It’s that time of year when our indulgence can lead to a lack of balance between how much we eat and drink (calories in) and how much we do to burn those calories (calories out). While we all want to enjoy spending time with friends and family – and perhaps partake in an extra helping of mashed potatoes or pumpkin pie – no one goes into the holiday season intending to gain a few pounds, yet many do. Finding the right balance can be a challenge, but one so worthy of our commitment.

For an interesting look at how to balance out a Thanksgiving meal, take a peek at this “calorie counter” of sorts on The Washington Post. According to the Post, you can check out this nifty interactive graphic to “get a grip on how much activity you’ll need to do to balance out your holiday excesses.”

So take a look, share with friends and as you start to daydream about the wonderful holiday meal you hope to have a couple of days from now, spend as much time daydreaming about ways you and your friends and family can balance it out. If the weather permits, a fun game of flag football can help. If not, pull out the Wii, or go old school with a game of Twister. Every little bit helps!