"Somewhere between the third scoop of mashed potatoes and the questionable decision to "just try a tiny slice of every pie," a dangerous thought hits every rider: "It's fine. I'll ride it off tomorrow." A typical Thanksgiving plate-with a gravy lake, a two-story stuffing tower, and the dessert that you swore you didn't have room for-comes out to roughly 4,500 calories ... and that's before you make your way to the fridge for a late-night snack like a raccoon in sweatpants."
"So you're looking at 3,000-4,500 calories if you have the self-control of Marcus Aurelius. I'd say for most of us, by the time you double down on the good stuff, factor in the beer (or four) you take down while you watch your NFL team get kicked out of playoff contention and the several large handfuls of chips you eat as the turkey needs "just another couple minutes," we are looking at a num"
Thanksgiving meals commonly add up to thousands of calories, with a typical plate ranging roughly 3,000–4,500 calories and indulgent choices pushing totals higher. Individual dishes each contribute substantial calories: turkey with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, mac and cheese, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, rolls with butter, cranberry sauce, and pie slices. Alcohol and late-night snacking further increase intake. Many people think they can compensate with exercise the next day, but actual calorie burn depends on rider fitness, ride type, duration, and intensity, so realistic matching of intake and output is necessary.
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