Amanda Lucas

Who says you have to stop? 😅

I am going to try to keep going with the gratitude goal for sure. These 2 weeks have been a great reset for me as far as choosing fresh food for meals, not accepting plastic bags, etc.  I want to keep that going too.

Good reminder @Margery Lucas 😜

Remember you can go back by scrolling through the date at the top of dashboard page to mark off things you completed past days, like the thermostat. It will add points to our team ;) 

And that is perfectly fine!  It's important and valuable to recognize that meaningful positive change is almost ALWAYS a long-term process.  We all have those crazy days, weeks, etc, and it's important to maintain overall balance as best as you can even in those rocky times.

This 2-week EcoChallenge isn't about being perfect, or about suddenly doing everything right, because neither of those are realistic or sustainable expectations.  Instead, it's about trying new things, and taking the first of (hopefully) many more steps on a lifelong journey towards healthy and meaningful living 😇

I like doing yoga! Cardio training and weights are kind of exhausting to be honest; I pike exercise that utilizes your mind and coordination in addition to core strength and flexibility. I feel like lifting weights would help if I wanted to be able to pick up large boxes or something, but yoga helps with breathing, posture, sitting, stretching, etc—stuff I do everyday!

Good job 😅  What type of exercise do you prefer ?

Yes, fans and cold drinks help!  I also recommend wearing natural, lightweight, breathable fabrics (like cotton -- organic if you can). 👚👕

Personally I try to sit outside as much as possible in order to keep myself physically acclimated to the weather; I've been surprised how fast I was able to adapt to feeling comfortable in the hot outdoors after doing it often enough.  (If you are doing computer work, it is best in the morning or evening for the laptop's sake; to sit out in the middle of the day, try reading a book or writing in a journal.)  Plus, being outside often offers a pleasant breeze that helps cool your body down naturally.  You might be surprised how soon you get used to it and come to appreciate it  🌬🌞🌳

I did the same thing, was so careful to bring my own bags to the grocery store, even produce bags, but on other errands I accepted a plastic bag from JoAnn Fabrics and did not realize it until I was home. Couldn't check off my goal yesterday :(  Moving forward today, takes time to make a habit stick.

Well good job for being honest about it!  That's ok, habits take time to develop -- that's what this 2-week EcoChallenge is for!  Every day is a new opportunity to learn from yesterday's mistakes and practice making mindful choices today 🌞

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😨  Which one?

Great video!  Thanks for the link

Good job for researching and following through on doing it!

No problem! Yeah, I had never heard of it until I saw it on the challenges. I looked up a video explaining what it was and how to install it, and then checked the price! It was that simple.

Here's the video I watched! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW4fcVjGXUc

Oooo!! Great ideas! I do tend to eat a lot of pancakes though so I've been trying to incorporate more fruit and veggies in breakfast. I hadn't thought of apple and PB for breakfast though! What a great idea.

Try any combination of these: 🍽

Apple slices with peanut butter is yummy.

Ha! Great idea!! Stephen has been using those for decades and I'd never heard of doing that before. I'll give it a shot!

You can start by getting a few cloth napkins or handkerchiefs to keep in your purse!  I got some last week from Goodwill for less than US$1 each -- can't beat that price for 100s of uses, and easy to wash in your weekly load.  Great to use at home, or tuck into your purse for the occasional snack or sneeze!