2017 miles Day 10

I grew up drinking tap water, and my primary source of water for the past 30+ years has been well water.  The well is cased down to 165 feet  and tastes delicious.  A lot of people I know depend on bottled water as their primary source.  I have been wondering if bottled water is really healthier than just plain ol' tap water.  One thing I know for sure is that tap water is a WHOLE LOT CHEAPER than bottled. 

I did some research, and here are my findings.  In most cases, tap water is a safe source of water for human consumption.  City water is regulated and checked frequently for contaminants.  One drawback is the chlorine used to treat city water.  It doesn't taste very good straight from the tap.  Using a quality filter system removes the chlorine etc... found in city water.  An alternative to an expensive filter system is to let the water set for 24 hours.  The chlorine will naturally dissipate and have a better taste. 

Also, there is the question about all those plastic bottles.  Which is a topic of discussion later.  My personal opinion is if you have a safe source of tap water - that's the best and save the bottled water for emergencies.

Bottled Water vs Tap Water

Why Tap Water is Better than Bottled Water

Bottled Water:  Illusions of Purity

Thirty Day Challenge

Back a few years, 2009 to be exact, my nephew Jason posted a 30 day challenge for his New Year’s Resolution.  I thought it was time to bring it back with my own twist.

(From the original 30 day challenge: 2009)

I decided rather than trying to do one thing to improve myself, I decided to go for 12! However, I know that realistically all 12 won’t happen at once. Instead, I’m going to focus on one a month while trying to incorporate the other eleven into my routine. Although this is really one thing to focus on a month, “30 Days Challenge” sounds better than “Monthly Challenge.”

With that being said, I’m inviting you all to join me! Here is the entire year’s list. Again, remember the goal is to do all of it, but focus on one thing each month. I will update the blog with the definition of the task each month.

Who’s with me!!!

Jason
=================

Here is my list for the year.  I tweaked the original list that Jason posted.  Each month has a "do" and a "don't do, or limit".   I'll also post links to related sites.

January Task

Drink eight 8-oz glasses of water every day.  

Limit alcohol consumption to one drink (max of 2) per day.

February

Exercise!!!

Don't hit the snooze button

March Task

Eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day

No Fast Food

April Task

Start a compost pile

Don't just throw stuff away - minimize your trash

May Task

Plant something

Avoid eating Processed Food

June Task

Read a book

Reduce television watching time by 1/2

July Task

Watch the sunrise - at least once

Don't forget to floss every day

August Task

Can or freeze fresh fruits/vegetables for winter

Don't forget to do something special for someone

September Task

Clean out a closet

Don't forget to donate to your local food bank/thrift shop

October Task

Learn a new word every day (or at least once a week)

Don't forget to occasionally use that word in conversation

November Task

Write down something for which you are grateful

 Don't forget those who are alone/lonesome this time of year

December Task

Make a pot of soup and share the extra with a friend or neighbor

Don't get all stressed out about "Holiday" preparation