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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Lori Ann Roy

The University of Vermont Medical Center

"To make a positive impact on my community and my home, one day at a time."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 777 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    44
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    120
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    19
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    36
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    38
    zero-waste meals
    consumed

Lori Ann's actions

Health

Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home

I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Learn More about Food Deserts

I will spend 30 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Car Share

I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Skip the Straw

Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

COMPLETED 19
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 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

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?


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    Lori Ann Roy 10/24/2018 11:23 AM
    Great challenge, finish strong!

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    Lori Ann Roy 10/24/2018 11:22 AM
    So great ot see how many people participated, we made a great impact!

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    Lori Ann Roy 10/24/2018 11:22 AM
    Great challange, wish it was going for longer!  Hard to remember to report on the weekends.  Would love to see an app for this!

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    Lori Ann Roy 10/22/2018 1:56 PM
    I selected the challange to write down 3 things I am grateful for each day.  I never realized how easy it is to recognize three things no matter how difficult situations might seem.  Helps add perspective to what's important.

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    Lori Ann Roy 10/22/2018 1:55 PM
    Have found some really great meatless recipes!  https://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/vegetarian/slideshow/easy-vegetarian-dinner-recipes

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    Lori Ann Roy 10/18/2018 12:34 PM
    Looking for something great to eat at work?  head to the garden Atrium, lost of great meatless and healthy options.  The atrium is definitely helping me achieve my meatless goals!

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    Lori Ann Roy 10/18/2018 12:33 PM
    Wish this was going for longer!  Keeps me disciplined and aware!

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    Lori Ann Roy 10/17/2018 11:43 AM
    Not sure if there is a way to pick more challenges, I'd like to have more daily challenges as they become relevant :)

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    Lori Ann Roy 10/11/2018 5:45 AM
    Love seeing the entire team dashboard and the impact we are all making!  Keep up the good work!

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    Lori Ann Roy 10/11/2018 5:45 AM
    Another great recipe to incorporate more veggies into your day AND it reduces the fat from the cheese :) http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/253137/sweet-potato-mac-cheese/