…is to eat 10 POUNDS OF BUTTER IN 10 MINUTES!

That’s a total lie. That’s not what the 10-Pound Challenge is at all. I’m sorry. Sometimes, I’m just 11 years old again. I can’t help it. I’m sorry.

Anyway! So the REAL 10-Pound Challenge is hosted by Erika at Newlyweds On A Budget, and is a far better idea than eating 10 pounds of butter in 10 minutes. Or, like, 100 minutes, because ew. Really. Ew.

I know, I know — losing weight?? LAME. I’m totally with you. Only thing is? I’ve been suffering from such silly and ridiculous stomach issues over the past couple of years that my previously-very-well-managed weight has been a little. Well. NOT really “a little,” if you know what I’m saying.

I don’t have a ton to lose, and I’m not crying “woe is me.” Don’t get me wrong. But I could stand to be paying more attention to my meal composition, and what better motivator than declaring it loudly and publicly, via the Internet? I AM GOING TO LOSE WEIGHT. …The threat of shame is simply extremely effective, friends.

Plus, there’s a really cute button. I’m a total sucker for a really cute button:

So the goal is to lose 10 pounds in 12 weeks. We’ll see how it goes!

Also, again? I’m TOTALLY CHEATING. This goal is on my 28 Before 29 list, AND my list of New Year’s resolutions. I am a MASTER goal-setter. And a Master cheater. WHAT UP. (A little Barney Stinson there for you.)