Too Fat to Get a Tattoo? (would like some thoughtful input)

So here is the deal. Every since I turned 18 I've wanted a tattoo. But I've always been going to weight until I "lost weight". So while everyone else got a tattoo, I just smiled and said "I'll get eventually". Well I've never had a "little" amount of weight to lose. I've always been fat. I've never been able to lose enough to look "skinny...or even just normal". This is quite typical of how I've been living my life "I'll wait until I lose the weight". Well...I'm now 25 years old.

If/when I lose enough weight to effect a tattoo wouldn't be for at least a few years (I'm 400+ right now). I've had more people then not tell me....I should wait because tattoos are more appealing on more attractive bodies. Well...honestly...isn't everything? I mean, duh...

The tattoo would be on my forearm. I'm kind of flustered about it. It's something I want pretty bad, but should I continue waiting?

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Wow! So many wonderful, encouraging and thoughtful responses. I want to thank everyone.

I’ve been agonizing on this for so long. I honest believed that there was a mass stereotypical belief when it came to this issue. I think thanks in large part to the responses I got from this post I’ve come to a decision.

As a few have mentioned…placement is a big concern because of the change in skin with weight flux. I think my forearm would be ideal though, as my arms are big….but not so big I’ll have tons of droopy skin. Plus your arms are one of those places you can really work on while you loose weight and slowly replace the fat with more muscle so to preserve the skin. Plus…I want to be able to see my tattoo without a mirror or painful contortionist moves.

I’ve come up with a plan. I’m going to set a date. The date can play the role as a reward and a motivator! I just have to stick to it, no matter the weight loss at that point. That means I’m no longer putting it off, but I’m giving my self a bit longer to lose weight…but with a fail safe of a deadline!

I’ve known what I wanted for a few years. I’m going to get a compass with the 4 points being my 3 sisters and mom. A few inches above the compass will be the North Star, who will signify my grandmother. The compass will be in the shape of a golden dollar from the 1940’s to represent my great grandmother who always wore a necklace with a gold dollar on the end. Just thinking about it makes me tingle with excitement.