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Stretch marks and saggy skin... anyone???
ok, so I have been on the atkins diet for about 6 weeks now and have lost 13 lbs...had a little trouble over thanksgiving but Im back on track. I work out 6 days a weeks doing the classes at my gym. most of them are cardio and strength training combined. I drink a ton of water and I put stretch mark cream and skin firming cream all over my body twice a day. I have a ton of stretch marks from my first baby who is almost 1. I only have about 30 lbs to go but Im so worried about my skin sagging and my stretch marks not going away. I did gain alot with my son but Im only 22 years old and my mom was a young mom too and after 4 kids she doesnt have a single stretch mark or saggy skin. so i guess im a little confused if it has to do with genes. Im hoping since im so young ill bounce back but i was hoping someone can clue me in on some other things I could be doing to save my skin. I have been getting stretch mark removal laser treatments but with the economy the way it is I just cant pay for anymore treatments. they did help alot Ive seen alot about dry brushing but Im thinking it might not be so good on the stretch marks. If anyone has any advice I would greatly appreciate it. I just want to look somewhat how I did before the pregnancy.
Just keep some perspective! My baby weighed nearly 14 lbs at birth, 13 years ago! No one wants to talk to me about stretch marks! Crap! I can't even wear a belt!! They have faded with time though. I know I'll never look hot naked no matter what my weight but I'm enjoying looking hot in new smaller clothes!! There are some things you have to accept. I was disgusted by the loose skin a few months ago and began dry brushing. Do it! You'll love the results and it's something you can do as soon as you go buy a body brush. Do it once or twice per day for best results. It's cheap ($5 or less for the brush) and easy!! It makes your skin feel like silk and it helps your skin along the way. The other thing you need to really think about is lifting weights. That has helped tremendously! More than anything else. It fills out that extra skin with lean muscle mass and that looks awesome! I like the results from lifting...the look, the feel, the way my clothes fit, the way my muscles look toned to anyone who sees them. I feel strong...because I am STRONG!! Start off slow...you'll get addicted!!
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