Life Fit Chat with Laura Lewis: Hot to Trot

Life Fit Chat with That's Fit Life Fit Expert Laura Lewis brings conversation provoking tidbits to your table, served up with a touch of spice! Byte-sized information that pack some punch, brought to you every Wednesday and Thursday!

Did you know ... The American Council on Exercise estimates a standard Thanksgiving meal comprises 3,000 calories, with an additional 1,500 calories tacked on throughout the day for beverages and before- and after-meal snacking. Ouch! That is some serious caloric intake that will no doubt lead to some cozy post-dinner napping.

Why not buy yourself a little caloric credit by starting your Thanksgiving morning off at the Turkey Trot. Most large metropolitan cities offer some type of charitable 5 to 10k trot with proceeds going to feed the homeless. Be brave and opt for the 10k run. Even if you run a 10-minute mile, a person who weighs 150 pounds will burn about 1200 calories, which buys some significant credit for your holiday dinner splurge. Of course, this is not all about the burning calories. You will also get a schnazzy t-shirt to conveniently slip into after dinner. Hey, we all like to show off every now and then! Okay, seriously, it will do you good. And, you will also help to put a warm meal on the plate of someone who needs it more than you will ever know--giving both of you something to be thankful for this holiday season.