Abby Hyman

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Abby 's actions

Action Track: Healing & Renewal

Eat Mindfully

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

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Composting

Composting, Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

More Fruits And Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 90 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use More Fruits And Veggies

How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?

Abby Hyman 5/30/2021 12:39 PM

Eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat would benefit me by reducing my calorie intake in addition to reducing the chance of heart disease, stroke, obesity, high blood pressure, and many cancers. I want to live a long healthy life. I exercise very regularly but find it hard to eat well all of the time when I have to cook for myself. I hope to develop better eating habits over the summer and learn to cook healthy meals for myself. Reducing meat consumption will help other people and our planet by eliminating some of the greenhouse gas emissions and decreasing the pressure put on our land and water use. It is clear that we cannot continue at our current rate of water consumption and we will run out of land for farming if we do not solve this issue. If everyone tried to eat less meat, it would be very beneficial for both human health and our planet.

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- Hector Acosta 6/02/2021 11:17 PM
  
  Hi Abby,
  I am glad to hear that you have been trying to eat more fruits and vegetables. I too have been trying to eat more vegetables and fruits to try and be healthy. Cancer, high blood pressure, cancer, heart disease, stroke, and obesity are all too common in my family and community. I like you also want to live a very long and healthy life I want to be able to run and exercise with my grandchildren. But also like you I find it very difficult to eat healthy at times, especially when we have to cook for ourselves. Especially in times of stress where you just want a quick meal and do not want to cook at all. However, I will continue to try to eat more fruits and vegetables to try and maintain a healthy lifestyle. A couple months ago I was in terrific shape and I want to be able to get back to that. I know that when I eat more fruits and vegetables I definitely feel much better about myself. One thing I have always struggled with is to lower my meat consumption. I need to find other ways to get my daily protein intake because I know how harmful red meat is towards the environment. The amount of land and water that is needed to raise cows only for them just to be killed is not worth the immense amount of carbon the whole operation outputs. I completely agree that we cannot continue at our current rate of water consumption to keep raising livestock. If everyone were to eat less meat I think we would see much lower amounts of carbon emissions. The problem is how are we going to do this. We know humans do not like change. I am an example. I think the most vital thing is to introduce people like myself to healthier and more eco-friendly alternatives like beyond meat. In this way people do not really notice the change, but are still helping the environment.
  
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- Sriharsha Talapaneni 5/31/2021 2:41 PM
  
  Hey, I actually started doing this. I also realized that reducing our meat intake will help as many of the cattle farms and other animal farms, help in developing antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The increase in these antibiotic-resistant bacteria has the potential to lead to another pandemic like the COVID-19.
  
  Therefore, I have actually started a plant-based diet and I have also been eating fruits a lot to gain many of the healthy vitamins and minerals to prevent diseases and stuff. Eating these fruits regularly actually made me feel better as a whole.
  
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Transportation Go for a Daily Walk

What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?

Abby Hyman 5/27/2021 12:21 PM

Taking a daily walk has been so beneficial for my mental and physical health and well-being. I have enjoyed getting to spend a couple of hours of the day away from the computer screen. I find that after these walks I feel less anxious and more alert throughout the day. Looking at the beautiful campus is a great reminder that even though we have been stuck inside for so long, I am still so lucky to be in Los Angeles and to attend such an amazing school. I think I am lucky to go to a school in such a walkable area. I live only a couple of blocks from campus and spend the majority of my walks there. As a young woman, I sometimes feel unsafe walking around Westwood alone. I have been approached by homeless people a few times in the past and just worry about my ability to defend myself. Still, I am able to enjoy a 4-5 mile walk every day around campus and the apartments without feeling unsafe.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing & Renewal Eat Mindfully

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?

Abby Hyman 3/31/2021 11:28 AM

Throughout my life, I have eaten the majority of my breakfasts and dinners in front of the television. Television is a major distraction that causes mindless eating which can lead to overeating. When I am not in front of the tv eating, I notice that I am more focused on the food and my hunger level, causing me to eat less at those meals. Also, I feel that I tend to eat my meals faster when distracted, which is also unhealthy compared to the alternative.

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