Tattoo to recognize your efforts/goals @ weight loss?

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!

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!

She just went to Guatamala today for the Pan Ams She a weight lifter her weight class is 75 kilos so far she #1 in the nation she lifts on the 30th

Me and hubby had both been talking about this lately. ...I have a long journey but i think i want something when i reach my goal several years i am sure from now.

Not sure what we get

I have one ( I'm addicted -never in a million years did I ever think I would be ). I know what my next one will be, and it's sorta weight related, a milestone of sorts if you will - the 50 pound mark. I do plan on getting a third one once I reach my goal... right now I'm thinking a butterfly at the base of my neck.

I have 4 already, but I would LOVE to get one for weight loss. I have thought of getting a bike, something to do with biking or spinning since so much of my exercise focus is in that arena.

I have 3 already, but I am getting another one in memory of my dad .. haven't thought about a weight loss one .. still have too far to go! But that is a really great idea. I would get the chinese symbol for "strength" .. or something like that.