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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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heather sowa

Legacy Health - Caring for patients and the planet

"To be the best me I can be!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 212 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    40
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    6.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    6.0
    whole food meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    4.0
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

heather's actions

Simplicity

Work-Life Balance

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Involving My Children

I will involve my children in completing the actions I have selected during the challenge.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 20 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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

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 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Foods Diet

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

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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    heather sowa 10/25/2017 1:27 PM
    It's been a great challenge and has helped my family develop some new and eco friendly habits!!!

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    heather sowa 10/23/2017 1:30 PM
    My family has been enjoying meatless meals daily. Today: A crockpot full of sweet potatoes!!

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    heather sowa 10/18/2017 2:22 PM
    Walked to work today!!!!

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    heather sowa 10/16/2017 8:20 AM
    Had a great weekend of playing outside, no electronics. Made my own laundry soap, did some canning, and cooked two vegetarian meals. 2 days with zero processed food. Counting it a win!!!

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    heather sowa 10/13/2017 9:45 AM
    My challenge is going great! Kids are helping the family plan meatless meals. Ordered my shower timer and low flow shower head yesterday from  Tiffer, Nickolas  [email protected] at the Portland Water Bureau. Will be a weekend of outdoor activities...rain or shine. No electronics for us!! Happy Weekend all!

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    heather sowa 10/12/2017 1:43 PM
    I'm working on getting in the 20 minute of exercise in....Why is it dark so early!!!!
    I have been canning the rest of my garden and veggies a friend gave me:-) Organic and delicious! My kids have helped along the way:-)

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    heather sowa 10/04/2017 2:21 PM
    I'm a blessed women to have my family, to have my job and amazing co-workers, to have regained my health, and to be always a work in progress.