Today when I was walking around Manhattan, I found some beautiful amaryllis flowers. It’s only the second time I’ve seen them in person, but this flower means a lot to me. I have one tattooed on my upper back that is symbolic of my weight loss journey. I wanted a tattoo that meant something to me, so I researched meanings of flowers. Amaryllis flowers represent “success won over a struggle”, which was very fitting. I told myself that when I achieved my goal weight, I would get the tattoo, and that’s exactly what I did.
Weight loss isn’t always easy, but it’s always possible given motivation, determination, and dedication. Anything is possible and the amaryllis flower reminds me of that every day. I decided to create a color scheme for my tattoo that doesn’t exist (at least I’ve never seen an orange and red amaryllis like mine). My tattoo artist did an incredible job and I had my friend create a logo of my amaryllis to use as the Bri Healthy logo. (Thanks Kareem!)
If you’re finding it difficult to begin a healthy lifestyle or embark on a weight loss journey, just remember that it is possible and you can do it. Set goals for yourself and keep your mind set on achieving them. My tattoo and logo reminds me of the hard work I put in, the sacrifices I made, and the incredible success I achieved. Just know that you can do it too! Anything is possible!!