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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Heidi Sickert

PCC Eco Panthers

"To make positive contributions to my community, neighborhood and family, and to improve my own health and well being -- in any way I can, big and small actions, every day."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 527 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    450
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    120
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    20
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    36
    whole food meals
    consumed

Heidi's actions

Community

Express My Support

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Have a Garage Sale

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Visit a Local Farm

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my family, for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Reduce Unwanted Mail

I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 3 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Heidi Sickert 10/23/2017 7:27 PM
    How are you all TEAM PANTHERS?!! I really enjoy reading everyone's posts and can't believe how much POSITIVE IMPACT we're having.  Thank you!!

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    Heidi Sickert 10/21/2017 6:56 PM
    Tried a new recipe today, a Mediterranean quinoa salad with tomatoes, olives, sauteed zucchini, sheep feta and arugula. Made an olive vinaigrette.  

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    Heidi Sickert 10/19/2017 4:52 PM
    It's really rainy but the soccer game and my walk around the field are helping me rejuvenate!

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    Heidi Sickert 10/17/2017 1:15 PM
    Dark skies won't get me down - digging out my big umbrella for my walk later today (in case it's needed) :)

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    Heidi Sickert 10/16/2017 11:34 AM
    Hi Team Panthers! How are you doing? For me, I've appreciated having one more reason to get outside and spend time enjoying the beautiful fall colors and the great weather of the last several days. I'm also excited to see the leaves fall so we can plant another tree in our yard - a potted tree from our neighbors that they were going to compost! 

    Thanks for all the great updates - keep them coming!!

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    Heidi Sickert 10/13/2017 8:32 PM
    I watched Forks Over Knives with my good friend - https://youtu.be/O7ijukNzlUg. It is a powerful and well done documentary. I eat many veggie meals but I'm going to eat even more. 
    Since my friend has gone vegan only 5 weeks ago, she has no more chronic back pain or migraine headaches, doesn't snore or have chronic nasal congestion and lost some weight. 

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      Heidi Sickert 10/13/2017 8:42 PM
      Thanks Rebekah! I've been dairy free to 2 months and my usual digestive issues have improved as has my energy level!

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      Rebekah Owens 10/13/2017 8:35 PM
      I've also personally seen great results going vegetarian. No more sinus infections and I rarely get sick. Been about 3-4 years now.

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    Heidi Sickert 10/13/2017 8:22 PM
    I am enjoying looking more at the foods I eat and buy and finding what I really enjoy and what makes me feel better!  Go TEAM PANTHERS

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    Heidi Sickert 10/06/2017 11:39 AM
    I'm really excited to be a part of this great PCC PANTHERS TEAM!  Let's inspire some ECO-CHAMPIONS!

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      Esther Forbyn 10/11/2017 3:52 PM
      Thanks for being part of our team! We are happy to have you on board! 

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    Heidi Sickert 10/06/2017 11:38 AM
    I find that one of my biggest frustrations with purchasing food is packaging and all the plastic stickers on fruits/veggies. I make a concerted effort to not buy thing in packages, I regularly don't use produce bags, I buy in larger quantities (without extra packaging) and buy bulk. But there are some products that I just can't get without packaging and the stickers are everywhere.  

    My questions are: How can we move away from all the packaging when we associate "value" with brands and brands are marketed in packaging (And I think it's important to build brands)? How can we INSPIRE more creative packaging so it weighs less, works just as effectively and gets RID of plastics?