The Tat
For my 25th birthday in 2008, an old friend of mine paid for a tattoo I had been wanting since beginning my weight loss journey in December of 2007.
As you can likely guess, on the surface, 440 is the number of how much I weighed at my heaviest around the turn of the year. But, on a deeper level, this tattoo serves as a monument and lasting reminder of my past and how I adamantly refuse to ever return there. While it specifically addresses the health and weight issue, the 440 issue has become indicative of larger regrets I have regarding my past life and the drive I have to shape myself a better future.
And major props to John, who has gotten his own weight loss tattoo.