August Review and September 19 Goals

August was a bit of an odd month, really busy at work with holidays mixed in – certainly not a month where I could say I ticked loads off the todo list. However, we did a big project which wasn’t even on my August goals! Anyway, let’s jump into the review of August and let’s set some September 19 goals!

August Review

In August I said I would

• Aim to lose 1lb a week – mmm the start of the month was challenging, but I turned it around right at the end of the month and lost 5lbs so I actually managed this one ✔
• Exercise – I wanted to do the stairs at work, 10,000 steps per day + Beachbody/jog 3 times a week – didn’t manage this one. I got over 8000+ steps around 50% of the month, but only managed 1 jog and 1 workout. Was either too hot or too busy. I think I set myself too high a target on this one.
• Streaming – nope too busy, I did manage to get on the Xbox on a few occasions though – this one is carried forward!
• Cooking one new dish per month – yay I did this one. I did a cabbage roll casserole, Instant pot goulash to name a couple.✔
• Journal – I have made a start on this one…..to be continued ✔
• Blogging 1-2 posts per week – I managed 5 posts so at least 1 per week ✔
• Camping/Day trips – we went glamping as the weather wasn’t good when I was off at the start, we also managed quite a few day-trips out ✔
• Sort Desk – work in progress – still haven’t sorted my shelves but decking took priority
• Date nights – nope didn’t manage this one – would feel too guilty with Ewan being at home on his own a fair bit during the hols. Also was still taking hayfever meds which just meant I was too tired in the evening.

Overall I am happy with how the month went, onwards and upwards to September!!

September 19 Goals

Here are my main goals for this month

• Try to not work excessive hours at work as it’s been a slippery slope recently
• Continue to lose at least 1lb per week (ideally more)
• Try to increase my water intake
• Steps – aim for 8,000 steps at least 50% of the month and try to fit in 3 workouts whether its a jog or beach body workout
• Sort Desk – need this one sorting
• Try to plan main blog posts through to Christmas.
• Do something crafty – I am thinking of doing some reusable face pads.
• Finish at least one book!
• Date nights – need to try to fit one in!!
• Streaming – still want to do this

What are your goals for September 19? The nights are drawing in and I think that makes exercise harder as I just want to get cosy when I get home

Good luck with whatever you have planned

Julie x