Allie Helgeson

driftless angels

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
480 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

630

minutes

spent outdoors

Allie's actions

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 21
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 21
DAILY ACTIONS

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Allie Helgeson 10/05/2018 6:56 AM

This morning I woke up to watch the sunrise as I have a busy evening. It was very relaxing to watch and peaceful as well.

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Allie Helgeson 10/04/2018 4:45 PM

Today I had greek yogurt for breakfast, a pb and j for lunch, and pesto pasta with tofu for dinner. I did not go to the store as I am going home this weekend and do not want to buy anything I might not eat. I am just relying on the food I have at home.

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Allie Helgeson 10/04/2018 4:42 PM

Today I am thankful for the sunshine we received today. I am grateful that I got a good nights sleep last night. I am happy I will be going home to see my family who I miss very much.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Happiness

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

Allie Helgeson 10/03/2018 9:44 AM

Personally, I feel that when I focus on the good things it is easier to stay positive and look at the bright side. This way I am able to get over the negative things by knowing I have a lot to be grateful for.

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Allie Helgeson 10/03/2018 9:43 AM

This week I will be having pasta with pesto, baked tofu, and sauteed mushrooms. For snacks I have peanuts, rice cakes and peanut butter, and apples. For breakfast I have avocado and toast with an optional fried egg. I also have greek yogurt with berries and granola. I need to buy berries, granola, mushrooms, and avocado. I already have the other ingredients. This week will be relatively inexpensive as I am using ingredients in my pantry.

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Allie Helgeson 10/03/2018 9:39 AM

Today I am grateful for the healthy breakfast I was able to afford and prepare this morning as not everyone is that fortunate. I am thankful for my roommates who give advice when needed. And I am happy that my studying paid off for my bio test as that was a large stressor tht has been lifted off my shoulders.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Weekly Meal Planning

An 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?

Allie Helgeson 10/03/2018 9:37 AM

I am not surprised by this. Even I, a person who tries their best to only buy what they can eat, sometimes have difficulty eating all the food I prepared for that day. I only go grocery shopping when I have run out of ingredients for food to prepare. Many families go grocery shopping weekly and still have fresh produce or perishables left over from the previous week. Personally, I would use the money towards tuition, but I don't believe I waste that much a year. It is probably closer to $100-200 as I am very conservative.

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