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EEEEEK! First time being under 260lbs in over 8 years!! I could feel this drop coming. I am so happy right now! YAY!
However one thing has been sitting, stewing in my mind. My friend who is 9 months pregnant with her second child came over to my house a few weeks ago and she was almost in tears....because she had gotten her first(ever) stretch mark on her belly..... All I could think was "If only you could see my body, you wouldn't think you have it so bad" There isn't enough Bio-Oil in the universe to get rid of my stretch marks. My entire body is covered in them. It had never really bothered me before because I was basically always covered up. But I was looking at my body in the mirror and it occurred to me, that I did this to myself! I ruined my body!. It made me so sad, I had never thought of being fat this way. I have done so much damage to my body over the years, some damage that cant be fixed ever.
However look at how much I have changed! I have never lost real weight before this year ever.. Its been constant gaining since I was 11.I have regained the control that I lost when I was 11. I have lost 56.6lbs in 5 months. I have a long way to go but I am fixing everything that can be fixed.
Thank you if you read all that, hope you have a relaxed Sunday.
**I keep getting messages from people asking if they can add me to their buddies list - You don't need to ask. We need all the support we can get. I accept everyone.**
- T
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I understand you feel bad for doing that to yourself... But there was a time and a reason in your life for all the fat... The fat now outserved its purpose and it has to go. But think of the strechmarks as your battle scars reminding you of tje times you fought as hard to keep the weight on as you are fighting now to take it of...
11 May 14 by member: puhpine
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11 May 14 by member: WannabeSlimmer2013
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You're doing soooooo well and you are very strong! I know exactly how hard it is to fight one's weaknesses. I've lost nearly 42lbs so far! As for the stretchmarks...don't worry about them, health is what really matters! BTW I have them too, even slim girls have them :) Take care and keep your positive attitude!
11 May 14 by member: newdowilli
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Congratulations Newdowilli, that's so great to hear! You are doing great too!
11 May 14 by member: WannabeSlimmer2013
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I know how you feel about the stretch marks. I had pre-eclampsia with my oldest and the sudden extreme swelling that usually comes with the condition ensures stretch marks. My doctor said he didn't care if studies said it was genetics that defined stretch marks, he'd never had a pre-e patient without them. They also don't look like my friend's and sister's stretch marks. Mine resemble more of a spiderweb, especially around my belly, rather then lines arching around the belly. And the skin is much more likely to be tender and hurt. It's frustrating because, as you said, no way to get rid of them =( Luckily there are plenty of pretty one piece and old style high waist swim suits... so you and I can still find something that makes up feel pretty, especially once we have our bodies back where we want them. You are right, you can never fix the marks, but they will remind you how amazing you are and what you did to get yourself healthy. You can and are doing this!!!
11 May 14 by member: FitOKay
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CalynLZ <3 thank you for your response!
11 May 14 by member: WannabeSlimmer2013
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