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Health & Fitness

Thanksgiving day = 4,500 CALORIES!!

Thanksgiving tips

I love wiki answers! Here is the link

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_many_calories_does_the_average_person_eat_on_Thanksgiving

So what to do about that? Let's keep in mind that if we only splurged during Thanksgiving, Hanakah/Christmas, and New Years Eve we wouldn't be sabotaging ourselves and derailing our fitness/weight goals. However, the problem lies more in the mentality of the entire month! So, stay strong, keep focus, post your goals on your refrigerator and execute!

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A few tips for tomorrow:

  • Exercise in the morning (a light walk, cardio, strength)
  • Eat very light thoughout the day
  • Enjoy your food but eat in moderation
  • Drink water
  • Limit alcohol
  • MOST IMPORTANTLY- Enjoy the family and friends! This what the holidays are really about.

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