Claire Malmstrom
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 606 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO22disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO44meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO22whole food mealsconsumed
Claire's actions
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
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.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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?
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Claire Malmstrom 10/24/2018 7:48 AM -
Claire Malmstrom 10/23/2018 10:38 AMSince starting the challenge, I have been much more diligent about my meal planning. I find that I am spending more at the grocery store, which was initially startling, but I am spending less overall by: (1) not eating out as much (or at least more intentionally); and (2) not wasting as much in food that goes to waste during the week. -
Claire Malmstrom 10/22/2018 12:27 PMJason and I volunteered with Friends with Trees this weekend. We planted trees and shrubs in a wetlands area. It was rewarding, but a lot of hard work. I was impressed with all the kids that participated. -
Claire Malmstrom 10/18/2018 1:15 PMHey everyone! We are in the final stretch of the challenge! I am impressed with everyone's participation! GO TEAM!!! -
Claire Malmstrom 10/12/2018 10:09 AMI have been reading about an ayurvedic lifestyle recently, which is a holistic approach to mind, body, and spirit. Has anyone seen how the changes they have made during the challenge so far have made an impact on other areas of your life?-
Marcy Easton 10/15/2018 10:04 AMThat's a great question! I continue bringing my awareness to gratitude. Even when I struggle with change or feel like I am not being my best self, gratitude can help me take in the whole picture. I'm intrigued by ayurveda and how ancient practices can fit into modern lifestyles.
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Claire Malmstrom 10/11/2018 1:38 PMI was proud of myself, because I wanted to get dinner out last night, but still made my dinner at home, since I had meal planned and didn't want to waste the food I bought. -
Claire Malmstrom 10/10/2018 2:10 PMYesterday, all my meals were vegan. I have been enjoying reducing the meat in my diet with this challenge. -
Claire Malmstrom 10/09/2018 8:41 AMThe reusable mug challenge has been my most challenging. I am keeping a reusable mug in my work bag at all times, so I don't have an excuse not to use one! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn 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?
Claire Malmstrom 10/07/2018 1:09 PMThis does not surprise me. I would want to use that money for a nice vacation or towards a down payment on a home. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Whole Foods DietMichael Pollan states that "it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor." What are your thoughts on this?
Claire Malmstrom 10/06/2018 1:16 PMI feel like when my diet incorporates more whole, unprocessed foods, I am sick less and have more energy to live my life.