Melanie Bush
"Eat healthy, lose weight, exercise regularly, be mindful"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 314 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO60minutesspent exercising
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO135minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO60minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO6.0more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Melanie's actions
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 15 minute(s)
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 9 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Health
Take Control
Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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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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Melanie Bush 10/23/2019 4:44 AMI have been struggling with getting in enough cardio and cleaner nutrition. This challenge has helped me kick start and I feel empowered to continue! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
Melanie Bush 10/18/2019 4:34 AMI tend to appreciate everything more when I spend time outdoors. A sense of calm settles over me and I feel grateful for all the blessings in my life. I also reflect back on childhood memories working and playing outside on the farm with my parents (who are no longer here) and my siblings. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Work-Life BalanceHow might practicing work-life balance lead to a more sustainable life for yourself? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Melanie Bush 10/10/2019 6:39 AMI'm excited for a rare lunch AWAY from work with friends including a walk in Riverside Park!