Calorie countdown

In the Modern Gal's continuing series on how to battle the Thanksgiving pounds, I bring you two websites where you can calculate the approximate calories you're imbibing, which will in turn give you an idea of just how long you have to shop on Friday to counteract the extra energy.

- Slim talks turkey
- Thanksgiving calorie counter

Neither is perfect as there are a finite number of food courses you can choose from and they don't allow you to specify your personal serving sizes. But at least you get an idea of how much extra you're eating or better yet an excuse to shop longer!