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Are you concerned about stretch marks?

Stretch marks are a reality for many of us.  Weight gain, pregnancy and aging can cause stretch marks.  So, we were curious, are you concerned about stretch marks?  If so, would you be interested in talking with other women about potential solutions for stretch marks?

Please tell us what you think, we want to know!

Yes (48.2%)

No (29.6%)

Somewhat concerned (22.2%)

Are you concerned about stretch marks?
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  • cfinwood By cfinwood
    on Mar 09, 2011  

    They become a bit embarrassing when you are with your mate...although he says hes not paying attention, I think he is...can they be hidden some way?

  • katiebug1998 By katiebug1998
    on Mar 09, 2011  

    Not in my opinion...maybe with lingerie? They are just life scars....no big deal. My are not small either but I accept how I got them and the only time they really may bug me is when I'm in a bathing suit.....but everybody has something.

  • jenndta69 By jenndta69
    on Mar 09, 2011  

    I'm bothered by them. I first got them in my 20"s when I lost a lot of weight. Then I got more when I got pregnant with our daughter. I hate them! Ugh!

  • cybrown551 By cybrown551
    on Mar 09, 2011  

    I am very much concerned about stretch marks because I have stretch marks in areas that are visible when wearing sleeveless, tank tops or low-cut shirts. It's really an embarrassing thing for me and I would prefer not to have them. I would love to share successful remedies and or solutions with others of how to lessen the appearance of stretch marks.

  • bozemanbrooks By bozemanbrooks
    on Mar 09, 2011  

    I have them all over my belly due to having two children. I was so bummed because both my mom and sister didn't get them with their pregnancies. I kept well hydrated and put lotion on every day and I still got them. I just had my second daughter 4 months ago and am working on loosing the belly fat but I don't think I'll ever wear a bikini due to the ugly stretch marks.

  • Von411 By Von411
    on Mar 09, 2011  

    Yes I am I have them all over my arms and I never were short leave shirts or tank tops. Ugh....

  • jilagwen By jilagwen
    on Mar 09, 2011  

    I believe stretch marks are part of living. No one is perfect and we all have our flaws they mark all of us unique.

  • msfriendly By msfriendly
    on Mar 09, 2011  

    Hey...they're just a fact of life.

  • Yoshi26 By Yoshi26
    on Mar 09, 2011  

    Stretch marks sometimes make me feel very self conscious, but I have found a few ways to rid them, and give me a lot more confidence. I've tried the "special" lotions, gels, creams, body wraps, etc. but the stretch marks didn't improve much. Exercising was/is the most effective way to lessen the appearance of stretch marks and tightened the skin as well. I took pictures of myself through this entire process. If you look at the "after" photo, you would never believe that the person in the "before" photo was me :)

  • w2005blc By w2005blc
    on Mar 09, 2011  

    I didn't get a ton with either of my kids, but I am ok with having them. They remind me everyday of how wonderful my kids are.