I've been a fool in April

Kamala vs. WhattaBurger in Dallas

By Kevin Hunsperger

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I'm behind on blogging about Operation Find My Abs.  But to be honest I've fallen off the workout wagon and the healthier eating wagon.  It all started in mid-March with a Spring Break trip to Disney World.

The Mickey Mouse PB Cup

I'm not blaming my vacation on my poor choices.  There are healthy choices at the restaurants at the Happiest Place in the World.  For example one day I did get green beans as a side with my burger instead of french fries.  However, that was about the extent of the healthy picks.  I had the No Fair Funnel Cake at Cold Stone Creamery, a Mickey Mouse peanut butter cup the Goofy Candy Company and lots of cold beer on the beach.  I justified these options with the "I'm on vacation" and "it's my birthday" excuse.

I got back into the saddle briefly when we returned from the sun and sand.  I hit Gold's Gym a few times in late March and picked up the pace on running because I'm participating in a big relay race. Then I got on the Road to WrestleMania...

One of several craft beers during WrestleMania weekend

Once again I opted for the less healthy choices.  Chad and I became the tag team champions at CicCi's Pizza.  We'd laid the smackdown on that buffet.  Then we doubled up at Redneck Heaven as I conquered a chili burger one night and then the big BLT during the next stop. Fast food became our partner too as we hit up McDonald's, Taco Bell and WhattaBurger.  My new hobby of craft beer consumption with my fellow Craftbeericans won't help either, but I'm keeping the mantra "everything in moderation" in mind.

Training for the River to River Relay

I've been back home nearly two weeks, and I've yet to make it to the gym.  But as I mentioned I am running more.  I don't feel like I've gained any weight, but I have definitely not seen in progress in finding my abs.  I will continue my quest and change my eating habits once again.  I've polished off all the Reese's Peanut Eggs from Easter, so half the battle has been won.

Stay tuned for an update in May.  We've got this.  We really do...

Not Foolin' Around

Still looking... can't really see anything right now.

By Kevin Hunsperger
@kevinhunsperger & @my123cents on Twitter
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I've read it and said it before.  Abs are made in the kitchen, not the gym.  It's time to actually follow that advice.

Now to the excuses portion of the post.  March was a rough month.  My wife and I took the kids on a spring break extended weekend that included all kinds of unhealthy treats.  We had ice cream, apple turnovers and Krispy Kreme donuts.  I was kind of good at the Chocolate Monkey and had a chocolate covered banana instead of some of the more decadent treats.

My birthday treats
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March is also my birthday month and we celebrated at work and at home with a variety of sweet treats.  I had five cupcakes, two pieces of cake, a brownie and a couple scoops of ice cream to celebrate.  I did however avoid the temptation of the hundreds of Girl Scout cookies that made their way through our house.  I also told the Easter Bunny no candy for me this year.  That will be hard because I LOVE Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs.

My last soda (at least for now)

Now to the main point of this post.  Not only am I giving up candy, I also decided I'm done with soda.  I had my last one on Sunday, March 29.  It was a 44 ounce Diet Coke with a splash of Wild Cherry Pepsi.  Usually when I get a fountain soda, I prefer Coke Zero with the artificial vanilla and cherry flavoring.  It's my weakness.  And if I ever come across a Coke Oasis machine, forget about it.  Anyway, I enjoyed that last soda as I watch Wrestlemania 31 and ate large quantities of buffalo chicken dip, tortilla chips and luchador mask chocolate chip cookies.  

I switched to diet soda years ago, but after reading countless stories how it can lead to more belly fat, I've decided that's probably one of the things hindering my progress in Operation Find My Abs.    I'll reevaluate my stance at the end of the month.  I haven't convinced myself that I completely want to give up diet soda.  But then I thought about it like this, if I was a smoker and giving up cigarettes, I wouldn't tell myself I could smoke again next month.  So I'm conflicted.  Wish me luck.