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Welcome to 2018 People's Ecochallenge!

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2018 People's Ecochallenge
October 3 - October 24, 2018
Andy Gerlach's avatar

Andy Gerlach

ENGIE Insight Saint Paul

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 257 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    720
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    17
    whole food meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    720
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    960
    minutes
    spent exercising

Andy's actions

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Avoid refined sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 60 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
    Andy Gerlach's avatar
    Andy Gerlach 10/16/2018 6:41 AM
    My wife and I recently joined a CrossFit gym which has provided much more than exercise. Not only have we met a group of new friends with a common interest but there is a new vibe and conversation in the house. We are high five'ing after a tough workout and numerous conversations around form, new friends, goals or tomorrows challenge. I am amazed at the entertainment factor from joining the gym and love we found another hobby we can enjoy together.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    Michael Pollan states that "it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor." What are your thoughts on this?
    Andy Gerlach's avatar
    Andy Gerlach 10/10/2018 8:29 PM
    This message rings close to home. I was not kind to my body in my 30's due to poor eating habits and little exercise eventually leading to weight and health issues. Little by little I improved eating habits and exercise, eventually allowing my 40's to be the best shape of my life.

    Fun Fact: My mother in-law has a saying in her kitchen very similar, " When it comes to Butter vs. Margarine, I trust cows more than I do chemists." 
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