How are we in July already? It seems like two minutes ago that the year begun and now here we are into the 7th month of the year and what could be potentially the busiest month of the year so far for me with the Women's Euros taking place, changes happening at work and plenty of things taking place on weekends meaning very little free time in the grand scheme of things. That being said I am determined that I am going to make the most of the month and make it one of the best of the year so far. So here are the goals I am setting for myself this month... 

Fashion

Ditch the backpack 

Currently I am taking a backpack to work with me everyday however, I am getting sick of it and with the changes that are taking place I think I am going to be able to make the switch from a backpack to a handbag I have had sat gathering dust. The plan is to pop my diary and laptop into the bag and see if I have enough space for the other bits I need to take up to work with me. I am sure I will have plenty of space and I am looking forward to making the change. 

Buy a Loungefly bag

I am honestly surprised that I haven't bought a Loungefly bag yet, somehow I have managed to resist the temptation however, I don't think I am going to be able to for much longer. They have recently released a gorgeous Pokemon Lucario bag which I have fallen in love with. This bag would be great to use however, I feel like I have a space in the games room where this would be perfectly displayed. 

Rotate the footwear 

I have fallen back into old habits and I am back to constantly wearing the same footwear for days on end. The plan for July is to really mix up the footwear I am wearing and to really try not to wear the same pair for a few days at a time. I have plenty of nice shoes that I just don't wear so it is time to change that and get some wear out of them. Some will go much better with the outfits I am planning than what I have been previously wearing. 

Finally get started on Vinted

I have a bag of items ready to list on Vinted and potentially a whole lot more to list once another goal has taken place so I think it is about time I stopped delaying and started listing. This will free up plenty of space in the house and should also bring in some extra money which would be greatly appreciated at the moment with all the jobs we have got going on. Let's see just what happens with this one I am hoping it is a goal I can tick off and helps other goals progress nicely. 

Sort through the rest of my clothing

There is no kidding myself anymore there are some items of clothing that I am never going to wear again as they have become too big for me so I need to sit down and have a proper clear out of the clothing in the bedroom that hasn't been worn for ages and is never going to be worn again. Once this has happened I should have plenty more to list on Vinted too so it helps that goal above and hopefully brings in some extra money. 

Fitness

Get as close to the 100 kg mark 

I am really hopeful that in July I can dial in and really start making progress towards my weight loss goals. I am sitting at around the 106 kg mark at the moment so I want to try get as close to that 100 kg mark before the end of the month as this will give me plenty of potential for a good August which is my final preseason month and with a target of 95 kg by the first of September I really need to get pushing as much as possible. I know if I nail the basics and stick to things daily I have the potential to hit this goal so let's see at the end of the month check in.

As much football as possible

Training resumes in July so I want to attend every session possible and I want to make sure if there is a friendly I am attending that too unless I am away. Not only that but I am also wanting to having some solo training sessions just to work on my technique and finishing a bit more. By hitting these sessions I should see the weight drop too if everything goes to plan.

Stick to my calories daily

July is going to be the month where I really get into my calorie deficit to ensure that 100 kg mark is approaching. The plan is to not go over my calories at all in July & hit my protein target daily to ensure maximum benefits towards my weight goal. I am out a fair bit in July but with the planning around meals and what options are available to me I should be able to nail this goal. 

Hit the gym 3 times a week   

To tie everything together I want to ensure I am in the gym doing a weights session 3 times a week. I feel great after these sessions and even with weeks becoming busy once again I should be able to hit this goal if I actually sit and plan my weeks out properly. I have seen the benefits of hitting the gym so it is about time I became consistent with it.

8,000 steps a day

Most people aim for 10,000 steps a day when trying to lose weight but so far 8,000 is working for me however, I am not consistently hitting my target so in July I want to ensure that I am not under 8,000 at all. This just helps me lock in the habit and hopefully give me a base point going forward to improve upon.

Life 

Make the most of our free Saturday's

Granted I only have 2 free Saturday's due to going to my parents one weekend & being away for the other however, me & Liam no longer have plans on Saturday's so we can go on adventures or play games. For July I am hoping we can make the most of having no plans and be spontaneous before the football restarts in August. I am just grateful we are getting more time together thanks to the changes taking place.

Enjoy the extra hours we get together

As I say changes are taking place in July and this means me & Liam are going to have more time together during the day & on weekends and I can't wait. There is no more mornings or evenings waiting for him to arrive home as his commute is going to be reduced massively. This means we can sit and game together, crack on with jobs or just relax together for a change rather than barely seeing each other.

Finish my book

I have been reading the same book for over a year now and it is about time I set aside some time to complete it. I just don't make the time for reading like I used to and I know really should start to again. I am hoping that just half an hour of reading most nights will help me finally get this wrapped up so I can move onto my next read.

Complete a game

I set myself a target of completing 10 games this year and currently I am on 0 as I just don't make the time for gaming. I am putting time aside in July to sit and complete at least 1 game in the month just so I know I am taking some time for myself rather than being on the go constantly. Hopefully this helps me stay in and save some money too.

Enjoy family time

There is plenty coming up in July. My sister is at Silverstone with my dads so I am going to stay with my mum & nephew for the weekend which should be loads of fun. I am then heading to the coast the weekend after for a few nights in a caravan & a McFly concert. The fun doesn't stop there either as towards the end of the month me & my sister are taking our grandparents to see Il Divo which should be a brilliant evening. It is a family filled month which should be a whole host of fun.

Home

Save enough money to get a chunk of the dining room done

If all goes well and that Vinted goal gets underway & I stay at home not spending where possible then this one could be very close to happening. I am hoping that by July's payday towards the end of the month I have enough for the plastering doing in the dining room & then I can use what I save in July's pay towards the decorating so we can finally get this room underway. This will require a lot of saving but I am positive I can make it happen.

Plan what to buy for the dining room

If we are planning on starting the dining room by the end of July then we need to sit down and work out what we need to buy for this room. We need to work out what furniture we definitely want to add, a new light fitting and accessories. One side of the room is going to be a bar area so we need to ensure everything is planned for on that side too, this will give us chance to see how much extra money we need too. 

Cut the grass & trees

The front of the house is a mess right now as it has been neglected. The trees are overgrown & so is the grass so the plan is once the weather changes again we are going to get out and crack on with these areas. Once the trees are done they shouldn't need doing again for a few months which is a bonus and as for the grass well, once that is done we have a good base for other bits we want to do in those grassy areas. 

Start on the back garden

We have decided not to do any painting in the garden until the dining room has been done as this will be the access for the plastering and decorating so we don't want the paint ruining. The plan though is to get our planters finished and turned into seating, weed the area, plant some nice plants and get rid of bits we no longer want in here. We also want to start sorting for the hot tub out here so we need to get some prices for some electrics running outside. 

Finish changing the games room around

Towards the end of June we begun changing the games room around a bit and now in July we just have a few bits left to sort in here. Hopefully we can get this done nice and early in the month so we can just enjoy spending time in the room for a change.

So there you have it those are my goals for the month let's hope it is going to be nice and productive.

See you soon

Lucy