I wanted to do something that would, for me, mark the beginning of the new me.

This past Sunday I went to a tattoo parlor and go inked. I already had a tattoo from years ago (hidden), but this one is right there for me to see, to remind me.

I realize that even though I will have the band, I will still require making good choices and maybe even some willpower.

I found a tattoo that I liked that said, in Chinese: God give me strength. I wanted it on the inside of my right wrist (my eating hand, lol) to remind me. Sadly they couldn't do that in the small area I wanted (couldn't shrink it down enough), so I went with a simple Chinese symbol: BELIEVE.

I pray that it will help me remember what I am doing, where I am going, and where I came from. It will stare at me every time I pick up a fork or put my hand to my mouth.

I know it's a bit drastic for some, but for me, this commemorates the new me that will come out of this journey.

BethFromVA-I didn't completely steal your idea. I did get a Chinese symbol on my wrist. Thank you for posting your idea. Now I will always have this reminder.

Nicely done Beth!:Dancing_wub:

I got a couple new tat's last Oct. and this past January on both forearms. Neither had much to do with my lb, but I like them. I've got a total of 6 so far. DW hates them, but it is my body. She just has to look at it.:Dancing_sorry:

Tattoos are a great way of expressing yourself and what means alot to you.

I got a couple new tat's last Oct..

i KNOW - that one, of a team that won't win the super bowl this year..:Dancing_sorry:

i KNOW - that one, of a team that won't win the super bowl this year..:Dancing_wub:

Keep poking the bear.......:Dancing_sorry: