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THE FEMALE BB BOARD RULES

1. This forum is specifically set apart so that women who are interested in bodybuilding and fitness may discuss their issues in an environment free of ridicule and troublemakers. DO NOT come in here to start trouble you will be banned!

2. Picture posts need to be handled with a certain amount of respect. There are many women here from many backgrounds, at many stages of training, in many different types of condition.
If someone is brave enough to post a picture, please refrain from making derogatory or hurtful remarks. The person is looking for hints, constructive criticism, or praise for their achievements. Put yourself in their position first. If you have nothing constructive to say, don' t say anything at all.

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Asking specific questions for a female point of view is fine, coming in here looking for dates is frowned upon.
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Stretch marks are caused by the skin stretching faster than the skin can replace the space. Women who become pregnant usually experience stretch marks on the belly toward the end of the pregnancy because that is when the fetus has his or her growth spurt and powerlifters usually experience stretch marks at the arm or chest area.
Stress also affects not only the mental aspect of your life, but it goes straight to the belly. No joke. Here is a link about stress and the hormone, Coritsol.
http://www.nutricounter.com/articles/stefano2.htm
You said that you are pretty muscular so it is possible that if you are lifting weights, you are going beyond what your skin can handle. That's good for your muscles, bad for your skin. Palmer's cocoa butter lotion is made to stop the onset of stretch marks and reduce the appearance of existing stretch marks. You may want to lower your weights and train with more reps as well to give your skin a chance to heal and catch up to the growth. This will tone your ams instead of bulking them up.
I hope this helps!

"I've been on a diet for two weeks and all I've lost is 14 days" - Totie Fields

wow. there are no girls. this is not good.

5'6" 125/ Bench: 115 / Front squat: 90 / Deadlift: 205 / Pullups: 10

A few. But we are always looking for females who have a postive attitude and can help others out.

DB is a great community and friendly. They are more then welcome to participate.

Marc C. David
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sounds like spider veins..can come from anything from hormonal changes (pregnancy, post/peri menopause), to weight gain, long periods of immobility, tanning..etc..LOADS of women and men get them, especially with age..its normal and nothing to be embarrased about..if you really want to go the expensive route you can laser it out with a qualified professional..but if I were self concious I would get a self tanner to mask it.

As far as the weight gain, depression has a HUGE physical impact on the body..sleep disturbances caused by depression, feelings of not wanting to be active and remaining sedentary and the overproduction of cortisol increased by stressors can all reak havoc on your body and make it extremely difficult to maintain a healthy weight. Don't forget that all of these disruptions from your regular routine (especially sleep) will also affect your metabolic rate.

My advice is get some good friends you trust, or if you're into counselling that could be an option..surround yourself with positive people and energies..if you dont know what you are depressed about..remove yourself from your environment for a while..take a step back..and really pay attention..you WILL discover what is bothering you..then take the steps to correct it..your mind and body will thank you later..

dont forget how extrememly powerful the mind is..take control and keep on your program..don't let a mental state deteriorate what youve worked so hard to acheive....and give yourself credit each night for the hard work you did in the gym..even better make a list of 10 things you know are good for you but that you might not want to do, such as exercising, eating right, cutting out sodas and caffeine..and accomplish as many a day as you can..if not all..and truly be proud of your commitment each day as you acheive them..

the thing with depression is that you need to re-evaulate the way you process thoughts and feelings...a self-congratulating routine like this is a great way to re-program positive feelings into your daily mental repetoire. Think good thoughts, surround yourself with good people, and keep training..because exercise is one of the great healers..

almost ALL of the physical changes you encounter in your body are a direct result of your mental state..slowing your body down and speeding up the aging process..

hope this helps a bit.
good luck to you.

Don't worry, RC! I'm here, too!

JenM.

"You do your thing, I'll do mine..."

"Tact is for sissies"

haha sweet.

5'6" 125/ Bench: 115 / Front squat: 90 / Deadlift: 205 / Pullups: 10