View Full Version : Training FAQ #6: What can I do to get rid of my stretch marks?
Animal Rep
05-25-07, 4:41 pm
Wear them with pride. You're an Animal, not a "weekend warrior". They are the manifestation of limits transcended. If you hate them that much try cocoa butter, aloe and vitamin E. They won't disappear, but it is likely that they will fade over time. They are a byproduct of excessive growth and that is what bodybuilding is all about. And if that's not what you're trying to achieve, why are you here?
For a useful discussion about stretch marks, check out this thread: http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=829&highlight=stretch+marks
krazyassmexican
05-25-07, 4:44 pm
from now on i love my strech marks Wear them with pride. You're an Animal, not a "weekend warrior". They are the manifestation of limits transcended. If you hate them that much try cocoa butter, aloe and vitamin E. They won't disappear, but it is likely that they will fade over time. They are a byproduct of excessive growth and that is what bodybuilding is all about.
BamBam92
05-27-07, 1:01 pm
[QUOTE=Animal Rep;95652]Wear them with pride. You're an Animal, not a "weekend warrior". They are the manifestation of limits transcended. If you hate them that much try cocoa butter, aloe and vitamin E. They won't disappear, but it is likely that they will fade over time. They are a byproduct of excessive growth and that is what bodybuilding is all about. And if that's not what you're trying to achieve, why are you here?
I am pumped because I am getting them basically everywhere and makes me realize the hard work pays off...but if u dont want em...buy the cocoa butter.
Pokoritel
05-30-07, 10:13 pm
I am still pist that I dont have them on my calves.
Just got some on my shoulders, sweet shit bros, i've been punishing them hard enough looks like...
I have them every where. Bi's, tris, delts, pecs, lats, and legs. Getting tan will do the most. Ive been in the sun only a couple days this summer and it has already made a difference.
I am still pist that I dont have them on my calves.
I have had it confirmed by two very skeptical individuals (the wife and my friend).
I managed to add 3/4 inch in about 4 months, and get stretch marks, albeit small ones, on my calves.
PM me for the pain.
I have a philosophy in the gym: If I am trying to grow, then stretch marks are a GOAL.
Please don't get all self-conscious on us here. Besides the fact that they itch like hell, stretch marks are our battle-scars, and should be considered prizes from a war hard fought.
bigpunisher
09-10-07, 12:24 am
try using coco butter or udder cream. tanning also helps them fade faster
brentopat
10-07-07, 10:18 pm
cocoa butter works really well if its that bad that you need to get rid of them strivectin is a prescription strength for stretch marks but its expensive
Infinite Fury
02-08-08, 7:24 pm
[QUOTE=Animal Rep;95652]Wear them with pride. You're an Animal, not a "weekend warrior". They are the manifestation of limits transcended. If you hate them that much try cocoa butter, aloe and vitamin E. They won't disappear, but it is likely that they will fade over time. They are a byproduct of excessive growth and that is what bodybuilding is all about. And if that's not what you're trying to achieve, why are you here?
I feel like a whole new person now. My stretch marks are like battle scars.
Polish Prince
02-13-08, 2:07 pm
i've been bulking and a lot of times it goes straight to my gut and i deffinately have them there! YIKKKEESSSSSSSSSSSSS
everywhere else i love 'em though
yea, i have a few on my stomach from when i was FAT bak in high school..
i got a bunch on my lower back too from i dunno... they're horizontal goin left to right.. and ive seen skinny people with em too.. maybe its from growth spurts during puberty?
blueheelenvet
09-30-08, 11:47 pm
I have the stretch also but just remember that the beast in us never notices them.
My stretch marks are insane. I look like a zebra, no joke. I just started getting stretch marks on my forearms now.
Psycho77
10-31-08, 3:27 am
[QUOTE=MHar;539134]My stretch marks are insane. I look like a zebra, no joke. I just started getting stretch marks on my forearms now.[/QUOTE
if i were you, i'd be proud to show em off. but thats me.
On Letting Go
11-03-08, 7:50 am
i got a bunch on my lower back too from i dunno... they're horizontal goin left to right.. and ive seen skinny people with em too.. maybe its from growth spurts during puberty?
I have these too, and im relatively skinny. Way back, my dermatologist told me they were just from growth spurts during puberty. I hate the fact that they're there, but no use worryin about it cuz there isnt shit i can do about it.
if i were you, i'd be proud to show em off. but thats me.
If somebody asks me I'll show them. People usually find it gross but I don't really care. To me it actually shows my hard work is paying off, which is what really counts.