Stretch marks

[campbran04]

I'm not sure why, but I'm starting to get some stretch marks on my biceps and chest, was wondering whats going on and what can I do for the stretch marks?

[Daewoo_Lanos]

you can buy some cocoa and shea butters and apply it after every shower you take, and not expect anything to change for a long time. but it helps over time. learn to embrace them.

[JOSEF RAKICH]

Dont worry about it brah alot of people get it, usually pregnant women, but also fat people or people who have gone through majour growth spurts and also us weightlifters/bodybuilders as you just figuresd out, but like most say, wear them with pride and look at them as battle scars. (unless there stretch marks from being fat)

They do fade and become almost invisable anyway so not much to worry about, i have even been to a strip club one time and had a chick bounce her ass around in my face like she had hydrolics in her G-string and yet i still noticed some faded stretch marks on her ass, alot of chicks with big tits have them if you look closley also. (which i do)

Here are some tips on how to prevent future stretch marks, and to make them fade though.

Stretch marks are scars and are there for life, unless you get surgery. They do fade alot and become almost invisable after a while anyway. But there are ways to prevent future stretch marks.

First off you need to be well hydrated so drink lots of water (5+ litres per day) as the skin rips and causes stretch marks when the skin is dry and there is no ellastic.

Stretch marks are caused by lack of collagen and elastin which is the skins support structure. You can by creams such as:

Palmers coco-butter with vitamin E collagen and elastin. Apply this daily to reduce and prevent them. make sure your coco-butter has vitamin E collagen and elastin in it though.

Also a multi-vitamin is so important. Everyone should be taking a multi vitamin every morning for many many reasons but here are the ones that directly affect the skin.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is very important for the growth of skin, and maintaining healthy bones, nails, and hair. It helps to repair injured skin, and improve dry, scaly skin. It is absorbed through the skin, and helps the skin remain soft and plump. When Vitamin A is topically applied, it stimulates the skin mitotically, and metabolically, therefore maintaining the skin in a youthful condition. Experiments have showed that Vitamin A applied topically keeps the epidermis saturated with the vitamin

Vitamin A also stimulates the renewal process of the epidermal cells which causes thickening of the epidermis. At the same time, collagen content in the skin was increased and improvement in skin elasticity could be seen (very important!)

Vitamin C

One of the most important roles of vitamin C is to help heal wounds and scar tissue. It is required for the synthesis of collagen, and acts as a cementing substance between skin cells. The most important role of collagen is to provide barrier for infections and diseases, and to promote healing of wounds. (Vitamin C looses its potency very quickly which can make it worthless unless used immediately. It also oxidizes very quickly when exposed to air and light. Look for vitamin C in an airtight brown glass bottle or metal tube which can block out sunlight.)

Vitamin E

Another very important vitamin when trying to prevent stretch marks. Vitamin E is needed for the maintenance of normal body metabolism and in the protection and healing of body tissues and skin. For skin care, vitamin e is most beneficial as an anti-oxidant in preserving the health of skin tissue and membranes. It is also used to help the recovery process of post surgical scars. There are two ways to take Vitamin E. These include orally and topically. Applying the Vitamin E topically onto the stretch marks, or taking Vitamin E pills.

AND THE MOST IMPORTANT!

Zinc

Quite possibly, the most essential supplement to take in the prevention of stretch marks. The most important property of zinc is the production of collagen.

Collagen holds the bodies skin tissues together. It is the most abundant structural protein and makes up 80% of all connective tissue. In fact, 75% of the dermis consists of collagen and it makes up 90% of its volume. When a person has enough collagen, it is near impossible to get stretch marks. Collagen is not available in food, so it's very essential to supplement with zinc.

You should supplement with a zinc supplement if your multi-vitamin is low in zinc.

[whosane]

Nice replies but why is this in IFBB section? Actually come to think of it, why don't pros have any stretch marks? (only trey comes to mind that does)

[BiggerTommorow]

Nice replies but why is this in IFBB section? Actually come to think of it, why don't pros have any stretch marks? (only trey comes to mind that does)

they all do, you tend to see pros tanned at least a bit and it hides stretch marks when taking pictures, in person you would see a lot if you looked carefully.

[JOSEF RAKICH]

Nice replies but why is this in IFBB section? Actually come to think of it, why don't pros have any stretch marks? (only trey comes to mind that does)

Alot of them do, cant be f'ucked right now to bring up the pics but Jay has big stretch marks on his pecs/bicep, Trey is covered in them on his shoulders/chest, Dennis has massive ones on his lats, they just cover them up with tan mostly.

[gunit00]

Nice replies but why is this in IFBB section? Actually come to think of it, why don't pros have any stretch marks? (only trey comes to mind that does)

Ppl helping ppl. Pro's have stretch marks.

[flangmasterj]

I'm not sure why, but I'm starting to get some stretch marks on my biceps and chest, was wondering whats going on and what can I do for the stretch marks?

You haven't been lifting weights by any chance have you?

[whosane]

Oh I thought there is some kind of gear that helps with stretch marks so pros don't have them.

[campbran04]

thanks for the info, I feel a lot better now knowing that even the pro's have them and the tips are a major help. Thanks everyone