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Workouts

Feel the turkey burn!

Let’s face it: Thanksgiving is a holiday centered around food—delicious, mouth-watering, carb- and fat-loaded food. And for a holiday that comes around just once a year, that’s A-OK! But loading up on your favorite dishes at the dinner table can make ya feel sluggish if your body isn’t able to burn those babies off. Do yourself a favor and sneak in an A.M. workout sesh so you can feel fab morning, noon and night.

It’s all about the intervals!

Studies show that intervals are the best way to get your blood pumping—and calories burning—effectively. Pick your favorite exercise (we love kickboxing, biking and jumping rope) and vary the intensity. Get the 411 on interval training here.

Grab the fam

Got cousins in town? Pull them off the couch and get moving. Strap on rollerblades, play some one-on-one or grab the old pigskin and score yourself a touchdown. Turning exercise into a game will get your mind off of the dreaded notion of working out—who cares about burning calories when bragging rights are at stake?!

Don’t go overboard

Come feast time, feel free to eat what you want sans guilt. How often do you get to indulge in three kinds of pies or mashed potatoes and mac ‘n’ cheese? Do keep your serving sizes under control, and when you feel full, do yourself a favor and stop eating. You’ll avoid that bloated-‘til-eternity sensation—phew!

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