Jim Soule
3/23/2021 8:48 AM
I do think that meat has an incorrect value placed on it. I believe that a good balance is good for our health of meat and fruit and vegetables.
Jim Soule
"My mission is to have a daily reminder of my impact on the environment and the community around me."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,066 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1,325minutesspent exercising
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UP TO411minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO16meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO232pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO24more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO15minutesspent outdoors
Jim's actions
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Action Track: Healing & Renewal
Explore My Area
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 15 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
Transportation
Stay on the Ground
Telepresence, High-Speed Rail
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Action Track: Healing & Renewal
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 25 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Action Track: Healing & Renewal
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Participant Feed
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 QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?
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REFLECTION QUESTION
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
Jim Soule 3/22/2021 6:54 AMIt wasn't terribly hard. Finding a good driving route and being sure to be efficient with my driving as well. I will be driving this summer to my vacation instead of flying as it is a preferred method of travel. -
Jim Soule 3/19/2021 10:47 AMThe chilly wind could even ruin this site.
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Jim Soule 3/18/2021 7:51 AMIt was a windy walk this morning and made me think about wind as a renewable energy source. -
Jim Soule 3/17/2021 10:38 AMI meant to share this from my walk the other morning. Hello sunshine. So relaxing.
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Jim Soule 3/13/2021 11:45 AMBeautiful day outside! I hope you all enjoy and lose yourself a little in it! -
Jim Soule 3/12/2021 7:50 AMI found this to be an interesting read yesterday. https://www.wildeyeadventures.com/single-post/2018/11/25/10-tips-before-walking-in-the-woods -
Jim Soule 3/12/2021 7:48 AMWalking with the dog this morning, we watched a couple birds building a nest. Seems a bit earlier for that but was fun to watch nonetheless. -
Jim Soule 3/11/2021 12:27 PMTalked a bunch over the last two days with the client about NCZ initiatives. Fun to put names to processes. Here we come.
