Tattoo Reward

muziclver
muziclver Posts: 145 Member
in Motivation and Support
Has anyone made getting a tattoo your reward for a goal? (A very first tattoo perhaps?) I have a tattoo I'm getting as a reward that I've wanted for a long time on my ribs. But the closer I get to that goal the more scared I get because I don't know what to expect!
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  • Mustaine4Pres
    Mustaine4Pres Posts: 86
    I am waiting to get a second when i reach goal weight. The first one is on my lower arm and it really didn't hurt. It just feels like scratching on your skin. However, ribs are probably more sensitive. Anyway, what are you going to get? I'm undecided.
  • XtyAnn17
    XtyAnn17 Posts: 632 Member
    I am getting all my stretch marks tatted over after i hit goal but imwill still get more along the way.
  • muziclver
    muziclver Posts: 145 Member
    I'm planning to get this outline of a boy looking at the sunset with a dove flying over. It's in memory of my youngest brother that died almost 2 years ago.
  • abetterluke
    abetterluke Posts: 625 Member
    I'm getting a tattoo for a reward as well. It will be my first...I haven't decided exactly what I'm getting yet.
  • ValleyNikki
    ValleyNikki Posts: 21
    Im finishing my half sleeve if i go thru april hitting my calories everyday .

    Its a good motivator !!
  • BioMechHeretic
    BioMechHeretic Posts: 128 Member
    You'll handle it no problem. I have about 90 hours of work so far and it really is no better or worse the more you get.

    It isn't excrutiating pain really, just highly annoying and then if you get a few hours into a session plus it will then get really uncomfortable.

    It's very humbling though, a great experience that reminds you that you are very grounded to the earth. Just like working out does really, but in a unique way because instead of pushing yourself someone else is dishing it out and you get to decide how you tolerate it in your own head.
  • eggsmilkbread
    eggsmilkbread Posts: 184 Member
    Ribs are the most painful spot to get a tattoo since it's right on the bone, pretty lovely. I got one around there on my side AND got it removed not too long ago. Don't want to scare you but... uhh yeah. Go for it if that's what you really want.
  • Synapze
    Synapze Posts: 499
    I get a Tattoo for everything that happens in my life. I haven't figured out what it will be yet, but I've been photoshopping a few ideas recently.

    I've got months to work one out tho :)
  • aubreybouck
    aubreybouck Posts: 9 Member
    I have a large side tattoo that goes from my ribs all the way down to my thigh, and I simply LOVE it!! (it is a flower vine, and has a lot of deep meaning)
    When I had my son, it got a little skewed, and a few bits lost some color. I have wanted to get it touched up for a while, and I finally told myself, once I get back in shape, I will have it done!
    Also, my artist lives a few states away, so I have already planned my visit, which sets me a time limit, so no slacking!!
    I am so excited! I am going to see this through!
    P.S. dont be scared or nervous, I am a big baby, and I did ok!
  • blisser99
    blisser99 Posts: 122 Member
    I plan to get a second tattoo when I lose 46 more pounds. For now I'm thinking on my arm. Something simple yet unique.
  • StephanieCo3
    StephanieCo3 Posts: 122 Member
    I want a tattoo also! I don't have one but my boyfriend has two with plans for more (he's skinny though). I love the side ones too and if I ever get the stomach I want, that is the #1 place I want one. I am also interested in one that kinda comes over the shoulder. I just can't seem to make up my mind on a design though and if I got one I'd want it sorta big but easily cover-able since I'm a teacher. I'm also terrified of needles. I figure I have a while to decide and get up the courage though.
  • GypsySoul_74
    GypsySoul_74 Posts: 152 Member
    <---painful? after a few hours, definitely. worth it? you bet :)
  • thecakelocker
    thecakelocker Posts: 407 Member
    I have some tattoo designs in mind for my first whenever I get to where I want to be. I've always thought I was too fat for tats, so I have none.
  • StephanieCo3
    StephanieCo3 Posts: 122 Member
    <---painful? after a few hours, definitely. worth it? you bet :)

    You look fantastic!!! And so does your ink. :)

    How tall are you? Your body type is exactly what I'm shooting for, though I'm quite far off.
  • doc800
    doc800 Posts: 148
    Yup am planning on my second one two months after I hit my goal
  • EpitomeOfSxy
    EpitomeOfSxy Posts: 157 Member
    I have been contemplating getting a tattoo for a reward as well. I want it on my ribs as well! :) Undecided what I want, well actually, I know what I want .... writing. But, I keep being told not to get writing.
  • StephanieCo3
    StephanieCo3 Posts: 122 Member
    I have been contemplating getting a tattoo for a reward as well. I want it on my ribs as well! :) Undecided what I want, well actually, I know what I want .... writing. But, I keep being told not to get writing.

    I think the writing looks beautiful too. And I've always loved quotes, I used to keep a quote diary as opposed to a regular diary to keep track of the ones I liked. But I just don't have an all time favorite quote. My favorite tends to change with my life situations I suppose. Plus I also hear negative remarks about getting writing but I say go for it!!
  • silversociety
    silversociety Posts: 222 Member
    I never thought about a tattoo as a reward, but I want to get a scorpion right below my previous tattoo (chinese writing on the calf) but I decided that I wanted to look all good and badass before I got a tattoo that will look all good and badass.
  • silversociety
    silversociety Posts: 222 Member
    I have been contemplating getting a tattoo for a reward as well. I want it on my ribs as well! :) Undecided what I want, well actually, I know what I want .... writing. But, I keep being told not to get writing.

    Get what you want as you'll never regret it.
  • valeriewxy
    valeriewxy Posts: 418 Member
    Ooh on the ribs? I've heard that that can hurt ^^ My tattoo is along the front of my right hip - a rose with some sort of swirly vines :) It didn't hurt at all, and I only really felt it a bit more when it got nearer my bone. So I suppose if you really had it on the ribs, you might feel it. I think I'd generally say it probably hurts way less than you think it would. I know I was afraid and when he finally started tattooing, I was like "Oh, is that it?" Lol!
  • GypsySoul_74
    GypsySoul_74 Posts: 152 Member
    three of my tattoos include writing, and i've never regretted any of them, not even for a second. totally agree; get what you really want.
  • Brenda4105
    Brenda4105 Posts: 117 Member
    I never thought of of getting a new tat for a reward. I have 2 already. The first one is a rose on my left breast and the other is a vine with flowers and a humming bird I have that one just above the pubic bone. I was worried that one would really hurt. I think getting one feels like the kind of sensation that getting your ears pierced does. If you have multiple colors/shading that is when it starts to hurt. If they are going over the same area a lot it can hurt. Someone that is really good at it knows when your pain tolerance is getting to the end and will give you breaks.

    Best of luck if you do end up getting on.
  • BigJza
    BigJza Posts: 116 Member
    Hmmm..i guess In a way..I always wanted a large chest/neck area tattoo to flow with my other upper body tattoos...maybe subconsciously i was waiting to hit my goal...which i hit last weekend...strangely enough I got my 7th tattoo last weekend on the same day I hit 185

    Good luck
  • BigJza
    BigJza Posts: 116 Member
    Ooh on the ribs? I've heard that that can hurt ^^ My tattoo is along the front of my right hip - a rose with some sort of swirly vines :) It didn't hurt at all, and I only really felt it a bit more when it got nearer my bone. So I suppose if you really had it on the ribs, you might feel it. I think I'd generally say it probably hurts way less than you think it would. I know I was afraid and when he finally started tattooing, I was like "Oh, is that it?" Lol!

    dont believe the hype..they all hurt..people warned me about my fingers..and they were really no different pain wise
  • Ashaleet
    Ashaleet Posts: 59
    I've really been wanting bear paws up the side of my back (native american heritage). I was thinking that I'll get three. A big one on the bottom for when I lose 1/3 of my goal weight. A smaller one at 2/3 and an even smaller one when I reach my final goal.
  • Synapze
    Synapze Posts: 499
    Ooh on the ribs? I've heard that that can hurt ^^ My tattoo is along the front of my right hip - a rose with some sort of swirly vines :) It didn't hurt at all, and I only really felt it a bit more when it got nearer my bone. So I suppose if you really had it on the ribs, you might feel it. I think I'd generally say it probably hurts way less than you think it would. I know I was afraid and when he finally started tattooing, I was like "Oh, is that it?" Lol!

    dont believe the hype..they all hurt..people warned me about my fingers..and they were really no different pain wise

    Gezz i dunno. I'm currently having the soft area done between my shoulder and my neck. Its been a freekn painful experience so far. Much prefer arms and back lol.

    Meh, im probably just a sook...
  • sara0ann
    sara0ann Posts: 57 Member
    It's my goal weight reward!! :D
  • BigJza
    BigJza Posts: 116 Member
    Ooh on the ribs? I've heard that that can hurt ^^ My tattoo is along the front of my right hip - a rose with some sort of swirly vines :) It didn't hurt at all, and I only really felt it a bit more when it got nearer my bone. So I suppose if you really had it on the ribs, you might feel it. I think I'd generally say it probably hurts way less than you think it would. I know I was afraid and when he finally started tattooing, I was like "Oh, is that it?" Lol!

    dont believe the hype..they all hurt..people warned me about my fingers..and they were really no different pain wise

    Gezz i dunno. I'm currently having the soft area done between my shoulder and my neck. Its been a freekn painful experience so far. Much prefer arms and back lol.

    Meh, im probably just a sook...

    haha lets just say no area is particularly comfortable lol
  • basslinewild
    basslinewild Posts: 294 Member
    I have three - one on my chest, rib, and back. I was scared to get my rib done, but honestly I think my spine hurt way worse!
  • ashlinmarie
    ashlinmarie Posts: 1,263 Member
    I'm getting a tattoo of 3 hearts...like the old school life meter from Legend of Zelda on my inner upper arm but I want to get rid of some of the jiggly fat there first. Also, when I hit my goal weight, I'm getting a bird on my collar bone area.

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