LOL my last goals list was exactly a year ago for June…awkward. Let’s get the ball rolling again, shall we?

Lifestyle

• Go to bed by 12 so I can get up by 8AM with no problems.
• Keep track of weight weekly.. I get lazy with this :(
• Don’t fall back into bad habits!!! :( :( :( 
• Braid month? (IDK but it will help my hair grow.)
• Buy a bike.
• Try not to waste food.
• Less EM (this has taken over my life.. oh the shame)
• Ask people to hang out and come over more often. Especially come over.. more movie nights, sauna nights, etc.

Nutrition

• Multivitamin <3 sometimes I forget
• ~1L green tea.. or any tea really every day. This will help with my poor water intake.
• Try going to the gym in the morning.. if it works out stick to it for the summer! If not, that’s okay too. 
• Try different recipes, compile and master a cookbook binder.

Fitness

• Work on strength (push ups!!)
• Morning bike ride/walk to wake me up?
• Incorporate sprinting 1-2 times a week.

Nutrition

• 30-Day Paleo Challenge month! This means no grains, no legumes, no dairy, no sugar, and no processed foods. 
• I would personally like to stick to <50g carbs. Just to try it out.
• I will not restrictively count calories (gasp!) But I will keep a food journal to track my intake and most importantly macros (I need like 60% fat!)
• I will only eat when I’m hungry. I will eat until I am full, regardless of the calories. I will not restrict my calories.
• 100g+ protein. 
• Don’t be afraid to salt things. 

Other

• Get at least 30min of sunshine a day. Take more long walks at the park!
• Finish my The Lady of the Rivers.
• Participate at youth group more. 
• Incorporate sprinting a few times a week.
• Insanity? Maybeeeee. IDK if I’ll have time for it.
• OMG YOU BETTER GET ON TOP OF CALC HW!!
• Smile more, people like you better that way. :)
• Sit less at the computer.

This should be a good month. :) Hopefully I won’t experience the dreaded “carb flu” I keep reading about.

I need to buy a bottle of coconut oil, mason jars, and dark chocolate to satisfy my cravings. I also need to finish my chobani yogurt within the next two days! LOL. 

Since I won’t be weighing myself in April, I need different ways to measure and track my progress. I am also transitioning into intuitive eating.

Diet

• ~1700 calories/day, more on intense workout days. Guesstimate ~500 calories per meal + snack.
• Eat breakfast every morning. Even if it’s something small because I overslept. I recently started having issues with this due to sleeping in too late and rushing to class.
• Try to eat meals at the same time each day.
• Maintain estimated balance: 50% carb, 20% fat, 30% protein.
• Meal plan: 1/2-1c grain carb, 4oz-6oz meat protein, serving of veggies/fruit.
• Eat more veggies containing fiber (ie: broccoli)
• Eat more variety

Fitness

• Mile time < 10:00min
• Be able to run 2 miles non-stop
• More push ups, pull ups, arm, ab, back, chest, strength exercises.
• Complete jumping jack challenge (maybe)
• Increase weight lifting weights

Personal

• Lose ~5lbs (03/31: 142.4)
• Fit into new Paris Blues jeans loosely
• No skin picking. Ever.
• Clean out closet to give to goodwill
• Finish all calc hw and quizzes this month
• Go to gym during peak hours, go to bed sooner. ~8hrs sleep/night
• Figure out the situation with V. FML he’s back in my life.
• Register for summer classes.
• Start studying for chem—take placement test
• CAR INSURANCE QUOTES
• Upgraded insurance plan that expires at the end of the month: Buy new frames and contacts, visit dermatologist for scars, see a gyno for check up (never had one), general doctor checkup (long overdue), consult with a dentist about my wisdom teeth.
• Dry cleaning. Dry cleaning. Dry cleaning.
• Stick to natural cleansers. Stop using “acne” cleaners/moisturizers/etc.

(Source: inspiremethin)

Health/Fitness

• Lose ~5lbs (hopefully get below 140.0!!)
• Set new calorie burn record (Currently @ 950)
• Increase THR > 190
• Incorporate more high intensity cardio (190+ BPM)
• Decrease RHR (Currently @ 61)
• Attempt to run/jog 1 mile
• Complete 20min jumping jack challenge
• STRETCH! STRETCH! STRETCH!
• Improve on my flexibility (possibly incorporate yoga)
• Complete 20min consecutive crawl stroke (record time/#laps for base reference)
• Complete POP Pilates beginner workout (abs)
• Increase overall strength

Diet

• Eat 1600-1700 calories minimum on sedentary days
• Eat 1700+ calories minimum on workout days
• Limit added sodium and sugar
• Maintain balanced macros, 40% carb, 30% fat, 40% protein
• Limit processed crap
• Drink more milk :))
• Multivitamin every day!
• Eat more raw veggiesmore often containing FIBER (ie: broccoli)
• Don’t wait too long to eat. Stick to general meal time schedule
• Eat more variety! (I tend to stick to the same things a lot)

Personal

• Get at least 8hrs of sleep
• Read at least one leisurely/fiction book this month
• HW > Everything else
• Assemble progress pictures folder
• DO NOT TALK TO V. (and stop thinking about him while you’re at it)
• Get in touch/catch up with friends I haven’t talked to in forever
• Get A’s on these 2-3 upcoming tests
• Stop popping pimples/picking at my skin
• Look for a new job
• Find cheap HR monitor
• Journal more often (IBTF misses it)

Health/Fitness

• 5lb+ loss hopefully :)
• 600min exercise challenge.
• Focus on arms, core, back, posture, toning and stretching.
• Combine HIIT swimming with LI swimming. Try to swim 1-2x per week.
• Work on form when lifting weights. Lift smoothly with control.
• Workout 5x per week. Sun/Sat free for events. If no events, do something light on Saturday.
• Burn at least 500cal per workout.
• 30-60min MAX HR. LI if working out longer. (don’t want to kill myself)
• Lift weights 2-3x per week.

Diet

• 100g protein daily target
• ~600 calorie breakfasts. Eat when blood sugar drops, don’t be a procrastinator.
• Less sugar. Less sodium. Less eating out.
• Eat 1600-1800 calories on workout day.
• Eat 1400-1600 calories on non-workout days.
• More water. 2L daily, no excuses.
• No white carbs. Limit carbs completely.
• Minimal fruit, more veggies.
• FIBER WATER FIBER WATER FIBER WATER FIBER FIBER!
• Limit processed food as much as possible.
• More yogurts, cheese, avocado, nuts, peanut butter, healthy fats for added calories.
• Fuel workout with pre-workout snack, recharge after workout with protein.
• Drink more milk. At leas 1 cup per day.

Personal

• Weigh in: Thursdays (this might change, but this is most convenient for me right now).
• Less eating out, less spending money.
• Save money. Save money. Save money.
• School work > everything else. Must discipline yourself to get school work done first before anything else.
• Be open to more people.
• In bed by 11:30 (this is going to be hard)
• Dress less casual. Experiment! Try to wear everything in my closet, otherwise give it away.
• PROCRASTINATE LESS (impossible but it’s worth a shot ahaha)
• No hanging out Monday and Tuesday evenings. If I do hang out, leave by 10:30 to be in bed by 11:30.
• Fit into those smaller-sized Aero jeans.

Health/Fitness

• 5lb loss hopefully :)
• Complete 30DS Level 2
• 1000min exercise challenge…and actually complete it.
• Work on more core, back, and stretching.
• Incorporate more toning such as pilates exercises.
• Combine HIIT swimming with LI swimming. 
• Limit one LI swimming session per week for destressing.
• Work on form when lifting weights. Lift smoothly with control.
• Move around more during work so I’m not just sitting around.

Diet

• 100g protein daily target
• Find a better multi vitamin to take daily.
• 400-500 calorie breakfasts. Eat when blood sugar drops, don’t be a procrastinator.
• Less sugar. Less sodium. Less eating out.
• Eat 1600-1800 calories on workout day.
• Eat 1400-1600 calories on non-workout days.
• More water. 2L daily, no excuses.

Personal

• Less eating out, less spending money.
• Save money. Save money. Save money.
• School work > everything else. Must discipline yourself to get school work done first before anything else.
• Be open to more people.
• In bed by 12:00 (this is going to be hard)
• End of summer clean out (sort through everything). And keep it clean! 
• Dress less casual. Experiment!
• Do laundry more often. You lazy bum. 
• PROCRASTINATE LESS (impossible but it’s worth a shot ahaha)

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Healthy/Fitness

• Didn’t quite get to the 20lb loss mark. But I was like 0.6lbs away! So close. By Friday’s weigh in I’m pretty certain I’ll be at that mark.
• Didn’t even do 30DS Level 2. At all. Oops lol. I did finish Level 1 this month though. It’s because the first 10 days of July, I did not workout at all. So that was my mistake.
• Only completely 520 minutes of my 1000min exercise challenge. Eep.
• Have been working more on my core and back, and on my posture. :)
• I’ve been taking the time to really stretch out my muscles, especially my legs. My hamstrings are so tight. But I’ve definitely seen improvements in my flexibility.
• Incorporate more toning… yes. Been strength training more.
• Definitely limited my swims to a max of 90 min. And started doing HIIT swimming. LOVE IT.
• Squats… I’m able to get my thighs parallel to the floor. But IDK if I’m doing it with proper form since I lean forward big time and I don’t think you’re supposed to do that. I’m going to meet with a training and ask them to teach me.

Diet

• I think my protein intake has been pretty good. I haven’t been strict about getting the 100g. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t. But I’ve been okay with that.
• Blueberries…. I was great the first 2-3 weeks. But then my parents stopped buying blueberries. And they’re expensive! But I’ve been eating other fruits and veggies for my fiber.
• 1oz almonds…. ehh haven’t been eating as much lately. I rely more on peanut butter now. So if I eat PB toast, I try not to have any more nuts for the day.
• Stopped taking my One A Day due to stomach cramps. When I buy a gentler vitamin I’ll definitely be taking it daily.
• I’ve been good with eating the bulk of my calories for breakfast.
• Been good with limiting sugar and sodium with homemade foods.. except I’ve been going out too much so a bit too much sodium in that department.
• Been REALLY good with my calorie intakes. :)

Personal

• I’ve gone to youth at least twice this month, I think.
• Definitely been going out a lot more and I don’t mind taking pictures. Not really too outgoing though. Just more talkative if I have something to say.
• Been spending too much money.. ugh. I have a problem ahah.
• Been pretty good with getting to be by 12:30 most nights.
• I need to do a huge before school cleaning of my entire room and my car.. and everything really. I’m just too lazy.
• Ehhh… I still dress too casually. I think once I get skinny and buy a new wardrobe that will change.

Overall.. it has been a pretty good month. It has been easy to stick with my weight loss. Can’t wait for August. :)

Health/Fitness

• 20 total lbs lost (so 6 more..hopefully) I’d be happy with 4-5 for the month though. (:
• Complete level 2 of 30DS (10 days, 2-3x per week + 2 extra days from level 1 that I didn’t finish in June)
• 1000min exercise challenge
• Work on CORE and BACK this month! My core is soooo weak.
• Stretch stretch stretch. I want to be able to touch the floor, and stretch out my stiff calves.
• Incorporate more toning!!
• Limit swimming to 90min, increase intensity.
• Be able to do full squat, and lunges with proper form.

Diet

• 100g-120g protein daily
• 1 cup blueberries every single day
• 1oz almonds every single day
• Multi-vitamin 2-3x a week
• 400-500 calorie breakfast
• Limit sugar & sodium
• Eat 1600-1700 calories on workout days.
• Eat 1300-1400 on non-workout days.

Personal

• Youth at least 2x this month.
• Take more pictures. Socialize more. Be more outgoing.
• Spend less money, period. Save save save.
• In bed by 12:30 on days I worked out.
• Clean out the junk from my life (room, car, ‘friends’, cell, computer, etc)
• Dress better. I dress casually too much. I need to dress more chic. 

(Source: inspiremethin)

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Health/Fitness

• I didn’t lose the 5lbs I wanted to. But I did lose 4!!! And I’m really close to losing that 5th pound. (: June had 4 weeks in it, roughly. Which equates to about a lb a week. Awesome. 
• I didn’t complete level 1 of the 30DS. Towards the end of the month I got pretty busy socially and with work. Things just came up. But enough with excuses. I have 2 more days left on that level, so I plan on making them up in July. (:
• I did not finish my 1200 minute exercise challenge. I came like a little over 200min short. In the beginning I knew I probably wouldn’t meet it because I cut my swim time. But I did complete 975 minutes of it!! And honestly, probably a bit more than that because there were some workouts where I didn’t count time for lifting and warm ups/cool downs. (: My next challenge will be my normal 1000min one. That seems good for me.
• Posture….. errrr… I still sit horribly hahaa.
• Stretching… YUP! I stretch a lot now. After every workout. I never used to do that. My flexibility has definitely improved some.
• Toning… yup incorporated more of that.
• Limit swimming… did that.
• Jogging… nope! Not even going to try, honestly. Too hard on my knees.

Diet

• Never brought lunch to work hahaa. Still waiting on that fridge, grrr. But I have been eating cheaper. Wendy’s and this Russian place…
• 100-120g of protein daily… yup did that for the most part.
• Blueberries…. ehhh I was good the first 2 1/2 weeks and then kind slacked with this.
• Multi-vitamin daily… I stopped taking it daily because it upset my stomach. So now I take it every couple of days.
• 400-500 cal breakfast …. yes for the most part. (: 
• And the rest I’ve completed too for the most part.

Personal

• Didn’t go to youth at all.. lmfao. Oops. No time. If I don’t go to the gym on Sunday, then I can’t skip on Tuesday :(
• I FIT INTO MY SKINNY F21 JEANS!! YAYYY 
• Not really sure how much less I spend on eating out.. but I mostly only eat out at lunch during work.
• I was good with the bedtime thing for the first 2 weeks.. then kinda… slipped. LOL. 

Overall it has been a good month. I think I definitely made really good progress in general. It’s not that meeting a specific goal is soooo important. What’s important is the permanent lifestyle change that is results in. And I think a bunch of my old habits have definitely changed for the better this month. I’m set in a good routine and I enjoy it. 

Looking forward to July!

Health/Fitness

• 5lb loss (hopefully)
• Complete level 1 of 30DS (10 days, 2-3x per week)
• 1200min exercise challenge
• Work on posture
• Stretching!
• Incorporate more toning!!
• Limit swimming to 90min, increase intensity
• Try to jog?

Diet

• Bring lunch to work more often (cuts out sodium and $$$)
• 100g-120g protein daily
• 1 cup blueberries every single day
• 1oz almonds every single day
• Multi-vitamin every single day
• 400-500calorie breakfast
• Limit sugar & sodium
• Eat 1600-1700 calories on workout days.
• Eat 1300-1400 on non-workout days.

Personal

• Youth at least 2x this month.
• Fit into my skinny F21 dark denim jeans!
• Spend less on eating out!!
• In bed by 12:30 on days I worked out.

(Source: inspiremethin)