Burning off Thanksgiving calories can contribute to a healthier holiday season. When it comes to the holidays we tend to over indulge – especially when it comes to desserts. Even though Thanksgiving is a one day event, it can add unnecessary calories that can contribute to poor health in the long run.
The Calorie Control Council estimates that the average American will consume 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat during one Thanksgiving meal. To put this into perspective, 3,500 calories equals one pound gained, meaning that just one meal can increase the number on your scale. Furthermore, that calorie average is just for dinner and does not include breakfast and lunch, meaning your caloric intake could possibly result in two additional pounds. Now imagine what happens if you attend more than one holiday dinner.
Additionally, aside from food, sugary beverages and alcohol can add extra calories as well. So even if you didn’t eat a lot, your calorie count creeps a little higher every time you take a sip.
It may seem crazy that a simple Thanksgiving meal could be that unhealthy for you – it’s essentially turkey and vegetables, which in theory are good for you. But the way the turkey and vegetables are prepared can add additional unwanted calories that just pile up when you overeat.
Below is a chart that highlights common holiday food and their calories.
To combat all the feasting that the holidays bring, try creating a workout plan to help burn off all those additional calories. Below are some tips you should incorporate into your workout in order to burn calories and have a healthy holiday season.
You might think you ate so much on Thanksgiving that there’s no turning back, but that isn’t true. You can get back on track the very next day with some healthy eating. Here are some tips to help improve holiday feasting, so you don’t have to feel so guilty.
Immediately following Thanksgiving is the busiest shopping day of the year – Black Friday. If you are heading out to take advantage of some deals, use the outing as an opportunity to burn off the extra calories you consumed the day before. Here are some tips to help you burn extra calories on Black Friday.
By practicing these tips you can start to burn off the additionally calories you accumulated at your holiday dinner, and if you follow good eating and exercising habits throughout the holiday season, your New Year’s resolution won’t have to be weight loss!
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