(28-04-2011, 21:14)bunnyday Wrote: I'm 19 and a 32a. I've been this size since 13. I'd like to have a more womanly figure. Everyone tells me that with hormones, I'll fill out everywhere (I'm also 5'3 and about 100 lbs, been this size since 13), and by the time I'm 30 I'll just be fat. I don't want to be fat, I just want to be a normal weight that people aren't compelled to comment on. I'd like to find clothes that fit... I can't even fit into a XS top in junior's. that's just pathetic, really, but apparently my problems are my "really tiny ribcage". No, it's my boobs, since clothes fit everywhere else just fine.
You probably won't be fat at 30. A lot of people have told me that, too. People say a lot of weird things. Don't let it bother you. You'll probably gain weight by 30 and look great, but not fat. The people that look normal now run a higher risk than you of getting fat at 30. I know some people who are now 30 and they are still underweight, or are now normal. Not everyone gets fat at 30... these people are probably jealous of you. Don't ask me why people love the tiny look because I was once tiny like you and I didn't like it either. You can and you will gain weight though, as long as you work for it. It's not going to happen without some effort. But the payoff is great.
One thing about your rib cage and bone frame is that unless you finally gain weight, you really don'y know how much bigger you'll get. After 15 pounds you may look like a totally different person and look and feel amazing. Don't let people tell you that you can't change your looks. People used to tell me I had a small frame, but after gaining 15 lbs I realized I actually look pretty awesome now.
Here's another thing: don't worry too much about the band size. I would focus more on adding mass to your shoulders instead. My band size is the same as it was 15 lbs ago, but my shoulders are super broad now and my arms are healthy and strong. Band size doesn't matter much, really. If you really want to increase it, buy some 5 lb weights and work your chest muscles and back lateral muscles. The lats will make your shoulders broader and balance out your upper body. I work my lats and I look like a swimmer now from the back.
You can work your chest muscles enough to definately get to a 34 band size for sure, but I wouldn't worry about it. Lats are what I focus on, but not chest.
By the way, I used to wear a size XS/S top but I wear a Medium now. Awesome, right?
YOU CAN DO IT. Ignore what others say about your figure for now - people are stupid! Only you know what's right for you!
