Dan Rinella
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 459 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO70pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO360minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO300gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO315minutesspent exercising
Dan's actions
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minute(s) each day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Dan Rinella 10/24/2018 10:31 AMI can take the dogs and my wife with me on runs in Forest Park on weekends instead of my normal running route which is on a busy street. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersFive minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?
Dan Rinella 10/24/2018 10:29 AMI often shower twice due to noon workouts. I can start getting some workouts in first thing in the morning to eliminate the second shower. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Avoid refined sugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
Dan Rinella 10/24/2018 10:28 AMWas not addicted to sugar before, but realized there is sugar in almost everything, especially condiments. Feel better on the days I avoid Sugar -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
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Dan Rinella 10/03/2018 3:55 PMSo far so good. No refined sugar of any kind....got my 45 minutes of exercise in and a <5 minute shower.