Steven Alaman
10/03/2018 2:45 PM
Making sure I spend time outside and take a moment to relax.
Steven Alaman
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 423 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO22meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO105minutesspent exercising
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UP TO2.0poundswaste composted
Steven's actions
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go get a check upHow do you practice self care?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? Do you know how your compost will be used and the benefits it has on the environment?
Steven Alaman 10/03/2018 2:44 PMSo far I am trying to not waste things before they become compost, but this task is challenging without a compost collection service. My end goal is to use the little compost that I create. -
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?
Steven Alaman 10/03/2018 2:42 PMRelax. We only have one life and we cant let our problems consume and distract us from the enjoyable parts of life. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Steven Alaman 10/03/2018 2:40 PMSo far I am just going to weird my friends out and start doing push ups around them until they either join in or leave. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Take ControlHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
Steven Alaman 10/03/2018 2:39 PMWell if all our smart people get killed off by disease they wont be able to come with ideas to help our environment or our communities. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Steven Alaman 10/03/2018 2:37 PMGratitude makes me a happier person and able to be positive influence to the people around me. -
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?
Steven Alaman 10/03/2018 2:36 PMHaving meat ever meal is considered the norm, but it isn't necessary. I think if we consider what our body needs vs what we want we will be able to reduce meat consumption. -
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?
Steven Alaman 10/03/2018 2:32 PMI am gonna use whatever money I save by doing this to get more food probably. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant an Herb GardenConsider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?