WRITTEN ON November 25th, 2009 BY meganauman AND STORED IN Uncategorized

For those of us in the US, tomorrow is Thanksgiving.  And, if you’re anything like me, all attempts at healthy eating will go right out the window.  (I think my mother listed at least four different desserts we will be having.)  Instead of stressing about that second (or third) piece of pie, my goal is to make exercise a priority tomorrow.

For me, the best solution will be to get in a workout first thing in the morning.  I’m planning on going for a run to jump start my day.  But since Thanksgiving is about family, why not make your workout something everyone can enjoy?  How about a trip to the playground while the turkey (or veggie alternative) is in the oven?  Or a post-meal walk to aid in digestion?

One of my favorite childhood Thanksgiving memories is playing basketball with my uncles at the nearby schoolyard.  There’s nothing like full-contact basketball with uncles that weigh twice as much as you to burn off those extra calories.

So, how will you burn off your Thanksgiving dinner?

Flickr image via SABA Soundman of the actual basketball court we used to play on.  Isn’t the internet great?