Posts by megmagpie

Thanks guys!!

At the moment, I'm currently on hummous and salad mostly but know that I will tire of it...loads to work there with though ;-)

ps- can we get Bacos in the UK does anyone know? I used to get them when I lived in Saudi Arabia (where they were prevalent due to pork being illegal!) but have never seen them since....after 10 years I'd like to try them again!

meant to add : yourhearttme- No you have the Metric system right- it is a lot to have lost in week-but nothing to worry about... I didn't lose anything this week!!! Went from 75kgs-72kgs last. I'm 5"10 btw.  Have no idea why I saw such a dramatic drop one week then none the next. Like I say I haven't changed my diet and I eat! healthy and veggie but I do love my food (why I'm on here in the first place no doubt!! mmmmm carbs. hehe)

Original Post by sidnaceous:

My rule for getting a tattoo which is what I did for my current one is to grab a calendar and write exactly what you want for a tattoo on it. If you still want it 1 year later go for it.  This is a life long change so 1 year is worth it in the long run.

I personally plan on my second tattoo as a reward after I reach my goal and then keep it off after a year of maintenance.

I have a local artist I trust who touched up my current one and added to it last spring.  I'm going to have him design a new one for me with the elements I want in it.  I am not a fan of generic tattoos out of a book. It's the personal touch I love.

 

Hope that gives you some food for thought.

 

That's my rule too!!! After year of pondering it I just got my roses extended from the back to the front, and I absolutely adore them....if anyone is interested it was done by Bugs, who is a simply amazing artist. He used to tattoo in London (where I am) but has now moved to LA (I got my roses extended when he was back over for the london tattoo convention). 

I seriously recommend you check out his work, and other high-level passionate tattoo artists,  tattoo haters.....it really changes your perspective. I am constantly getting told "wow I thought I hated tattoos but yours are really amazing" and as it is so pretty, I never have problems finding work etc, as it somehow still looks 'smart'. Although at this stage my tats are very coverable....I'm only 24 though I strongly doubt it , I may end up in work where they are totally unacceptable (very unlikely but still ) Also the right artist will not tattoo you if it will look terrible. ie side of the calf if you've got big calfs etc....I was terrified that getting my front done would make me look butch (I'm 5'8") but it actually has shown of the fact I have slender shoulders....as my tattooist told me it would and drew an example on me before so I could see...

A true artist will want his work to look good!!!

So basically I am just saying the same as everyone before me.....tattoos are great form of self expression and a wonderful artform but think carefully and take your time.

And the one year rule is good one to follow!!!