Leo Ott

YCP Fall 2023

""we ain't got tomorrow, we got now" - Deion Sanders"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
154 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

3.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

40

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

60

minutes

of additional sleep
UP TO

3.0

more servings

of fruits and vegetables

Leo's actions

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 4 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Reduce refined sugar

I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Leo Ott 10/02/2023 2:30 PM
It is difficult to discipline yourself to complete many of these tasks while also trying to manage your time/schedule with homework, sports practices, and other activities. However, it does motivate you to try something new everyday even if you cannot fully follow through with the challenge.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Leo Ott 10/02/2023 2:28 PM
It is difficult to use a reuseable water bottle especially as an athlete when water sometimes just isn't enough and an energy drink, coffee, or other beverage is needed. Maybe just decreasing the amount of energy drinks and coffee consumed and discipling yourself to drink your body weight in water before consuming another beverage is a great way to start progressing towards a healthier diet/lifestyle.

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