arm fat, depressed...can anyone help me?

hey, i have been really depressed lately.. i have a very serious problem with my arms. ive lost about 65lbs since i started my diet in january, and i was really happy with my progress, but lately ive been crying a lot...every time i put on a short sleeve shirt, or see my arms in the mirror.. i just cry. ive lost weight everywhere BUT my arms, and they look appauling, they get me down so much i dont like to go outside when its sunny because i dont want people to see them and see how gross i look

i have a disgusting body and, i dont feel like i can ever be pretty. im only 18 years old this should be the happiest years of my life, and i feel like im locked inside a cage. its not fair ive worked this hard to lose weight i shuld be rewarded not get more problems... when i look at other girls, when i look at my friends, i feel like i want to cry to because its what i could look like but i cant and i know ill never get there. 

i can be 100 lbs and still be hideous with loose skin stretch marks and cellulite

sorry for my venting...

im asking if theres anything i can do with my arms besides surgery.

only click if you have a strong stomach..

http://i40.tinypic.com/dnytkk.jpg

thanks

sorry for the whiteout i dont want anyone to know who i am its embarrassing

The good news is your arms will get smaller.

If they were the first things to get big, they'll be the last things to get small, but once you run out of fat in all your other places, you'll start to lose it there. Also, fat tends to redistribute once you've maintained for a while (your body will burn the fat in your arms through normal metabolic functions, but when it stores new fat it stores it all over instead).

I have the same problem and a similar picture in my profile gallery.

How old are you?  If you are still fairly young, then hopefully you still have enough elasticity in your skin that it will snap back a bit with exercise.  Unfortunately, at my age (49), I'm going to have to have surgery.

By the way, congratulations on your weight loss!  Even if you still have excess skin, I'm sure it looks tons better then the excess fat that you did have!!!!  We might not be able to get by with wearing short-sleeved shirts just yet, but we can disguise the excess skin with the right clothes. 

Don't let it get you down; you're doing great!!!

EDIT:  I just re-read your OP and saw that you are 18.  That's great because it means you should still have a lot of elasticity.  Regular exercise should help you out tremendously!

thanks guys, im feeling a lot better now

im 174 & 5'4 as of now, and i think i look fine i just need a few more lbs to lose but its just the arms that are my problem area, sometimes i feel like i wana rip em off lol

Aw. I hate that you feel that way. I def don't think God put us down here to be miserable. In fact I know he didn't. I want for you to have joy everyday and be proud of yourself. I wish for you that you would get to where you want to be and be amazed at how awesome you look.

It is a similar story with me and my thighs. When I was slim they were AWESOME. I mean, my legs were on point. Sculpted, no cellulite...and now......

lumpy, dumpy and misshapen. But I tell them that their time is limited every day. i know that that is where fat goes first, and it leaves from there last. My stomach is what gets nice fairly quickly so some people think I am ok...till I stand up.

What you dont want to do is let the depression cause you to go too deep in a shell, cause  you will most likely either develop obsessive thoughs, and therefore actions, or gain it back and thensome. So you need to tell yourself everyday that you are gonna live better, do better and meet your goals. If you focus on that, I know it will happen for you. 

Also, focus on the good that you have done. Few people have the will power to lose that much weight. It really is ok to give yourself a pat on the back sometimes.

God bless you.

cellotlhicks, I know how you feel about your thighs!!

I hate to sound vain, but when I was thin I had the cutest ass. I mean seriously, my butt was incapable of being improved upon. Perfect size and shape, perky as hell, smooth and adorable. No matter how low my self-esteem was, I never had to be insecure about my bottom.

In fact I had to tie sweatshirts around my waist or wear long tops frequently to avoid random strangers commenting on my butt. But now that I've gained (and lost) weight, it's like... A totally different butt. It's squishier and I dunno. Hard to describe I guess.

I'm praying for the return of my epic rump. I don't miss the perverted comments, but I really miss being able to wear a bathing suit or skirt.

:(

Dereno, I'm sorry you feel so bad right now. The others are right, you are young and with exercise and a good diet they should shrink with time. It's true that the first place you put weight on is often the last place it comes off!

Plenty of people don't feel pretty when they're 18. I think for some people, like myself, it takes a few more years to grow into their bodies and looks and style. When I look back at myself at 18 (22 now) I have changed so much in a short time, become more confident, happier, and I have a MUCH better idea of who I am and what my strengths are. Remember, confidence is sexy!

While you can't spot-reduce fat, you could lift weights to help build muscle and give your arms more shape.

If you were to lose more weight, it could also reduce your arms. But remember to take it slowly, use the teen calorie-count guides on CC and enjoy everything in moderation. :)

Dereno, if it is any help, the most interesting adults I know (I am 52) never say that the teens were "the best times" of their lives.  We all suffered in some way or another, and that helped us grow into stronger, more beautiful (inside and out) people.  You have lots of good times ahead in your new, healthier (and more beautiful) body.

I agree, dkenworthy high school was definitely fun, but college is the best time of your life! I'm trying to adsorb it all while I can! I am so proud of your weight loss and just how everything felt hopeless when you had your whole body of fat to lose, now you're in your in your critiquing mode, you are going to start nit-picking and all those feelings will come back but now aimed at one body part.

I'm still far away from my weight loss goal, and HATE my arms too. I never wear sleeveless or short sleeves, no matter how hot it is (as a matter of fact it's 105 in New Orleans right now with humidity in the 80% range) and I'm wearing 3/4 length. It's all about dressing for your body. People always say that I wear my weight well, when really I just hide my least favorite body parts and accentuate my fav parts. So, until you reach your goal (and I know you will), just try dressing in a way that makes you feel good about yourself and you'll be surprised how that affects your confidence level. When I dress cute, I feel prettier, all over. Just remember, it's only temporary, and then you can flaunt those sculpted arms!

P.S.cellotlhicks

Can you be my weight loss buddy?! I was inspired from that post! You are one of the most upbeat and positive people I've come across so far, keep it up we all need more people like you on here!