Health: Thanksgiving Tips for Staying Trim

Eat your favorite holiday treats without having to unbutton those pants

Look, it’s the holidays. Nobody in their right mind should be dieting right now. It’s a time to indulge a little, to let loose, to taste and nibble. But that doesn’t mean you have to end up feeling ill and regretting a 5,000-calorie binge before the table’s even been cleared.

It’s the holidays. Nobody in their right mind should be dieting right now. It’s a time to indulge a little, to let loose, to taste and nibble. But that doesn’t mean you have to end up feeling ill and regretting a 5,000-calorie binge before the table’s even been cleared.

There are plenty of ways to enjoy the day without feeling like a sick turkey come Black Friday. The health-minded here at Philly mag shared their tips and tricks for staying trim:

Tweaking Turkey Day: Don’t banish healthy eating to the back burner this Thanksgiving

The Perfect Low-Carb Side Dish: Craving pasta but avoiding starches? Try this squash instead

Back to Basics: With Essene’s great organic options, you don’t have to sacrifice the flavor of your favorite holiday foods

No-pudge Pumpking Pudding: Wow your guests with this 10-minute, low-cal treat

Trot Before You Gobble: Before you hit the road to Grandma’s, pound the pavement at a local Thanksgiving Day race

Damage Control: Tips for your post-meal workout plan — guess what? You don’t have to kill yourself, either!