i gained weight three years ago and now im an 5"4 and 125 lbs, its totally inexpected to see stretch marks on my thighs and legs, its strangely embarrassing\ncocoa butter and everything, its all been tried\nany suggestions? \ni have a fiancee and it makes me really shy in bed :(\nthanks
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honey MEN do not care when they are in the heat of passion. If has not said nothing to you then I woul not worry about it. I can really only say what I was told work out to tighten loose skin. you have to have stretch marks removed by laser surgey.
543416
Be thankful that you are able to keep the weight off...i try and I am still fat...i wish i had as thin of legs as you...you have no right to complain...
114567
I DO IT AS OFTEN AS YOU , AND FOR A FEW YEARS MORE. IF IT HELPED YOU TO LOOSE WEIGHT I WOULD WEIGH ABOUT THREE POUNDS BY NOW!!! SEE A DOCTOR, YOU MAY HAVE ANOREXIA. IF YOU FEEL HORNY, THINK ABOUT THINGS THAT TURN YOU OFF.... GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES TO YOU. AND DONT LET THE FIRST ANSWER SCARE YOU ITS ALL RUBBISH AND THE PERSON IS A FREAK.
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I have two children, and where my stomach expanded so much (I was real small before) I have alot of stretch marks. The coco butter theory didnt really work, i tryed - but there's a creme call Eucerin that I started using and it made a big difference, and also Tanning helps them (or the illusion of them). But before i had a few big ones that almost looked like scars and the eucerin actually faded them all the way gone
342348
you're asking the wrong questions... not did i gain weight, but why am i freaked out about gaining weight. i think you need to get some help with this, you are not over your eating disorder.
453483
u had stretch marks cause you just had a baby! come on!...it's nature......if a man dislikes you cause of stretch marks then he ain't a man at all.....don't be worried cause a true man.and i mean a TRUE man won't pay attention to stretch marks or how big you get...he'll love and appreciate you for who you are!\n~best wishes~
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WHOA! You must be incredibly tall & solid muscle if you're skinny! If you feel you look good & are healthy, who cares about what your weight is?   I wouldn't care if I weighed 350 if I looked skinny!\n\nsorry to hear you're in pain, sweetie! Have you tried stretching and a hot bath before bed? If this is causing you this much greif, I'd have my parents make a doctor's appt and also look on www.webmd.com and check your symptoms.\n\nGood luck.
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You weighed 255lbs when you married your husband obviously  found you attractive...It doesn't really seem like he is being a pig but more or less supportive. I applaud you for trying to lose weight because that is extremely difficult especially when you feel as though your husband is losing interest. My fiance and I have been together three years and in the beginning we had sex everyday now maybe twice a month. It's not that we aren't attracted to each other anymore but with stress, work, family and alot of other things we are just to tired. Stay motivated your husband just doesn't seem to know exactly how to encourage you without you becoming discouraged. If I tell her she needs to diet then she'll feel unattractive but if i tell her she is fine the way she is then I am not being supportive of her diet. Basically he's trying and so are you...Good Luck!
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I can't speak for every man, just myself. Stretch marks mean nothing to me. It wouldn't matter to me at all if my girlfriend had them.\n\nWith that said, if it bothers you so much, why don't you try one of those stretch mark removal creams that are on the market?
500712
If you have been discribed as "willowy" by others, it sounds like you have a very different self-image than what others see.  "Willowy" usually means exactly what it implies, tall, slender, long limbs.  I'm not sure how old you are but if you are in your early teens, chances are you haven't gotten used to your newly developed body.  I remember how painful it was for me, especially graduating from a training bra to a real one.  I was so self conscious of how I "stuck out" where I used to be flat.  Don't let yourself be led astray by diet and exercise plans that promise to change the way you look drastically.  If you are self conscious of your bust, there are minimizing bras that support without pushing everything up and out.  If you are like me, I can't find clothes long enough in the sleeves or pant lengths.  Todays styles are body clinging, form fitting, which, if you are self conscious, will make you feel worse.  Find a friend, or someone you trust completely, and go on a clothes trying on spree.  Find a style that you like and suits you.  Go into stores that are  normally not your style, or price range and HAVE FUN WITH IT.  It costs nothing to shop and try on clothes, the decision to buy is up to you.  This will give you a chance to check out new styles you may not have conisdered, and give you ideas for dfferent styles.  Tall Girl (here in Canada) is great for taller women, better proportioned all over.  Who knows, maybe you'll discover a love for sewing and make your own clothes.  I'm not suggesting you don't exercise, exercise is an important part of daily life.  Do it.  But please be gentle on yourself, we are always our own worst critics.  God made you beautiful just the way you are.  Look in the mirror every day and find one thing to complement yourself on.  Record those observations every day, and when you feel especially down, go back and read all those wonderful things about yourself.  You are more wonderful than you may know.  Believe that, OK?!
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just like your clothing, elasticity dies out in your skin, so if you stretch too far then the elastic in your skin wears out and will not shrink all the way. I have lost over 100lbs and have alot of that skin.
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first thing i would like to say is to make sure there is a good reason to gain weight.  i also thought i was too skinny, then talked to my doctor once, and she said, no!  you are the perfect weight for your size!  and i think i am super skinny, and i hate that i can see my ribs.  but my doctor says im healthy.  a lot of people in this world/nation hate that they are overweight, don't become one of them because you think you are underweight.  get a professional opinion first!
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As you say, its chicken and egg!\nYes Im fat, but I am losing it after getting a wake up call and being diagnosed as diabetic in June this year.  I think being overweight you get a gradual erosion of self confidence and self respect, and it nose dives from there...;\nThen of course there is GUILT....you dont want to go there...lol
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More cat ears...I love em...As you probably know, at least in America we are programmed to see and except ONLY beautiful and flawless, no imperfections.  Must be perfect eye color, hair, tan, shape etc.  Truth is we do want those things but most common sense adults know that can't always be so.  Stretch marks are a part of life and are accepted.  I don't think you'll be shunned by any one even if they are noticeable. When I see the marks on a woman who has worn scanty clothing it just doesn't bother me. I just think she has had a baby or lost weight.  It's not "icky" or anything like that.
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unfortunately, stretchmarks are scars.  they will not go away.  you can however lighten them.  try rubbing cocoa butter lotion on them a couple times a day.  this will lighten them with some time.  you can also try maderma.  its a special cream designed for stretch marks.  you can buy it at walmart or and drug store.  im sure you can probably get it online as well.  just remember scars add character!!  the human body is full of flaws, but for that reason it is beautiful.
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You are fine the way you are!! Actually you're really light... don't worry about the extra skin on your stomach it will go away. Just don't get self conscious over this.
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Listen, I am so happy now. I put on so much weight after I had my first child. It was a terribly hormonal pregnancy so the weight never shifted despite trying so hard. Then I had my second child and weighed 80 kgs I ballooned to about 94kg at the end. And yes, I got stretchmarks. \n\nAnyway, I lost all the weight cause that was the one thing I really wanted to do for myself. Having kids is challenging but going to the gym gave me 1.5 hours of sanity a day. Something for myself as I didn't have heaps of help like others do. \n\nStretchmarks are still there but they really fade over time. There is a great product called Bio Oil in Australia and it helps reduce the lines. But, they will over time nonetheless. \n\nHere is the plan I followed cause I want you to do it too: If you want to do this it is for life so you need to totally change your way of eating and exercising. This is not a diet rather than a healthy eating plan for life. So no more talking diet cause it means time limit. \n\nHere are the golden rules: \nInitially cut down to 1200 (women) - 1500 (men) calories. \nExercise 6 times per week for 1 hours a day. Do three weight sessions and three cardio sessions. No gym involved if you don't have the access. \nDon't eat carbs after 4pm, never eat carbs within 2 hours of exercise or within 1 hour of exercise. \nDrink 3 litres of water per day. You can have a green tea at the end of the day. \nLimit your fruit in take to 2 pieces per day. \nNever eat dinner after 6pm.\nAdopt of low GI eating plan this is sustainable for life!\nMake low fat dairy choices \n\nFollow this menu plan as a suggestion: \nBreakfast 7am - 1 cup hot water w lemon\n20 minutes later have a bowel of oats w water (no honey) OR\nfruit salad w low GI soy yogurt\nSnack 10am - pear or apple (both low GI)\nLunch 12.30pm - muligrain sandwich w 50g tuna & salad (no butter)\nSnack 3pm - low GI yogurt OR skim berry smoothie (no honey or banana) plenty of ice, 1/2 cup skim milk & 1/4 cup yogurt\nDinner 5.30pm - 120g grilled lean meat/fish/prawns/tofu patties (not fried) w spinach salad & mixed vegies (no whites, carbs) OR 3 egg white/soy omlette with ham, cheese and tomato\nSnack - 1 scoop of low cal low fat ice cream (if hungry)\n\nExercise is must be intense. Refer to www.bodybuilding.com for your weights routine. Never do weights two consecutive days have a cardio day in between. \n\nCardio needs to include running, go hard up stair wells and cycling. If you have access to a gym include boxing and spin classes as well. You get the most benefits from exercise when your body is totally fatigued and this is when you see changes. \n\nTo maintain you can increase calories to 1500 (women) - 1800 (men) and reduce exercise sessions to 3-4 times per week. If weight creeps up again due to holiday period etc.. go back to 1200 (women) - 1500 (men) cal and 6 sessions again. \n\nGood luck it worked for me it can work for anyone.