Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Better late than never - October Goals Recap

 I'm again late on this, but it really helps me to complete my goals at the end of each month, & see how I did. While not perfect, October was a pretty good month on all fronts except... fitness. Menopause is kicking my b*tt, and I'm not enjoying it. I've oddly gained weight in my upper midsection, and it's making all of my clothes not fit. I know I need to make pretty significant adjustments to my nutrition/calorie intake, but luckily my fitness routine is good & I'm focused on strength training as well, which is super important as we age.

Anyway, here's how I did this month. 

Financial:

  • Sort out 529 contribution + match -  done
  • Figure out fitness reimbursement - $480 submitted, done
  • Meal plan & use up 3 freezer/pantry items - used up chicken & dumplings, + 3 containers of chicken broth, & bonus points for cleaning & organizing the pantry
  • Start planning for 2026 budget - planning has begun

Family:

  • Get Nick's Thanksgiving flights sorted - done
  • One date night with M - lunch + couples massage for our 20th anniversary!
  • Start planning post Christmas trip - have sent initial plans + reservations
  • Have an amazing 20th anniversary with M - yes! 

Fitness:

  • Lose 2 lbs - gained 1 lb
  • Get back to regular fitness check ins - started at the beginning of the month & fell off by the end
  • 15 & 15 (stretch & No S days) - 14 & 7
  • Run a 10k - yes, & felt great
  • Average 12,500 steps/day - 11,881

Personal:

  • Successfully complete huge work project - yes, went really well & got great feedback
  • Get together with friends x2 - lots of hikes, walks + trip to Las Vegas
  • Finish planning concert trip - yes, and it was amazing
  • Have an awesome long weekend with my sister + BFF + Brunch with my parents - yes, fabulous
  • Say yes to adventure & trying new things - nothing really came up
  • Continue to work on work/life balance - took a day off & thoroughly enjoyed it
  • Declutter 50 items - 89/50
  • Work on travel planning & budget - yes, lots of great progress on both of the trips (NZ & Greece) 

What about you? How did you do with your October goals? Any wins to share?




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