specialist for Nordstrom. Look
for a bra with lined cups that are slightly firm to touch.
b. A firm, solid back
Flimsy cotton and lace may not be strong enough to pull your
breasts up. A bra with a wide, tightly woven back will help hoist you up
in front.
c. Underwire
Underwire bras give a good lift to your busts because they
provide good support underneath. Just make sure the wire surrounds the
breast tissue and is a perfect fit to your breasts otherwise you'd be
uncomfortable to wear them.
d. Padded bra
Padded bras don't just make your breasts appear bigger but they
also provide added protection to your breasts from accidental nudges in
public and crowded places.
3. Nutrition
Nutrition is one of the factors that influence the growth of breasts.
How you look reflects the things that you put in your body. If you
want your breasts to look good, I recommend you exercise healthy food
choices. Include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. Women with
poor diets tend to have smaller breasts while women who are overweight
tend to have larger breasts. Also add Til or sesame seeds in your
intake. They are known to be effective in firming the breasts of women
because they contain calcium, protein, iron and phosphorous. The oil
also can be applied on the breast to make it look less droopy.
Although having well-filled breasts makes a woman feel more
confident about herself, the lack of breast tissue does not make her
less than a woman. Beauty is not gauged on breast size alone. The truth
is, most women look pretty in their own ways. But one of the biggest
things that makes a person attractive is a positive attitude towards
oneself and other people. People are easily drawn to women who exude
such compelling influence, no matter what size of breasts they have. So,
if you wanna attract more people, don't just focus on having bigger
breasts and wanting what you don't have, instead work your way up with
your self-esteem. At any rate, you will realize that you will be happier
with a bigger self-esteem than a bigger boobs.
