Saturday, November 23, 2024

Healthy Thanksgiving Ideas

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Sweet Potato Casserole, Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Pumpkin Pie, oh my! Turkey day is approaching, and we are here to give you all the details on ways to stay stuffed free to enjoy all of your thanksgiving delights!

Turkey Trots are the best way to stay active and festive on Thanksgiving Day. Not only can you participate in a turkey trot by yourself but it’s a fun activity to bring the whole crew to! Turkey Trot registration can be found in a vast majority of towns. The trot is normally a 5K and starts in the morning. This is a fun, healthy and festive way to get your Thanksgiving Day going.

If you aren’t feeling the Turkey Trot, don’t worry we’ve got you covered with some easy, healthy, and fun ways to feel your best on Thanksgiving.

10 ways to feel your best on Thanksgiving Day!

  1. Turkey Trot
  2. Play flag football with your loved ones
  3. Drink lots of water
  4. Skip seconds (We know this is the hardest one!)
  5. Take your daily vitamins
  6. Get your heartbeat going
  7. Eat lots of turkey (turkey is high in protein!)
  8. Try to get 10K steps, you can get this simply by walking around your kitchen
  9. Make healthier alternatives to your favorite items (simple by switching out some ingredients)
  10. Go for a walk after your Thanksgiving meal

Below we have listed Turkey Trots around Alabama on November 24, 2022!

Turkey Trots in Alabama

Cornerstone Ranch Gobble Wobble 5K Trail Run in Mount Olive, AL

Crisis Services of North Alabama Turkey Trot in Huntsville, AL

Plucked Turkey 10K in Anniston, AL

Sam Lapidus Montclair Run – Birmingham, AL

Trax4Max Turkey Trot – Florence, AL

Turkey Trot At the Junction – Birmingham, AL

Turkey Trot for Hope – Mobile, AL

Turkey Trot for Hunger – Chelsea, AL

Turkey Trot of Morgan County – Decatur, AL

Winfield Turkey Trot 5K – Winfield, AL

There are so many ways to stay active and feel your best on Thanksgiving. Don’t forget to enjoy the day and enjoy your favorite foods. You can do this guilt free by practicing some of the tips listed above. Let us know if you attend a Turkey Trot and try out any of the tips listed above! Happy Thanksgiving!

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