New Year, new me yada, yada

By Kevin Hunsperger

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2017 starting weight: 191.6
2016 starting weight: 193.6
I lost two whole pounds. Woo-hoo!

It's that time of year once again that I make some bold goals for the new year. And once again Operation Find My Abs will be on that list. 2016 started off strong for me, I hit the gym four to five times a week and I started eating healthy. But by late spring I derailed and the rest as they say is history.

First run of 2017

One thing I did stay consistent with is my running. As of New Year's morning, I've run at least one mile a day for 245 days. My 2016 total 658.5 miles. Not bad, but not as much as I ran in 2015 (but I did a half and full marathon that year). I enjoy running and will keep the streak alive for as long as I can, but I am also recommitting to getting to the gym and eating healthier. I'm also a part of a Snapchat accountability group headed by "Coach" Chad Williams. My abs are there, I just hope to find them.

Blogger at work!

Fitness is always a top priority, but so is expanding my brand. My 1-2-3 Cents grew over 2016 in terms of the freelance blogging. My goal for 2017 is to take things to the next level. The plan is to grow the blog, podcast and YouTube channel. By the end of the year, this site should have more than one million hits. My blogging streak here just reached day 220. 

Thank you to everyone who has supported all my endeavors. New projects are coming in 2017 including more with the Craftbeericans. Stay tuned, it's going to be a great year.

The Elf diet is no laughing matter

The Elf diet 

By Kevin Hunsperger

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Time for another accountability post, this will be the last of 2016. I had set big goals at the start of the year and unfortunately I did not keep up with those. My time at the gym dwindled after the first few months of 2016 as did my healthier eating habits.

My running is still going strong. The streak stands at 216 as of this posting. Last month I blogged about my new protein powder. It's a plant-based product called Vega. I mix it with spinach, milk and blueberries and it makes a great meal replacement.

Thanksgiving grub

Thanksgiving weekend didn't go well either. I ate enough to feed a small village in a third world country. But by the Monday after the holiday I was back on track and at least not eating as much junk. Now that it is December my concern this month is elf diet: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup. I'm not so worried about most of those because I'm not a fan of candy canes, candy corns or syrup. But Christmas cookies are one of my favorites this time of year.

We're weeks away from 2017. I'll be back in the gym and get on track. Better food choices are on the menu in the new year too. Merry Christmas and thanks for reading.