How do I not gain weight on Thanksgiving?

8 Fit Tips to Avoid Thanksgiving Weight Gain
  1. Workout when you can.
  2. Eat breakfast.
  3. Bring a healthy dish to pass (and eat).
  4. Pick and choose your indulgences.
  5. Slow it down.
  6. Go easy on the adult beverages.
  7. Get active.
  8. Shift your focus.

How much weight does the average person gain from Thanksgiving?

According to a 2016 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the average American’s weight increases by 0.4 percent over Christmas and 0.2 percent over Thanksgiving. In total, that amounts to around one pound gained during each holiday season.

Why do I weigh more after Thanksgiving?

“On average, people could expect to see an extra two to four pounds staring back to them after their Thanksgiving feast,” says Moskovitz. But those numbers are actually a combination of the weight of the food and drink sitting in your belly, plus a bit of extra water weight. Those extra pounds aren’t staying.

How do I party without gaining weight?

8 Easy Ways to Party Without the Weight Gain
  1. Maintain meals. Eat your normal meals throughout the day, with plenty of emphasis on fruits, vegetables, and high-quality protein.
  2. Stick to favorites.
  3. Pad with protein.
  4. Stick with plates.
  5. Cut where you can.
  6. Go easy on the booze.
  7. Walk it off.

How many calories is the average Thanksgiving dinner?

But while Thanksgiving feasts vary, there’s generally one theme that holds true: People eat a lot on the holiday. Accounting for appetizers and desserts, the average American consumes a little over 3,000 calories and 150 grams of fat in a Thanksgiving meal, according to the Calorie Control Council.

How much weight do you gain over the holidays?

Very few people really gain as much as five pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. The weight gain comes after the holidays, when people don’t drop that one little pound. A study of 195 adults showed that — from late September to early March — the majority put on 1.06 pounds in six months’ time.