My Daily Visual Reminder

dorachan
dorachan Posts: 2
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
I'm currently overweight at 27. I was even more so when I was a kid... and because of a yo-yo weight gain and loss since then, I have stretch marks that make me ashamed to look at my inner thighs and upper arms. I can barely look at myself in the mirror at times. It's given me severe confidence issues and I'm honestly afraid people will cringe when they look at my skin, let alone my fat. Even at my best times, when I tried to run, my stretch marks actually began to hurt. I even remember getting a grotesque blister on one of my wider ones once after a run, making me fear I'd split open. Silly, right? I don't know. They're still here, these horrible pink streaks. I don't want to look at them, but they taunt me day after day. They're reminders of why I can't wear shorts, why I feel inadequate around guys (and probably why they don't look my way), why I feel so alone, why I'm so envious of other girls...

... why I need to lose this weight to feel better about myself. If I can't get rid of these stretch marks, can't I at least try to reduce this unease by losing the fat? I want to feel beautiful for once instead of being stuck in this self-loathing state of mind.

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  • jpeterburs88
    jpeterburs88 Posts: 201 Member
    there is hope! I totally understand about the stretch mark... i went from thin(ish) to overweight very quickly- and have the stretch marks to prove it! they are on my inner thigh and my side. When I started losing weight I was not expecting to lose them, however the ones that i USED to have on my under arm, hips and the back of my thighs are almost gone! they have lost that red/pink color and blend in with the skin around them. I still have a few on my sides and on my thighs but hopefully losing some more lbs will help...
    also- i have heard good things about bio-oil and other stretch mark ointments to help them fade as well...
    don't worry, its nothing to be embarrassed about- most people have them!!
    good luck on your journey, feel free to add me if you want some added support! :)
  • rachelhohenbrink
    rachelhohenbrink Posts: 179 Member
    Beauty starts on the inside by loving yourself no matter what! Walking and acting with confidence. Find out what it is that makes you overweight. Get to the root of your problem first by looking inside and asking yourself why am I like this? If you can't figure it out maybe a counselor could help you.

    Only after this can you attack your weight loss one day at a time and tell yourself you will get there, but it has to be through a lifestyle change and keeping on track. It takes time to lose weight and change bad habits. Being thinner and toned will help with your stretch marks some. Don't be envious of other people that will only bring you down. Be the BEST YOU THAT YOU CAN BE! You can do it!
  • MsKeelah919
    MsKeelah919 Posts: 332 Member
    Self loathsome state of mind says it all. That state of mind will find something for you to feel bad about, no matter how great you look. So try and feel good about your phenomenal self NOW!! Those stretch marks dont stand a chance against a healthy esteem for yourself! :)
  • dorachan
    dorachan Posts: 2
    Thanks everyone - it's amazing to know there are such kind people out there.
  • joyoungolivia
    joyoungolivia Posts: 85 Member
    and try the bio oil, i used it for a while on pregnancy streach marks, it helped a lot!! x
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