Jennifer Torrance
"To live a healthy and happy lifestyle; to restore more than I destroy; to try many new things"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 998 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO330minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1,020minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO32more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO330minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO88gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO16meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO16hoursvolunteered
Jennifer's actions
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.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 16 hour(s) in my community.
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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Jennifer Torrance 3/20/2019 6:21 AMI'm so thankful for the first day of spring! This challenge has given me a reason to set a lot of sustainable, health, and community goals for the future. I have really enjoyed having this challenge as a guide. Thank you Ashley and Meghan for getting us involved, and thank you everyone for your active participation!-
Meghan Scanlon 3/20/2019 6:28 AMThanks for the thanks, Jennifer! :-) And for all of your ideas and input throughout the challenge.
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Jennifer Torrance 3/19/2019 8:16 AMI got in an extra walk this morning. It was lovely - the birds were chirping, air was a little frosty, my neighbors were out and about. It would have been even more lovely if I hadn't been chasing my escaping cat the through bushes in my pajamas and rain boots. But I'll take all the nature time I can get!-
Meghan Scanlon 3/19/2019 9:14 AMI really like that I hear the birds chirping in the morning.
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Jennifer Torrance 3/18/2019 6:38 AMI decided to plant my garden with native perennials and started to do a little research. Well, a little research turned into to-scale sketches of all possible gardening spaces and a 50 slide PowerPoint containing photos, growth requirements, and slides placed in order of bloom time. I only stopped because I ran out of garden space and possible plants.
#RESEARCHandscienceeducationteam
#baptisiacoreopsisandasclepiaseverywhereplease -
Jennifer Torrance 3/17/2019 10:38 AMI spent the majority of the day outside yesterday, and despite the cold, it was one of the best days I've had in a while! Something to be said for a day outdoors -
Jennifer Torrance 3/15/2019 9:05 AMI had a great chat with my next-door neighbor last night. We're thinking of doing a combined garden in our backyards! We started mapping out where we're going to build raised beds. I'm so happy to live in a place with such kind and generous people, and especially people who also like gardening! -
Jennifer Torrance 3/13/2019 7:50 AMLast night I was looking for a buddy to go on a walk with me, but no one was available. So I ended up going for a walk with someone a little unusual...-
Lauren Delorenze 3/14/2019 1:32 PMI love this so much -
Kaitlin G. 3/13/2019 1:04 PM
Can I hi-five posts about cats multiple times? -
Meghan Scanlon 3/13/2019 9:50 AMLittle Blaze also likes walks, but gets nervous outside. We walk in the apartment complex hallways. :-) -
Jerry Crockett 3/13/2019 8:15 AMI love this! We have cat harnesses and leashes, too!
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Jennifer Torrance 3/12/2019 10:40 AMI got my roof assessed and inspected for solar panels this past weekend! It's a future project, but I'm making steps :)-
Meghan Scanlon 3/12/2019 12:17 PMI hope to buy a house with solar potential. I check that out via Google's Project Sunroof. -
Ashley Dean 3/12/2019 10:59 AMThis is awesome, Jennifer! I have solar panels on my roof, I went through Solar City and I've had them for a little over a year with no problems. If you're also by chance looking into Solar City, or are curious, I'd be happy to share about my experience with them!
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Jennifer Torrance 3/11/2019 7:35 AMI'm slowly realizing how difficult it is to get outside and walk for 30 min each day, especially when it's cold. I get outside every day, but rarely hit the 30 minutes of walking. I am going to try borrowing my neighbor's dog and see if that encourages me to stay outside longer and walk more!-
Ashley Dean 3/12/2019 11:04 AMJennifer I've had this same issue! It's certainly easier when it is a bit warmer and sunny, but I admit especially on work days I find it hard to find the motivation to get outside and walk! -
Jerry Crockett 3/12/2019 5:20 AMDo you listen to podcasts or audio books? Both of those can be great ways to make that time pass more quickly. We do have a dog, fortunately, which helps us...but prior to our pup, we would map out the route beforehand, too, as a way to try and ensure distance and time matched up. Good luck! -
Meghan Scanlon 3/11/2019 1:01 PMYou and Ashley should become accountability buddies!
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