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I'm starting to use a re-usable ceramic coffee cup instead of a new styrofoam cup every day.
about 3 years ago
Challenge Yourself
Challenges are small steps you can take toward living a more natural, healthy life. Accept a challenge, log your progress, and watch your successes add up to positive change!
How does it work?
- Take on adventures ranging from nutrition and fitness changes to greener, more natural, habits.
- Log your progress on accepted challenges.
- Track your success at living a healthier, more natural life.
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August 04, 2007
Stretch
Stretching not only feels good, it also strengthens your joints and prevents injury. Today, spend at least 10 minutes gently stretching your entire body to remind yourself how good it feels. Hopefully, this will be the first step to a regular...
community progress 91% success
August 03, 2007
Tell a joke
In the next 24 hours, make someone laugh. Or, at the very least, go see a funny movie. There’s a reason they say laughter is the best medicine.
community progress 100% success
August 02, 2007
Tune-in to your natural hunger cues
It's easy to eat before your body tells you it's hungry. And even when you feel hunger pangs, sometimes it's just your body telling you it's thirsty. (Did you know that when you're thirsty, your tummy grumbles?) For the next 24 hours, keep yourself...
community progress 85% success
August 01, 2007
Splurge on dessert
Many good-for-you foods are also delicious and dessert-worthy. Today, identify a healthy dessert you'll really enjoy and indulge in an after-dinner delight.
community progress 76% success
July 31, 2007
Learn the benefits of going organic
Everyone assumes that organic food is better. But what makes it better? This week, do some research to learn about it. How does it taste compared to conventional produce? How much more expensive is it pound-for-pound? Then share what you've learned...
community progress 94% success
July 29, 2007
Breathe deeply
Most of us unconsciously breathe in a shallow way, not fully exhaling all of the carbon dioxide from our bodies. As a result, we don't benefit from being fully oxygenated. In the next 24 hours, try this breathing technique: From your abdomen...
community progress 93% success
July 28, 2007
Do 50 jumping jacks
Remember jumping jacks from high school gym class? The great thing about them is they get your heart pumping and blood flowing. They also increase the oxygen in your blood and make you more alert. Sometime today, do 50 jumping jacks to get your heart...
community progress 89% success
July 27, 2007
Share something you've been holding back
Sometimes it's difficult to share what's going on inside your head or heart. Today, make an extra effort to find a positive way to tell someone what you've been thinking or feeling. You might be surprised at how good it feels.
community progress 94% success
July 26, 2007
Save your knees
Believe it or not, running shoes wear out. How? Well, over time they lose their shock absorption capacity and stability. As a result, experts recommend that you replace running shoes every 350-550 miles, depending on your running style. Challenge...
community progress 90% success
July 26, 2007
Discover a local farmers market
Locally grown foods are not only beneficial for the environment, they're often a lot fresher and cheaper too. Then, there's the added bonus of supporting local businesses. Make an effort this week to find out where and when your community's next...
community progress 90% success