Tattoo as goal " reward"

gotogirl81

When I lose about 50-60lbs I'm getting a fairly large tattoo in memory of my grandma/ as a reward to myself. I have been dreaming about her since my sister moved into her old house with her husband. She's been my guardian angel the past few years.. I have been in a few car accidents and nearly could have died and I'm not a super religious person, but someone was really looking out for me.
So the tattoo is either going to be on my left shoulder or on my upper right bicep. ( depending on how toned my arms are at that point)
It's basically going to be a few key pieces kinda connected to each other.. that remind me of my grandmother and her elegant style/zest for life.

I have thought about this for a long time. and I finally came up with an idea for it. I have been looking at styles/ artists online but a bunch of them are in other countries...( for some reason the UK has amazing tattoo artists.. anyone want to buy me a ticket there?? :flowerforyou: )
But yea, I will be doing some research over the next year on tattoo artists in my area( Pennsylvania) , and thinking about how much I want to spend.

Have you done anything like this when you reached a goal? What does your tattoo look like/ stand for? anyone have any pictures of their work?

BalenciaLynn

Im planning on getting a tattoo on my whole back once i've lost 40lbs
there is no point on me getting one now since t dont have the body to make it look nice

timvet

When I got to my goal weight my husband bought me a coach purse that I had wanted. It was awesome. Now everytime I look at the purse it reminds me of how far I have come and the I need to stay at it to stay healthy. Good luck!

juliedozier

I'm not at my goal ... yet. However, I totally plan on getting one next month for my birthday. It's a symbol that stands for "Embrace Life" .

AnahitaCanDoIt

Resists temptation.

lunatikchik

if i can muster up the guts, once i hit goal, i'd like to get a phoenix on my wrist or calf
Symbolizing that I have arisen from the old and became a new person
as the phoenix dies on his funeral pyre and rise from his own ashes into something new and magnificent

(again if i have the guts, hahahaa, i'm a total chicken.... but we shall see how i feel at goal!)

Captainobvvious

I'm doing Tough Mudder next year and getting their tattoo as a reward if I complete it... I mean WHEN I complete it.

I went from completely out of shape fat slob to currently kinda overweight kinda fit guy to next year when I am going to be at my goal weight and ready for the trials..It will be my badge of honor.

allifantastical

I have a shoulder/arm tattoo that I am going to get finished and turn into half a sleeve when I hit my goal weight. I am super excited! I think that is a great reward.

Danardeener

I have several tattoo's. I got my last tattoo when I reached my goal weight. Now I'm thinking on gaining weight just so I can lose it and get another tattoo.

Pixi_Rex

Yeh... I tried to stick to the "no more tattoos until I reach my goal" but that didn't last. I have since gotten 2 tattoos and am saving for another.

So now I have no goal "reward" other than buying smaller clothes.

medea5

I am going to get a tattoo when I hit my goal as well. It's going to be a fat dragon for obvious symbolic reasons. I already have it drawn by one of my favorite dragon artist. She even agreed to color it when I told her I was going to get it tattood for my weight loss. Haven't found a tattoo artist yet.

danimal5867

I've never been a tattoo type of person even though my wife, daughters, and son-in-laws all have them. I am now considering getting a tattoo to commemorate my first half marathon and marathon. I still haven't actually ran a race since HS CC in 1982 so this is a relatively long range goal. I recently saw a profile picture with 13.1 on one calf and 26.2 on the other. Thought it would be cool for people I pass in a 5K race to see as I blow by them.

sapl31

I have reached goal and I am now looking for the design I want for my first (and probably last) tattoo to reward myself for this journey.

gotogirl81

Resists temptation.

For?

TammyLynne71

When I get to my weightloss I plan on getting a pink teddy bear holding on to 3 balloons. With Letters in each ballon. ASM for my twin sister, BDM for my daughter and JDM for my dad. All who have passed away. The pink teddy bear cause when I was in the car accident my dad got both me and my daughter a pink teddy bear that stayed with us. When my Brittany passed away he switched the bears. When my dad was killed I had that pink little bear with him the whole time until his casket was closed. Now that pink little bear sits between my dad's flag and a frame that holds a lock of my daughter's hair and a print of her foot prints.

AnahitaCanDoIt

Resists temptation.

For?

I personally don't get using your body as a timeline to commemorate events with tattoos. They are more or less permanent. If it says something like "Look at me how thin I am" and then you gain weight...


ETA: this was about ppl getting weight loss tattoos, not for the OP.
If it were me I'd get myself a fancy holiday or a really nice watch.

joeysox

im having a tattoo next week, i also have tattoos for goals i hit another so having one on the inside of my forarm(to cover a stupid mistake from when i was 17) the symbol means 'free yourself from self made chains' when i hit my ultimate target im having a massive one on my back, well its kinda 3 in one x

pudgeylou

I already have the desgin for my reward tattoo. It is going to be a large back piece. I have wanted it for so long, but never had the guts to go get it because I would have to practically take my shirt off. It won't be my first and probably won't be my last either.

Init_to_winit

I'm rewarding myself with a tattoo as well! I want "beloved" on my ribcage. My name is Amy and that's what my name means.

I'm worried because this will be my first tattoo and I'm sure I could find other places on my body that would be less painful. But my ribcage seems like a good spot. It won't stretch out when I get pregnant (at least not as much) and it's not visible unless I'm wearing a swimsuit.

I think a tattoo is a GREAT reward!

gotogirl81

this is the style I would like.. but not nessesarily tea cups.. although i love the idea of them.

this artist Guen Douglas from Denmark is outstanding. if your into that sort of thing her work is amazing.

Matt_1972

Resists temptation.

For?

I personally don't get using your body as a timeline to commemorate events with tattoos. They are more or less permanent. If it says something like "Look at me how thin I am" and then you gain weight...


ETA: this was about ppl getting weight loss tattoos, not for the OP.
If it were me I'd get myself a fancy holiday or a really nice watch.

I would have thought that one of the best reasons for getting tattoo's would be to commemorate events that happen throughout your life.
Imagine going on a "fancy holiday" and not taking any photos to look back on because "what's the point I am not there any more"

AnahitaCanDoIt

I have to add that I don't 'get' tattoos...it's not something I'd ever do. It's not me. But each to their own...I was merely saying if you put something about your actual weightloss/fitness success on your tattoo and then gained the weight/got unfit, it might be embarrassing.

Pixi_Rex

I have to add that I don't 'get' tattoos...it's not something I'd ever do. It's not me. But each to their own...I was merely saying if you put something about your actual weightloss/fitness success on your tattoo and then gained the weight/got unfit, it might be embarrassing.

Iwould like to think that if you put the time and money into a good tattoo you are going to do everything in your power to not go back and gain weight . Honestly I know myself after spending 2K on a tattoo I would not be willing to gain weight or do anything that would change the look of the tattoo.

Wuggums

<--- Partially a "reward" tattoo as one of the five dragons represents my weight loss. This is obviously still a work in progress and just a bit more than half done with another 8-10 hours to go under the needles.

gotogirl81

Resists temptation.

For?

I personally don't get using your body as a timeline to commemorate events with tattoos. They are more or less permanent. If it says something like "Look at me how thin I am" and then you gain weight...


ETA: this was about ppl getting weight loss tattoos, not for the OP.
If it were me I'd get myself a fancy holiday or a really nice watch.

I would have thought that one of the best reasons for getting tattoo's would be to commemorate events that happen throughout your life.
Imagine going on a "fancy holiday" and not taking any photos to look back on because "what's the point I am not there any more"

Everyone has their own opinion of what a reward for whatever( weight loss/ a goal met/ etc..) should be..

I personally think if someone is into that form of artistic expression and are OK with putting it on their own bodies then that is what they should do, and be happy with that decision cause well, its kinda permanent.
I personally love tattoos. If you don't like them, and never would get one I would recommend another way to commemorate reaching something that was accomplished.

Matt_1972

If I would never get a tattoo and don't see the point of using a tattoo as a reward for reaching a goal then I probably wouldn't go into a thread created for that specific reason and tell people what they should and shouldn't do.

AnahitaCanDoIt

I have to add that I don't 'get' tattoos...it's not something I'd ever do. It's not me. But each to their own...I was merely saying if you put something about your actual weightloss/fitness success on your tattoo and then gained the weight/got unfit, it might be embarrassing.

I said, "But each to their own" AND I referred to tattoos specifically outlining weight loss amounts etc... no one is judging you. Relax.

I'm giving my opinion. Which is what is done here generally. Just saying to people: think long and hard about getting a tattoo that specifies your weight loss (amounts, clothes sizes, etc)... it could backfire.

Sheesh.

AnahitaCanDoIt

I'm a lover not a fighter. now that would be a good tattoo!

xSakura

I'm thinking of doing the same, treating myself to a tattoo when I've reached my goal. I'm planning on losing it all by my 21st, so it'll also be like a present to myself

I don't have anything in mind yet, although I'd like ''Fall down seven times, stand up eight'' along the inside of my arm, for the simple fact I've been through a lot the past few years, and it's a reminder to stay strong.. I dunno, I like the idea :laugh: I only have one tattoo, which is a Koi fish on my right arm with Japanese, which translates into ''Love'' and ''Family'' and I absolutely love it

Good luck with your research, I'm sure you'll find a great artist! :flowerforyou:

gotogirl81

I have to add that I don't 'get' tattoos...it's not something I'd ever do. It's not me. But each to their own...I was merely saying if you put something about your actual weightloss/fitness success on your tattoo and then gained the weight/got unfit, it might be embarrassing.

I said, "But each to their own" AND I referred to tattoos specifically outlining weight loss amounts etc... no one is judging you. Relax.

I'm giving my opinion. Which is what is done here generally. Just saying to people: think long and hard about getting a tattoo that specifies your weight loss (amounts, clothes sizes, etc)... it could backfire.

Sheesh.

its totally cool that your not down with that kinda thing. I have a few friends and parents who are not into me doing this. I still love them the same. I have wanted one for a long time..and the tattoo will have nothing to do with weight loss in the sense of the drawing itself. Like I said its things that remind me of my grandmother.

AnahitaCanDoIt

I have to add that I don't 'get' tattoos...it's not something I'd ever do. It's not me. But each to their own...I was merely saying if you put something about your actual weightloss/fitness success on your tattoo and then gained the weight/got unfit, it might be embarrassing.

I said, "But each to their own" AND I referred to tattoos specifically outlining weight loss amounts etc... no one is judging you. Relax.

I'm giving my opinion. Which is what is done here generally. Just saying to people: think long and hard about getting a tattoo that specifies your weight loss (amounts, clothes sizes, etc)... it could backfire.

Sheesh.

its totally cool that your not down with that kinda thing. I have a few friends and parents who are not into me doing this. I still love them the same. I have wanted one for a long time..and the tattoo will have nothing to do with weight loss in the sense of the drawing itself. Like I said its things that remind me of my grandmother.

That'll be a nice way to remember her... my comment was not about you (as I stated) just about people putting the specific weight/fitness victory. Kinda like watching the stars get a tattoo of the boyfriend of the week on their wrist and then breaking up the next week! Embarrassing! And painful, I hear, to remove.