The only Thanksgiving leftovers guide you need

By Sandee LaMotte and Breeana Hare, CNN

Updated 5:16 AM ET, Fri November 29, 2019

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Thanksgiving means family -- and food. Despite our best intentions, good eating habits are often forgotten during the holiday festivities. <a href="http://walking.about.com/library/cal/blthanksgivingcalories.htm" target="_blank">Estimates</a> <a href="http://articles.nydailynews.com/2010-11-23/entertainment/27082088_1_calories-thanksgiving-sweet-potatoes" target="_blank">clock</a> the calorie count of the average holiday dinner between 3,000 and 4,500 calories. There's good news, though: With these tips from <a href="http://www.tops.org/default.aspx" target="_blank">TOPS</a>, a nonprofit weight loss organization, Thanksgiving dinner won't be a total diet downfall.
Photos: 9 tips to trim Thanksgiving calories
Thanksgiving means family -- and food. Despite our best intentions, good eating habits are often forgotten during the holiday festivities. Estimates clock the calorie count of the average holiday dinner between 3,000 and 4,500 calories. There's good news, though: With these tips from TOPS, a nonprofit weight loss organization, Thanksgiving dinner won't be a total diet downfall.
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