Hi Everybody! I have been training for my first 5K and I am trying to work all of the bugs out! When I first began running, I was having problems finding the right sports bra to bind my boobies so they would stop flopping and pulling and hurting. I found that wearing two sports bras (one that is really snug and the other for extra support) along with a tight active wear top works well, but now I am noticing my other problem: My Pannus.

It's not huge, but it is enough to bounce around and make my shorts pull down and push my shirt up while running. I thought about wearing Spanx while running to try to combat this and was wondering if anybody has experience with wearing them or any other solutions that you have come up with. I just want to be as comfortable and non-floppy as possible while running!

Thanks in advance for your help!!!

Compression garments kind of like these...

http://m.sportsauthority.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=womans%20compression%20shorts&origkw=Woman%27s+compression+shorts&sr=1

I bought a pair of long workout shorts at Target thst are tight enough to hold the stimach . Not sure what part is pains? Wear a wick away shirtsleeved shirt over to help cover up flab from muffin top!

I'm having the same problem.. My pannus is swinging like a pendulum when I run! I'm still in plus size and plus size compression pants are hard to find.. (you mean fat people don't like wearing super tight pants? go figure) Anyway, Looks like Old Navy has some compression plus size compression pants that you can order online but they don't carry in their stores. I'm going to try out a pair

The pannus is basically the extra skin from your stomach that hangs down. I was hoping that some long spanx that come up to the boobs and go down to my knees would work, along with some other shorts over them. I will look into the compression shorts, too! Thanks!

Spanx now makes active wear too, In regular and plus size. Also I know target sell assets which are cheaper than spanx and made by the same woman. When I had lost all my weight with the lap band I lived in those things. Good luck with your 5k and "taming the beast", and congrats on all the weight lost!!!

Saw some compression shorts at Walmart yesterday in the men's section. They went up to a 2XL and were $10.

Yes, I wear these under everything. While working out and while wearing regular clothes. I actually by the Assets brand which, I believe, are made by Spanx. They are a little cheaper. They do hold all of the extra skin in so it's not bouncing all over. I like them because they are light and flexible.

Girls I see we are all dealing with loose skin issues; does anyone think they will have a tummy tuck done in the future? I am almost 3 months post op and have a long way to go but I did hear that they will not do cosmetic surgery on WL folks until you are 18 months past your surgery. Is this true? Thanks

I'm getting a full mommy makeover ASAP!

Girls I see we are all dealing with loose skin issues; does anyone think they will have a tummy tuck done in the future? I am almost 3 months post op and have a long way to go but I did hear that they will not do cosmetic surgery on WL folks until you are 18 months past your surgery. Is this true? Thanks

I'm saving already.. Getting my belly/breasts/arms done.. then going back for lower body.,. I was once 360... and even at my heaviest my skin was saggy with no tumescence at all so I KNOW for sure NOTHING will bounce back.. I'll likely need the lifestyle face lift for my neck at some point too

I'm saving already.. Getting my belly/breasts/arms done.. then going back for lower body.' date='. I was once 360... and even at my heaviest my skin was saggy with no tumescence at all so I KNOW for sure NOTHING will bounce back.. I'll likely need the lifestyle face lift for my neck at some point too[/quote']

It sounds like we have the same skin type. I was always a wobbly fat girl and was so jealous of the solid fatties. Hehe. Are you going to do this locally or Mx? I wonder what the plane ride home is like!! I think I'll probably do it closer to home and pay on kt for the rest kf my life.

It sounds like we have the same skin type. I was always a wobbly fat girl and was so jealous of the solid fatties. Hehe. Are you going to do this locally or Mx? I wonder what the plane ride home is like!! I think I'll probably do it closer to home and pay on kt for the rest kf my life.

* raises hand slowly * past solid fattie here...

It sounds like we have the same skin type. I was always a wobbly fat girl and was so jealous of the solid fatties. Hehe. Are you going to do this locally or Mx? I wonder what the plane ride home is like!! I think I'll probably do it closer to home and pay on kt for the rest kf my life.

I'll be going out of the country for sure. likely Mexico.. possibly India. I will DEFINITELY book an extra week or two wherever I decide to go though. Both for my comfort and to be near the doctors who treated me in case complications arise.

I'll be going out of the country for sure. likely Mexico.. possibly India. I will DEFINITELY book an extra week or two wherever I decide to go though. Both for my comfort and to be near the doctors who treated me in case complications arise.

I trust whatever you come up with and ill research that. It be really fun if we could go together because I'd get Super Lonely.

Lol fiddle.

Get a tri suit. This is a one-piece zip up the front spandex athletic number that triathletes wear that can go from the lake to the bike to the run all without changing clothes. I do sprint and olympic distance races over the last 4 years at weights ranging from about 315 to 245. Danskin makes triathlon apparel, but I don't find their quality that great. Try www.teamestrogen.com and search for tri suit. Depending on your height and weight, you likely won't need a plus size tri suit. I'm 5'8" and weigh about 285 right now and I think I can still manage to fit into some of my tri suits that aren't plus size. If your weight on your banner is accurate, I expect that you should fit an xl in most brands (they are spandex, remember). You want them as tight as possible without restricting movement or busting zippers anyway. You would probably be better off picking one that offers compression. You will spend a significant amount of money on this garment, but I'm telling you, it's worth every stinking penny to be able to be active. You will still bounce, but it will provide enough support that unless you do something ridiculous, it shouldn't be uncomfortable. At least that has been my experience.

Best of luck! (expect to spend $120 or so, unless you find a good deal)

Daydra