Julie Lewis
10/27/2025 7:41 AM
Pay the farmer, the grocer and if need be the Doctor.
Julie Lewis
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 80 THIS WEEK
- 291 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO35whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO1,298minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO4.0conversationswith people
Julie's actions
Community
Engage In Active Listening
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 20 conversations.
Share My Why
Take the People's Ecochallenge Feedback Survey
I will take a short survey about my experience to help the Ecochallenge team improve future events, earn a chance to win a prize, and earn 15 points!
Food
Follow a Whole Food Diet
Processed foods can be less nutritious for our bodies and take more energy and water to produce, which can create more waste, pollution, and may offer fewer health benefits. I will enjoy 2 meals per day free of processed foods.
Community
Recovery Podcast
I will host weekly a Podcast sharing stories of Recovery in my community
Simplicity
Reflect on My Needs Versus Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Simplicity
Replace Screen Time with Other Activities
I will replace 20 minutes of screen time each day with other activities.
Participant Feed
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Julie Lewis 10/28/2025 9:36 AMMore focused on whole meals not processed. Staying off computer after work. Asking myself do I need it or do I want it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodMichael Pollan states that “it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor.” What are your thoughts on this assertion?
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Julie Lewis 10/24/2025 8:22 AMThis challenge has made me be more mindful!-
Erika Avalos 10/24/2025 3:48 PM- Foodie 🍱
I totally agree with you; it opens your eyes to many ways we can help the environment, even with the simplest actions we didn't realize impact the environment.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityHow is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityWhat was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversations benefit from active listening?
Julie Lewis 10/21/2025 10:57 AMI stay after meeting last night to listen to Joe share what a terrible experience he had a Dr's office waiting 2 hours past appt time. I felt like a good friend.-
Mary Hanks 10/21/2025 9:26 PM- Pet Parent 🐾
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Julie Lewis 10/21/2025 10:43 AMThe Real Recovery Podcast got to be at Gratitude Night for 4D. It was amazing! -
Julie Lewis 10/21/2025 10:40 AMWhen I walk my dog my mind is in a good space and not stressed!-
Allison Mooney 10/23/2025 1:53 PM- Book Lover 📚
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityWhat did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?