Thanksgiving meal could equal 3,000 calories and 229 grams of fat

November 26, 8:51 AMLas Vegas Fitness ExaminerGina Traficant

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Thanksgiving meal could equal 3,000 calories and 229 grams of fat

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) claims the average Thanksgiving meal could contain upwards of 3,000 calories and 229 grams of fat. 

In their press release,  the Thanksgiving meal is equivalent to consuming 5.5 McDonald's Big Macs or 15 'Supreme' tacos from Taco Bell.

ACE suggests practicing portion control and exercising on a regular basis to curb weight gain. 

In that press statement ACE’s Chief Science Officer Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D. states,

         “Many people use Thanksgiving as an excuse to eat whatever they want all day long.”  

He adds,  

          “The most important thing to remember is that all holiday foods can be enjoyed 
                                           as long as they are eaten in moderation.”


ACE's tips to stay fit this Thanksgiving:

Clean vigorously before guests arrive to burn calories.

Have a salad, light soup, or some fruit and veggies prior to a meal to  decrease overeating.

Take a long, hard walk or run about an hour before eating. This will elevate the metabolism to help digest the food more effectively.

Practice portion control. A smaller serving of the real thing can be very satisfying and calorie-trimming.
Separate dinner and dessert: Take a walk after dinner to help digest the meal.

If playing football or basketball with the kids,  warm up three to five minutes for every ten years of age. Start with a brisk walk to a light jog to properly warm up the muscles before dynamic activity.

Don’t panic or feel guilty if your diet seems to have gotten out of hand. You can make up for a feast of rich, higher-fat foods with lighter, lower-fat meals for the next couple of days. 

                                       According to ACE, focus on family and friends, not food. 
                         Pete McCall, an exercise physiologist for ACE states in the press release

“Family walks, a pickup game of football or basketball or simply throwing the ball around with the kids are great ways to not only burn off those extra calories, but also to make memories.”


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