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Hello July! Whoaaaa-oooh! We’re halfway there!
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Hello July! How are we already halfway through 2020?! It seems like 2019 was both yesterday and a lifetime ago. COVID has certainly disrupted our lives, including mine. But I’m surprised to say that I’ve been making some steady progress on a few of my goals from 2020. I’ve been having regular date nights with Kyle. I’ve been on a number of podcasts, webinars, and media outlets regarding my book Pirates of the Chesapeake Bay: From the Colonial Era to the Oyster Wars. I check in with my friends weekly. I’m making moves at work. And I’ve even made time to read for pleasure. One thing that needs work, however: my health. I haven’t exercised nearly as much as I should. And I haven’t been eating very healthy.
So I made a commitment to myself for the month of July: track all of my food via MyFitnessPal for an entire month. The goal: lose 8-10lbs by August. I know that weight, itself, isn’t the end all indicator of health. But it’s something I’m very conscious about as part of my health journey. I found my old Tumblr account from 9 years ago where I tracked all the healthy foods I was eating. I’m hoping to use it as a guide to help me get back on track today. What are some things that work for you in your health journey?
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Using my trusty PowerSheets (and my two, yes TWO planners), I’ve made some goals for July.
July Monthly Goals
- Read a book for fun
- Pay off the AMEX card
- Pack up our house/stage it for sale
- Save $1000
- Outline COVID-19 Chapter for work
- Outline NatGeo Bookazine
- Begin drafting NatGeo Bookazine
Weekly Goals
- Meal plan and prep
- Exercise 3x a week
- Check in with a friend
- Date night with Kyle
Daily Goals
- Drink 64+ oz of water
- Make Kyle coffee for work
- Brush teeth (yes, I need a reminder sometimes; yay depression!)
- DuoLingo lesson
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I also have several important birthdays to remember, including my grandmother, my best friend Amanda, my goddaughter Kayleabug, my dog TJ, and my niece Jayla! I can’t wait to celebrate them this month!
So what are your goals for July? Drop me a comment letting me know: have you been making progress on your 2020 goals or has the pandemic seriously derailed you? Be kind to yourself! Stay safe. And wear your mask!
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Margo Rhodes
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