Lynn Buck
10/19/2018 6:51 AM
I don’t think I was actually addicted to sugar, but I do crave chocolate. Giving it up for the challenge - and hopefully beyond - is a path to a healthier lifestyle.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Leslie Imhoof 10/24/2018 9:41 AM -
Lynn Buck 10/24/2018 4:12 AMI can avoid sugar all day until a beautiful piece of pumpkin cheesecake is placed in front of me...I can’t say “no!” -
Leslie Imhoof 10/21/2018 1:02 PMWe explored Boulder Field in the Poconos and enjoyed an afternoon in the forest as a family.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Avoid refined sugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
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Leslie Imhoof 10/18/2018 6:23 PMIt’s going well. I had to purchase some donuts at the grocery store, and I took my own tray, put the donuts on it, and paid for them, rather than have the plastic container. The cashier looked at me oddly, but I didn’t care. 1 less piece of plastic in our world. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Practice Gratitude for EarthKathleen Dean Moore says that a sense of gratitude leads to a sense of moral obligation. Do you agree? How do we cultivate a sense of gratitude as individuals, and as a society?
Christian Reifsteck 10/18/2018 12:59 PMGratitude is underrated. Check out all of the research on the emotional, physical, and mental benefits of gratitude. Saying "thank you" makes you happier! Thanks! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Lauren Redfern 10/17/2018 2:20 PMI think as you share gratitude it helps other feel as though they are cared for and thus makes them more likely to share gratitude with others. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your zipcode, and in your state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
Lauren Redfern 10/17/2018 2:19 PMI think about how working in an office that is focused on electricity to do everything makes this challenging. I think there are ways or tasks during my day that I can focus on turning my computer off and possibly only using a desk lamp with efficient light bulbs to reduce my footprint at work. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How can we start shifting from a meat-focused food culture to a more plant-based one?
Lauren Redfern 10/17/2018 2:17 PMI think we have been traditionally focused on the meat and potatoes meals. It is a challenge as generations have trained people how to eat when people think they only way to have protein in their diet is by meat. I think we can promote more healthy ways to gain protein that are as filling. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go get a check upHow do you practice self care?
Lauren Redfern 10/17/2018 2:15 PMI spend time each night focusing on my day ahead to ensure I am prepared and feel less stressed. I also use essential oil diffusing to calm myself.-
Rachael Lapeyre 10/17/2018 2:16 PMGreat ideas!
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