June - Goals Review

It's hard to believe 2024 is half-way through. Six months down, six months to go. Here's quick recap on progress for goals from the month of June. Thankful for progress but still have so far to go.

Daily Goals for May

• Read the Psalm & Proverb of the day (Psalm 31+date). - DONE
• Read Philippians 1-2. - DONE
• Read a few pages of another book. - DONE
• Take Fish Oil, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Probiotics. - DONE
• Drink Celsius energy drink. - DONE
• Drink at least 1 gallon of water. - Mostly done; didn't get to a gallon a few days.
• Eat 3 eggs+spinach for breakfast or fast (optional protein shake). - DONE
• Eat protein shake or salad for lunch when home or salad/protein-rich meal out. - DONE
• Eat one plate of food for dinner (that Fleur prepares) when home or salad/protein-rich meal out. - DONE; some meals I think I over-ate which was not good.
• Avoid rice, pasta, bread, croutons, cereal, potatoes, oatmeal, and other simple carbs (unless carb-loading for race or extended workout). - DONE
• Eat only hard-boiled eggs or raw vegetables between meals (no salad dressing). - DONE
• Eat blueberries only in protein shake and gu gels/banana before/during 2+ hour workout. - DONE
• Do some form of exercise each day. - DONE; rested a couple days 

Monthly Goals for May:

• Read/Listen to all I & II Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah - DONE
• Complete 72 hour liquid fast (no solid foods). - Pivoted to do 1 day complete water fast
• Enjoy 5 free meals (banquets, special occasions). - DONE; greatly enjoyed the free meals!
• Reduce weight to 157. - DONE mid-month but went back up to 159 by end of month
• 20 Days completing workout routine. - DONE
  • 3 minutes - plank
  • 2 minutes - hanging from bar
  • 200 push-ups
  • Complete Weight-training / Stretching / Cardio workout

Yearly 252 Goals:
1. Spiritual: Memorize the first two chapters of Philippians.
2. Physical: Complete a Half-Ironman in under 5 hours.
3. Relational: Eat a one on one meal with each of my sons and my wife at least once a month. 
4. Intellectual: Write a reflection post here each week.