Doug Rich

My third Eco-challenge builds on past tradition of reducing: automobile use and water consumption, and eliminating red meat. I have added another aspect which is to engage at least five people/week in discussions about nature, improving personal health and how lifestyle choices may impact the environment. No, I will not be preaching or reprimanding.

My EcoChallenge Blog

October 5th, 2011

Day 5 Report. After three days of shaking, snarling, and headaches, I found that giving up bananas was harder than giving up coffee. I will admit to a couple of breaches, though accidental, such as smearing avocado on a quesadilla and mustard on a sandwich. They were reflexive actions, as so much of our daily behaviour has become. Mindful eating could form the basis of a mindful lifestyle; start with the basics., small steps. After just a few days, it doesn't seem as difficult or as odd. Thank you for your support and good luck fellow EcoChallengers!

Comments

From: Nanette Rich

Good luck, Doug. I will sdo my best to follow your lead over next two weeks !!!

From: kim Holtan lang

Yay Dougga, you are an inspiration!

From: Read Ferguson

You go girl. Good effort Dougy, although you'll have to step it up a bit if you are going to catch up to me.:)

From: Charles Tipper

you are a beautiful mang

From: Denise Dailey

-- How could I resist sponsoring again when you've added LOCAL FOOD (!) to your list of objectives this time around! :)

From: Penny Serrurier

Go Rich! (I can't believe you gave up coffee . . .!)

From: Dickey McMath

Great Job Doug!! xo McMath family

From: Corinne Schneider

Go Dug! You are an inspiration to all. Lucky for my family and work colleagues I don''t give up coffee. I think they grow and roast beans within a 50 mile radius of my home here outside of Boston.

From: christopher west

GO DOUGGA......................

From: paul leib

Rock on Doug!

From: Mike Mercer

Nice job Doug. Up and over the top!!

From: Shannon Huggins

Wise to give up driving along with the coffee; lack of coffee could cause road rage.

From: monica godwin

Sorry if this is too late.I've been in USA out of communication. A good substitute for soy sauce is Bragg liquid Aminos, www.bragg.com. I've been on anti-everything diet and it seemed to help some joint pain, but now I've read the latest best for anti-cancer is almost South Beach diet, with more protein. Let Steve Jobs be an example, maybe more of meditation

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My EcoChallenge(s)

Sustainable Food Options

Alternative Transportation

Engaging people about sustainable practices.

My Fundraising Goal

$750

My Pledge Tally

$885

My Pledgers

• Karen Rich
• Martin Moll
• Nanette Rich
• kim Holtan lang
• Read Ferguson
• Charles Tipper
• Denise Dailey
• Penny Serrurier
• Dickey McMath
• Corinne Schneider
• christopher west
• paul leib
• Kenny Weiner
• Shannon Huggins
• Carole Steinberg
• monica godwin