Stretch marks on the skin are more common in women than men and vary in size and shape. They are caused by rapid weight gain with pregnancy and puberty being the most common times for them to occur in women. When the body goes through a spurt of growing faster on the inside than the skin on the outside can keep up with, fibrous and elastic layers deep in the skin stretch and tear. The stretch marks which form in the area are actually scar tissue thast forms to heal the tears. Stretch marks tend to be worse in areas affected by gravity, such as the breasts and buttocks. Deficiency of zinc develops stretch marks. Vitamin C is important as it helps maintain the skin’s elasticity via its role in collagen production.
Prevention through jogging
Maintaining moisture and flexibility in the affected areas will reduce the likelihood of stretch marks appearing in the skin. Try massaging the affected area on a daily basis to keep the skin supple and reduce the likelihood of stretch marks developing. Avoid putting on weight quickly by maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle. Jogging daily can help to solve this problem. Eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds and avoid fatty foods as much as possible.
Since stretch marks tend to be worse in areas affected by gravity, be sure to wear a well-fitted and comfortable bra to reduce the action of gravity on the breasts during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Once a stretch mark has developed, it is permanent and no amount of massage will make it disappear.
Easy way to remove stretch marks
For starters there is a lot of misinformation out there on how to lose weight in short time. Most diets are targeted on what people like to do and are not necessarily healthy for the body. What good is it to be at the weight one wants if body is not getting what it needs? Unfortunately there is no miracle or easy way to do this, it takes dedication and hard work and regular jogging can be the best and easy way to start it. Jogging is not only good for losing weight, but the body needs it as well. From stretching muscles, to working the heart, circulating the blood, flushing out toxins, these are just some examples of the benefits exercise can do for the body.