

Lolly Zink
"I want to lose weight, be healthier and get tan."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 455 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO9.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO7.0more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO300minutesspent exercising
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UP TO5.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO51gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO2.2pounds of CO2have been saved
Lolly's actions
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 1 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Participant Feed
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Lolly Zink 10/23/2019 8:55 AMI had a great time doing this challenge. I've been able to change regular habits and I plan to continue these after the challenge ends. Thank you! -
Lolly Zink 10/15/2019 11:47 AMWe went to the farmers market at the pumpkin patch. It was a lot of fun and we got some fun stuff to make salsa with! I'm happier with the quality of the fruit and veggies we got. Catie is a fan. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Lolly Zink 10/09/2019 11:36 AMI'll be real - I don't eat a lot of veggies at home. For the last week I have been making sure my lunches include more veggies than normal - I even tried a Red Robin burger with a lettuce wrap instead of a bun and I REALLY enjoyed it! Adding the extra fruit has made my daughter happy in the morning, I feel more energized and over-all more positive. -
Lolly Zink 10/08/2019 1:16 PMStill no plastic straws here! :) -
Lolly Zink 10/04/2019 12:07 PMWalked for 30 mins this morning before work! Gonna do it again after work! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaterWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Lolly Zink 10/01/2019 9:54 AMI really, really enjoy using a straw. I love drinking Diet Coke through a straw. This challenge is going to be hard for me. I have purchased a reusable straw but I am not enjoying that it’s made of metal. So I’m going to look for one made with different materials. I have started to bring my own shopping bags and I have been using my own starbucks cup for the last few years. I would like to get my husband to do this, too. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Lolly Zink 10/01/2019 9:51 AMMy husband and my mom got a Fitbit tracker, we have started to do weekly challenges. I have fallen a bit behind during the warm weather so I am ready to start going to the gym on my lunches. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
Lolly Zink 10/01/2019 9:49 AMStarted to meal prep lunches for my daughter to bring to school. I measured out the portions and prepped it on Saturday. So far, it has been so much easier than prepping a new meal each night for her lunch the next day.-
Lolly Zink 10/01/2019 9:57 AMAnd to answer the second part of this question, I’d rather use the money on a Range Rover but that is not eco friendly so I GUESS I’d rather use it to save for my daughter’s future.
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