Patricia Russell
"Take small steps today to make a difference for tomorrow."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 416 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO8.0whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO17lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO270minutesspent exercising
Patricia's actions
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 17 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
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 QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
Patricia Russell 10/04/2018 2:05 PMTurn lights off when not in use. Stop at the grocery store and/or the gym on the way home from work rather than make a separate trip. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Patricia Russell 10/04/2018 11:58 AMMy dog is home alone every day while I am work. I t makes me happy to take her for a run. Sometimes I run with her and sometimes I ride my bike. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Whole Foods DietMichael Pollan states that "it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor." What are your thoughts on this?
Patricia Russell 10/04/2018 8:47 AMAbsolutely, prevention and eating healthy foods is an investment to your health that pays dividends.