How to Avoid Looking Like a Turkey

Thanksgiving is the official kickoff to the holiday season where we eat, drink and shop like we just can’t stop. All that overindulgence and merriment are fun, but one can easily start resembling a round-bellied turkey. 

Get your body moving for the feel-good endorphins, to vent your frustrations (the “If I’d gotten up earlier, that last Sesame Street Let’s Rock Elmo would’ve been mine” angst) and generate the energy necessary to keep up with your busy schedule. 

Check out these budget-friendly exercise ideas: 

Yoga in Runyon Canyon: It’s free every day on the grass lawn next to the Fuller Avenue entrance; Daily at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. weather permitting.

Horseback Riding at Sunset Ranch: Take a one-hour horseback ride in the shadow of the Hollywood sign. On Tuesdays, it’s two for the price of one so bring a friend (or $12.50 each).

Gold’s Gym: Work out with Fabio at the Hollywood location for free on Friday, Nov. 25 or sign up for a free 7-day VIP pass. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Kerry Quinn is a non-fiction author living in Hollywood and always on the look out for deals and discounts. Her eBook, "FUNemployed: Finding the Upside in the Downturn" can be found at Amazon, BN.com, iBookstore and eBookieJar.