Thanksgiving is one of the most celebrated over-eating days in America. Most Americans will gain 2-6lbs over the holidays. Even if you are eating small portions it is still possible to over eat. Below is a list of popular Thanksgiving foods at reasonable portions. It is amazing how fast it can add up. You body can only handle about 700 calories at a time. The rest will be stored as fat. Be as active as possible during the holidays.


1 Glass of wine………………………….120 calories
1 oz of potato chips……………………..150 calories
1 tablespoon of dip……………………...75 calories
3 cups of salad with diet dressing………100 calories
6 oz of cured ham……………………….300 calories
6 oz of turkey……………………………340 calories
½ cup of cranberry sauce………………..190 calories
½ cup of stuffing………………………...180 calories
½ cup of mashed potatoes……………….150 calories
½ cup of gravy…………………………...150 calories
½ cup of green bean casserole…………...225 calories
½ cup of candied sweet potatoes………...150 calories
1 dinner roll with butter………………….155 calories
1 piece of apple pie………………………410 calories
½ cup of ice cream………………………145 calories
1 cup of coffee with cream and sugar…...50 calories
For a Grand Total of 2,890 calories
Fun to eat but would take walking approx. 28.9 miles to burn off.