Pants Vs. Pie Challenge

Discourage by my first attempt to buy a swim suit in 7 years (last time was pre-marriage, pre-babies, and  pre-coffee toffee twisted frosty) and the realization that my clothes are fitting tighter and tighter each day, I decided this past weekend to buckle down and get serious about my ever widening butt.

And thus was born, the Pants Vs. Pie Challenge.

The Background: A couple months ago I tried for several weeks to eat whole grains and salads, low fat dairy, drink water, and go walking (2-3 times per week). And the results....well there were no results, except that I felt deprived and  like I had actually gained weight. I began to think it was a lost cause. I'm over 30, have a desk job, two kids, no time to exercise and a limited budget with no room for expensive low fat/high fiber/'weight loss foods. But, being the determined, don't take no for an answer, competitive Type A personality that I am, I didn't really want to let my butt (thighs, waist and that soft spot under my chin) win. At least not without going down swinging. So I figured I would give it one last hurrah!

The Plan: Very simple. Do some sort of exercise everyday for 1 month (4 full weeks = 28 days). In addition make at least 1 healthier choice each day. These are the baby steps each day that I can do to make better choice about activity and food.

Accountability: To stay motivated and keep honest Pants Vs. Pie is going public. It's one thing to do a personal challenge and if I fail no body has to know. Its another thing entirely to put it out there in front of friends and loved one and for all the world to see. Fear of public failure is a proven motivator.

The Consequences: If I fail the challenge and skip a day of exercise or after 28 days of exercise and healthier living if I still don't see a change I'm giving up the fight, selling the treadmill and using the money to buy bigger clothes and LOTS OF PIE. The true consequence will be the disappointment and of course, if you know me you know I don't like to spend money, so having to buy cloths (especially bigger clothes) will be a real down-er.

The Reward: If I do see a change (weight and or size decrease) at the end of the challenge I get to celebrate with PIE! This is the beauty of the Pants vs. Pie Challenge.... either way I get PIE! And I like PIE, hence the need for the challenge. If we want to get deep, then the real reward is not only weight loss and a healthier me, but also a jump start back to healthier living and more active lifestyle. Two things that will carry on after the challenge and help me become and stay fit. BUT.... I prefer to focus on the PIE!

So. As of Monday June 20th, 2011 the Pants Vs. Pie Challenge has begun. Daily updates will be posted with stats and progress here on my blog.