Gaining

I’m really trying to gain whilst off on my Xmas break. Hitting about 5000 calories a day. Week 2 of 3 off work and getting quite a itchy belly. Is this because it’s growing or just random? Anyone else had this???

I had this happen to me, eventually i found new stretch marks where it itched.
So it's probably the same, you're growing and will win stretch marks.

Stretch marks for sure

Wow thanks for all your responses guys. Sounds like I’m getting myself some stretch marks. Will keep you posted if/when they appear.

Sorry of this is a stupid question but do they just appear over night or do they gradually show up?

Gradually over. A few days from what I've heard

Need to keep up the calories then and keep doing my belly push out exercises

Looking at myself in the mirror I noticed new streaks. Turning a big pig

The itching has completely stopped! No stretch marks. Maybe just growing pains? Weigh in on jan 4th to see how much I gained whilst off work.

Unfortunately the stretchies never made an appearance

I don't get the red stripes either. Mine go straight to white and you can't see them. They still get itchy though.