Stretch marks even though I didn't put on weight?

[Anonymous]

I put on 10lbs over the winter (like I always do), but now I've noticed I have three very faint stretch marks on my right hip.

Problem is I didn't get bigger there; my tummy grew a tad and so did my thighs.

What could have caused it?

It doesn't make sense to me. I'm only 113lbs, and as far as I know a usual 10lb weight gain shouldn't cause stretch marks.

Any idea why they're there?

[Catie101]

You probably did gain a bit of weight there even though it wasn't evident to you. weight generally distributes a lot when you gain it and you just dont realize it as much in some areas. since you say you normally gain that weight every year and lose it again, that'd be why you now have stretch marks. it is from the skin stretching and then bouncing back again; if it happens enough times the skin will lose its elasticity and not "bounce back" the same way.

[Asker]

I know I didn't gain weight there though. I never do, my hips always stay the same size. I can literally see my hip bones and always have been able to.

[Asker]

Didn't think of the losing elasticity thing though. Could just be that. Thanks!

[Sex_Panther]

Your entire body is connected so stretching on one area can effect another; in essence your stomach and thighs would reflect on your hip.

[Asker]

Even only 10lbs? That's not a lot.

[Sex_Panther]

It doesn't take a lot.

[Asker]

Hmm okay. Thought it would, I usually fluctuate 10lbs throughout the year. Always have. Thanks though.

[Sex_Panther]

Mhm.