#lifewithfibro

[leadingtoquerencia-blog]

Nothing but blue skies do I see. A perfect day at Pedernales Falls State Park, Blanco County, Texas. Skipping rocks and the blissful sound of rushing water. Blessings abound. #pedernalesfallsstatepark #texasparks #texashillcountry #livinglife #lifewithfibro #beingvsdoing #inthemoment #takingapause #ilivedtoday #noticingthesmallthings #blessings #gratitude (at Pedernales Falls State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B35VfrLAC1E/?igshid=12ouee9160wtt

[suziethefoodie]

Rest day ahead, no blogging which I am totally I resisting but sometimes The Borg are right. Sometimes resistance is futile, in a good take-care-of-health sort or way. Damn it! #selfcare #foodies #lifewithfibro https://www.instagram.com/p/BnrCQ1dhnS9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vetuabwof813

[tara-steve12]

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[tara-steve12]

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[jellobird1-blog]

Fibro-Fitting Bra

So, I have two problems with bra shopping; 1) a large bust, and 2) a painful condition called fibromyalgia that makes wearing any clothes hurt pretty bad. Keeping all this in mind, I know the ones I wear now don’t fit anymore (my cups filleth over, if you know what I mean). I’ve been putting off the search long enough so I finally went in for a fitting. I did not expect my bra size was so far off. I walked in a 40DDD and came out a 36G. While I did feel like the cups were too small and band too large, anything super tight is unbearable so I ended up leaving the store discouraged and empty-handed. Then I did some major reading about sizing and what makes a bra comfortable.

First, I converted my sizes to their equivalents in more sizing systems to open up my options of brands to try. https://www.herroom.com/european-lingerie-size-conversions,929,30.html

UK 36G = US 36F = AUS 14G = EU 80H  = International 36D6

Then, I made a list of things that make a bra more comfortable to wear:

proper fit: band does most of the work, seaming for structure, wide straps

fabric/materials: wire/none, soft fabric, memory foam, seamless

style: cup style, coverage, wide band, vanishing back

where and how it fastens: front, back

I know for sure I won’t be able to withstand the constrictive 36 band and that will put a little extra burden on my shoulders. Going up a band size will change the cup size so I had to do some further calculations for a fibro-fit bra:

 UK 36G + 1 band size = UK 38FF

UK 38FF = US 38H = AUS 16FF = EU 85H  = International 38D5

So, in summary, my ideal bra when I go shopping next will be in one of the above sizes. To compensate for the band increase, getting wide straps will distribute the weight over a larger area. I need an underwire for better support but if it’s the right size it shouldn’t be a problem. I need some that fasten in the front for really bad days when I just don’t have the mobility. Wide seamless bands and cups are ideal.

[haddadtraining]

This is horseshit #shittyyoga Day 13 #yogemojichallenge: headstand Required host tagging: @yogemoji @beachyogagirl @kinoyoga One day I'll get it. Today is not that day. Need to align neck with spine. #spinalhealth #wtf #core #strong #posture #flexibility #yogaeverydamnday #strongwomenlifteachotherup #fitfam #fitness #lifewithfibro #chronicpain #fibromyalgia #fibro #fitfluential #HSCsquad #upsidedowntime (at Haddad Training)

[haddadtraining]

I give you: the pretzel Day 12 #yogemojichallenge: what is this horseshit? Required host tagging: @yogemoji @beachyogagirl @kinoyoga I got my right hand to touch my right foot... on the other side of my body. What. 📸@micahb_ you da best #slinky #spinalhealth #wtf #core #strong #posture #flexibility #yogaeverydamnday #strongwomenlifteachotherup #fitfam #fitness #lifewithfibro #chronicpain #fibromyalgia #fibro #HSCsquad #bettereveryday (at Haddad Training)

[haddadtraining]

A whole lot of effort went into this one #not Day 10 #yogemojichallenge: standing split? Yeah, I'll get right on that. Required host tagging: @yogemoji @beachyogagirl @kinoyoga You get a tree and that's all you get, internet. #balance #posture #flexible #nottoday #yogaeverydamnday #strongwomenlifteachotherup #fitfam #fitness #lifewithfibro #chronicpain #fibromyalgia #fibro #rainyday #bettereveryday (at Haddad Training)