From Savannah, Age 14 - 08/08/11 - IP#: 67.61.28.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'5", Start: 160 lb, Today: 130 lb (BMI %tile: 72), Goal: 115 lb - Hiii,guys. Last year I lost 30 pounds and i'm 15 pounds away from my goal! But i have a question. I'm almost completly happy with my body, the only problem left is that i have stretch marks. They make me uncomfortable. Does anyone know how to get rid of them? Anything that works well? Comments would be great! ~Savana,(:
Reply From Melissa, Age 17 - 08/08/11 - IP#: 24.2.110.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I've always seen those commercials for Mederma, which helps lessen the appearance of scars and stretch marks. I've been using the Walgreens version of Mederma...it's cheaper. I haven't noticed a significant difference but I just barely started using it. You could also schedule an appointment with a dermotologist and ask them what they would use to get rid of them.
From Caty, Age 14 - 07/29/04 - IP#: 68.33.204.xxx go to original board
r raisens supposed 2 b good 4 u? i no they count as a serving of fruit, but they hav alot of carbs and sugar, but 0 fat. also will stretch marks fade away? i hav a tip if u hav stretch marks that r red. put on som foundation (makeup) that matches ur skin tone nd the redness should b less noticable. but can u make it go away?
From Tina, Age 11 - 06/19/04 - IP#: 66.169.139.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
hey I'm overweight & I need to know some fast ways to loose weight. I also have stretch marks, how do u get ride of them & can you?
Reply From Rachel, Age 14 - 06/20/04 - IP#: 24.31.201.xxx show message replied to go to original board
You can't completely get rid of stretch marks unless you get like... microderm abrasion or somethin but that's expensive. you can buy stretch mark cream to ligthen them up and they'll fade with time.
From ~~Vici~~, Age 13 - 06/16/04 - IP#: 64.12.116.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hey! First of all I hope everyone is doing good with their diets! And second I have just on question (I know I asked it A LONG time ago but I forgot! LOL) But anyway: Does anyone know the best way to get rid/lighten stretch marks (I heard you can bleach them, but does it work?) Thanks~~XOXO-Vici
Reply From anne, Age 17 - 06/16/04 - IP#: 216.66.107.xxx show message replied to go to original board
bleach them? um- no...losing a bit of fat and letting your skin have a break from the stretching might help a bit. otherwise just keep them mousturized everyday and let them lighten naturally...it happens over time
Reply From anne, Age 16 - 11/07/03 - IP#: 216.66.108.xxx show message replied to go to original board
stretch marks are lines on your body that are either a shade darker or a shade lighter then your skin color depending on how long they've been there and how much they've healed. acctually it's weird but i have stretch marks on my breasts and they're indented but they're white.
From KrIs, Age 13 - 11/05/03 - IP#: 152.163.252.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hey Guys! I have tried so many diets i cant even imagine... weight watchers, Jenny Craig, Slim Fast, stop eating, and etc.. nothing ever works! there is this one time during the summer when ifirst came to this site when i lost 6 lbs in 2 days everyone was motivating me, and i was doing so good i got down to like 206 and now i am like almost 230! I am so depressed and sad, and there is this guy that is so nice and he even admitted he liked me for me and not my body. but i wanan look good when i meet him if i do which will be in July, and then all my ffriends are skinny, i wanna be able to run fast look good get guys play softball better, and so much more! I am now like i said ranging from 215-230 lbs and need major help! I am 5'6 or 5'7 and have six months to take off 100 lbs I wanna look awesome for the summer, and then my aunt I want my acne to go away too, which i will control after the weight is gone! I wanna start HIgh school as a new me with the same friends and more each yr! I wanna try out for sports and look good! but I cant! I also wanna make my breast size decreas meaning smaller is there any way?? also, I have stretch marks .. after I lose the weight how can o get them to go away?? Main areas where i need work are thighs, breast, stomach , and arms.. I am gonna try to sart a diet of sum sort this week, and my goal is to lose about 15 lbs every 3rd week!! Do u think i can do it?? any tips?? help?? diet plans?? exercises?? any thing that works!!! if ya need me e-mail me Malmaniac4life@aol.com or im me Malmaniac4life or on Yahoo WildChildSoftballGal... thanks so much! and i hope yall can help! luv ya Kris!HELP ME PLEASE!May God be with everyoe!
Reply From anne, Age 16 - 11/05/03 - IP#: 216.66.108.xxx show message replied to go to original board
don't dispair! just work hard at losing that stuff and like veronica said that cocoa butter sticks that you can get at a beauty shop makes the stretch marks less visible. i'm going to try it as soon as i get to a beauty shop. good luck!
From Veronica, Age 17 - 11/03/03 - IP#: 67.65.152.xxx go to original board
Just to let everyone know that cocoa butter works wonderfully for stretch marks, I have a couple and I've used a pure cocoa butter stick and it has really helped. It also help in balancing out my complexion. The green tea so far is helping too (I drink it every morning with my breakfast with just a tsp. of honey, sugars are so high in carbs =(). I have lost weight a little faster than usual, so I guess its helping my metabolism.
From Tiffany, Age 15 - 08/17/03 - IP#: 64.12.96.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hey guyz. I went away for the summR and came back 5 lbs heavier. ugh-bummr. but im on my 2nd day of atkins and everythings goin ok so far. but i have a ?. how many of you all have stretch marks that you HATE? i use self tanning lotion to try to hide 'em. but nothing seems to work!! any suggestions? or should i keep usn makeup?!?!
Reply From Jayme, Age 15 - 10/06/03 - IP#: 63.245.182.xxx show message replied to go to original board
you can put makeup on it if you want but if you want to get rid of the strech marks then go and get some vitimin lotion and start rubbin it on there for a while and you will notice it gradualy goes away!!!!!!!
Reply From Jay, Age 14 - 09/19/03 - IP#: 172.203.169.xxx show message replied to go to original board
usually pregnant woman, people u have gained a lot of weight in a short time, and people who have grown taller in a short amount of time get them and its when ure skin stretches out ive heard that baby oil can help prevent them and make them go away...but i dont know if thats true....or u just wait till they go away after awhile altho i got some on my love handles in july and they still havent gone away
From Tiffany, Age 15 - 08/17/03 - IP#: 64.12.96.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Hey guyz. I went away for the summR and came back 5 lbs heavier. ugh-bummr. but im on my 2nd day of atkins and everythings goin ok so far. but i have a ?. how many of you all have stretch marks that you HATE? i use self tanning lotion to try to hide 'em. but nothing seems to work!! any suggestions? or should i keep usn makeup?!?!
Reply From Trishelle, Age 14 - 08/18/03 - IP#: 67.73.174.xxx show message replied to go to original board
ive heard that cocoa butter gets rid of stretch marks an if you dont use anything then with time they will get lighter an lighter.
From Karissa, Age 14 - 01/12/03 - IP#: 64.12.96.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
hey ia hve really bad strechmarks on my hips and thighs and i know u can get Coca Butter to make them go away but Im Kinda embarassed to ask my mom for it what should it dO?
Reply From Jen, Age 14 - 01/12/03 - IP#: 64.85.224.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Oh just say you like the smell of it or something and say it feels good on ur hands.
From Karissa, Age 14 - 01/12/03 - IP#: 64.12.96.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
hey ia hve really bad strechmarks on my hips and thighs and i know u can get Coca Butter to make them go away but Im Kinda embarassed to ask my mom for it what should it dO?
Reply From Jen, Age 14 - 01/12/03 - IP#: 64.85.224.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Oh just say you like the smell of it or something and say it feels good on ur hands.
Reply From Jess, Age 14 - 01/05/03 - IP#: 65.26.14.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Go to your local drug store and buy "cocoa butter" make sure that it has nothing else but that in its content list *it will say 100%. Then, every night rub it on your marks- after like a month of doing this they will be less visible. I have stretch marks galore on my hips so those low waist pants that are "in" show my marks and i hated it- so thats why I use it. I like the roll-on sticks but the lotion works well too. My advise: use it at night because depending on what kind you get- it can feel oily. Take a shower in the mornig it you dont already do to prevent build up and stop the "oily feeling". (yes, it has a scent, but when you shower it will come off. BUT ITS WORTH IT! I LIVE BY IT!!!)
Some people really like the smell, I do. Its great during the summer because it can help you tan. And some people use it to make their skin baby soft. It's not necessarily made for stretch... (view more)Go to your local drug store and buy "cocoa butter" make sure that it has nothing else but that in its content list *it will say 100%. Then, every night rub it on your marks- after like a month of doing this they will be less visible. I have stretch marks galore on my hips so those low waist pants that are "in" show my marks and i hated it- so thats why I use it. I like the roll-on sticks but the lotion works well too. My advise: use it at night because depending on what kind you get- it can feel oily. Take a shower in the mornig it you dont already do to prevent build up and stop the "oily feeling". (yes, it has a scent, but when you shower it will come off. BUT ITS WORTH IT! I LIVE BY IT!!!)
Some people really like the smell, I do. Its great during the summer because it can help you tan. And some people use it to make their skin baby soft. It's not necessarily made for stretch marks but I was told it works by my dermatoligist and it sure does!
Just remember it wont make the marks dissappear, and it takes dedication to do it every night. Love your body for who it is, you would be suprised to hear who else has those marks.
PS. if you are overweight, stretch marks can be caused from the skin stretching too much (hince the name) Once you lose some weight they will become really invisible. = me though, I am not overweight, but my hips are simpily huge and as they grew, my skin stretched too much and they appeared. They keep getting bigger as my hips grow, but the cocoa butter helps and i live by it.
GOOD LUCK!
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From jake, Age 11 - 03/28/02 - IP#: 152.163.206.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
i dont no what to do i wiegh 200 and i am only 5 feet and no one likes me they call me lard butt i am not fat only on my belly i have to ware sise 45 mens jeans and my mom has to cut them and i hate it case i look like i am having a baby what shud i do i have these red scars all over my belly my momsays they are strech marks what are strech marks? help me
Reply From Ben, Age 15 - 03/28/02 - IP#: 24.67.209.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Stretch marks develop when you grow too fast, dont worry they will fade with time, pick a regular exercise and eat right and you will lose some weight, and to speed up the rate at which you lose stretch marks put vitamin e extract on it, its sticky and kinda expensive but it works, you can get it at any drugstore
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