This week is the first week of November so that’s it — it is our first sign that enchanting holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) are coming up. And for us, we know that if we don’t plan ahead, it’s easy to take on a few unwanted extra pounds. So that’s when we refocus on three key elements of the French diet. French women typically practice this year-round but even more so around the holiday season. The good news is that we have almost one month to plan for the richer meals and treats that are coming up. The other great news is: we all can do this! It is not difficult, does not require a personal trainer, fancy equipment, or a calorie counting black box — and it’s free! Love that!
So as we are entering this joyful period, we wanted to bring back to your attention (and ours also!) a few articles we wrote earlier this year about the French diet. By reminding ourselves of these essential steps, we can limit the damages and start next year with no weight gain while enjoying the process at the same time! So Thanksgiving is in less than one month and if you can simply follow these three simple steps, you can be reassured that you will start your feast at Thanksgiving with no guilt. And as with any holiday meals, no restrictions apply so if you’d like a slice of extra pumpkin pie, be my guest (although if you follow Step 2 below, you will probably be satisfied and it’s unlikely you will wish for one).
Between now and Thanksgiving, we suggest remembering daily these 3 steps of the French diet and most importantly savor the process!
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French Diet French Diet Step #1 Drink Plenty of Water: 5 Reasons to Drink Water |
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French Diet French Diet Step #2: Enjoy Every Bite: 5 Steps to Eat Slowly and Lose Weight |
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French Diet French Diet Step #3: Enjoy a Yogurt Once a Day: Top 5 Reasons to Eat Yogurt |
French Women and Contrex
And here is just for fun — this entertaining Contrex “striptease” commercial (appropriate though). Contrex is a water marketed to French women as their “partner” to stay thin. You may enjoy seeing the crowd of enthusiastic French women, we certainly did – vraiment marrant (really funny). The music is “Comment Te Dire Adieu” by Francoise Hardy. And of course that shows during prime time, only in France — enjoy!