Coleen Zoller
10/16/2019 9:52 AM
I just feel amazing when I eat healthfully. It reduces some of my meat consumption too, which causes less methane in the environment.
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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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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Coleen Zoller 10/16/2019 9:51 AMI don't always remember to have my bottle with me when I'm on the go, but i have mastered it on campus at least. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
Theresa Lopez 10/10/2019 2:22 PMIndustrial meat production in the U.S. makes meat cheap and its true costs high (higher than with more sustainable farming practices, both in terms of environmental impact and animal suffering). -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn 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?
Theresa Lopez 10/10/2019 2:20 PMThis does not entirely surprise me, as I sometimes throw out food myself - although the amount spent on wasted food is surprising. -
Theresa Lopez 10/05/2019 1:21 PMThe challenge will help me intentionally choose actions that I can make into habits. I hope to make progress in more healthful eating and eliminating food waste in particular. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go get a check upHow do you practice self care?
Coleen Zoller 10/03/2019 4:10 PMGet enough sleep
Consistent wake and sleep times
Meditation
Yoga
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Eliminate Toxic PlasticsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
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Theresa Lopez 10/03/2019 3:25 PMI did not use any single-use containers today.