French Women Don't Get Fat: The Secret of Eating for Pleasure

The French Paradox

Ever wonder how French women manage to stay slim? While enjoying bread, cheese, and wine?  

Mireille Guiliano, the author, gained weight as an exchange student in Boston, MA. When she returned to France, her father told her that she resembled a "sack of potatoes."

She visited her trusted doctor who reminded her of the simple tricks French women use to stay slim and svelte. After a few weeks, she was back to her normal weight, and she has kept it off ever since.

French women spend more time planning their menus and shopping for food. Mealtimes are cherished. In the fast-paced USA, it appears as if some people view meals as more of a hindrance, a distraction from their busy schedules.

Not so in France, where every meal is a celebration. Restaurants and cafes never rush their patrons. Even during the weekday, leisurely two hour lunches are the norm.

French women do not have gym memberships. They walk almost everywhere and take the stairs. Which, by the way, is the best thing for your "rear view." Learn how to move like a French woman

The lifestyle is easy to fit into your schedule. One hard and fast rule: enjoy what you eat! Seasonal recipes are included, so you always eat food when it's at its best.

While American women are consumed by what they shouldn't eat, French women are enjoying sumptious meals.

Go French and eat GUILT FREE!

Last Reviewed	June 2007
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Yay	No more guilt. Eat REAL food and enjoy it!  No gym membership needed.  Celebrate mealtime with a glass of wine or champagne.  Throw away your scale and use the Zipper Syndrome.  When you've reached your target weight, buy some sexy french inspired lingerie.
Nay	You may spend more time shopping for, preparing and enjoying, delicious food. But, don't you deserve to eat well?
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