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October 2 - October 23, 2019
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Melanie Bush

Western Technical College

"Eat healthy, lose weight, exercise regularly, be mindful"

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 314 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    135
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    6.0
    more servings
    of 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.

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Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 15 minute(s)

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Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.

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Nature

Forage for My Food

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

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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.

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Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

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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.

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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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    Melanie Bush 10/23/2019 4:44 AM
    I 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 QUESTION
    Nature Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

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    Melanie Bush 10/18/2019 4:34 AM
    I 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 QUESTION
    Simplicity Work-Life Balance
    How might practicing work-life balance lead to a more sustainable life for yourself? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?

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    Melanie Bush 10/10/2019 6:39 AM
    I'm excited for a rare lunch AWAY from work with friends including a walk in Riverside Park!