How I Did on My June Goals and My July Goals

While there were days when time seemed to drag on and on I am still pretty amazed at how fast the whole month just flew right by.  I thought today would be a good day to look back at my June goals and see how I did while also planning my new July goals.


My June Goals:

 Try to get together with a few friends for hiking once we can increases group sizes to 10-- Check?!  While I did try and get some friends to hike with us our friends were not up for it just yet.

 Plan something fun for Father's day and work with the boys to get gifts ordered/made-- Check! I think my husband had an awesome father's day fishing in lower pond.  We spoiled him with gifts (new recliners for our bedroom) and made him some of his favorite foods.



 Track every day on Weight Watchers and try to stay within the blue dot range 6 days a week- 1/2 a check! I did manage this a few weeks but not as consistently as I'd like.  I am down 1-2 pounds since June started though so I'm OK with that.

 Get Ian's working papers all squared away so he can start his new job-- Check! He started working the first week of June and I think he's really enjoying it.

 Go on a few kayak rides-- Check!  We've had some really lovely mornings on the lake for kayaking.




My July Goals:

Get 30 minutes of exercise 4-5 days a week!  Now that it's to hot to hike I'm doing awful at getting in my exercise.

 Plan a day trip for my birthday.

 Have at least two get togethers with friends either one on one or in small groups.

 Try pineapple grilled salmon recipe that I found on Pampered Chef website.

 Track everyday on Weight Watchers and start tracking water consumed each day too.

 Go to the shoreline at least once.

 Plan a fun shopping/ lunch date with my mom.

 Clean and organize the laundry room.  



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Comments

  1. HollyJune 30, 2020 at 5:43 AM

    Very inspiring...love seeing goals...good for you!

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  2. Danielle @ A Sprinkle of JoyJune 30, 2020 at 7:13 AM

    You did a good job on your June goals! Kayaking is so much fun. Also tracking food can be so hard, so even doing it part of the time is a win. :) Good luck with your July goals!

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    1. Joanne June 30, 2020 at 4:10 PM

      Kayaking is a lot of fun; so relaxing too. I'm doing so much better with tracking my food now that it's become a habit again.

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  3. Kari June 30, 2020 at 8:27 AM

    It sounds like you had a nice month! :)

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  4. Dara @ Not In JerseyJune 30, 2020 at 8:52 AM

    Great job! Good luck this month too.

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  5. EllibelleJune 30, 2020 at 9:24 AM

    Sounds like great plans for July. The grilled pineapple salmon sounds delicious, I'll have to check out the recipe!
    Ellibelle's Corner

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    1. Joanne June 30, 2020 at 4:11 PM

      I thought that sounded great and fairly simple too as they have you grill salmon on a pineapple plank.

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  6. Tanya June 30, 2020 at 9:45 AM

    Sounds like a good plan for July! Despite the strange Covid days, the year really seems to be flying by! Have a terrific Tuesday!

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  7. LyshaJune 30, 2020 at 9:58 AM

    I love the kayaking pics. Looks like a great set of goals for July. That Pineapple Salmon sounds yummy.

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  8. Shelbee on the EdgeJuly 5, 2020 at 1:09 PM

    You are really sticking to your goals and accomplishing some wonderful things! I need to follow your lead instead of wandering around my house aimlessly all day every day! Thanks for sharing and linking up with me.

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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