Kim Thompson
10/24/2018 11:37 AM
On a good day, it's best to face problems directly & laugh more. On a bad day, I will behave poorly.
Kim Thompson
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 758 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO22pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO300minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO22minutesspent learning
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UP TO22meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Kim's actions
Health
Learn More about Food Deserts
I will spend 15 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 15 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 0 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Participant Feed
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Kim Thompson 10/24/2018 11:37 AMI am glad we had sunny days during this challenge. Yay! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureAmongst the motivations for foraging are: a source of food; means of income; connecting with nature; cultural tradition; or transmitting "local ecological knowledge, and a means for stewarding local and native plant populations" (McLain et al. 2012, 13). Which of these would be your chief motivation and why?
Kim Thompson 10/18/2018 1:05 PMMy motivation for foraging would be to connect with nature (like getting caught in brambles), and enjoying summer blackberries. In our area, blackberries are most prevalent. In the past, there were more italian plums but development seems to have taken those over.-
Erin Gately 10/22/2018 1:33 PMSince your team challenged our team, I though I would take a peek to see who was on the team. It is so nice to see all the familiar names! I hope you are well!
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Kim Thompson 10/17/2018 6:06 PMInfographic about Food Deserts: https://socialwork.tulane.edu/blog/food-deserts-in-america
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Linda Byington 10/24/2018 8:56 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthConsider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?
Kim Thompson 10/17/2018 5:50 PMI would like to go to bed earlier and wake up refreshed at an early morning hour. Helpful things: stop working on computer at night, drink more water, set a good routine, plan the next day to reduce stress, -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than in other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
Kim Thompson 10/17/2018 5:48 PMWe read about protein rich diets, we watch a lot of food shows about cooking meat, and develop habits to eat meat over vegetables. Individuals making the change, buying less meat, buying more non-meat protein, and raising awareness about each option. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Kim Thompson 10/17/2018 5:45 PMAir dry laundry as much as possible. Turn off appliances. Reduce heat/ac usage. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthWhat are the implications of access to nutritious food for a community?
Kim Thompson 10/17/2018 5:40 PMLimited or no access to food results in related health issues like diabetes and heart disease. The prices can be higher also making it cost prohibitive to buy the healthier food even when available in a local store. Just google "Food desert" to learn about this.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
Kim Thompson 10/17/2018 8:36 AMEngage with others on meaningful activities to make community better place.-
Cara Gauss 10/17/2018 8:37 AM
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