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To avoid gaining weight during the holiday season, you can cut back on carbs, mind the glycemic index of the foods before you, fill up on fat or count every calorie. But using smaller plates may be an easier solution. (Courtesy Powerhouse Books)
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If overindulgence is in your Thanksgiving plans, exercise should be, too. The list of choices offered by local organizations, most of which incorporate the day's themes of gratitude and charity, is almost as vast as the menu at Aunt Marge's house.
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