A typical Thanksgiving dinner can have up to 4000 calories. That's probably about two day's worth of caloric intake for most of us. And to burn that off, you'd have to run for seven hours, do 20 hours of yoga or lift weights for 10 hours. Probably not gonna happen.
The thing to remember is that we need to be able to enjoy this festive time of year and eat all the foods we love without:
1. Gaining all the extra weight
2. Feeling guilty about every mouthful
As with everything, the key is moderation. On Thanksgiving, go ahead and eat all the food, no matter how fattening or unhealthy it may be. This is one of life's little pleasures, so enjoy it.
When it comes time to grab seconds, stop and think about it. Are you really still hungry, or does your mouth just want more? If in fact you do get seconds, go for small portions. You will no doubt be having pie for dessert, so don't overeat now.
Likewise on the leftovers. Go large on the turkey and small on the dressing and mashed potatoes. Slivers of pie instead of slices. Skip the skin, go light on the gravy and opt for pumpkin pie with a dollop of Cool Whip.
Then get back to working out and ramp up your exercise sessions...add five minutes to your cardio...add an extra set to your lifting routine...walk around the block two times instead of one.
Then get ready to do it all over again...Christmas is just around the corner!
Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
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