great progress but gotta problem....

[Jeff]

stretch marks! my butt and my thighs both now have stretch marks. I'm almost done with Hypertrophy II and i am bulking. i'm 5'9 and trying to eat a clean 3600 cals/day at 148lbs. i'm really happy with my gains and progress thus far otherwise. will the stretch marks continue or what?

[Lost Dog]

Are you sure they are stretch marks? 5'9" and 148 doesn't really seen big enough to have stretched anything. How much have you gained in what amount of time?

I'm not making fun. I'm serious. However, I'm 6'1" and 190, so I have trouble judging the weight of people shorter than me. When I guess, I'm always WAY off. So, please don't take offense.

Have you lost a significant amount of weight, in the past? I've got all sorts of stretch marks from my fat-ass days.

[tkinsley]

Originally Posted by Jeff

stretch marks! my butt and my thighs both now have stretch marks. I'm almost done with Hypertrophy II and i am bulking. i'm 5'9 and trying to eat a clean 3600 cals/day at 148lbs. i'm really happy with my gains and progress thus far otherwise. will the stretch marks continue or what?

Stretch marks happen when the elasticity of the skin is not up to the task of (usually) rapid stretching. Pretty common to see in the anterior delts, thighs, and occasionally glutes with bodybuilding in those that are predisposed to develop them--apparently you are one of the lucky ones .

They typically will stay red to pink for about 6 months to a year and then will fade to white lines. You can't cure them or remove them, but sometimes retin-A (need rx) 0.05% cream applied daily can decrease the redness a little more quickly, and using moisturizer on the area can help to decrease their visibility as well.

HTH...

Tina

[Jeff]

thanks guys. i'm sure they are stretch marks...but atleast they aren't too bad. i guess i should be looking on the bright side huh? i've always had bird legs so it is nice to fill out and build some muscle. should help with hockey too!

[scarface]

i'm 5'10, 180 pounds and i used to have stretch marks around my shoulders. You just have to wait them out.