Yeah, pretty much—stretch marks happen when the skin gets pulled too fast—think sudden weight gain or pregnancy—so they're basically just cracks in the skin.
And I haven't heard of anyone getting them from losing weight. You get sagging skin from gaining weight (unless you're hitting the gym consistently), not the other way around.
Thanks. My mom dealt with the exact same thing—bunions—from wearing tight shoes all day long. Between the constant walking and her feet swelling up, she ended up with some pretty nasty inflammation.
That’s why I’m linking the corn to the bunion issue. They tend to keep coming back even after surgery.
I noticed you mentioned Gehwol online—they make those foam inserts to prevent corns, but you have to be careful because they can make your shoes feel a bit too snug.
They offer both foam and silicone options; the silicone ones cost a little more, but they mold to your toe much better. Maybe something like that would help?
If they’re just dry, grab some standard medical ointment—the pink tube kind—and slather it on. I mean, really go overboard with it, leave it on overnight, then just wipe off the excess in the morning.
I once had a pair of boots that were killing me, specifically right at the heel. I took them to my old neighbor—he’s got a bit of a knack for this stuff—and he used a small hammer to gently beat them into shape. Worked like a charm.
Edward Green said:Milk? Please—dairy is exactly what triggers phlegm... milk is the enemy here.
I don't know about that—milk actually sits okay with me. After a drink like that, everything usually just "loosens up" enough for me to cough it right out.
I had to. Honestly, I see it every single day—women who look absolutely fried, like they’ve aged twenty years overnight because of the sun. We're talking 50-year-olds looking like they've been through a desert storm 🙄
I happen to be one of the lucky ones who hasn't succumbed to the trend. But every so often, someone feels the need to offer their "soul-searching" advice regarding my pale complexion 😁
It’s especially hilarious when it comes from someone who looks like they have actual sunburns—not a tan, mind you, just a bright red face—and they’re already prepping to hit the tanning salon later that day 🙂
Don't get me wrong, I used to hit the tanning beds myself. I really did. But once I saw what it was doing to my skin—plus reading the horror stories from the girls over on Reddit 😉—it kind of shook me up. Thanks for the heads-up, ladies . If anyone is actually bothered by being pale, one easy fix is self-tanning cream. Some salons will even apply it for you professionally, though there are those "spray booth" places where they just mist you down with color . Personally, if I just apply one light layer, I don't look fake or orange; I just look like I spent a nice afternoon outside—you know, that healthy, fresh glow ..
Betty Hill82 said:It's pretty obvious you know your stuff. 😁
I’d go with option three:
A quick 15-minute tanning bed session once a week during the winter. I know a lot of people here are against tanning beds, but at that frequency, it isn't just harmless—it actually helps. You get that extra hit of light, which really does wonders for your mood.
You can definitely get enough light without hitting the tanning salon.
Take those lamps that mimic "daylight" (not the neon kind, obviously). I find those much easier to get through the winter with.
Yellowish light—which I didn't even realize was yellow until I started using one of these—absolutely kills my vibe, and I can't stand dark spaces.
Though, if you're a guy, maybe go for the tanning bed... it might just add some character to those wrinkles. 😉
Honestly, just go for the caramelizing sugar and hot milk combo—drink it while it’s still steaming. Then grab some honey, bundle up under a heavy blanket, and just log off. 😁
jadetinker85 said:Are you kidding me—using a needle for leg hair? That sounds like an absolute marathon.
is 😎
But honestly, you'd be surprised how many women actually do it this way 😉
she’s busy with her needlework while I can finish a decent novel during my treatments 😁 (I mean, if I’d just gone for waxing all this time, I would’ve spent the same amount of hours—it just would've been one big chunk instead of spread out over the whole year)
I didn't go through it alone—I know someone who did. If they’re actually ethical, they should be upfront with you that laser won't wipe out stretch marks 100%.
TJ. They’ll definitely fade, but those marks aren't going anywhere entirely.
Edward Price73 said:It might be vitiligo—I think that’s what they call it? There are treatments out there.
Seriously, are you competing for "Dumbest Comment of the Month" or something?
I don't think this is your first time dropping a total bombshell on the Health subreddit. 🙄
I'm pale too, and honestly, I've just made my peace with it. In the winter, I'll dab on a little blush—nothing crazy, just enough to look alive—but during the summer, I don't bother.
Plus, I've noticed I actually feel a bit better when I spend some time out in the sun.
Regarding cheese—I noticed nobody mentioned the most valuable one, which is fresh Lenten cheese.
That’s basically just quark outside of the US 😉 so I did mention it. What people might call fresh cheese in Germany—well, those Philadelphia spreads are miles away from actual fresh cheese.
I love mascarpone and ricotta, too, but both are pretty heavy on the fat content.
Casey Palmer5 said:Geez, Winona—I honestly don't know how you do it.
The idea of dairy just turns my stomach; there's no way I could handle that every day. I can manage a splash of milk in my coffee, maybe some cheese a couple of times a week, and yogurt perhaps once a month at most.
Regular milk makes me feel sick—I can't deal with lactose, and frankly, the smell and taste are too much. If someone actually forced a glass of milk down my throat right now, I’d probably throw up on the spot. It's just gross.
😁 A friend once joked that if I kept gagging like this, I’d eventually turn into a cow... and don't even get me started on fresh goat cheese 🙏... sorry Casey Palmer5, but I'm officially done. 😳
Hey, those soft cheeses—the ones that are basically just creamy—are actually fattier. Since the calcium comes from milk and yogurt, you’re better off sticking to the fresher, "whiter" cheeses.
I remember reading somewhere that hard cheeses actually pack the most calcium, though I can't quite recall why—it feels weirdly like milk would have way less calcium than cheese itself.
It would be great if someone could clear that up.
I’m asking this because of my yogurt intake—what happens if I overdo it? To give you an idea of my daily routine: I have milk for breakfast, plus about a cup of that probiotic liquid yogurt—so roughly 1.5 cups total—then some kefir during the day (about 2 cups), followed by another little yogurt mixed with fruit (maybe half a cup), and then cocoa at night. Oh, and I eat cheese pretty much every single day.
northernfalcon30 said:So, even though the calorie count for dried fruit and chocolate is basically the same—let's just say they're both high—dried fruit hits the metabolism better, making it the smarter choice?
Which cheeses should I be looking at?
Plus, dried fruit doesn't have the fat content. 😉 Guess I learned something new today. 🙂
I’m a total cheese addict—seriously, I live for it—but if you're watching calories, stick to the fresh stuff. It's much lighter.
And it’s got more calcium, too.
Around here, you can always find some quark or a fresh cottage cheese style—pretty similar to the homemade stuff we used to get.
In the summer, I love mixing in some fruit and honey... honestly, I could survive on just that for days. 😳
rustymoose54 said:Certain veggies have more or less carbs—fruit has plenty, and dried fruit is even higher since it's so concentrated. I totally agree, cutting carbs out completely is a bad move.
So does that mean when I swapped my chocolate bar for dried fruit, I didn't actually do myself any caloric favors?
rustymoose54 said:placidjackal97, look—your doctor was definitely out of line with how he handled things when he left, but why would you expect him to buy into alternative medicine? The reality is his way of healing didn't fit into his specific worldview—and let's be honest, he knows a ton—so skepticism is just part of his programming.
And again, what he wanted to say isn't really the point—it’s the HOW that matters.
The guy is forty years older than me—you'd think he'd have picked up some basic bedside manner by now.
Knowing medicine is only half the battle; the other half is actually being a decent psychologist.
Sadly, most doctors seem to find that part pretty foreign.