Tattoo to recognize your efforts/goals @ weight loss?

I haven't done one to mean something for my weight loss. I was going to give myself one as a "reward". If you have an idea of what you want go to a tattoo artist and explain it and they can help draw something up for you. A good tattoo artist that is. I didn't knwo what I wanted on my back so the tattoo artist and I came up with it together. Drew up ideas till we found one I liked

Yep! A good artist should be able to come up with some good ideas for what you want, or you can make suggestions and they can draw up something for you.

I, too, am getting one for a reward, but not relating to my weight loss. Relating to losing my uncle 12 years ago.

Fear: getting a tattoo that symbolizes my weight loss journey...and then gaining the weight back. :embarassed: I suppose it'd always be a good reminder of why I should stay in shape & make this a real lifestyle change instead of a 2yr diet.

I already got one on my thigh that 60lbs ago I wouldn't have done - this is the first summer I've ever worn shorts in public & I LOVE being able to show off my tattoo. :bigsmile:

It's addictive people! I did it when I lost weight a few years ago. It would be interesting to do it again (at goal). I am running our of inconspicuous places to put them!

i will be getting my tattoo at the end of the summer when i reach my goal, although it wont be related to weight loss

cant wait to get it! :bigsmile:

It's addictive people! I did it when I lost weight a few years ago. It would be interesting to do it again (at goal). I am running our of inconspicuous places to put them!

Amen! I have to hide all of mine for work & I'm not sure where else to put one that would be easily hidden for work yet could show it off in normal clothes after work.

Havent thought about its kind of scary to me . My friend and here daughter got matching hearts on their 2nd toe. My daughter and I are going to get the Olympic rings on our ankles when she makes Team USA in 2012.

How awesome! Your daughter is going to make the Olympic team!!! Love the idea of you two sharing those "rings" together!

No, I don't have any. It would be my 1st.

I have a low tolerance for pain so I have not completely decided if or where I would get one. I want to be able to show it but not have to undress to do so! :laugh: BUT I would also like to "hide" it if need be (to dress up for a wedding or something like that).

But I figure if I can deliver 3 kids, I can endure the pain of a tattoo...a small one!

If you have a low tolerance for pain, then don't get one on your toes or fingers - those hurt the worst! My cousin-in-law has 11 tattoos and she says the ankle and upper back/shoulder blade are the least painful. Finger and toes/top foot are the most painful (I could tell my the look on her face when she got her toe tattoo lol).

I have a tattoo on my right ankle that wraps around and has nothing to do with weight loss (got it before I realized I needed to lose some weight). It really didn't feel bad until he started the upper portion which got into the fatty tissue on my calf. Now it probably wouldn't hurt because I don't have any more fat down there! :laugh:

I am getting my first tattoo when I reach my weightloss goal. Mine won't have anything to do with my weight loss though. I am getting 5 stars, one for each person in my family (me, my husband, and my 3 children) and they will each be colored in with the color of their birthstone. I can't wait!!

Oh my gosh, what a great idea! A few weeks ago I went to a tattoo shop with my hubby. I too wanted to get three little stars for our family (while leaving room to add on). Unfortunately the artist seemed a little stoned or messed up to touch my body with a needle so I am still waiting. I never thought about getting them in the colors of birthstones, that's awesome!!! Where did you plan to get yours? I was thinking the inside of my wrist, and small enough to cover with a big bracelet or watch if need be.

I am getting it in the abdomen area, right above the bikini line, hence the reason why I am waiting to reach my goal :-)

Mine so far have been very symbolic and indicative of my health and are very location-specific on my body closest to where I was sick. Once I hit another goal, I was planning on getting another one that I had made some edits to the design...but I am not 100% sold on the idea yet (probably because I can't figure out a good place for it!) I think it's a great reward, and I personally loving looking at mine when I am working out at the gym because I think "yeah, I got this" and sometimes there is nothing more powerful to accessorize with than some ink and a smile. Just make sure it's something you can be proud of and love 10 years from now (and longer, obviously). I don't think they hurt that bad, but then again I kind of like that pain and do find them addicting! Have an idea and any good tattoo artist can help sketch something if you give them some basis to work from. Have fun with it and good luck!

I have (3) on my back - 1 on each shoulder and 1 on the lower back. They are addicting and that temporary kind of pain.

A very good kind of reward. One of mine is the Chinese symbol for "Beautiful" - a reminder to me that no matter what size I am - I am always beautiful.

I wanted one sense I was 18. I lost 60 lbs 3 years ago and reached my goal. My reward was my tattoo. I've gained back 20 and am here to loose it again...So, I think its a good idea. Not to mention when you look at it, it will remind you to keep on track.

good idea. I want a new one that incorporates my kids but didn't know what to get. the birthstone colors is something to go with. thanks!