A Healthy September: Tips on Staying Healthy and Getting in Shape

There's no better time to 'get healthy' than today! So many of us tack on 'getting healthy' to our summer plans, and then we spend all of summer complaining it's too hot. Well, as August comes to an end (rather quickly, just a few days remain), and the humidity has seemingly left the area, why not make September your 'get healthy' month?

Start with a goal!

Your goal doesn't have to be something extravagant like, I want to be able to run a marathon by the end of the month. Although setting our sights high is sometimes motivating, it can also be quite the daunting task. Start small. I'm going to take a hike every Saturday! The sights are quite fantastic from atop a mountain! Or, how about I'm going to ride my bike at least once a day! Put it on your to do list, and make sure you check it off! (Even if nothing else on the list gets a check!! wink wink)

Have Fun!
When we give ourselves something to work towards, we feel like we have something to accomplish. Sometimes we let our minds view exercise as a chore, which causes us to run the other way! But if we pick activities that we enjoy, you might even find that you start looking forward it!! Leave the car behind. Not everyone lives in a bike/walk friendly area. But, if you do, try leaving the car home for your errands! You'll even save money! Take a look at some helpful navigation tools to map your route before you go.

Eat Healthy!
It's funny that when we think of 'eating healthy' we immediately associate this with bland, boring food. Exploring new and healthy recipes can actually be rather rewarding to your taste buds! Find the inner chef in you this September. Remember, your local farmer's markets are probably open through November! If you live nearby, leave the car home. Take your bike, or walk.

And if nothing else, remember portions! Instead of taking the entire bag of chips with you to the couch, fill a small bowl. Of course you can always get up for seconds, but you'll question whether or not you REALLY want to!

Maybe you've got a great secret that could help others! Share your 'get healthy' tips with us!

Westchester Farmer's Market

Bronxville
Saturdays 8:30 - 1:00pm through 11/17
Stone Pl at Paxton Ave

Croton-on-Hudson
Wednesdays 1:30 - 6:30pm 5/30 - 11/21
Lot on Municipal Place - off Rt 9 exit

Dobbs Ferry
Fridays 10:00 - 4:00pm through Thanksgiving
Corner of Cedar and Main St

Larchmont
Saturdays 8:30 - 1:00pm 5/26 - 12/15
Parking lot off Chatsworth Ave

Mahopac
Sundays 9:00 - 3:00pm
Temple Beth Shalom

Mahopac
Wednesdays 1:00 - 6:00pm
Saturdays 9:00 - 3:00pm
1085 Rt 6

New Rochelle
Fridays 8:00 - 3:00pm 5/22 - 11/16
Library Green - Huguenot & Lawton Streets

Ossining
Saturdays 8:30 - 1:00pm 5/26 - 12/15
Parking Lot corner of Spring & Main Streets

Peekskill
Saturdays 8:30 - 2:00pm through November
Bank St/Downtown Peekskill between Main St and Park St

Pleasantville
Saturdays 8:30 - 1:00pm 5/26 - 12/15
Memorial Plaza off Manville Rd

Rye
Sundays 8:30 - 2:00pm 5/27 - 12/16
Parking lot behind Purchase St stores

Tarrytown
Saturdays 8:30 - 1:00pm 5/26 - 11/17
Patriot's Park on N. Broadway (rt. 9)

White Plains
Wednesdays 8:00 - 4:00pm through 11/21
Court St between Martine Ave & Main St