Here’s what I love about the internet. (Besides basically everything)

Yesterday, the lovely Calee (Life + Running) and I had a little conversation that started in My Fitness Pal (I’m FitandFree_Emily if you want to connect) continued over on Twitter like this..

… which spawned a whole challenge she dubbed #OperationPantsFit. Go stop by her post this morning to get the whole story. Here’s my take: We’re focusing on health and feeling better about yourself, not the number on the scale. It started out as a “we should lose 10lbs together” conversation, but ended up being a pretty cool and empowering challenge. There are some people that need to gain weight to be happy and healthy. That’s cool too! “The pants” could be anything, really; a dress you’d like to fit back into, a tank that you want to show off your strong arms, etc. From what we saw last night, more than just Calee and I are interested!

I LOVE it when genuine friendship and support creates a fun challenge out of nowhere. It even gave us a little pep in our step last night:

So, here’s the deal for me. No more scale until November’s check in. My only measurement for the next month (or two) will be these bad-boys:

My Size 20 Levi’s. Patiently waiting to make it past my thighs. No matter how hard I wiggle, they just aren’t close. And like my favorite tagline (below) … the only muffin top I want this season, is pumpkin flavored. IT’S ON.

Want to take part in #OperationPantsFit? Be sure to stop by Calee’s blog and say hello, and grab a button (or two) from below! Then do what’s right for YOU. Lose 5, gain 10, just start eating better. Whatever makes YOU happy and healthy!

 

xo – Emily
Be strong. Be fearless. Be you

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