Tattoo @ goal weight?

[LittleNemo]

Has anyone gotten or thought about getting a tattoo to celebrate reaching their goal weight? When I achieve 135 I am going to get a tattoo to commemorate the special occasion. I have been thinking about this for years and years.. and I have a rough idea of the design I want ...it is about the size of a quater... and is going to be in a location that is under clothing.

I am curious, has anyone else celebrating reaching goal weight this way?

[mindy0121]

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well kind of. when i hit goal i plan to have my tattoo that i already have, touched up. i got it when i was 18..my skinny days.

its all black and has lost alot of ink and needs a touch up! but i have just been way too self concious to go back and even bother with it. (its on my right hip bone)
i also plan to get my belly button peirced though. ive always wanted it and never got it and then i started gaining weight so i was like **** no. lol. but now my tummy is going away so im excited! goodluck to you! youve done amazing!

[LittleNemo]

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that is funny you mention right hip bone.. i am getting mine done on the left hip bone.. I have pierce my belly button twice.. when i was younger (18 days..) =)

[jcapulet]

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I've always wanted to get a tatoo, and will someday. I'm thinking on my shoulderblade area. Not sure what kind I want to get. I was thinking a rose, because that is my middle name... but I'm not sure yet about which design I want.

[Rayley]

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yes, i am def getting a tattoo when i reach goal weight!! glad somebody else thought about this than just me lol although i am getting one in like two weeks, im going to be getting a side piece when i real goal weight. =) thats how im going to celebrate.

[Whatsername]

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Its crossed my mind just no idea what I would get. I already have plans for my next tattoo, for another reason. It takes me forever to come up with ideas.

[sham]

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No I wouldnt get one not my kind of thing but hey everyone has their likes and dislikes good luck with yours when you reach goal.

[LittleNemo]

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I already have a tattoo.. i have my eyeliner done.. had it since i was 16.. now 16.. I am half asian.. all the asian women on my side of the family have it done... family tradition.. the reason i want to get a tattoo done when reaching goal weight is.. it's permanent.. i will never go back to my original weight 200+.. i am getting a tatto of Fenghuang.

Here is some background of the bird (it also means rebirth). It is a symbol of high virtue and grace. The Fenghuang also symbolizes the union of yin and yang.

Each part of Fenghuang's body symbolizes a word, the head represents virtue, (the wing represents duty, the back represents propriety , the abdomen says belief , and the chest represents mercy .


In ancient China, they can often be found in the decorations for weddings or royalty, along with dragons. This is because the Chinese considered the dragon and phoenix symbolic of blissful relations between husband and wife, another common yin and yang metaphor.


In some traditions it appears in good times but hides during times of trouble, while in other traditions it appeared only to mark the beginning of a new era. In China and Japan it was a symbol of the imperial house, and it represented "fire, the sun, justice, obedience, and fidelity".

[Whatsername]

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Thank you for explaining that. I looked up some pictures of the Fenghuang and though that would make a beautiful tattoo, especially if it has added meaning to you.

Take care,

[freshlysarah9]

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Yes i have i love that you have posted this. It's going to be a cup cake and a banner with some stars and stuff to decorate (i've drawn myself) with the quote "victory is sweetest when you've known true defeat"- malcom forbes on the banner. i would like this on my ankle. im really excited. XD

[AndrewH]

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I already got 3, plan on getting my back done and my half sleeve.

[ShannonK]

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I have thought about that, too. I was going to get my belly button pierced, but got tired of waiting. I had it done over the Christmas holidays. I am using it as a motivation tool instead. (Might look better without the muffin top...)

A tattoo... that is a thought.

[Alexa]

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Little Nemo - I love that idea - it has great meaning.

Sarah - your quote is great.

I have thought about a tattoo and or a belly piercing - something to mark the occasion of goal permanently. I did some research and heard of a guy who had the ate of his first marathon tattooed on.

I really would love a foot tattoo but they say they can wear off?! And are very painful. I guess my worry with a tattoo is that I might not stick to goal and then it would bug the **** out of me. I need more confidence I can do this!

[livinontheedgell]

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I guess my worry with a tattoo is that I might not stick to goal and then it would bug the **** out of me. I need more confidence I can do this!

The thought has also crossed my mind more than once. If I were to get some ink done, I would get it in a place where I would gain weight first, ink isn't cheap and I would always want it to look good, so I guess it would help keep me in check.

[DWHIT]

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I am getting my second tattoo at my goal weight! I can't wait!