Stacey Bonham
10/03/2018 9:06 AM
I have many okra plants that are still producing so I have been pickling them and chopping and freezing them so I will continue to be able to use them in the colder months.
Stacey Bonham
"My mission is to raise awareness about veganism and how beneficial it is for your health and the health of the planet- not to mention reducing animal exploitation. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 680 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO22whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO22more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO440minutesspent exercising
Stacey 's actions
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.
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
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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Stacey Bonham 10/24/2018 8:47 AMWow- this challenge flew by! I have found these really easy to incorporate so I plan on continuing on a permanent basis, as well as researching additional ways I can be more eco-conscious. -
Stacey Bonham 10/22/2018 12:28 PMKinda bummed out that many teammates seem to have forgotten about the challenge. Maybe next year! -
Stacey Bonham 10/15/2018 12:12 PMHosting a birthday party for my soon to be 14 year old and am refusing to use "disposable" plates, cups, and flatware. Hopefully it will be a teaching moment for these teenagers (and not embarrass her too much!). -
Stacey Bonham 10/14/2018 9:56 AMHow is everyone's challenge going? I don't see any teammates posting...... -
Stacey Bonham 10/13/2018 11:49 AMToday is pouring rain so I have a ton of receptacles out there to catch the rainfall for future watering in my garden. -
Stacey Bonham 10/08/2018 8:06 PMChallenge really got derailed today with the onset of EPIC. Single serving packaging and plastic bottles EVERY WHERE. Ugh. Didn't cause a problem for me but I felt really negative about all the one time use disposable packaging being thrown out. :( -
Stacey Bonham 10/07/2018 12:46 PMThe challenge went really well this weekend. I was unpleasantly surprised how many people I invited did not accept the challenge, though. It really isn't hard and you only are challenging yourself. Makes me wonder why people would decline to educate and challenge themselves to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Thoughts?-
Nikki Sarocka 10/11/2018 9:06 AMI feel the same way. I invited most of my colleagues and only 1 accepted. I look forward to this each October. It really opens your eyes to helping out our environment and planet!
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Stacey Bonham 10/05/2018 7:45 PMMy challenges are going well for the work week. We will see how much the whole foods challenge slides through the weekend! ;) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Try a New Way to PrepCanning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
I have many okra plants that are still producing so I have been pickling them and chopping and freezing them so I will continue to be able to use them in the colder months. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How can we start shifting from a meat-focused food culture to a more plant-based one?
Stacey Bonham 10/03/2018 9:02 AMI am vegan and have been for years. I have started to educate people about the value of a plant based diet and have converted many family members to being vegan. I think education is the best way to convince people to eat a plant based diet. As they say, if you can't stand to watch it be produced, you shouldn't be eating it. I know a lot of people do not know about the damage a meat eating society causes- to the environment, to our physical health, and to the 56 BILLION animals slaughtered in the name of meals every year.