MattandKayle: Resolution Updates-August 2013

We are already in AUGUST! That means I need to do another update on how my resolutions are going. Like I said back in April I made 4 goals for myself to achieve in 2013. I'm really glad I made these four goals,because they are helping me become better in different parts of my life. I'm also really proud of myself for sticking with them!

My personal goals for 2013:
1. Blog 2 times a month
2.Do personal scripture study
3. Read 50 books
4. Lose 50 pounds

Goal #1-
January-6
February-3
March-6
April-3
May-4
June-3
July- 3
August-1

Goal #2-
I decided to read the Doctrine and Covenants for my personal study. I can gladly say that I have started reading it. Some days are better then others when it comes to reading,but I happy that I'm at least making an effort at this goal. With the rate that I'm going I should be able to complete it by the end of the year!

Goal #3-
I thought this was going to be such a simple goal. I originally wanted to make the goal to read 100 books,but Matt talked me down to 50. Which I'm so happy be did! I love to read,but making the time to basically read a book a week is a challenge.

So far I have read 23 and I'm currently reading my 24th book. So almost halfway there. If anyone has some quick reads or books you can't put down, let me know!

My goodreads account page Click here

Goal #4-
This is the goal that I am most proud of. I have made weight loss goals in the past,but this time I'm actually sticking to it. I enjoy exercising (most of the time) and I can tell what foods are good for my body by the way I feel after eating them. Even though the progress I have seen is slow going, I'm happy that I am losing and that I'm doing it in a healthy way. I love the app Lose it! It makes eating easier,but I can see how many calories everything is. I also like that I didn't have to cut out a million calories in the beginning,but that with each pound I lose I lose around 10 calories,so I'm gradually eating less and less. Our apartment complex that we live has a small health center. This has been a great blessing,because Matt and I have been able to work out together in the A/C! We go 4 times a week and we are trying to get in a fifth day,but this hasn't become a habit yet. Up to this point I have lost 30 pounds! I am a little over halfway to my goal of 50 pounds. There are about 20 more weeks until the end of the year,so hopefully I can meet this goal!