Arlington's Car-Free Diet Blog

Skeptics Start 30-Day Challenge

The two Car-Free Diet Skeptics Challengers, Kyle and Matt, began their 30 days of car-free living today. Here's their intro video:

Follow along for the next 30 days as they Tweet, post on Facebook, blog and make videos about their adventures.

 

Bobbi Greenberg is the Marketing Director for Arlington County Commuter Services.

A perfect reason to start a new workplace walking routine...

 
There are numerous benefits for exercising together including support, commitment and motivation. Additionally, you’re more likely to enjoy your exercise session in the company of friends. But with a busy work schedule and plenty of other commitments, it’s hard to find the time and wherewithal to make it happen. 

Enter National Walk @ Lunch Day^®, an annual workplace event that encourages you to get up from your desk and on your feet at lunchtime. Established by BlueCross BlueShield, National Walk @ Lunch Day^® is designed to complement your busy lifestyle, improve personal health and decrease the costs of healthcare for employers and employees. 

This year, National Walk @ Lunch Day is Wednesday, April 27, just two weeks away!  It’s a perfect reason for you and your colleagues to start a new workplace walking routine! 

Don’t know how to get started?  Planning a walk is easier than you think.  Here are some helpful tips for getting your co-workers up on their feet to join you for a lunchtime walk on National Walk @ Lunch Day^®. 

• Determine a walk route.
• Invite your friends and colleagues by email and/or send out an evite.
• Hang up posters and fliers around the office promoting the event.
• The day before the event, check the weather and update participants so they are dressed properly. (LINK to weather info)
• On the day of the event, send out a final reminder to participants.
• Meet at your designated starting point and WALK!

For additional workplace walking tips and to find more information about National Walk @ Lunch Day^®, check out WalkArlington Works at WalkArlington.com.  National Walk @ Lunch Day^® is just one of the steps you and your co-workers can take toward a healthier self. 

 

Former Skeptic, Todd, now advocates car-free living

Todd DuBois, former Car-Free Diet Skeptic, was interviewed for a two-hour documentary on public transit for the NPR series "Passengers." The series asks the question, "What role can public transit play in building a more livable nation?"

"Passengers" will be released starting this week on the Humankind public radio program. For the first hour, you can download the audio or hear it streaming at humanmedia.org/passengers. The second hour will be released next week and available through the website. Some local stations will air 'Passengers' starting this week, others will air it in coming months. Also, Sirius XM will broadcast the series on  Channel 134 - NPR Now and Channel 135 - NPR Talk.

During Todd's interview, he talks about the Car-Free Diet and his commute.  His interview can be heard at the 18:58 mark. Todd went from skeptic to believer!

Bobbi Greenberg is the Marketing Director for Arlington County Commuter Services.