Kim Thompson
10/24/2018 11:37 AM
On a good day, it's best to face problems directly & laugh more. On a bad day, I will behave poorly.
Kim Thompson
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 758 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO22meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO300minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO22minutesspent learning
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UP TO22pounds of CO2have been saved
Kim's actions
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 0 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 15 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
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.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Health
Learn More about Food Deserts
I will spend 15 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
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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Kim Thompson 10/24/2018 11:37 AMI am glad we had sunny days during this challenge. Yay! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Know My healthHow do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Forage for My FoodAmongst the motivations for foraging are: a source of food; means of income; connecting with nature; cultural tradition; or transmitting "local ecological knowledge, and a means for stewarding local and native plant populations" (McLain et al. 2012, 13). Which of these would be your chief motivation and why?
Kim Thompson 10/18/2018 1:05 PMMy motivation for foraging would be to connect with nature (like getting caught in brambles), and enjoying summer blackberries. In our area, blackberries are most prevalent. In the past, there were more italian plums but development seems to have taken those over.-
Erin Gately 10/22/2018 1:33 PMSince your team challenged our team, I though I would take a peek to see who was on the team. It is so nice to see all the familiar names! I hope you are well!
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Kim Thompson 10/17/2018 6:06 PMInfographic about Food Deserts: https://socialwork.tulane.edu/blog/food-deserts-in-america
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Linda Byington 10/24/2018 8:56 PMHi Kim. Thanks for finding this great infographic.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Avoid refined sugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Healthy SleepConsider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?
Kim Thompson 10/17/2018 5:50 PMI would like to go to bed earlier and wake up refreshed at an early morning hour. Helpful things: stop working on computer at night, drink more water, set a good routine, plan the next day to reduce stress, -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than in other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
Kim Thompson 10/17/2018 5:48 PMWe read about protein rich diets, we watch a lot of food shows about cooking meat, and develop habits to eat meat over vegetables. Individuals making the change, buying less meat, buying more non-meat protein, and raising awareness about each option. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Kim Thompson 10/17/2018 5:45 PMAir dry laundry as much as possible. Turn off appliances. Reduce heat/ac usage. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn More about Food DesertsWhat are the implications of access to nutritious food for a community?
Kim Thompson 10/17/2018 5:40 PMLimited or no access to food results in related health issues like diabetes and heart disease. The prices can be higher also making it cost prohibitive to buy the healthier food even when available in a local store. Just google "Food desert" to learn about this.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Volunteer in my CommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
Kim Thompson 10/17/2018 8:36 AMEngage with others on meaningful activities to make community better place.-
Cara Gauss 10/17/2018 8:37 AMgood job
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