Legs ?

k900
k900 Posts: 140 Member
edited December 19 in Fitness and Exercise
I only want to lose about 15-20 pounds but i feel like my legs are ruined. I have a fair amount of cellulite and stretch marks. I have very light skin too so that makes it even more noticeable.

I haven't worn a skirt or shorts since i was in middle school and this is why.

Are there any lotions that help with this ?
Any exercises ?

Replies

  • Umeboshi
    Umeboshi Posts: 1,637 Member
    Wear a skirt or shorts and be happy with your body the way it is.

    I wear skirts all the time. I'm unashamed of my big fatty stretch-marked legs. They're mine, they're beautiful, and I love them.
  • TheDoctor90
    TheDoctor90 Posts: 461 Member
    I only want to lose about 15-20 pounds but i feel like my legs are ruined. I have a fair amount of cellulite and stretch marks. I have very light skin too so that makes it even more noticeable.

    I haven't worn a skirt or shorts since i was in middle school and this is why.

    Are there any lotions that help with this ?
    Any exercises ?

    Ignore the above poster.
    Bio-oil can work for stretch marks and cocoa butter can also help, the former is expensive though.
    They will fade with time and the cellulite will go with your exercise.
  • JBsCrazyGirl
    JBsCrazyGirl Posts: 337
    I felt the same way!
    I have a little more to lose but I will give you my cents,
    you can run with them, or throw them in the fountain but here they are. :smile:

    My legs were ruined, they still are not great but, I have to give myself credit when I say they are probably more than 40% better then they were.

    What have I been doing?
    Drinking more water, MORE water.
    Using my legs more, MORE. Haha, I swear walking and moving them puppies is doing something! :laugh:
    I will take the long way, because the legs like it.
    and more recently I am watching the foods I think are responsible for the cellulite... ultimately, I am responsible but I really do believe cutting back on certain things really helped. I've cut basically all my favorites.. just to see mind you what happens! Chips, cookies, fast food...
    or
    bad fats...processed sugar... I do not even know what to call fast food but comfortable...but these are the things I know will help ruin my legs and if the self control is not there to enjoy them, id rather have them legs looking good :flowerforyou:
    good luck to you!
  • Umeboshi
    Umeboshi Posts: 1,637 Member
    I only want to lose about 15-20 pounds but i feel like my legs are ruined. I have a fair amount of cellulite and stretch marks. I have very light skin too so that makes it even more noticeable.

    I haven't worn a skirt or shorts since i was in middle school and this is why.

    Are there any lotions that help with this ?
    Any exercises ?

    Ignore the above poster.
    Bio-oil can work for stretch marks and cocoa butter can also help, the former is expensive though.
    They will fade with time and the cellulite will go with your exercise.

    Yes, ignore the advice to love yourself. That's just silly.
  • TheDoctor90
    TheDoctor90 Posts: 461 Member
    I only want to lose about 15-20 pounds but i feel like my legs are ruined. I have a fair amount of cellulite and stretch marks. I have very light skin too so that makes it even more noticeable.

    I haven't worn a skirt or shorts since i was in middle school and this is why.

    Are there any lotions that help with this ?
    Any exercises ?



    Ignore the above poster.
    Bio-oil can work for stretch marks and cocoa butter can also help, the former is expensive though.
    They will fade with time and the cellulite will go with your exercise.

    Yes, ignore the advice to love yourself. That's just silly.

    That wasn't the question. Therefore your advice is useless. Do you answer questions of 'how do I lose weight?' with you don't need to...love yourself.
  • Umeboshi
    Umeboshi Posts: 1,637 Member
    I only want to lose about 15-20 pounds but i feel like my legs are ruined. I have a fair amount of cellulite and stretch marks. I have very light skin too so that makes it even more noticeable.

    I haven't worn a skirt or shorts since i was in middle school and this is why.

    Are there any lotions that help with this ?
    Any exercises ?



    Ignore the above poster.
    Bio-oil can work for stretch marks and cocoa butter can also help, the former is expensive though.
    They will fade with time and the cellulite will go with your exercise.

    Yes, ignore the advice to love yourself. That's just silly.

    That wasn't the question. Therefore your advice is useless. Do you answer questions of 'how do I lose weight?' with you don't need to...love yourself.

    Sometimes.
  • Cheshire_Kat
    Cheshire_Kat Posts: 69 Member
    depends if they are already 120lbs ;) dont shoot someone for being positive. sometimes loving yourself is the best way to looking better.
  • rachmaree
    rachmaree Posts: 782 Member
    weight train and drink lots of water. This helped me :)
  • zellagrrl
    zellagrrl Posts: 439
    Weight train, and I use Nivea's Goodbye Cellulite Serum and Gel Cream. Perfect, no. Better, yes. But honestly? I'll wear what I damn well please. Doesn't really phase me.
  • run2jeepn
    run2jeepn Posts: 183 Member
    Weight Train. Don't be a afriad of lifting heavy. What kind of workout/cardio are you doing now? The marks will fade over time. Some of the oils and lotions do help some.
  • chantalb20
    chantalb20 Posts: 132
    i got a few tummy stretch marks during pregnancy. Bio-oil has been my best friend, Nivea toning lotion and Vitamin E oil. They have faded SO much! i had my son a year ago, and the stretch marks are already that silver/grey colour. good luck :)
  • JenivaDoll
    JenivaDoll Posts: 37 Member
    I only want to lose about 15-20 pounds but i feel like my legs are ruined. I have a fair amount of cellulite and stretch marks. I have very light skin too so that makes it even more noticeable.

    I haven't worn a skirt or shorts since i was in middle school and this is why.

    Are there any lotions that help with this ?
    Any exercises ?



    Ignore the above poster.
    Bio-oil can work for stretch marks and cocoa butter can also help, the former is expensive though.
    They will fade with time and the cellulite will go with your exercise.

    Yes, ignore the advice to love yourself. That's just silly.

    That wasn't the question. Therefore your advice is useless. Do you answer questions of 'how do I lose weight?' with you don't need to...love yourself.

    Sometimes.

    Rudeness isn't what the site is for. Positivity is what the site is for. That advice was lovely. Chantal, I'm sure your legs are NOT ruined, just a bit out of shape. Shape them. Walk. Run. Climb stairs. Do pilates. Do yoga. Kickbox.
  • k900
    k900 Posts: 140 Member
    Wear a skirt or shorts and be happy with your body the way it is.

    I wear skirts all the time. I'm unashamed of my big fatty stretch-marked legs. They're mine, they're beautiful, and I love them.

    I wish i could see myself that way. The odd thing is i see other people who are bigger than i am with more strech marks and i see nothing wrong with the way they look but i see so many things wrong with the way i look.
  • k900
    k900 Posts: 140 Member
    I only want to lose about 15-20 pounds but i feel like my legs are ruined. I have a fair amount of cellulite and stretch marks. I have very light skin too so that makes it even more noticeable.

    I haven't worn a skirt or shorts since i was in middle school and this is why.

    Are there any lotions that help with this ?
    Any exercises ?



    Ignore the above poster.
    Bio-oil can work for stretch marks and cocoa butter can also help, the former is expensive though.
    They will fade with time and the cellulite will go with your exercise.

    Yes, ignore the advice to love yourself. That's just silly.

    That wasn't the question. Therefore your advice is useless. Do you answer questions of 'how do I lose weight?' with you don't need to...love yourself.

    Sometimes.

    Rudeness isn't what the site is for. Positivity is what the site is for. That advice was lovely. Chantal, I'm sure your legs are NOT ruined, just a bit out of shape. Shape them. Walk. Run. Climb stairs. Do pilates. Do yoga. Kickbox.

    Kickboxing sounds fun.
  • k900
    k900 Posts: 140 Member
    i got a few tummy stretch marks during pregnancy. Bio-oil has been my best friend, Nivea toning lotion and Vitamin E oil. They have faded SO much! i had my son a year ago, and the stretch marks are already that silver/grey colour. good luck :)

    Thanks i will try those.
  • k900
    k900 Posts: 140 Member
    Weight Train. Don't be a afriad of lifting heavy. What kind of workout/cardio are you doing now? The marks will fade over time. Some of the oils and lotions do help some.

    Weights are a bit intimidating for me. Right now i am just using a elliptical. I haven't worked out in a long time though so i can only do it for about 5 minutes at a time. Eventually i would like to be able to do it for a hour.
  • run2jeepn
    run2jeepn Posts: 183 Member
    Weight Train. Don't be a afriad of lifting heavy. What kind of workout/cardio are you doing now? The marks will fade over time. Some of the oils and lotions do help some.

    Weights are a bit intimidating for me. Right now i am just using a elliptical. I haven't worked out in a long time though so i can only do it for about 5 minutes at a time. Eventually i would like to be able to do it for a hour.

    Try 5min on the elliptical then 5min on the Treadmill. Once you can do that add a couple of min to each. I never stay on a Machine longer then 20-25min. Don't let the weights intimidate you. Start off small and light. Learn the Form and get used to them. You'll pick it up faster then you think.
  • SassyJuliana
    SassyJuliana Posts: 96 Member
    this!!!
  • SassyJuliana
    SassyJuliana Posts: 96 Member
    I only want to lose about 15-20 pounds but i feel like my legs are ruined. I have a fair amount of cellulite and stretch marks. I have very light skin too so that makes it even more noticeable.

    I haven't worn a skirt or shorts since i was in middle school and this is why.

    Are there any lotions that help with this ?
    Any exercises ?



    Ignore the above poster.
    Bio-oil can work for stretch marks and cocoa butter can also help, the former is expensive though.
    They will fade with time and the cellulite will go with your exercise.

    Yes, ignore the advice to love yourself. That's just silly.

    That wasn't the question. Therefore your advice is useless. Do you answer questions of 'how do I lose weight?' with you don't need to...love yourself.

    THIS
  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    I don't think you need an expensive lotion just any moisturiser used everyday helps & exfoliate (I love the wee gloves for in the shower) & weight train.
  • senimmo
    senimmo Posts: 2
    I'm just starting back on my plan and getting knee replacements over the summer (I had given up) I will have scars that will go halfway down my legs on top of the stretch marks from being 300+, so I know all about being afraid of how legs will look :-) my plan is to get the legs physically in shape, then ask a dermatologist if the scars or stretch marks really still bother me. I do know that some of the cocoa butters made my last scars fade and tanning sprays covered a friend's faint stretch marks for her wedding. Be proud of yourself and keep moving :smile:
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