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stretch marks
hey im 18/f and i want to start working out again because i need to tone up and get in shape. When i was about 15 i worked out alot and then got very ugly stretch marks from my muscles growing too fast i think. I really dont want this to happen when i start working out again. Does anybody have any ideas on what to do to stop them? Thanks a lot!
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I found this site that talks about preventing stretch marks when working out.
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Here are somethings from the site I found helpful:
One treatment that helps some people is the administration of cocoa butter or other moisturizing creams to the area. It is believed that the moisture helps the skin to stretch and prevent stretch marks from appearing. These lotions contain alpha hydroxy acid and remove the top layer of cells, thus lessening the visibility of the stretch marks.
Nutrition and diet also have a lot to do with the prevention of stretch marks. A diet rich in zinc, vitamins A, D, & C, and protein can help improve your skin's quality and prevent stretch marks. It is also important to drink plenty of water, at least 8 to 10 glasses a day.
You should reduce the amount of tea, coffee, and soda you drink. Adequate water intake will make your skin soft and pliable which will prevent it from tearing and causing stretch marks.
Hope that helped!
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dont work out so much just do it slowly not fast go to the gym once in awhile and dont overdue that way you still get what you want without the stretch marks but if you do get them go to your nearby drugstore and get a stretchmark hider or remover and you'll be fine :)
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