The Kat Files

Hello, dear reader! June has officially ended along with my Just Do It June Challenge where I wanted a month to reset, refocus on me, and realign a few of my habits and routines while trying out a few new ideas. I gave myself 10 goals for the month, and I feel like I did well overall. Out of those 10 goals, I accomplished 6 of them (gold star), completed 1/2 of one, went in a different direction with one, and missed the boat on 2 of them. On Monday, I updated you on my Week 4 results, but I still had two days left to track in June, so I will include those stats in this wrap-up as well.

Goals for June

• Time-Track the entire month. Eliminate scrolling mindlessly on social media. ⭐
• Keep a food journal for the entire month. Primary focus is to cut out added sugar and sugary processed foods. ⭐
• Try to cook at least 2 recipes that are high protein/low carb or no carb. (completed 1/2)
• Add running intervals to walking routine at least 3 days per week. ❌
• Complete gut protocol (Spa728). ⭐
• Complete BODI For Beginners Only Block 5. ⭐
• Get a massage. ⭐
• Declutter/Organize Scrapbook Room to prep for annual scrapbooking event this month with friends. ⭐
• Work on establishing a consistent Wake-Up time. ❌
• Find a primary care physician that aligns with my healthcare goals. Started this process in May. (went in different direction)

For the last two days of June, I spent 24 minutes specifically playing on my phone and scrolling on social media. I did not exceed my daily allowance of added sugar. I consumed 15.7 grams on Monday and 8.67 grams on Tuesday. In addition, I completed my gut protocol yesterday.

I did not find a primary care physician due to a few stumbling blocks. However, I ended up going in a different direction to get the ball rolling on my healthcare goals. On Monday, 29 June, I sent a message to my gynocologist asking her if she could put in orders for bloodwork to check my thyroid as well as my cortisol level. Thankfully, she put in the orders for me, and I scheduled my labs yesterday morning for Thursday, 09 June. I had a feeling she could order the bloodwork since she ordered bloodwork for me back in December 2022, and I had recently seen her for my well-woman visit in March of this year. The results of those labs will determine my next steps.

One of the two goals I did not complete was adding running intervals to my walking at least 3 days per week. As you know if you have been following my challenge, I injured both knees during one of my BODI workouts, and it took some time for them to heal. I basically scrapped this goal for the rest of the challenge. I am grateful that my knees feel back to normal. Going forward, I will be modifying or eliminating certain exercises that could potentially cause that injury again. I was disappointed with my results with this goal, but I am glad I listened to my body.

The other goal that I did not complete was working on establishing a consistent Wake-Up time. I failed miserably, and this EPIC fail is all on me. I can give you a litany of excuses, but I will not waste your time or mine. On Monday, 29 June, I woke up at 7:57 AM which is the latest I had woken up for the entire month of June. And yesterday morning, I was up at 6:27 AM. I am not sure what it will take to get my act together in this area of my life.

What’s Next?

I have decided not to do a July challenge. Instead, I want to continue the momentum with tracking social media usage and added sugar consumption. I plan to cook the other recipe I found that is high protein/low carb or no carb. I also found a couple of healthy recipes that involve a waffle maker. I want to focus a bit more on the aims on my 26 for 2026 List, add those running intervals to my walking routine, and choose a new BODI program for the month. Lastly, I will take the necessary next steps on my healthcare journey when I receive the results of the bloodwork I am having done next week.

Thank you, June, for a monthly challenge that provided me with an opportunity to reset, refocus, and realign. I finally got a much-needed massage, cut back on social media scrolling and added sugar, and took actionable steps toward improving my health. It was an insightful month, and I showed some personal growth despite a couple of stumbling blocks. How was your June, dear reader? Happiness!

“The biggest reward for a thing well done is to have done it.” ~ Voltaire