How many calories are in the typical Thanksgiving meal? About 3,500, according to experts. During the holiday season, the average American will gain between 1 and 3 lbs., making exercise a great tool for curbing unwanted weight gain. So exactly how much exercise will it take to burn off a slice of Grandma’s famous apple pie? Below is a look at some favorite holiday foods and the calorie deficit you’ll need to create in order to “earn” your indulgences. Keep up a fitness routine throughout the holiday season, and the rest will be, well, gravy.
1 slice apple pie
411 calories
run a 5K (10-min mile pace)
1 slice pumpkin pie
316 calories
83 minutes of walking
1/2 cup stuffing
180 calories
10 minutes of stair running
1/2 cup sweet potato casserole
200 calories
18 minutes of spinning
8 oz roasted turkey
306 calories
21 minutes cycling
Yeast roll with butter
216 calories
20 minutes flag football
1/2 cup mashed potatoes
120 calories
35 minutes weight training
1/4 cup cranberry sauce
37 calories
60 push-ups
1/4 cup turkey gravy
45 calories
50 burpees
