I will never look good in a bikini.

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  • Umeboshi
    Umeboshi Posts: 1,637 Member
    Stretch marks don't mean you won't look good. Stretch marks aren't ugly. Most people have them.
  • crystalslight
    crystalslight Posts: 322 Member
    I have stertch marks. And just ordered another bikini from VS. My body shape looks best in a bikini. So that's what I wear. No one notices them as much as you do. I say wear that bikini!!!
  • MIchelleH2027
    MIchelleH2027 Posts: 1,239 Member
    Once you stop caring about what other people think of you, you'll enjoy life more. There are far more worse people wearing things they shouldn't.

    Wear it.
    ^^^^^Love it! I couldn't agree more!^^^^
  • dia77
    dia77 Posts: 410 Member
    Once you stop caring about what other people think of you, you'll enjoy life more. There are far more worse people wearing things they shouldn't.

    Wear it.
    THIS!:heart:
  • moskinnny
    moskinnny Posts: 118
    does not matter...........if they dont like it, they dont have to look. Rock the bikini and never mind what the other think!! Im gonna put on a two piece for the first time (in 15 years) this weekend and my belly still has skin and stretch marks.....and im also rockin an artificial leg, so there. I put in alot of hard work to lose my weight and so have you.
  • tistal
    tistal Posts: 869 Member
    I am in the same boat. A 8lb 8 oz baby and a 10lb 5oz baby 3 years later are to blame! I have them on my arms, legs, stomach, pretty much anywhere you can get them. I dont know that I will ever wear a bikini but 15lbs from now I sure will be tempted!
  • TeachTheGirl
    TeachTheGirl Posts: 2,091 Member
    I have never, ever worn a bikini. I prefer to cover my stomach. If you really want to wear one, just do it. I think I'll stick to something that covers me a little more. I'm also a little upset about my stretchmarks. ._.
  • samra2012
    samra2012 Posts: 715
    stretch marks??? I have stretch marks and a huge scar from a vesicle surgery!!! but I dont care!! Im going to the beach and have my two bikini pieces!!!!!!!!!!!! and Im sure Im hot on my bikini!!!!!!! :love:
    Maybe you need more confidence in yourself!!! never mind what the other think about you!!
  • mrsejennings
    mrsejennings Posts: 97 Member
    I feel ya.... After 3 kids and yo-yo weight loss... I look awful.

    *RANDOM!* I see this profile pick and your after photo looks amazing!
  • mrsejennings
    mrsejennings Posts: 97 Member
    I had bad stretch marks with my kid too. I have noticed they have gotten alot less noticable over the 3 years. ALSO I notice them less with the weight I am loosing. I think spray tan would be a good idea too (boo on skin cancer!) ALSO - Watch it on the vitamin E. Try it in a small place on your body. I found out I was allergic to vitamin E the hard way following that advice. Wait and see after those 25 lbs how you feel.
  • jerknoir
    jerknoir Posts: 96 Member
    Imperfection is beautiful. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Six years of self injury and stretch marks from yo-yo weight can't stop me from putting on a bikini. :smokin:
  • Bentley2718
    Bentley2718 Posts: 1,689 Member
    I have not had children, but I have stretchmarks, and really terrible extra skin just from being morbidly obese. I will probably never want to wear a bikini. That's just life. It still beats the heck out of being morbidly obese though.
  • _VoV
    _VoV Posts: 1,494 Member
    I developed stretch marks at around 12--they appeared all over my belly and the upper part of my inner arms, like angry red tiger stripes.

    When I had a tummy tuck after losing 92 lb. at age 24, many of the belly stretch marks were removed with excess skin. After that, I had two high weight gain pregnancies, but the stretch marks didn't develop again. The skin is still stretched out, even without stretch marks, and I don't think the words taut and toned will ever apply to me.

    That's okay. Lots of fashions are designed to flatter your best assets and conceal your worst. Give some time to thinking about that, and I think you may rock the beach or pool in a major way.

    Also, consider that many universally admired celebrities have skin imperfections. I'm thinking of Padma Lakshmi, but there are others who haven't let a little bit of imperfection stop them.
    http://www.spike.com/articles/41tl4u/the-top-10-celebrities-with-deformities
  • espinozAgal
    espinozAgal Posts: 160 Member
    I know you're frustrated but from what I can see from your pics you can and will look good in a bikini. There are 400 lb women right now who would punch you in the face if they read this from you.


    I'm laughing so hard right now I think I produced another stretch mark!!! freakin hilarious!
  • janey1306
    janey1306 Posts: 83
    I bet the only person thats really bothered by them is you. But, have you seen swim skirts? Ive bought one for my holidays to wear with bikini tops as im not ready to wear bikini bottoms for different reasons
  • FroodleMum
    FroodleMum Posts: 15 Member
    If I ever get to my goal weight and am fit enough to feel confident in a two piece I damn well hope people will be too busy noticing other things lol. Exchange self-consciousnesses for self-confidence. :) Good luck!
  • DanielleRN8
    DanielleRN8 Posts: 409
    I'm right there with you on the stretch marks. Mine are all the way down to my calves! :noway: The good news is that the smaller I get, the less noticeable they are! So keep up the good work and you will rock that bikini!
  • jackieatx
    jackieatx Posts: 578 Member
    Virgin coconut oil is magical, rub it on a few times a day and it will help renew your skin. I read a great book on it, but I'm sure you can find a ton of articles online.
  • cari4jc1
    cari4jc1 Posts: 233
    Go to peopleofwalmart.com...there are about a million people out there that wear things that are wayyyyyyyy worse than wearing a bikini when you have stretch marks. Don't worry about what other people think about your stretch marks. Look at what you've gained from losing weight and getting healthy and be proud of that and show it off.
  • Luvmesumkenny
    Luvmesumkenny Posts: 779 Member
    I wear my STRIPES Proud!!! I was Blessed with 2 Beautiful Babies :heart:
    There are some pretty HOT Tankinis you may want to try. I wear those and I feel just as Hot as I would if I was wearing a Bikini.
    Life is too Short to Dwell on things we can't change. It's taken me a long time to accept that as well.... IT'S ALL ABOUT SELF CONFIDENCE =)
  • Bumdrahp
    Bumdrahp Posts: 1,314 Member
    With the amount of skin I will have,I will never look good in a bikini. If it were just stretch marks, I would work it to no end. I would flaunt my stretch marks everywhere on the beach or pool w/e.. but, unfortunate for me, once I reach my full goal weight of 100 lbs down, I will have too much skin hanging, and can't rock a bikini. BUT.. there are other cute options :)
  • microwoman999
    microwoman999 Posts: 545 Member
    And I'm totally bummed about it.

    I'm 25ish pounds from my goal, even when I lose all of it I wont be able to get into a bikini. Why? Because I have horrible stretch marks from my pregnancy. They're boobs to calves. :( I have tried all sorts of stretch mark cremes and none of that work.

    Is anyone in the same boat?


    I totally hear ya! I have horrible body image :sad: I always think I am very manish looking and I will never have the body I can say hey look at this! I have been working so hard and I just want to cry every time I look at the 2 piece swimsuit I bought! What was the point I won't ever wear it...... I was hoping I would look good enough and feel comfortable enough to wear it. I wish I could get over it but I fear I never will. :cry:
  • focus4fitness
    focus4fitness Posts: 551 Member
    Who cares! I look like I got attacked by a baby lion. I ROCK bikini's. Zero f***s given!

    I bet you look a lot better than you think. My stomach will never be perfect, but it's mine. And I have two super cute, awesome kids to show for my stomach not being perfect. I honestly don't care... I feel comfortable in a bikini, and people might think I need to cover my marks, but nah. What good it that going to do for my tan?! :flowerforyou:

    Great response!
  • shodaimetruth
    shodaimetruth Posts: 135 Member
    I never had a kid, I don't know. It might be something genetic. Anyways, I have stretch marks and I could careless. Especially now that I've lost 40lbs. You think stretch marks are anything to worry about? you have an excuse, and i'm pretty sure you are not ashamed of your kid(s) so you shouldn't be ashamed of the marks.

    Show off what you have been working hard on. no reason to hide it.
  • joekayaks
    joekayaks Posts: 3
    Look...I'm sure you look better than you think. Don't stress about it. When you are ready, wear that bikini as a badge of healthy living and be proud of yourself.
  • donna_glasgow
    donna_glasgow Posts: 869 Member
    And I'm totally bummed about it.

    I'm 25ish pounds from my goal, even when I lose all of it I wont be able to get into a bikini. Why? Because I have horrible stretch marks from my pregnancy. They're boobs to calves. :( I have tried all sorts of stretch mark cremes and none of that work.

    Is anyone in the same boat?

    exactly the same boat .......... I have stretch marks that are half an inch wide and 6 inches long ... not pretty :( ... Im aiming for a nice backless swimsuit :)
  • downsizinghoss
    downsizinghoss Posts: 1,035 Member
    LOL Stretch marks are like painted toenails, shoes, and earrings. Only women notice them. :)
  • luvmycandies
    luvmycandies Posts: 489 Member
    I have stretch marks too, but when I get to goal weight I am gonna rock that bikini and wear them like badges of honor.
  • BoatReadyBody
    BoatReadyBody Posts: 376
    LOL Stretch marks are like painted toenails, shoes, and earrings. Only women notice them. :)

    Love it.!!
  • microwoman999
    microwoman999 Posts: 545 Member
    Also I don't think I care about the stretch marks as much as I do about my jiggling belly and how it hangs :(
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