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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Laura Bachiochi

The Hartford Environmental Action Team (HEAT)

"I vow to keep my environmental impact in my thoughts as I go through this challenge and change my habits while influencing my family to do the same."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 450 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    3.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    270
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    6.0
    whole food meals
    consumed

Laura's actions

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Know My health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Avoid refined sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Take Control

Both system and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Avoid refined sugar
    Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?

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    Laura Bachiochi 10/18/2018 5:20 AM
    Since I have not been truly 100% successful in stopping all sugar, I actually know I am addicted to it.  I was surprised how strong my cravings are and were.  It is pretty enlightening and something I'll continue working on.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Weekly Meal Planning
    An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?

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    Laura Bachiochi 10/17/2018 5:33 AM
    No, it doesn't surprise me.  I also feel my family throws out more food we should.  I would rather save this for an emergency fund.

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    Laura Bachiochi 10/11/2018 6:23 AM
    Enjoying all this fresh produce from the farmer's market!  Perfect time of year for it!

    • Katie Leveto's avatar
      Katie Leveto 10/11/2018 6:32 AM
      Unfortunately we have no local farmers markets, its a real bummer :(
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Exercise Daily
    How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

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    Laura Bachiochi 10/03/2018 8:26 AM
    I enjoy trail running.  It reminds me of how precious our environment is and why we should preserve  and respect it.