Why You Should Embrace the Fart Walk (Sweatpants Optional—But Encouraged)
Post-Feast Strolls, Stretchy Pants, and Laughs—The Thanksgiving Tradition You Didn’t Know You Needed
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Let’s set the scene: Thanksgiving at Chez Beck this year will be a cozy, small gathering with a dress code as strict as it is glorious: sweatpants (aka housepants depending on how you refer to them) and associated attire only. No slacks, no jeans, no skirts. Just elastic waistbands and stretchy comfort that lets you fully commit to seconds (and thirds) of your favorite dishes. This is not the day to pretend; it’s the day to eat like you mean it.
But after the feast is done and the pie crumbs are all that’s left, the couch might call. Resist it! At Go Long, we celebrate not just stretchy pants but also the ultimate Thanksgiving tradition: the fart walk.
Why Post-Feast Walks Should Be Your Thing
Food Comas Need Not Apply.
Nothing says “holiday spirit” like waddling around the neighborhood in your finest sweatpants, letting gravity help your digestion along. At Chez Beck, we skip the post-turkey nap and take a group stroll instead. It’s a great way to feel like you have your life together—even if you’re carrying a leftover dinner roll in one hand.
Let It All Out.
Be honest—Thanksgiving dinner is basically a parade of bloating opportunities: stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, pie (repeat). The fart walk is the only way to reintroduce balance to your system and take the pressure off those elastic waistbands. Bonnie Wisener, founder of Shift Nutrition, talked about this earlier this month, albeit in a more elegant way. And since everyone at Chez Beck is in the same boat, there’s zero judgment if your walk is audibly productive.
Sweatpants Are Walk-Friendly.
Nothing pinches, nothing pulls—sweatpants were made for walking. Their built-in flexibility ensures that your digestive system (and your dignity) stays intact. Plus, they pair beautifully with that cozy post-Thanksgiving glow as you stroll under the stars.
NOTE: If you opted for more formal attire, you should still do the walk.
Go Long’s Official Rules for Fart Walking
Mandatory participation: No one gets to say, “I’ll just sit this one out.” If you ate the pie or really anything, you’re walking the walk. Flasks are optional.
Sweatpants or bust: The same dress code applies to the fart walk. Your formal Thanksgiving attire doubles as your exercise gear.
Laughter required: It’s not a real fart walk unless someone makes a joke about “turkey trots.”
Distance: 10–20 minutes is perfect. Just enough to feel refreshed but not enough to lose that warm pie buzz.
Why We Love This Tradition
A Thanksgiving fart walk is more than just a digestion hack—it’s a bonding moment. Walking with family or friends (or just yourself, enjoying the quiet) turns post-meal sluggishness into a chance to laugh, chat, and feel human again. And honestly, walking while wearing sweatpants in a post-food haze feels like the pinnacle of adulthood.
So this Thanksgiving, whether you’re at Chez Beck or your own cozy gathering, embrace the stretchy pants, embrace the pie, and most importantly, embrace the fart walk. Because life—and digestion—is better when you don’t take it too seriously.
Go Long, Walk Proud, and Let the Sweatpants Reign Supreme!
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I cannot wait for our fart walk!
But seriously, Thanksgiving dress codes should always prioritise room for seconds....and thirds. And the occasional audible productivity!