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Stretch Marks
08-09-2008, 01:46 AM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Upstate New York
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Stretch Marks
I have very wide and deep stretch marks. So far this has been limited to just my thighs.. but recently its spread to my stomach even though I've been dieting and exercising and losing a few pounds. Are they going to get less noticeable when I get closer to my goal weight or will they just turn into horrible scars?
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08-09-2008, 02:06 AM
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Just keep breathing!
Join Date: May 2008
Location: North
Posts: 1,066
S/C/G: 175/152/138;127
Height: 5'4.25"
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What I found, was as I lost weight, I had MORE obvious stretch marks. I had them the entire length of my thigh, from my hips to my knees front and back.
I used Bio-Oil, you can get it from Walgreens. A little goes a LONG way and a little tub will last you for a month. I saw a difference in my marks within 3 days - and they were completely gone in a few months. Highly, highly recommend Bio Oil.
Good luck with your weight loss!
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08-09-2008, 04:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: MA
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bio oil really works?! I have been going back and forth on if I should buy it and try it or not. I have stretch marks everywhere because I ballooned up when I was preggo.
I am SO gonna buy some this weekend. 
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08-09-2008, 04:21 AM
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This is not a test.
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: New Zealand
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i have tried bio oil before, i had good results And it smells really good too! 
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08-09-2008, 04:39 AM
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Moderatin' Maintainer
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Woodland, CA
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S/C/G: 295/175/Pregnant
Height: 5' 8"
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I found that my stretch marks got a little MORE noticeable as I lost weight. They've faded somewhat, though, but I'll tell you - they're still a lot easier to hide than the fat was!
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08-09-2008, 04:45 AM
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Nicki p
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Warrington. cheshire UK
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S/C/G: 180/180/113
Height: 5ft 8
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Hi, I have heard that Bio Oil is brilliant with stretch marks.
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08-09-2008, 05:40 AM
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Just keep breathing!
Join Date: May 2008
Location: North
Posts: 1,066
S/C/G: 175/152/138;127
Height: 5'4.25"
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Yep! - Totally works! The results in the first week seems really impressive, then it slows down, but keeps working. It's like the SB diet for your marks! The oil isnt oily for a long time like baby oil is, it absorbs pretty fast.
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"..I think you need to stop following misery's lead.
Shine away. Shine away. Shine away.
Isn't it time you got over how fragile you are?
We're all waiting on your supernova, 'cause that's who you are.
And you've only begun to shine.."
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08-09-2008, 06:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 478
S/C/G: 131/87.8/80 kg
Height: 167 cm
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Interesting about bio-oil. Do you know if there is a website that ships it internationally? I would like to buy some but as I am moving to Cyprus, I doubt I will find some on the local drugstores.
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08-09-2008, 07:05 AM
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Little Miss Random
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: West Midlands, UK
Posts: 1,765
Height: 5 ft 6
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ive seen many an add on tv for this product....
been thinking about giving it a go....
definately will now....
my stretch marks are getting more and more noticeable with the weight loss....
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08-09-2008, 07:20 AM
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Just keep breathing!
Join Date: May 2008
Location: North
Posts: 1,066
S/C/G: 175/152/138;127
Height: 5'4.25"
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Bio Oil actually only recently came to America.
I bought it when I lived in England, they carried it at Boots for around five quid. I think Walgreen has it for 8? I know it's definitely less than 12. I think. I dunno - that's sooommeeewwhherreee in the ballpark of how much it costs. And I think that's for about two oz of it, but two oz kept me for a month and a half. Here's the website for it http://www.bio-oil.info/ so you can find how to get it in a country/city near you!
Edit : Found websites!
Walgreens for the US people it's 11.99 for two ounces, but the two ounces really do last a long time. A little goes a LONG way.
ExpressChemist for the UK side! and it's a little over 6 quid for 60 ml!
Edit again:
If you're looking for it in the store, the little orange and white bottle is actually packaged in a mini orange and white box - just so you know what it is you're keeping an eye out for
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"..I think you need to stop following misery's lead.
Shine away. Shine away. Shine away.
Isn't it time you got over how fragile you are?
We're all waiting on your supernova, 'cause that's who you are.
And you've only begun to shine.."
Last edited by Eskinomad : 08-09-2008 at 07:32 AM.
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08-09-2008, 08:35 AM
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diosa
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 722
Height: 5' 3"
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I noticed some new stretch marks recently. I think I'll give this product a try. It's cheaper than those expensive stretch mark creams that don't work.
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08-09-2008, 10:58 AM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Upstate New York
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S/C/G: 183/181.5/150
Height: 5'0''
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I'm going to have to stop by the pharmacy later and pick up a bottle.
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08-09-2008, 11:34 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Newfoundland
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Height: 5'9"
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Thank you for the excellent reviews, Eskinomad! I've been waffling about it for awhile. They sell it at Shoppers Drug Mart here for $11. I'm going to pick some up today. I, too am noticing more marks as I lose weight, and have a better view of my different parts.
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08-09-2008, 11:56 AM
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Just keep breathing!
Join Date: May 2008
Location: North
Posts: 1,066
S/C/G: 175/152/138;127
Height: 5'4.25"
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I hope it works as well for everyone else as it did (and does!) for me. I actually had it recommended to me by a guy friend of mine who is a body building competitor in NZ. Apparently body builders have huge problems with stretch marks as well and he swore by the stuff, and now I do too. Good luck, ladies!
ETA - I also recommend that you take "Before" and "After" pictures, probably when you first buy it, and maybe three weeks or so in to it. It should be enough time to see SOME kind of a hint of a difference to see if it's working for you. Plus - who doesn't love before and after pictures??
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"..I think you need to stop following misery's lead.
Shine away. Shine away. Shine away.
Isn't it time you got over how fragile you are?
We're all waiting on your supernova, 'cause that's who you are.
And you've only begun to shine.."
Last edited by Eskinomad : 08-09-2008 at 12:16 PM.
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08-09-2008, 01:55 PM
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Persistence
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 790
S/C/G: 220/ticker/140
Height: 5-4
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Can you start using it while you're still heavy, or do you have to lose weight first? I've got some really annoying ones on my stomach and on my upper arms that I've had for years. I tried other products, and they haven't gone away.
I checked out the website and really like that it's a socially responsible company.
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