A pinch of this, a pinch of that

tobelost-andneverfoundagain:

keep-calm-and-get-in-shape:

I love all the motivational posts here on Tumblr but we don’t see enough pictures of overweighet people exercising. The reality is that we’re not all fit yet but that doesn’t mean that we’re not doing our best to reach our goal. I have so much respect for people who make efforts, no matter what their size or shape is, that I thought I would dedicate them a post.

I love this :)

Well said

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fuckyeahugly90sclothes: Really, nothing says BFF/you are my bestie/the person I will call at 4 am when I am freaking out/the first non-family person I will call when my first child is born/the person who will burn my diaries and clear my Internet history when I die … like a pen wrapped in thread. NOTHING.

fuckyeahugly90sclothes:

Really, nothing says BFF/you are my bestie/the person I will call at 4 am when I am freaking out/the first non-family person I will call when my first child is born/the person who will burn my diaries and clear my Internet history when I die … like a pen wrapped in thread. NOTHING.

muffintop-less: I get asked pretty frequently whether or not I have stretch marks… Girls have expressed their insecurities about having them and ask how to make them go away. OF COURSE I have stretch marks! I have them on my hips and breasts. They tend to come on after rapid weight gain or loss. The thing to keep in mind is NO ONE is perfect! We all have flaws… but those flaws make us unique! Who cares if we have some tiger stripes!? We earned those babies! If you are still very insecure about your stretch marks. There are some remedies out there. Here is a list I found via WebMD: Wheat germ oil: There is not much scientific data on whether home remedies for stretch marks, such as wheat germ oil, can help. One recent study did find it helped improve stretch marks in their early phase. Glycolic acid: Widely touted for its rejuvenation powers, glycolic acid is a sugar cane derivative and a member of the alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) family. It most likely works on stretch marks by increasing collagen production, says Baumann. Glycolic acid can also be administered in higher doses by a dermatologist. Treatment typically costs around $100 and requires three or four office visits before results will appear. Vitamin C: Certain formulations of vitamin C, which have become increasingly popular as over-the-counter brands, may also increase collagen production and help early-stage stretch marks, says Baumann. For maximum effect, combine with glycolic acid. Vitamin C supplements may also be effective. She suggests 500 milligrams three times a day. Peptide-containing products: Peptide-containing products, which are widely marketed as effective “repair” creams, are a waste of time and money, Baumann says. Despite commercial claims, there is no convincing data that these work. Retinoids: A family of products that includes vitamin A, retinoids have been shown to be fairly effective in increasing collagen and elastic production during the early stages. Retinoids should be avoided entirely if pregnant or nursing. Retinol, tretinoin, and the prescription medications Retin-A, Renova, Tazorac, and Differin are examples of retinoids. Glycolic acid and retinoids: Using these together may provide better results. According to Elsaie, while glycolic acid alone for stretch mark treatment has not been fully studied, a trial comparing glycolic acid plus tretinoin with glycolic acid plus vitamin C both showed equal improvement and increased elastic in stretch marks after 12 weeks of daily application. Various prescription-strength retinoids are often applied as a preparation to “rev up” the skin before a glycolic acid peel is applied. Laser treatment: This popular treatment option is used by many dermatologists, and they are also being tried on white stretch marks, as well. Linda K. Franks, MD, a clinical assistant professor at New York University School of Medicine and director of Gramercy Park Dermatology Associates, is a big fan of laser procedures, which she frequently uses in her New York City practice to treat both red/purple and white stretch marks. ”Lasers promote synthesis of healthy, new collagen, which has been damaged when stretch marks appear,” she explains. I’m a tiger; I earned my stripes. :)

muffintop-less:

I get asked pretty frequently whether or not I have stretch marks… Girls have expressed their insecurities about having them and ask how to make them go away.

OF COURSE I have stretch marks! I have them on my hips and breasts. They tend to come on after rapid weight gain or loss. The thing to keep in mind is NO ONE is perfect! We all have flaws… but those flaws make us unique! Who cares if we have some tiger stripes!? We earned those babies!

If you are still very insecure about your stretch marks. There are some remedies out there. Here is a list I found via WebMD:

  • Wheat germ oil: There is not much scientific data on whether home remedies for stretch marks, such as wheat germ oil, can help. One recent study did find it helped improve stretch marks in their early phase.
  • Glycolic acid: Widely touted for its rejuvenation powers, glycolic acid is a sugar cane derivative and a member of the alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) family. It most likely works on stretch marks by increasing collagen production, says Baumann. Glycolic acid can also be administered in higher doses by a dermatologist. Treatment typically costs around $100 and requires three or four office visits before results will appear.
  • Vitamin C: Certain formulations of vitamin C, which have become increasingly popular as over-the-counter brands, may also increase collagen production and help early-stage stretch marks, says Baumann. For maximum effect, combine with glycolic acid. Vitamin C supplements may also be effective. She suggests 500 milligrams three times a day.
  • Peptide-containing products: Peptide-containing products, which are widely marketed as effective “repair” creams, are a waste of time and money, Baumann says. Despite commercial claims, there is no convincing data that these work.
  • Retinoids: A family of products that includes vitamin A, retinoids have been shown to be fairly effective in increasing collagen and elastic production during the early stages. Retinoids should be avoided entirely if pregnant or nursing. Retinol, tretinoin, and the prescription medications Retin-A, Renova, Tazorac, and Differin are examples of retinoids.
  • Glycolic acid and retinoids: Using these together may provide better results. According to Elsaie, while glycolic acid alone for stretch mark treatment has not been fully studied, a trial comparing glycolic acid plus tretinoin with glycolic acid plus vitamin C both showed equal improvement and increased elastic in stretch marks after 12 weeks of daily application. Various prescription-strength retinoids are often applied as a preparation to “rev up” the skin before a glycolic acid peel is applied.
  • Laser treatment: This popular treatment option is used by many dermatologists, and they are also being tried on white stretch marks, as well. Linda K. Franks, MD, a clinical assistant professor at New York University School of Medicine and director of Gramercy Park Dermatology Associates, is a big fan of laser procedures, which she frequently uses in her New York City practice to treat both red/purple and white stretch marks. ”Lasers promote synthesis of healthy, new collagen, which has been damaged when stretch marks appear,” she explains.

I’m a tiger; I earned my stripes. :)

runtherevolution:

I’m not the runner who leaves the race with medals around my neck

I’m the runner who knows what it feels like to come in last

I’m not the runner equipped with natural talent 

So I’m the runner who knows the importance of constant training

I’m not the runner who leads the workouts

But I’m the runner who never stops trying to catch-up

I’m not the runner who wins the big race

But I’m the runner who never stops dreaming I will

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