The Mark vs Pete Challenge!

So I challenged Pete to a contest the other day and I'm hoping I haven't bitten off more than I can chew, (that statement will be more funny here in a sec). You see Pete & I are the two especially blessed members of Sanctus Real. We are the two who aren't naturally skinny mini. We both love to eat good food and aren't necessarily the biggest fans of running, the consequence of which is a little bit of belly. So here's the deal: I challenged Pete to a contest to lose 20 pounds by Sept 1st. If one of us doesn't do it, that dude has to pay the other big $, we haven't decided how much.
I'm already figuring out that my eating habits are worse than I've realized as I've spent the last two days watching closely what I consume as well as having to resist eating things and/or large portions of things I normally wouldn't think twice about. It's about time though, I am 31 now. I've got a beautiful wife and two beautiful kids and I declare in the name of Jesus Christ that, as long as it is the Lord's will, I will live plenty long enough to see all of them live out their lives. I will not cut myself short because I was too undisciplined early on to maintain healthy habits. In Jesus' name I WILL see 85 years of age at least! (Unless Christ comes back before that. I'd be just fine with that too). So anyways,on a lighter note, this is your warning that Pete and I are going to be looking pretty great in the new record's cd packaging. Maybe we'll even give Chris a run for his money. So pray for us that God would give us the grace to not bite off more than can, (or should), chew and that we will both have success in our goal of 20 lbs lost. (Which would be good because if I lose I don't actually have any money that I can pay Pete with. Don't tell Pete that).
Oh yea, my official weigh in is 171. So the goal is 151. I'll keep you posted ;-)