Finding a healthier way to live – bicycle commuting

קפטיין ג’וי שובוט מספרת על תהליך השינוי ההתנהגותי שעברה במסגרתו הכניסה לשיגרת יומה רכיבה לעבודה.

By Capt. Joy Schaubhut, 71st Flying Training Wing Public Affairs / Published December 06, 2007

Capt. Joy Schaubhut reflects on her participation in a month-long behavior modification program, in which she put miles on her bicycle instead of her automobile for 30 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Frank McIntyre)

Vance Air Force Base, Okla. — Oct. 24, I finished my personal behavior-modification program involving 30 days of getting “Fit to Fight.”

I walked or biked to and from work and around town. There are probably people who think that biking to work would be strenuous, too dangerous and just not fun to do; there were days I would have agreed. It is important to mention that I am actually pretty average when it comes to cycling. For my 30-day commute, my mornings were as follows: the alarm went off a little earlier than normal, I quickly brushed my teeth, washed my face, ate a snack and headed out the door for my dark morning commute. Reflective gear and back and front lighting for my bike were 110 percent imperative for my trek.

I challenge you to find a healthier way to live through behavior modification before the New Year and stick with it. I also ask commanders to give subordinates incentives to participate in a behavior-modification program. Everyone has the ability to change their behavior to live a healthier lifestyle. I hope I have motivated some of you to find ways to move more and sit less throughout your day.

Source: vance.af.mil