anyone heard of "shrink marks"?

Mrslolo83

so i started my fitness journey about a month ago and i noticed i have some stretch marks on my stomach, ive lost only 9lbs but my clothes have been getting loose. when i seen these stretch marks i was really frustrated and almost in tears, my husband told me they are "shrink marks" so i felt a little better, but they are still ugly.

momma924

I have a ton on my hips, stomach, and upper inner thighs from pregnancy. I am very self conscious of them so I know what its like to see them.... :-( But, I guess I just have to think that my skin supported a beautiful baby boy and a reminder :-)

knittnponder

I read where someone called them "tiger" stripes and I like that better so I'm going with it! They aren't going to go away so why let them ruin my life? They're just a stupid *little mark from carrying babies and gaining weight. My husband doesn't even see them. He's too busy looking at other things (especially if I'm wearing yoga pants!)

* And by "little" I mean it looks like I've been attacked by a large taloned creature out for blood lust and these are the silvery scars it left me! I've had four kids and as you know, once you get one it's like getting a run in your pantyhose! They're everywhere! I've earned my stripes though!