Weight-Loss Tattoos You Don't Want
Posted on 4/30/2012 by dsjohndrow
Although they've been around for a long time, tattoos are pretty popular these days. For us weight-losers a tattoo is pretty enticing now that we don't have to cover ourselves in XXXL t-shirts and stretch pants. It could be a celebration.
It's pretty cool when a 20-something gets righteous ink! I often marvel at the art form, although I do think it's a little funny when middle-aged parents get tattoos with their kids to be cool. You know, the kids get a lion and the parent gets a lamb; there is something fundamentally wrong with that.
The only issue I have with tattoos is that they don't rub off. I have made some bad decisions - most of them haven't been permanent.
In case you are feeling the need to make a statement and beautify your body to celebrate your success, I have done a little research. Here is what I have decided NOT to get.
The Last Supper Trampstamp: This would be located across the lower back and Judas would be situated over your butt crack. If someone dropped a price of bread - yeah, that's where it would fall.
Cats: Cats are OK and the Egyptians had Siamese cat tattoos. I would just skip the litter box pose.
Buttock Penguins: The Arctic birds facing each other might seem cute in the mirror, but every time you do a squat they'll look more like kissing birds. It is better that the right doesn't know what the left is doing. And if you gain the weight back, it will look like a cave dwelling bat.
Belly Tattoos: These are bad for MFP-ers. Plateaus are bad enough, but imagine gaining back the weight? Your cute little hummingbird ends up look like a buzzard, or that nice little morning glory is as big as a sunflower. You get the idea. If you must have one there, I suggest a 6-pack.
SO's Name: They maybe significant now, but what if you have to cover it up in a few years? The good news is that if it was a long name, you can have it made into a snake.
Dates: For men I suggest your anniversary date. Try it on the back of your eyelids.
Neck Tat: The only way to cover this is to become a man or woman of the cloth. Unless that's in your plans, may I suggest something a little more discreet.
If tattoos are not your thing, may I suggest body piercing? You can take a run down the lure aisle at Bass Pro Shops and save a few bucks.
Tell me, if you were going to get a tattoo in celebration of your weight loss, where and what would it be?
Also, when I get old, I don't think I will be sporting a bare midriff, so hopefully I won't look lame ;)
I would like to get the side of my ribs done, but this is a tricky place for someone who was overweight and could possibly go back if they aren't careful. How awful would that look? I'm thinking mid back, right in the centre for the next one. That might be a safe spot. Or behind my ear.
Thanks for the afternoon smile!
and will get a colored butterfly when i hit goal
i got a black and grey one on my wrist, it was about my journey to become the butterfly i was meant to be (come out of my cocoon etc)
it isn't something i go out and do, print the picture then look at it atleast 6 months, then if you stil want it, go for it ( i was 32 b4 i got my 1st tat.)
I chose mine to go on my lower stomach/upper hip area because the only time anyone sees it is when I wear a bathing suit.
I'm going to get one for my 40th next year on my calf. Can hide it if I want and show it if I don't. Haven't figured out what but I also plan to meet my goal weight by then too so I'm hoping I won't be fat anymore
i waited 10 years for my one tattoo so i think a year after the weight loss is a good time. as for what i am gonna have i keep changing my mind on that one.
but i am thinking maybe stars for each stone lost or something similar we will have to wait and see x
great blog post by the way xx