Stretch Mark Success Stories!

highervibes · June 2013

Hey ladies, I have stretch marks on my stomach since having the kids and I have often found myself saying "what's the point?" when doing anything to strengthen my abs. Over the years Ive noticed they faded and now its not looking to bad. Would any brave ladies post their awesome stretch marked selves for my benefit and motivation?

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SakuraRose13 · June 2013

I'll be brave here is my tummy ,my daughters are 15 months on the 9th and turning 3 Aug 10th. Mine are white they look like a sunburst ,Im not as concerned about the stretch marks as how my navel isn't in the same place is wierd,I had my navel pierced and when I became pregnant with my first I took it out so there is scar tissue there. My daughters were 6lbs 11 oz and 8lbs 6oz Im 4ft 10in . I have 16 left to lose still. I have stretch marks down the back of both my legs they are white for the most part atleast.

I'm 29 and I have lost about 26 lbs since Jan 1st 2013.

LauriePar · June 2013

Proud stretch marks momma! You earned them!

highervibes · June 2013

I'll be brave here is my tummy ,my daughters are 15 months on the 9th and turning 3 Aug 10th. Mine are white they look like a sunburst ,Im not as concerned about the stretch marks as how my navel isn't in the same place is wierd,I had my navel pierced and when I became pregnant with my first I took it out so there is scar tissue there. My daughters were 6lbs 11 oz and 8lbs 6oz Im 4ft 10in . I have 16 left to lose still. I have stretch marks down the back of both my legs they are white for the most part atleast.

I'm 29 and I have lost about 26 lbs since Jan 1st 2013.

They are really light and barely noticeable, you look great!

teamstanish · June 2013

You look great! I have a 14 month old and my stomach makes me cringe. I have abs but they are covered by loose skin and stretch marks. Oh to be a mother...she was worth it though!

If I get brave I'll update with a picture.

x4mygirlsx · June 2013

Ive got tons of stretch marks and im happy to show them off. My belly was home to my 3 girls (now 3.5, 2 and 9 months)

I was at 200lbs when my 3rd daughter was born.

1st pic 3 months post partum 163, 2nd pic 6 months post partum at 152

MMFernaays · June 2013

Thank you for posting this"highervibes"...I also feel the way you do! It would be great to have some motivation!

SakuraRose13 ~ Thank you for being brave and posting your photo!!

bLui_bella · June 2013

I recently posted a picture on my profile of my stomach and granted they are tan now, you can see them stil.... I HATE them! And makes me feel like I am not getting anywhere, my sister in law keeps telling me that is not what people first notice when they see me though, so Ihave begun to come out of my shell and be more confident even though they are still there!

MMFernaays · June 2013

Wishing MFP would introduce a "Like" Button!

Thank you ladies for posting!

NewMomNewME24 · June 2013

I have a lot of weight to lose to even bare my stomach. I gained a lot of weight while I was pregnant and I have the stretch marks to show for it. I am determined to lose this weight, and I can imagine what my stomach will look like otherwise - but like people have said, we are tigers that have earned their stripes. None of us would change that for a second!!! I am not proud of my big belly but I am proud of those marks!!

SakuraRose13 --- you look AMAZING!!!!

ScreamingUnicorn · June 2013

I wouldn't call my stomach a success just yet... Lord knows I'm certainly not quite happy with it but I'm working on it. I have reached my weight loss goal (150 lbs) but found that my stomach fat is still stubbornly clinging on so I have continued my weight loss in hopes of shaking it. (140 lbs as of today and its still there *sigh*) My stretch marks were admittedly never very dark and had faded a bit after I had my first child almost 5 years ago but I had another baby 9 months ago so they are more visible now, I'm pretty hopeful they will fade again but really my stretch marks aren't what drive me crazy. I'm much more concerned about the loose wrinkly skin and layer of fat over my abs. Anyway... Here ya go. I'm 25 years old and 5'5. My top pregnancy weight was 198 lbs both times, My highest weight when not pregnant was about 177 lbs and my current weight is 140 lbs.

9 months ago:

today:

Marcillene · June 2013

BUMP I love this feed. especially since the girls that posted photos have bellies that look like mine! (Except mines not yet to where yalls is now)... great inspiration, keep em coming!

spunkychelsea · June 2013

Thank you ladies for sharing. My son didn't give me a ton of stretch marks. At almost 42 weeks (he was 13 days late) i only gained 23 lbs. I then lost 10 more pounds, and got pregnant. Gained 46 with my daughter (I went crazy with the eating - I gained almost 2 lbs every week starting at 16 weeks) and she was 6 days late (I feel like the extra cooking caused more since I didn't get stretch marks on my tummy with my son until after 38 weeks. I know stretch marks fade as I got some on hips and thighs from puberty, but I feel like on my stomach it's different.
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Thank you to those ladies who shared theirs. Maybe I will once I'm done losing weight.

Edited to add: I've lost 45 of my 46 pounds! Just 13 more to go until I'm in a healthy weight range! So excited. Feels like these last 13 will take forever though

highervibes · June 2013

I wouldn't call my stomach a success just yet... Lord knows I'm certainly not quite happy with it but I'm working on it. I have reached my weight loss goal (150 lbs) but found that my stomach fat is still stubbornly clinging on so I have continued my weight loss in hopes of shaking it. (140 lbs as of today and its still there *sigh*) My stretch marks were admittedly never very dark and had faded a bit after I had my first child almost 5 years ago but I had another baby 9 months ago so they are more visible now, I'm pretty hopeful they will fade again but really my stretch marks aren't what drive me crazy. I'm much more concerned about the loose wrinkly skin and layer of fat over my abs. Anyway... Here ya go. I'm 25 years old and 5'5. My top pregnancy weight was 198 lbs both times, My highest weight when not pregnant was about 177 lbs and my current weight is 140 lbs.

9 months ago:

today:

Such an inspiration, THANK YOU!

MeIShouldB · June 2013

I wouldn't call my stomach a success just yet... Lord knows I'm certainly not quite happy with it but I'm working on it. I have reached my weight loss goal (150 lbs) but found that my stomach fat is still stubbornly clinging on so I have continued my weight loss in hopes of shaking it. (140 lbs as of today and its still there *sigh*) My stretch marks were admittedly never very dark and had faded a bit after I had my first child almost 5 years ago but I had another baby 9 months ago so they are more visible now, I'm pretty hopeful they will fade again but really my stretch marks aren't what drive me crazy. I'm much more concerned about the loose wrinkly skin and layer of fat over my abs. Anyway... Here ya go. I'm 25 years old and 5'5. My top pregnancy weight was 198 lbs both times, My highest weight when not pregnant was about 177 lbs and my current weight is 140 lbs.

9 months ago:

GOOD LORD YOU LOOK AMAZING!

today:

FindingMyself24 · June 2013

So many awesome ladies here!!! I too have stretchmarks every where....i have them on my back...arms...legs...stomach....etc.....i my daughters are 3 and 15 months...i just started getting back into seriously losing weight again...i lost a lot of weight before i got pregnant with my second and then gained it back with the pregnancy.....but now i plan on losing that and then some!!! My stretch marks have faded...my arms and legs are the areas im most concerned with because those show even while in clothing...hopefully they will fade more...eh

mommy_0f2 · June 2013

I wouldn't call my stomach a success just yet... Lord knows I'm certainly not quite happy with it but I'm working on it. I have reached my weight loss goal (150 lbs) but found that my stomach fat is still stubbornly clinging on so I have continued my weight loss in hopes of shaking it. (140 lbs as of today and its still there *sigh*) My stretch marks were admittedly never very dark and had faded a bit after I had my first child almost 5 years ago but I had another baby 9 months ago so they are more visible now, I'm pretty hopeful they will fade again but really my stretch marks aren't what drive me crazy. I'm much more concerned about the loose wrinkly skin and layer of fat over my abs. Anyway... Here ya go. I'm 25 years old and 5'5. My top pregnancy weight was 198 lbs both times, My highest weight when not pregnant was about 177 lbs and my current weight is 140 lbs.

9 months ago:

today:

I love reading stuff like this because i know I am not alone. I am not brave enough to post my belly piks just yet but I hope one day I will. Great Job!

ScreamingUnicorn · June 2013

Thanks for the positive feedback guys! I've never posted a picture of my stomach before and it was a bit out of my normal comfort zone, but I suppose I was feeling brave today. Its only been very recently that I have gotten more comfortable in my skin, though I still don't dare don a bikini in public. I really hope I can one day but in the meantime I need to remind myself that it's not yet been a year since I had a baby so more than anything, I need to be PATIENT with my body!

lawmaria · June 2013

i definitely know that i am not alone. i have them everywhere. stomach, side, boobs, legs, upper arms (never wear short sleeve shirts-hate it) or shorts and i cant remember the last time i wore a bathing suit. i feel like a big walking stretch mark sometimes. i gained 50lbs with my first son (he is 22) (also had gestational diabetes) and that was what started it by gaining weight so quickly and i was young so i didnt know much about my skin and taking care of it, etc. then i had my 2nd gained 50 (he is 16), then 3rd son gained 50 (he is 13) then my last beautiful baby boy age 19 months. i gained 80lbs due to gestational diabetes and edema in my legs. i lost 75lbs of the 80 i gained. i dislikem y mommy marks. i see lots of ladies showing their mommy marks, but i cant. i think everyone is staring at them. i need more confidence in showing my marks. but most of all i love being a mommy and having my boys. the best feeling in the world is being called mommy. i have about 17lbs to get to my goal weight. i need lots of toning workouts.

Marcillene · June 2013

Thanks for the positive feedback guys! I've never posted a picture of my stomach before and it was a bit out of my normal comfort zone, but I suppose I was feeling brave today. Its only been very recently that I have gotten more comfortable in my skin, though I still don't dare don a bikini in public. I really hope I can one day but in the meantime I need to remind myself that it's not yet been a year since I had a baby so more than anything, I need to be PATIENT with my body!

Well i am so glad you did. my stomach looks like yours except i have alot more lower fat on my belly and love handles. but this is how i invision my stomach will look after working out and pushing myself. i am very glad you posted pictures... it does give me something to look forward to.

Kabuhtu · June 2013

I love this Topic and the posts. Keep em coming!

brandilc · June 2013

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MightyDomo · June 2013

This is the best I have on hand

This photo has not been altered at all and my strech marks were ridiculous! I had them all over my hips, inner thighs and on most of my stomach, they have blended in after nearly 5 years since my daughter was born and after going from 214 down to 150 at the time, forgot this was taken a while ago, and nearly 5 lbs ago

Iron_Maiden · June 2013

Proud mama and owner of battle scars, here. Thanks for your bravery ladies! You've made me feel a bit more confident in myself today. xoxo :flowerforyou:

katherinedelamater · June 2013

I wouldn't call my stomach a success just yet... Lord knows I'm certainly not quite happy with it but I'm working on it. I have reached my weight loss goal (150 lbs) but found that my stomach fat is still stubbornly clinging on so I have continued my weight loss in hopes of shaking it. (140 lbs as of today and its still there *sigh*) My stretch marks were admittedly never very dark and had faded a bit after I had my first child almost 5 years ago but I had another baby 9 months ago so they are more visible now, I'm pretty hopeful they will fade again but really my stretch marks aren't what drive me crazy. I'm much more concerned about the loose wrinkly skin and layer of fat over my abs. Anyway... Here ya go. I'm 25 years old and 5'5. My top pregnancy weight was 198 lbs both times, My highest weight when not pregnant was about 177 lbs and my current weight is 140 lbs.

9 months ago:

today:

What a beautiful mommy belly.

Great job girl! You should be proud of yourself!

lauraellie10 · June 2013

Ive got tons of stretch marks and im happy to show them off. My belly was home to my 3 girls (now 3.5, 2 and 9 months)

I was at 200lbs when my 3rd daughter was born.

1st pic 3 months post partum 163, 2nd pic 6 months post partum at 152

Well done fab progress! what have u been doing? exercise wise etc xx

ambiedawnz · June 2013

I wouldn't call my stomach a success just yet... Lord knows I'm certainly not quite happy with it but I'm working on it. I have reached my weight loss goal (150 lbs) but found that my stomach fat is still stubbornly clinging on so I have continued my weight loss in hopes of shaking it. (140 lbs as of today and its still there *sigh*) My stretch marks were admittedly never very dark and had faded a bit after I had my first child almost 5 years ago but I had another baby 9 months ago so they are more visible now, I'm pretty hopeful they will fade again but really my stretch marks aren't what drive me crazy. I'm much more concerned about the loose wrinkly skin and layer of fat over my abs. Anyway... Here ya go. I'm 25 years old and 5'5. My top pregnancy weight was 198 lbs both times, My highest weight when not pregnant was about 177 lbs and my current weight is 140 lbs.

9 months ago:

today:

We could be tummy twins!!! My top weight pregnant was 198 for my first pregnancy and 186 for my second. They were 3 yrs 10months apart. I averaged around 150lbs between the pregnancies and am 5'7 1/2" tall. My goal is 140lbs and to tighten everything I can, seems like I've lost a lot of muscle mass over the last 6 years. There's a pic of my belly from two days ago on my profile. I'm not sure if its set to private but you can always just send a friend request

(Oh & I'm approx 19months post partum)

ScreamingUnicorn · June 2013

We could be tummy twins!!! My top weight pregnant was 198 for my first pregnancy and 186 for my second. They were 3 yrs 10months apart. I averaged around 150lbs between the pregnancies and am 5'7 1/2" tall. My goal is 140lbs and to tighten everything I can, seems like I've lost a lot of muscle mass over the last 6 years. There's a pic of my belly from two days ago on my profile. I'm not sure if its set to private but you can always just send a friend request
(Oh & I'm approx 19months post partum)

We are tummy twins! Our kids are almost the same age as well and get this. I went to college for graphic design... and never finished. Lol.

SerenaFisher · June 2013

Here I am January 10th, 2013 (She was born January 14, 2013) 5'8" 190lbs and she is baby #2

Here I am about two weeks after she was born. Stretch marks are sort of hard to see, but all over belly, sides, and thighs.

And here is my stomach now.

And the pic in my ticker is my belly a few years after baby #1. The better shape I am the tighter my belly gets, they never go completely away but they definitely get less noticeable. Tyra Banks show had a special on cream that helped them vanish. Google it, they had women who used it and showed their results on tv.

ncmedic201 · June 2013

The stretch marks don't bother me nearly as much as my saggy skin. My boys (now 18 & 15) were 9 lb 6 oz and 9 lb 3 oz. The more weight I lose the worse my stomach looks. I don't know what to do except get a "mommy makeover" some day

SerenaFisher · June 2013

My first was 8lb 3oz second was 9lbs 2oz. I have some saggy skin, but as you can see in my most recent pic it isn't much. The only thing that seems to cut down the saggy skin for me is cutting body fat. Less body fat and more muscle seems to stretch the skin and return it to it's prior form. I also use cocoa butter now and then, though my baby doc was pretty clear on preaching cocoa butter won't prevent or fix stretch marks and that they are more of a genetic trait than anything. However they do say cocoa butter helps with skin elasticity? I just know with less body fat I am closer to my goal and I am sure when I reach goal body fat % of less than 18% I will have very light lines as opposed to wide gaps. (That's how it was after my first baby)

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