Stretch marks

[courtney19]

I've just noticed that I have new faint stretch marks on my stomache (I got them when i gained 50pounds). They are just above my old ones, in between my belly botton and my chest area. I've been doing the ab challenge since April.17th. Whats going on, Im confused??

[julirama723]

Re: Stretch marks

The thing about stretch marks is that I don't notice them until I've LOST weight. If the skin is stretched tight, you aren't going to notice them because there's no "slack" in the skin. But once you loose weight or inches, the skin is not pulled so tight, and therefore there is some "slack" in it and stretch marks usually become visible.

[Uk Girl]

Re: Stretch marks

They are caused when you lose weight that was gained over a short period of time.

They do fade luckily!

[courtney19]

Re: Stretch marks

O, totally lame-o haha, I hope they fade quickly

[WheresMeFeet]

Re: Stretch marks

Stretch marks!!
Grrrr I hate the bleddy things!!

My stomach is like a map of the London Underground...through pregnancy though!
Since then..and weight gain I have them on my hips, inner thighs, back of armpit?! Oh and on the top of my boobies! Not too bad on the bust though...when 'the girls' are pushed into position with a decent bra you can't see them!
There's nothing in the world to get rid them. They are just something we have to learn to live with, unfortunatly.
A program here in the UK tested 4 products that claim to work on stretch marks. The most expensive failed miserably! The best one they found was 'cocoa butter' by Palmers...dunno if you can get it? And it was the least expensive!
The women testing claimed it really smoothed the marks out which in turn made them less visable.

If anyone out there has a miracle soloution...please let me know lol!!

Cathy
XoXoX

[courtney19]

Re: Stretch marks

Thanks Cathy Ill look around for it ciao

[Uk Girl]

Re: Stretch marks

Hi Cathy - my daughter (19) has stretch marks, she yo yo's a bit - she swears by Palmers cocoa butter. Just to cheese you ff - I am really lucky and dont have any - even through pregnancy - but then I was about 3 stone lighter in those days ( not especially healthy though - sporty and too thin really - then I found my appetite!- well for the bad things in life)

keep going with the cocoa butter!

[skinnymom!]

Re: Stretch marks

Trust me I know how you are feeling. I have had three kids (two very close together) and carry ALL OUT FRONT so my poor tummy skin, it's a poor sight indeed. I've never tried anything on it but now I'll have to try the Palmer's cocoa butter. I know it's pretty cheap so what is there to lose lol!

[WheresMeFeet]

Re: Stretch marks

Lolololol......

<<<<Runs quickly to buy shares in 'Palmers, Cocoa Butter'>>>>

I bet their sales have shot up since the program aired last week!

UK Girl...Lol you do know it is illegal NOT to have stretch marks huh?!

Hehehee just kidding...you lucky thing <{;0)

Cathy
XoXoX

[*Emma*]

Re: Stretch marks

Youve been watching how to look good naked eh?

Have to admit i ran out and bought some the day after lol

[WheresMeFeet]

Re: Stretch marks

Lolol Emma yup!

Love that prog....and it's on tonight!


XoXoX

[thirteenlbs]

Re: Stretch marks

It's my understanding that strech marks may fade, but never truly go away. Only laser treatments are found to be proven methods for removal-- and even those are not guaranteed.

[squeak]

Re: Stretch marks

I got them on my hiney and I hate it, been using cocoa butter by palmers and I hope they vanish, they are not very nice looking