Thanksgiving is days away, and we can’t wait. It’s a time to hit pause, gather with loved ones, and celebrate gratitude. But hosting a feast—or even attending one—can get a little overwhelming. So we rounded up Health’s best tips to make your holiday feel seamless (just like those stretchy pants you’ll be lounging in post-turkey).

First up, experts explain why you really shouldn’t freak out about all the calories, and why it’s far more important to savor every moment instead.

Read on for more advice:

• The one healthy thing fitness pros always do on Thanksgiving

• The best responses to prying personal questions you don’t want to answer

• 5 ways to handle the family narcissist

• 8 kitchen gadgets that make cooking SO much easier

• 6 superfood side dishes everyone will love

• 4 tips for anyone with a food intolerance

• How to recover after eating a giant meal

Be well,

Jacqueline Andriakos
Senior editor