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Old 09-18-2013, 01:59 PM   #1  
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How does one deal with stretch marks and extra skin? Will any of this shrink as pounds and inches fall? Have extra tire around middle and feel like I should be exercising or something. Have been on IP for several weeks and love the results. Just not sure whats ahead.
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Old 09-18-2013, 05:41 PM   #2  
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I was just thinking about this this morning. Thank you for posting. I too can see early signs of excess skin...hopefully some of these IP Veterans have some tips.
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My sister told be that Bio Oil is amazing for stretch marks.
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Stretch marks are scars

It may take the skin some time to catch up to the rapid weight loss but depending on your age, skin is pretty elastic and should firm back up after there is no underlying fat.
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I was over weight through 2 full-term pregnancies so I have an "apron" of skin on my lower belly and lots of stretch marks. I've lost 60 lbs (35 lbs on IP) since I had my son 10 months ago. I do notice that weeks I don't lose as much - or stall out a little bit it gives my body time to catch up with the weight loss. I'm not sure what the final outcome with be though... I still have 25 - 30 more lbs to go.
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