Hey brahs
I'm gonna be real with you, I am so torn up (no pun intended) by these stretch marks. Srsly, they're the worst ive seen on a guy my size.
Ironically I was 50 lbs overweight 5 years ago with very minor marks. Two years after I lost weight, I gained ten pounds. That ten pounds caused these:
I have more cm wide marks on stomach, sides, legs ect.
Should I see a doctor? This is so rare. None of my friends have marks anywhere near this severe. I am trying so hard not to be depressed about it. But my body will never reach aesthetic potential.
I kno I'm a ******* for being insecure. I am trying so hard to get over it :/
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03-02-2014, 01:16 PM #1Registered User
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MASSIVE stretchmarks (pic) no motivation
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03-02-2014, 03:23 PM #2Registered User
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Friendly bump
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03-02-2014, 03:25 PM #3Banned
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Try different lotions or coco butter. Really not much you can do sorry bra
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03-02-2014, 03:50 PM #4Registered User
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These don't look that bad at all, everyone who lifts gets them if they're doing it right.
The delt-pec tie in, bicep and lats are classic places to get them. Lots of lotions and gimmicks promise to get rid of them but in my experience they don't do much to help. With time they fade until almost non existance. Don't worry bro, be proud of them, they certainly don't "ruin your aesthetics" they'll fade in a few years.
If you're really bothered by them, tanning does wonders.
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03-03-2014, 02:41 AM #5Registered User
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They are the stripes of your transformation, be proud of them.
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03-03-2014, 10:40 AM #6Registered User
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Those will look bad ass when you're cut up with muscle. Keep going!
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03-03-2014, 03:48 PM #7Registered Beast
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lol do you realize how many of these "aesthetic" guys are covered in these kinds of stretch marks? I have them everywhere.. They don't matter as much when you have an actual aesthetic body.
I get new ones all the time too.. part of the territory. Not very many people at all are blessed with superior skin genetics.. Even then, you're most likey gonna get them sometimes. A good solid tan can minimize appearance also. You can't really get rid of them, only fade them.
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03-03-2014, 03:50 PM #8Registered User
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Appreciate it man.Originally Posted by Gearhead454W9
Honestly though, how common is this? I feel like a freak!
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03-03-2014, 03:51 PM #9Registered User
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Wow. Never thought about it that way. Thanks man.Originally Posted by UpInSmoke
lol do you realize how many of these "aesthetic" guys are covered in these kinds of stretch marks? I have them everywhere.. They don't matter as much when you have an actual aesthetic body. I get new ones all the time too.. part of the territory. Not very many people at all are blessed with superior skin genetics.. Even then, you're most likey gonna get them sometimes. A good solid tan can minimize appearance also. You can't really get rid of them, only fade them.
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03-03-2014, 06:25 PM #10Registered User
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Common issue, not really much help from me, I still have them in the armpit area on both arms and the quad/pelvis tie-in. Don't be upset, be proud like these people are saying. Takes some real lifting to start getting those marks
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03-03-2014, 06:37 PM #11Registered User
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My stretch marks are actually worse than that, but that's happens with weight lifting. I embraced it, because i rather have big muscles and some stretch marks.
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03-03-2014, 09:24 PM #12Registered User
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Expected hardcore stretch marks. Your normal man sorry to disappoint lol its when they're on ur belly u should feel shame
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03-03-2014, 10:11 PM #13Registered User
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don't lose motivation brah no one will care if you're aesthetic
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03-04-2014, 08:13 AM #14Registered User
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I just feel like, the thickness and severity of these marks prevents me from ever being truly aesthetic.Originally Posted by NeedsToCut
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03-04-2014, 05:30 PM #15Registered User
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Hey buddy, I had the same thing, still do. As a fresh in college i went from 255 to 170, stretch marks ensued, same exact spot. Guess what? No one looks at your stretch marks when youre jacked and tan my friend. Hold strong, keep pushing!
All this kid knows up till 21 is failure. So when he gets up and fails again and again he says f**k it, its just an average day I always fail. But soon he started failing better, stronger and smarter.
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03-05-2014, 02:48 AM #16Registered User
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bro there not as bad as you think!
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03-05-2014, 08:16 AM #17Registered User
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My entire upper body is covered in stretch marks, they are horrible but nothing can be done. None of my girlfriends gave a **** its me who hates them.
I'm trying a derma roller at the moment to see if that helps, maybe you could give that a shot?
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03-05-2014, 07:53 PM #18The Tool
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Wear them like battle scars......I actually enjoy watching mine grow over time.
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03-05-2014, 09:45 PM #19Registered User
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Vitamin E oil can help reduce them. Massage it in before bed.
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03-06-2014, 10:10 AM #20Registered User
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Quite a few people get them, don't feel so down. If they are bothering you as bad as you say, try Coco Butter. It depends on their stage how effective that will be, though.
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03-06-2014, 02:46 PM #21Registered User
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Those aren't even that bad. At one point my stretch marks bothered me so much but as my physique progressed I don't even notice I have them anymore. You'll be good brah
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03-06-2014, 03:34 PM #22Registered User
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One of the hottest guys I know has a bunch of them all across his upper arms. No one cares as long as you don't care. I have some, too, almost everyone does somewhere. Tanning hides them a bit, but not much. They don't bother me because I'm so happy with the rest of my body. Confidence works wonders
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03-06-2014, 05:20 PM #23no more fat plox
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I wouldn't call those massive. I have stretch marks and loose skin all over my lower abdomen from when I used to be fat. I think if you just got them, you can put cocoa butter or vitamin E oil on them to help them fade, but for mine it's too late for that!
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03-06-2014, 05:30 PM #24Registered User
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I have some in that area, as well as my glutes, and it's no big deal. Keep lifting, they'll fade a bit over time as well.
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03-07-2014, 07:58 PM #25Registered User
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They're a badge of honor my man. Wear it with pride
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03-07-2014, 08:01 PM #26Registered User
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not that bad brah
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03-07-2014, 09:17 PM #27Banned
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You're a man... Why da fuk u care about some stretch marks? I like them... Gives my skin character... Das it mane
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03-09-2014, 03:42 PM #28Registered User
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not that bad
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03-09-2014, 10:01 PM #29Registered User
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It's mostly skin genetics. A friend of mine was like 35% bf (mind you he lost a lot of weight) and he had no visible stretch marks anywhere. I have an ample amount of stretch marks.
If you're young, they'll hopefully fade over time. If not then use Aloe Vera lotion or Coco butter.
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Yeah I wonder what's making me susceptible to such massive wide marks. Is there some kind of nutrient or vitamin vitamin deficiency that causes these? Because I developed them them without gaining hardly any weight.Originally Posted by The2JZ
I see hundreds of huge guys at the gym without marks at all. Am I just incredibly unlucky or do I have a medical condition?
I get new ones all the time too.. part of the territory. Not very many people at all are blessed with superior skin genetics.. Even then, you're most likey gonna get them sometimes. A good solid tan can minimize appearance also. You can't really get rid of them, only fade them.
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