Thank you for watching. I hope I will bring value into the way you approach food in general and there are no secrets or magics around been slim but they are a few things that French people learnt to from a very young age (part of our culture) and I'm so happy to share those weight loss tips with you. Please leave a comment, subscribe to support this channel and have a lovely day xx 😘
It would be wonderful if you could do a blog of what you eat in a week, I would absolutely love to watch that to get some inspiration. Merci beautiful Frederique 💜
Awesome information thank you very much for doing this video, very hopeful, my take outs 1. Don't eat processed food 2. Eat fresh foods, fruits and vegetables 3. Drink lots of water 4. Limit your alcohol intake 5. Seat while eating and enjoy your food, with no distraction's like watching tv or being on the computer 5. Incorporate Intermittent fasting to repair your body 6. Atleast go to the bathroom for number 2, twice a day 7.Do light exercises, take a walk, swim etc 8. Portion size you food Thank you..
1. Eat Fresh fruits and vegetables. 2.Salads and soups. 3.Take time to eat. 4. Drink plenty of water. 5. Don't snack between meals. 6. Go for a walk. 7. Balance your food intake. 8. Google about fasting. 9. Go to the Loo. 10. Eat small portion. 11. Enjoy a glass of red wine. 12. Don't eat in front of a screen. 13. Monitor your weight. 14. Be happy and be patient.
Thank you Katie for your reply and great recommendations - I cannot agree more - here my new video about how to do Intermittent fasting: th-cam.com/video/jNowNWW8FsM/w-d-xo.html - enjoy and take care x
Nehibabyy Rolling 72s for two weeks, with a low carb 500 calorie refeed every 72 hours in 2 weeks the weight was gone to to me the most surprising is aside from the 4-5 pounds of water weight it stayed off I have not gained it back now doing OMAD to lose the rest
I’ve lost so much weight eating what I call “The French Way.” Well balanced meals with fresh ingredients, at proper times and ALWAYS AT THE TABLE! No snacking either. It totally changed my relationship with food.
The sitting down to eat is so important. In a world where food companies compete to make the fastest food ever, be the one to sit down and eat a meal you've cooked.
My wife and I just got back from Paris (September 2023); the primary reason why women in France are generally thinner than women in the USA is because they WALK everywhere!!!
My grandmother was German and it amazes me to realize she did almost everything you say (including only fresh foods, the way you say to fast and walking daily) and it was her lifestyle. She was always very thin and healthy until we sadly lost her in 2020. I am going to develop these habits. Our portions are too large in the US! ❤️
I wonder why some disliked the video? I am a Health and Science professional and I study nutrition (MD and Ph.D.). Everything Frederique says is medically supported. LOVED THIS VIDEO. One can watch hundreds of good videos to get the same information. You did it in 16 min. Great content! Thank you. If people can follow that, they would stay fit and healthy. But, here is the catch, it's not easy if you were not raised that way or the food culture around you is not helping at all. Fats and sweets are so addictive... Look a plant-based diet, low impact exercise (walk), hydration, short fasting, small portions, and mindful eating (sit down for food), one glass of wine (except for some diseases, ask your doc.) fast transit time for stool to minimize colon and rectal cancer, positive attitude absolutely supported by the medical community as a healthy lifestyle. Which is exactly what was told here with a French twist, of course, and so much more enjoyable than reading tons of medical literature.
Because not all french woman are slim and this video doesn't say more then a normal nutrition consultation. Very basic and nothing to do with nationality.. only her and the coq au vin are French, not the eating style.
I agree, why would anyone not "like" this video? It all makes sense and I do a lot of these things but she inspired and encouraged me to continue. Plus she was just enjoyable to listen to!
I am not French but I am Aboriginal but I see so many similarities with our cultures. We grew up with an appreciation for good food and taking time to eat as a family. We also gardened a lot and grew vegetables. We fasted but for spiritual purposes. Very cool learning about other cultures. Thank you for sharing.
What a wonderful woman. I find you refreshing to watch. You are a fun person who can laugh at yourself and others in a honest and sweet way. Thank I will try to eat as the French do .
This video encouraged me to adopt these principles. I have a hormonal disorder (PCOS), and I also gained weight during 2020. 🙄 I needed to take care of my health, quite desperately. I started using your tips in April ‘21, and I have lost 30 lbs so far. I’m officially in a healthy weight range, and I just keep dropping weight so effortlessly. I get to enjoy rich and decadent foods, but I’m on the track to a very slim body. Thank you!
Recap: 1. fresh foods 2. salads+soups 3.take time to eat 4. drink plenty of water 5. DO NOT SNACK BETWEEN MEALS😭😭 6. go for a walk 7. balance food intake 8. google about fasting 9. go to the loo 10. small portions 11. enjoy red wine ( imma minor soooo... I guess grape juice?? ) 12. Don't eat food in front of a screen 13. be happy and patient 14. I only counted thirteen and couldn't find another one
I am Ethiopian-Canadian who spent 4 years in Lille. What I learn is the french appreciate food and my boyfriend, who is french, taught me that we must buy fruits that are in season....Cool channel btw!
Smith mostly for ecological reasons and because they taste better. Although some people also argue that it is better to eat seasonal food because it's processed better by your body, in relation to the weather and stuff. But really, because fresh fruits that have grown naturally in a field will always be better than fruits artificially grown in a greenhouse with chemicals and stuff. (I still buy mangoes and pineapples tho because they are so good)
Anyone struggling with a few extra COVID pounds - this is a MUST watch! This video taught me how to re-think my body as a whole system. A few of my epiphanies were: drink (mineral) water between meals (much of our food is deficient in minerals due to depleted soils); Winter = soups 2-3 xs per week Summer = salads galore; balance food intake over the course of a week; fasting gives your body time to HEAL (from inflammatory foods we eat - ie. meat and dairy); don't eat in front of the tv; be happy when you eat (not stressed - makes difference in how your body processed the food). This video is a cultural life-changer! Liked, subscribed and I hit the bell! Thank-you.
Bonjour! I'm French living in Poland and I can certify that what Frédérique is saying is so true. Eat healthy, reasonable portions and walk a lot. And do not diet, it creates the yo-yo effect.
My mom always told me this, and now I'm telling my kids too! If they ask for more food after a meal I tell them that they can have a glass of water and go brush their teeth 😆 the mint toothpaste takes away the sweet craving.
I meant after dinner, which at our house features a modest dessert. They don't need snacks at night, they can have water or brush their teeth. Obviously I encourage healthy snacks if they're hungry during the day ;) always moderate rules with common sense!
Excellent advice! Exactly my principles, fresh wholefood, high raw (salads and fruit), no processed, moderate exercise, enjoy food (around social interaction). I can’t always manage social mealtimes but I recognise how important it is. It’s really not as complicated as diet gurus try to make out.
Oh, I’m so glad you mentioned fasting! I’ve been fasting 16 hours a day for over 200 days in a row with the Zero fasting app. I’ve lost a lot of weight and it’s really easy. I’m much happier feeling slim. I don’t like the feeling of being overweight at all either. I agree with everything you said. 💕
Your video randomly popped up when I clicked on TH-cam. It's divine intervention! Firstly, I'm a wannabe French woman, but secondly, I'm struggling with mid life weight issues and can't figure out what to do. This video is the answer.
@@annacoulter5138 dear lord. Just skip this video. If you are stiff enough to demand scientific study on youtube you probably got the live wrong. The format you are searching for are somewehere else. Some people don't benefit from being hungry. What a mood. You also posted publicly and didn't include even a single research! Bäm.
I had a similar problem years ago - then I gave up all dairy for health reasons - not in order to lose weight - and my weight has been fine ever since. I thought it would be really hard, I wouldn't be able to give up brie sandwiches, but it was easier than I'd imagined.
I love how you explain everything...I would like to see some salads you prepare and a plate that demonstrates the portions...especially for people who need to lose 100 pounds.
I am SO glad somebody mentioned the importance of going to the toilet how just NO NORMAL is to go once every other day! Very informative darling thanks so much 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
I have recently been following the French eating principals and making some French recipes and have lost 7 lbs. I can’t believe I am losing weight by eating such tasty food and not feeling deprived. I feel like this is actually something I can sustain long term!
I’m originally from Argentina...we follow a very European way of living and eating. Nobody snacks..we eat fabulous beef (beef country) grass fed, healthy, vegetables, salads and fruits for dessert. Women take pride in looking good. It is part of the culture. People do enjoy good wines..but there is also an awareness to not overdo it. We have markets that sell fresh hand made pasta and in my family we ate that on Sunday’s. Fresh bread no preservatives etc. I think having to walk everywhere also helps a lot. It is a very different way of life. My mom is 69 and is slim and very fit. She is my inspiration to continue taking care of myself. We live in the US and continue our traditions.
Me too I am from Buenos Aires, living in Kansas for more than 20 years. Walking is one of those things I do not do here, everything is by car. I miss our grass fed meat 😁😁
Love this! We lived near Montpellier for six months and I lost weight while eating an almond croissant almost every day. So many things that Madame Bros says are true. We walked every day for at least an hour, exploring the garrigue near our house. At work, everyone stops working at noon and eats together. The lunch is leisurely and lasts until everyone is finished, and there is a lot of laughing and talking. No one eats at their desk alone, and no one snacks during the day. Even getting a coffee is a social thing, and it is strange to go and have a coffee on your own. For sure portions are smaller but the food is good and I was never hungry. I did wonder about the role that stress and the microbiome played in my weight loss. I felt much less stress, and the walks in nature were wonderful. Also, I think that my microbiome changed from eating the local cuisine & cheeses & breads. I definitely did not avoid carbs. I also wonder whether my weight loss was due to drinking mineral water. No one drinks from the tap there and everyone drinks bottled water. The tap water is safe, but culturally everyone drinks mineral water. I wonder if this also plays a role in weight loss. But really, I think the French approach food as a sacred social event. They take their time, they eat only good healthy seasonal food, and they make sure that it is enjoyed (but not in excess). I never saw a French person pass on dessert because they were watching their weight. I love that. I miss my time there. The French know how to live...
Amy Ramsey They don’t eat junk food or fast food or eat all day long like Americans do. They eat healthy whole foods. Junk food and fast food and soda are full of chemicals and empty calories. Many Americans have terrible eating habits, and eat huge portions, They are fat but their nutrition is terrible. That’s why there are so many cases of diabetes and cancer and heart disease. These are lifestyle diseases. It’s mostly the poor who eat this way because junk food is cheap. You rarely see a rich obese person here. They eat well and exercise and do the right things for their health.
You are spot on about all of this! I’m American and with my ex we would eat such huge meals! I realized that when I was little and my family was financially struggling we had a very similar way of eating to the French. We never had junk food in the house, ate fresh veggies and fruit for snacks and dessert, and my favorite meal was a small bowl of pinto beans for dinner or oatmeal 😂 I was so thin eating simply. As I’m older I am trying to get back to eating smaller portions and re-incorporating fruits and veggies. This has helped regulate bathroom breaks... I would go 4+ days without #2. You start to feel sick, sluggish, and like your body is breaking down. Now my current partner and I split meals, eat small portions, and encourage staying active. It gets better a little bit everyday. Even 15-30 minutes of barre work everyday helps.
Take time to eat, is what I recall why, the food is chewed properly, the full feeling has time to develop, all that chewing and taking ones time allows for more stomach acid concentration, this allows to maintain a fast digestion and metabolism. Just that in itself let alone good music and socialization gives one good health, good energy levels.
I grew up in Paris and I totally agree with you. I moved to Canada few years ago and gained so much weight. I really miss my long walks in Paris. But I'll take your advice and change my eating habits. Merci!
Walking makes all the difference. When I lived abroad all I did was walk and never had a problem with weight back in the states in an office job and all the carb loaded foods and it comes back overnight.
I'm Canadian too, and I think that a large part of why we don't walk as much is due to the weather extremes. It's just not practical to walk 20-30 minutes each way for groceries when the weather is -15°C for the winter and +30°C in the summer, with rain in between. Plus if you have kids (I have 8) you can't carry it all. I suggest that you find a few workout styles that you enjoy and can do at home! I love to bike, but when the weather is crummy I do TRX workouts, dance workouts, lift weights and do bodyweight tabatas. I am an average size, but healthy. Cook your own food, exercise at home, and you'll feel like your best self again in very little time :)
@@katrinam2309 Katrina, here in the US (cities and suburbs) it's too violent for a lady to walk too much . I used to walk 4 miles a few times a week but not anymore... too much crime / shootings.
Your straight forward, common sense is So refreshing. All guidelines we have heard over and over. The portion size and gentle fasting are just the best for me. Not automatically eating when the clock says you must be hungry.
The balance and smaller portions helped me. Divide your plate in 4 parts. Lunch: 1/4 platter of protein, 1/4 cereals (including potatoes or corn) 1/2 plate of vegetables. Lettuce or raw green leaves will go on the side and the portion is a dessert plate. Dinner: 1/2 cereal, 3/4 vegetables. Drink Water 1,5L and exercise!! Hope it helps!!
You look stunning and youthful. No sagging goose neck most woman seem to develop here in the US. YOU inspire me! Thank you for sharing your beauty secrets!! Secrets from an actual beauty! 😘
yeah me in a restaurant: half a plate after -> I am full, half an hour later I am ready and really full me at home in front of a screen: one plate -> oh I am still hungry, two plates later-> now I am full and can´t move, fall a sleep at the couch O.o
What a lovely life affirming video, thank you. Due to grief I ate myself up to 12st 8lbs and I’m only 5’1”, and then it became a habit to eat lots of sweet stuff and I couldn’t get out of the cycle. I missed my forties and most of my fifties feeling bad about myself. I’m not sure what happened but I started eating more fruit and veg, drinking water, cutting down on biscuits cake all the usual suspects and very very gradually at 70 I’m back to 8st 6lbs and I’ve been there for about 10 years. It’s hard not to regret the wasted time but I feel fit healthy and so much happier, I rarely think about food, love cooking entertaining and now it poses no problems. I often wonder why I suddenly could get it together but I feel it was a mind reset but how or why I have no idea. Thank you for the most valuable video, I shall recommend it to friends and family.
@@ms.frederique just found you on here x dim 51, a little too plump but Love my Boobs! I'm Disabled so Physical Workouts are a Struggle. I'm part French, Years ago....I should and DO knowrbe Benefits of your eating patterns. Thankyou for re starting my Eating Habbits. I'll not eat Breakfast bit WILL eat soup for Lunch&tben Loads of Veggies for Tea and sone Protien xx xx Bless you Sis xxx
Yes, our portions in the US are an exaggeration. I usually have enough for my next day lunch when I eat out. Unfortunately most people associated the sense of fullness when you can barely breath with eating well and that’s another mistake. All your hints are good and common things that can be applied easily.
Yes in America is believed that you should have to loosen your belt after a meal and is even a common practice among men. It's disgusting. as children were brought up to think that we should eat everything off of our plate before we can get up from the table even though the portions given to us were most likely an adult size. It comes from generations of not knowing anything about food and nutrition. Our parents and our country contribute heavily to the fatness.
@@kayla3618 we were taught to clean our plate too but my Nana lived through the depression and mum was born during WW2. Money was scarce and so was food. They never got used to having enough so fed us up big. The habit just stuck. I'm Australian born in the 60's.
Thank you for sharing this! My favourite little secret (that you've shared) is to curb cravings with a glass/bottle of water. Usually, our brain sends the same signals for hunger as for thirst, where we often satisfy the hunger without considering satisfying the thirst first!
Great advice Frédérique . My Maman instilled pretty much the same advice I think as I’ve naturally adapted to this type of diet without having to think too much about it. I’ve never been concerned about my weight a a result. I don’t eat processed food , but luckily I’m so used to fresh food, processed food doesn’t appetise me at all!
The sensibility around food is more of a pleasurable event in France. They dont have this compulsive behavior around food and snacks that is more prevalent in the US.
I am so excited to find your channel. I read the Mirielle book series French Women Don’t Get Fat and loved it at the time (early-mid 2000s) and I would have benefited from your videos so much then! But not to despair! I was just thinking last night how I have let my body go when I became widowed two years ago, and quarantine has not helped this. But you have reminded me the French method (and Italian method to a degree) has been what has taught me the true passion for life and for food without burdening ourselves with mindless eating or stress eating which results in burdensome bulk and health issues and lack of energy. The French method is the regime without deprivation. I am going to watch all your videos and get back to my roots I forgot in grief. Thank you! Merci!
romepix I feel so with you - the same happened to me, my husband died suddenly 22 months ago. I am able to start to pick myself up again little by little. I'm sending love and best wishes for your further journey.
I’m an American man but I still found this video a great watch-so much common sense. No fads or tricks, just a healthy, balanced approach to life. I’ve only been to France once, but I so admired the French approach to living, eating, culture. They take living well very seriously. It’s a priority not just marketing or trend watching. The fasting is interesting. That’s relatively new here in America. When I first heard about it, as a Texas boy, I thought it sounded insane. But more Americans are learning about it, including me, and it’s catching on in popularity. Thank you for the French wisdom!
Thank you,Frédérique, As I am an American, happily living in Paris for many years, The whole French attitude to eating is a part of me--so much of it is about pacing--If you know you are dining in a gastronomic restaurant --you automatically eat very lightly all day--and then splurge at night I delight in the many markets in Paris--fresh produce --and seasonal---Here,, It is true, meals are a ritual, a celebration of life....
Just discovered your channel and I do agree all the tips you gave to us. I lost 6kg during covid-19 work from home period and I do exercise 5 times a week. It took 2 months for me to lost 6kg and now I feel so good😀
Great tips! And your very beautiful! It seems like French women have this grace and sophistication to them. We Americans definitely don’t take time to appreciate our meals, don’t eat enough vegetables, and our servings are too big. Being raised this way, it’s sooooo hard trying to change.
Just remember the mantra "You are what you eat". That should help you stay on track. Eat healthy, you will feel healthy. Eat crap and you'll feel like crap.
Thank you for such a wonderful video! And these are absolutely the reasons I love living here in the south of France near the Spanish border in the foothills of les Pyrénées. It’s all in the lifestyle of the French. My husband and his family are French and I’ve loved the lifestyle I’ve adopted for years and years now. La vie ici à côté les Pyrénées est magnifique et j’adore ma vie ici dans mon petit village! Merci encore!! Bisous
When I was vacationing in Montreal and Quebec City, I did noticed that no one ate on the bus, street or on the Metro. People sat down and enjoyed their meal at restaurants, cafes and dining areas. They took their time and enjoyed the food, the company and conversation, and everyone looked slim and fit.
That's funny. I was based in France for many years, but spent one year in Minneapolis as my husband was offered a job there. Coming from Europe, it struck me that so many people in Minneapolis were eating on the move, either holding a burger or a sandwich walking in the streets or on public transport and it's very common to see people walking around holding a cup of coffee or a huge drink cup. This is something your rarely see in Europe. The meal (or even a coffee break) is seen as a social thing done between people and if you live in a family, you almost always eat at fixed times and always together.
@@wellwell_well Well, in my case it was Minneapolis, so I guess people in Montreal and Minneapolis have similar eating patterns. Different countries, sure, but similar behavior and culture when it comes to food.
Those were great tips! I grew up in Israel, where there is plenty of fresh fruits but we eat A LOT, But the food is high quality and fresh, and we cook with lots and lots of herbs. There is also every fruit and vegetable under the sun. I noticed that when I moved to Canada I gained so much weight so quickly, and I think it’s because the food is so modified, and way more processed. It took me a while to go back to cooking the way I grew up eating, and the weight fell off. I have to say that Saying no to wine and chocolate everyday is hard because I love wine and sweets, but that’s what we have to do. Also, I found that doing excercise daily really helps, even if it’s just 20 minutes of yoga. In the past I thought that I had to kill myself in the gym to see results, but now I understand the consistency is more important than overworking yourself, and then not wanting to work out again for another week. The same thing goes with food, being consistent is more important than eating lots and then doing a diet.
I’m not sure where in Canada you are living but we have access to every fruit and vegetable under the sun. Readily available and I shop every day to cook dinner. Unless you are in a very isolated area I simply cannot understand why you can’t find what you need.
@@LinA-it9vd I didn’t say that I couldn’t find fruits and vegetables… I said that the food here is way more modified and processed than in other parts of the world. Also, the quality of the produce is very different when it’s locally grown and when it’s imported. Canada imports a tone of its produce, especially in the winter.
@@irinalektser4706 I disagree if anything the imported fruit is better than most we get locally grown. The only exception I have found is peaches and strawberries. Ours are superior to anywhere else in the world grown in season. We have green hothouses that grow vegetables year round.
I went to France when I was 15. It changed my life and how I looked at food. Culturally speaking I realized Americans have a really sincere disconnect with ritual and tradition. It’s just not impressed here like it is in other countries which also happen to be healthier and slimmer. It’s a complex psychological issue I’ve come to address in my Therapeutic Eating program - and largely a huge part of that mission has been influenced by that first trip to Bordeaux.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video (twice)❤️❤️❤️❤️. Refreshing and I love your sense of humor. I’m African, and as you can imagine, I love to cook, I loooove to eat. Our meals are supper heavy and portion sizes are out the window 😂. Thank you for this light hearted take on eating and enjoying food. Merçi.
Hello from NorthEast USA. My husband and I have been doing intermittent fasting for weeks now. However, we are just recently improving our diet. We definitely need to be more active. I am 5'5" and about 245 lbs. Years of damage done to my body because it was a way for me to insulate myself from trauma and low self esteem. I have a long way to go. I'm tired of being heavy, exhausted and in pain all the time. I only eat from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and fast from 7p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. I'm 42 years old and I really want to know what it's like to be lean and limber.
i think your honesty is beautiful and I relate to the issue. Try to lower carbs and continue with fasting and exercise. The weight will come off. Be patient.
I’m American and I feel like we are always looking for convenience. We are rushing and grab the easiest thing we can and run out the door . There’s something so simple and Beautiful about the way the French make it a event , they take time to prepare the food and savor it . I am going to try to make a point to do this more
Respecting myself means waiting until I am really hungry before eating, instead of eating "by the clock" (lunch at noon, etc.). This form of "intuitive eating" is working very well for me. It may be helpful for others.
Whatever you eat, something had to give up its life for you. No guilt trip here; just a reminder to eat mindfully, to slow down and savor your food. Too many people continue to eat after they're already full. Other clean up everything because they "don't want it to go to waste." How could it be more wasteful than settling on your body and compromising your health!?
I think the sitting down to eat is key. I stopped eating fast food and in my car (I know, the horror) and I lost 15lbs without trying. Also, when I do eat out, I don't rush. I don't go to place that likes to rush you or with people who rush. If they eat fast, they can leave, I will keep eating, slowly and enjoy the food. Bon Appetite!
Such good advice I just started on a weight loss journey and I love this. I feel like you are my long lost French mom giving me such well balanced sage advice. Thank you!
At 58, I recently went vegan. Menopausal years have certain requirements and I believe a Plant based way of getting protein, vitamins and minerals from fresh fruits and veggies while avoiding processed foods is best. No dairy. No wine. No fun? No! I have a great, silly sense of humor and enjoy my own company(am single). Understanding my body and what works best exercise-wise is also key. Having a good, positive attitude and the joy of family, especially my smart, fun, beautiful Grandson. 😃
Thank you for these wonderful tips! I'm from the Philippines, where our meals are rice based, and the influence of other countries is a bit hard to change....but we always admired the french for staying slim. Wonderful!
This is all such common sense. If you keep eating eating eating you will put on weight - simple. You have to give your body a fighting chance. Watch high fibre foods (bran flakes) and dairy if you have IBS. I regularly fast from 8pm to the following midday or for at least twelve hours. Thank you Frederique!
Thank you for such informative, positive and sensible video. It is a wonderful contrast to American hard selling slimming & fitness (often with products and lots of hype). I have been educating slimming/fitness instructors my whole life in the same philosophy (and creating how-to menus, recipes, body shaping programs etc). I just had to tell you it was a blessing to see and hear a beautiful, stylish woman talking about the pleasures of fresh food - and keep a slim, healthy body at the same time without a lot of fuss! Vive la France! I am from Norway, living in the Canary Island, currently writing New You - New Life books and blogs to inspire grown up women to eat & live well. Again: Thank you!!
Since I have aged, I have found processed food, restaurant food, fast food tastes awful. The best way to eat is home cooked, fresh, and at a table, being mindful and enjoying every bite. You have a new subscriber!
Over a year and a half, I have lost 56 pounds. One of the things I do is cook the vast majority of my meals at home with fresh ingredients. If a friend wants to go out to lunch with me, I will just have coffee for breakfast, eat half of what is on my plate at the restaurant, then have a soft boiled egg (I love eggs!) with toast for dinner. I prefer to have friends come to my house for a luncheon because I can control the menu. I'll make quiche and a green salad and serve mixed fruit for desert, for example. I'll use a nice tablecloth, silver, and the good china to make it special.
I've also noticed over the years that the ingredients for the same store bought meals have changed. Things that used to comprise of just a few ingredients now contain so many non-essential fillers just to make them cheaper for manufacturers. Eg. bread used to be flour, water, salt, yeast. Now it's 100,000 additives, colours, flavours, chemicals, transfats, etc. No wonder it's become a minefield! I agree with you - I hate cooking but I hate takeaway more!!
And all this wisdom has been passed to us Indians by our ancestors and elders but most of us follow none . We need to get back to basics. I have been following what is being explained in this video for many years and there was a time when I didn't follow anything being a very busy mom . And I can tell the difference.
You are very correct about the over big portions in US restaurants, but I think most people eat only half or less and eat the rest for lunch the next day. However eating out all the time is a great way to put on weight easily. Eating at home with whole food is the best.
So happy I happened upon your video! I fell off my intermittent fasting habit and this made me remember how much it did help me in the past! All your points are true and simple. I feel my worst when I forget to do the simple things!
intermittent fasting is 10 hours or more (ideally 14-16 hours)...french do not do intermittent fasting...but many do not eat snacks between the meals...
Loved this video! I think the way you are describing eating patterns is very intuitive and you’re right, most people in the rest of the world are not taught this. Thank you for sharing this! ❤️❤️❤️
As an American I feel like my soul yearns to be from Europe lol. The way I value and enjoy preparing, cooking and eating my food. I love cooking for others and esp love feedback about my food lol.
I lost 40lbs with the simple mentality that if I eat a heavy meal in the morning, then I'll eat light for the rest of the day. If I have a big dinner, I'll eat lighter the next day. So easy and sensible. And I don't skip exercise if I eat a heavy meal.
Thank you for sharing this insight. I agree. I have chosen intermittent fasting (16:8) with a low quantity (but quality farm reared) meat up to 3x per month, fish 3x per week and largely plant based. Look up the Blue Zone diet! I avoid technology and electronics where I can and move throughout the day. Gratitude based meditation and yoga in the evening. My favourite snack is a square of 85% dark chocolate and a small glass of red wine.
I am of french heritage, and, have always walked a great deal. I had a high metabolism, I could eat anything I wanted and never gain a pound. However, since aging, gracefully, I might add, I am more aware about what I eat, when, and how much. And, I spend a great deal of time in my garden, it makes me happy. Merci d'avoir partagé vos conseils.
Love this advice! I live in America and it’s true...the portions are huge...and the sugar intake (of one form or another, in almost every bag, can, box, or jar) in our diet is insane...Really! High fructose corn syrup is even in our baby formula! BABY FORMULA!!! Many of us rely on trust...trust that the food we’re about to consume is safe and healthy. It’s easy to see how sugar additions begin at an early age here... Thank you for these useful suggestions!😁
I’m French and have been to the US many times, in different areas. It was shocking to me how everything was sweet, to the point you don’t even notice it anymore. Your bread is sweet. Your tomato sauce, well pretty much any sauce. In some stores I couldn’t find ham, pepperoni or any other kind of sliced meat to put in my sandwiches that wasn’t sweet. Your cheese is sweet. Every. Single. Thing. When I point it out, people look at me like they don’t know what I’m talking about and can’t feel the sweetness of it all. And the things that are supposed to be sweet are too sweet. I have always had a sweet tooth but it was too much for me. My favorite breakfast cereals have more than 20% sugar in the US, whereas the same brand in France is around 10%. I can’t eat the equivalent of birthday cake every morning haha
Just found your channel! So happy to hear your health recommendations… I started doing (drop preservatives)low carb eating and including intermittent fasting most days a couple years ago, and have dropped most of the weight needed, PLUS!!! I have so much more energy and my mind is clearing up, not so foggy! 🎉❤😁
You talk about eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, but when I’m in a restaurant in France they rarely have them. It’s all the rich foods with lots of sauces and meats.
I did not find French cuisine particularly healthy or well -balanced when I was on a cultural exchange many years ago although Europeans in general eat more fruits and vegetables. I believe the main reason the French and other Europeans are generally slimmer is that they do not all own cars therefore they walk more and take public transit or prefer to cycle to work or school. North American lifestyles are dependent upon the car. Also, North Americans snack between meals, Europeans do not do so.
One of my little tricks is to use smaller plates. I got rid of my large dinner plates and now we use smaller ones and that helps with portions. Thanks for sharing.
You’re so right about portion sizes here in the US. It’s ridiculous! I never go hungry when in France and the food is so much better than the processed crap we have here. Great tips! Thank you! No more eating in front of the TV for me.
Yes! I'm also American, and frustrated that our food culture is this way: huge portions, overly processed and lacking real, balanced nutrition, rushed, etc. It's not just the portion size we struggle with here in the USA, but the quality, chemicals, ingredients, processed convenience foods, etc. (Apparently my approach to food is similar to the French/European way. We visited the Netherlands, Germany and Paris last year and I noticed it then). I have always eaten small portions, my whole life. I have always considered it a blessing, and attribute it to my ability to stay somewhat fit. I usually eat two good meals and two "snacks" per day. As an adult, it is difficult to go out to restaurants because I cannot stand to waste food, but the portions are often huge. I will order from the kids menu when allowed, but in most places, those options are not healthy or interesting. If we're going home immediately after dinner, I will always take leftovers home. But often, the meal is at the beginning of a night out, and it is impractical to do so. I wish more places offered a "small portions" option.
You’re talking about the eating out I don’t know anyone that eats like that at home As for “ processed crap” no one forces you to eat it You can eat healthy in the US if you’re not lazy I really get tired of people thinking that we are all lazy and eat junk food all the time
Americans also have tough time constraints and that begins in elementary school. Almost all foods are marketed for busy people. Our lunch times differ depending upon the job. Chemical food is cheaper (but costlier in the long run). We over-farm everything and deplete the soil etc. It’s our big business, almighty dollar, maximize every moment lifestyle that is killing us. We need to slow down but it’s nearly impossible. These are good tips especially for Americans because it can help us to intermittently fast. But so would say that our culture of stress is the biggest strain.
I don't think I'm French (lol), but I definitely apply the principles you've highlighted. My friends/family use to tease me about eating small portions, eating slow, taking time to truly enjoy my food by "tasting" every bite, not eating at my desk, not talking on the phone while eating (especially if I'm eating with someone), and my grandmother would have a FIT if I were to "eat in the street"/on the go!...so I'm very mindful about "grabbing food" and walking out the door, or eating in the car...That's a NO NO!. Plus I REALLY ENJOY RED WINE! So, Thank You for reminding me and encouraging me so I can get back on point!
I have researched food and diet for years, my sister is a dietician. You explained proper eating precisely. I do 16 hours between meals. I don’t snack, because, the blood sugar needs to get used up before replenishing at the next meal. There should be 5 hours between meals. Drink plain kefir, drink lots of green tea.
Great video, thank you. I was raised to believe it was impolite to eat in public when others were not sharing. The fresh veggies and fruit shop are twice a week with opportunities to socialize. Mixing up what you buy for variety each shop run is important to me. Variety is important to avoid boring menus but also help body intake to create balance. If I see a veg that interest me but no clue how to use, I like searching recipes before my next shop. I traded my plate with a small inexpensive set. Split in fourth-quarter servings. Always have fruit for fourth serving with meal.
A beautiful piece of lean fillet. Green beans, buttered and still crunchy. Button mushrooms. Utter bliss x Or substitute swordfish for the fillet 😊 One small glass of red or white wine.
EU food standards are much higher than those in the USA. Fewer chemicals used on crops as they grow, or in treating food ( as with the US' "chlorinated chicken") make a huge nutrition and health difference. Living in Canada, I buy local, unprocessed food as much as possible; and avoid what I know is of a lower health (and taste) standard. Happy to be a new subscriber! Already, I have learned good things.
@@foulmouthjapanese6316 Fresh unprocessed or minimally processed foods. Basically you don't have to ask "what's in it?" Haha. You can identify exactly what is on your plate, no hidden additives, sugar etc. Easy to google!
@@barbarakelly1916 unfortunately it’s not only this- I used to be slim when young so till mid 20s, being born in 80s, there were none processed food, being teenagers there was no access to take aways. Moving to Uk from Poland and being less active lead me to be overweight, but thyroid hormones doesn’t help although I do not give up ;) I still eat a lot of veggies and fruit although sugar is not welcome 🍓🍓🍓She is totally right that snacking is very unhealthy!!
My cousin lives half year in Canne, and when I visit, I love meal time as it's so fresh, and it's a lovely time talking to each other, and REALLY enjoying the meal and conversation. 💜
Great video!!!! I do the same and I've been slim over 2 decades, it has become my way of life: balance. Thanks so much for this video, finally a real woman talking true!!! Au revoir 😉
They walk most everywhere they go. They live is areas that have all the essentials for living in walking distance. They shop every day. Only fresh food is used.
Yes Europeans walk a lot, though maybe not as much anymore. Everything in Europe is much, much shorter distance than in the U.S. for instance. I remember growing up in Eastern Europe we didn't have a car. Actually at that time few people had cars. We walked everywhere. Or we used and still do Trams, which my city had- for longer distances.
The UK is very stuck up about public transport and a car is something of a status symbol here. I never use my car when I am on holiday, choosing to walk or use bus, train or tram. Then the same people ask how I stay slim and don't always like the answer. You WALK?
Ann Oldham that’s the reason I got fatter since I moved to the UK from Germany haha...Stuck in a new development of houses and you need your car for EVERYTHING with a poor bus service. I hope the planning of villages will change sometime for the benefit of people’s well-being.
Love this one, thank you for sharing! A few years ago my doctor advised me to be gluten free so for the most part I am and I’ve noticed a huge difference. It helps a lot, I know it’s not for everyone but I think cutting back on gluten and not eating late at night are two things that really help me.
Loving the Channel, since 2021, I have been on a healthy eating habit that continues to this day. I dropped from 210lbs to 170lbs at my lowest. At 185 now and cut fast food entirely. Instead, eating out on the weekend and at restaurants with better food quality.
I’m a mid 30s American guy that always been overweight; right now my weight fluctuates between 350-400lbs. After reading and watching a lot of material about health / fitness / weight loss, I finally figured out my issues: *although I don’t eat much junk food, my portions are too big. *too many carbohydrates (mainly starch) *not enough sleep to recover from my workouts Lost about 15 lbs since COVID19 started about 3 months ago (and that’s without a gym). I feel I finally solved the puzzle of my weight!
Check Chef AJ and Dr. McDougall. He is the potatoe doctor. You could loose more weight in 3 months for sure, if you knew the right way to do it. Chef AJ has many guests on her channel and she is obsessed with healthy weight loss. I lost 15lbs during Covid and my weight fluctuates a bit but usually always go down. I hope you figure out your recipe. I eat a lot of potatoes, vegetables, fruits. Some meat and some breads. Some cheese too, because my workplace supplies it. Otherwise I would eat barely any cheese. Although I work there from then end of Feb, 2022 and I didn't gain any weight. Check it out.
Chouette vidéo, good tips and tricks. I am 53 and fighting to stay fit. I have also started to walk a lot, and it changed my life. Thank you, I will certainly follow your channel and subscribe. Have a lovely day. From Brussels.
Great common sense advice. When I was in Paris, I loved the food--everything was fresh and delicious. I walked everywhere and lost weight. The red wine was amazing!
Hii I'm new subscriber , I struggled with my weight , I would diet , loose weight , but it would come back again , then i started reading about french eating habits, i loved that i need not sacrifice my fav food but consume in moderation I started with cutting out snacks and carbonated drinks , then i stopped eating while working or reading, I started eating fruits or small pieces of dark chocolate or nuts for dessert , I lost 15 kgs in 1 year and never put on again , and I feel really healthy , fresh active daily , I started working out because I need to stand for long times in my job , and it requires lot of stamina , now my work out time is like my meditation , relaxing , winding down routine. Love from india 🇮🇳
Also important is to get enough sleep every night on a regular basis. The body produces cortisol and puts on pounds if your sleep deprived and stressed.
So glad TH-cam recommended this video to me😂 🙌🏼I am from Hong Kong and I do the same things you mentioned since I was 15.(except fasting……but I will definitely try it soon) And I do respect and enjoy my food and love to chew them thoroughly since I was a kid. But none of my family nor friend like me and they keep complaining 😅In Chinese tradition, especially HK, people eat very fast. Now I am 51 and this diet and lifestyle helps me to keep slim and energetic
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Thank you for watching. I hope I will bring value into the way you approach food in general and there are no secrets or magics around been slim but they are a few things that French people learnt to from a very young age (part of our culture) and I'm so happy to share those weight loss tips with you. Please leave a comment, subscribe to support this channel and have a lovely day xx 😘
What a great video Frederique, merci you are truly amazing!
You are a lovely combination of French chic, smart and Australian relaxed lady ❣ Really enjoyed this video
@@annabelle7123 Merci Annabelle xxx
It would be wonderful if you could do a blog of what you eat in a week, I would absolutely love to watch that to get some inspiration. Merci beautiful Frederique 💜
Awesome information thank you very much for doing this video, very hopeful, my take outs
1. Don't eat processed food
2. Eat fresh foods, fruits and vegetables
3. Drink lots of water
4. Limit your alcohol intake
5. Seat while eating and enjoy your food, with no distraction's like watching tv or being on the computer
5. Incorporate Intermittent fasting to repair your body
6. Atleast go to the bathroom for number 2, twice a day
7.Do light exercises, take a walk, swim etc
8. Portion size you food
Thank you..
1. Eat Fresh fruits and vegetables.
2.Salads and soups.
3.Take time to eat.
4. Drink plenty of water.
5. Don't snack between meals.
6. Go for a walk.
7. Balance your food intake.
8. Google about fasting.
9. Go to the Loo.
10. Eat small portion.
11. Enjoy a glass of red wine.
12. Don't eat in front of a screen.
13. Monitor your weight.
14. Be happy and be patient.
Thank you Katie for your reply and great recommendations - I cannot agree more - here my new video about how to do Intermittent fasting: th-cam.com/video/jNowNWW8FsM/w-d-xo.html - enjoy and take care x
I need to minimize my snacking. They keep saying eat 6 small meals but my pants are not zipping during shutdown
fabulous life Fasting helps a lot I lost 15 pounds during lockdown fasting - now trying to incorporate all these things as a way of life
@@kristinabrown3077 heyy! if you don't mind saying, how did you fast please?
Nehibabyy Rolling 72s for two weeks, with a low carb 500 calorie refeed every 72 hours in 2 weeks the weight was gone to to me the most surprising is aside from the 4-5 pounds of water weight it stayed off I have not gained it back now doing OMAD to lose the rest
I’ve lost so much weight eating what I call “The French Way.” Well balanced meals with fresh ingredients, at proper times and ALWAYS AT THE TABLE! No snacking either. It totally changed my relationship with food.
Thanks for sharing!!
I love the mindful aspect to this. We should love our food and enjoy it and love our bodies. Great message!
The sitting down to eat is so important. In a world where food companies compete to make the fastest food ever, be the one to sit down and eat a meal you've cooked.
My wife and I just got back from Paris (September 2023); the primary reason why women in France are generally thinner than women in the USA is because they WALK everywhere!!!
My grandmother was German and it amazes me to realize she did almost everything you say (including only fresh foods, the way you say to fast and walking daily) and it was her lifestyle. She was always very thin and healthy until we sadly lost her in 2020. I am going to develop these habits. Our portions are too large in the US! ❤️
mine too and was the same way
I wonder why some disliked the video? I am a Health and Science professional and I study nutrition (MD and Ph.D.). Everything Frederique says is medically supported. LOVED THIS VIDEO. One can watch hundreds of good videos to get the same information. You did it in 16 min. Great content! Thank you. If people can follow that, they would stay fit and healthy. But, here is the catch, it's not easy if you were not raised that way or the food culture around you is not helping at all. Fats and sweets are so addictive...
Look a plant-based diet, low impact exercise (walk), hydration, short fasting, small portions, and mindful eating (sit down for food), one glass of wine (except for some diseases, ask your doc.) fast transit time for stool to minimize colon and rectal cancer, positive attitude absolutely supported by the medical community as a healthy lifestyle. Which is exactly what was told here with a French twist, of course, and so much more enjoyable than reading tons of medical literature.
WOW thank you Marina - take care x
Maybe they don't understand the simple things she is saying.😜🙄😜😊
Especially about the protein content of fruits and vegetables! People don't realize that they're not pure cellulose.
Because not all french woman are slim and this video doesn't say more then a normal nutrition consultation. Very basic and nothing to do with nationality.. only her and the coq au vin are French, not the eating style.
I agree, why would anyone not "like" this video? It all makes sense and I do a lot of these things but she inspired and encouraged me to continue. Plus she was just enjoyable to listen to!
I am not French but I am Aboriginal but I see so many similarities with our cultures. We grew up with an appreciation for good food and taking time to eat as a family. We also gardened a lot and grew vegetables. We fasted but for spiritual purposes. Very cool learning about other cultures. Thank you for sharing.
thank you so much xxxx
What a wonderful woman. I find you refreshing to watch. You are a fun person who can laugh at yourself and others in a honest and sweet way. Thank I will try to eat as the French do .
This video encouraged me to adopt these principles. I have a hormonal disorder (PCOS), and I also gained weight during 2020. 🙄 I needed to take care of my health, quite desperately. I started using your tips in April ‘21, and I have lost 30 lbs so far. I’m officially in a healthy weight range, and I just keep dropping weight so effortlessly. I get to enjoy rich and decadent foods, but I’m on the track to a very slim body. Thank you!
I'm so glad I can help thank you love xxxxx
I also have PCOS and struggle with weight gain. 😞
if you live in a country where you have to drive do not eat like french.,...they eat way too much
Recap:
1. fresh foods
2. salads+soups
3.take time to eat
4. drink plenty of water
5. DO NOT SNACK BETWEEN MEALS😭😭
6. go for a walk
7. balance food intake
8. google about fasting
9. go to the loo
10. small portions
11. enjoy red wine ( imma minor soooo... I guess grape juice?? )
12. Don't eat food in front of a screen
13. be happy and patient
14. I only counted thirteen and couldn't find another one
No grape juice
Number 5 😭
Number 5 and 12 are impossible for me to follow😂😢
In juice to much sugar
I'm the same as Carol18, number 5 and 12 are next to impossible for me too! 😂
I am Ethiopian-Canadian who spent 4 years in Lille. What I learn is the french appreciate food and my boyfriend, who is french, taught me that we must buy fruits that are in season....Cool channel btw!
What is the point of buying fruit in season?
Smith mostly for ecological reasons and because they taste better. Although some people also argue that it is better to eat seasonal food because it's processed better by your body, in relation to the weather and stuff. But really, because fresh fruits that have grown naturally in a field will always be better than fruits artificially grown in a greenhouse with chemicals and stuff. (I still buy mangoes and pineapples tho because they are so good)
My secret is when I've stopped eating for the day and I feel peckish I have a raspberry ginger herbal tea with no sugar and it satisfy's me.
Anyone struggling with a few extra COVID pounds - this is a MUST watch! This video taught me how to re-think my body as a whole system. A few of my epiphanies were: drink (mineral) water between meals (much of our food is deficient in minerals due to depleted soils); Winter = soups 2-3 xs per week Summer = salads galore; balance food intake over the course of a week; fasting gives your body time to HEAL (from inflammatory foods we eat - ie. meat and dairy); don't eat in front of the tv; be happy when you eat (not stressed - makes difference in how your body processed the food). This video is a cultural life-changer! Liked, subscribed and I hit the bell! Thank-you.
Wow thank you Leanne and welcome to my world xxx
Bonjour! I'm French living in Poland and I can certify that what Frédérique is saying is so true. Eat healthy, reasonable portions and walk a lot. And do not diet, it creates the yo-yo effect.
Thank u coco x
Oh so common sense is French? These are good advices anyway. Traditional and regional food is the key be it French Spanish or danish
When I am wanting something sweet, I brush my teeth. It takes the craving away for enough time that I can get distracted doing something else. ❤️
My mom always told me this, and now I'm telling my kids too! If they ask for more food after a meal I tell them that they can have a glass of water and go brush their teeth 😆 the mint toothpaste takes away the sweet craving.
@@katrinam2309I do hope you're not replacing your children's fortifying meals with toothpaste. Lol! 🤦🏽♀️
@@katrinam2309 A good question is, "will an apple satisfy your hunger?" Usually an apple is sweet enough, filling and (of course) it's healthy.
I meant after dinner, which at our house features a modest dessert. They don't need snacks at night, they can have water or brush their teeth. Obviously I encourage healthy snacks if they're hungry during the day ;) always moderate rules with common sense!
Have some tea that is sweet like camomile
Excellent advice! Exactly my principles, fresh wholefood, high raw (salads and fruit), no processed, moderate exercise, enjoy food (around social interaction). I can’t always manage social mealtimes but I recognise how important it is. It’s really not as complicated as diet gurus try to make out.
Oh, I’m so glad you mentioned fasting! I’ve been fasting 16 hours a day for over 200 days in a row with the Zero fasting app. I’ve lost a lot of weight and it’s really easy. I’m much happier feeling slim. I don’t like the feeling of being overweight at all either. I agree with everything you said. 💕
That is awesome!
Your video randomly popped up when I clicked on TH-cam. It's divine intervention! Firstly, I'm a wannabe French woman, but secondly, I'm struggling with mid life weight issues and can't figure out what to do. This video is the answer.
Thank you Atheria - I hope you sub! xxx
Same here. But this video is really good and strange enough, easy to remember all, because no counting calories.
@@annacoulter5138 dear lord. Just skip this video. If you are stiff enough to demand scientific study on youtube you probably got the live wrong. The format you are searching for are somewehere else. Some people don't benefit from being hungry. What a mood. You also posted publicly and didn't include even a single research! Bäm.
I had a similar problem years ago - then I gave up all dairy for health reasons - not in order to lose weight - and my weight has been fine ever since. I thought it would be really hard, I wouldn't be able to give up brie sandwiches, but it was easier than I'd imagined.
I love how you explain everything...I would like to see some salads you prepare and a plate that demonstrates the portions...especially for people who need to lose 100 pounds.
I am SO glad somebody mentioned the importance of going to the toilet how just NO NORMAL is to go once every other day! Very informative darling thanks so much 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
I have recently been following the French eating principals and making some French recipes and have lost 7 lbs. I can’t believe I am losing weight by eating such tasty food and not feeling deprived. I feel like this is actually something I can sustain long term!
You can do it!
I’m originally from Argentina...we follow a very European way of living and eating. Nobody snacks..we eat fabulous beef (beef country) grass fed, healthy, vegetables, salads and fruits for dessert. Women take pride in looking good. It is part of the culture. People do enjoy good wines..but there is also an awareness to not overdo it. We have markets that sell fresh hand made pasta and in my family we ate that on Sunday’s. Fresh bread no preservatives etc. I think having to walk everywhere also helps a lot. It is a very different way of life. My mom is 69 and is slim and very fit. She is my inspiration to continue taking care of myself. We live in the US and continue our traditions.
Fantastic! 👏
When you said you were Argentinian, I remembered "Mafalda", and her struggles with having soup every evening 😄😄😄.
Me too I am from Buenos Aires, living in Kansas for more than 20 years. Walking is one of those things I do not do here, everything is by car. I miss our grass fed meat 😁😁
Love this! We lived near Montpellier for six months and I lost weight while eating an almond croissant almost every day. So many things that Madame Bros says are true. We walked every day for at least an hour, exploring the garrigue near our house. At work, everyone stops working at noon and eats together. The lunch is leisurely and lasts until everyone is finished, and there is a lot of laughing and talking. No one eats at their desk alone, and no one snacks during the day. Even getting a coffee is a social thing, and it is strange to go and have a coffee on your own. For sure portions are smaller but the food is good and I was never hungry. I did wonder about the role that stress and the microbiome played in my weight loss. I felt much less stress, and the walks in nature were wonderful. Also, I think that my microbiome changed from eating the local cuisine & cheeses & breads. I definitely did not avoid carbs. I also wonder whether my weight loss was due to drinking mineral water. No one drinks from the tap there and everyone drinks bottled water. The tap water is safe, but culturally everyone drinks mineral water. I wonder if this also plays a role in weight loss. But really, I think the French approach food as a sacred social event. They take their time, they eat only good healthy seasonal food, and they make sure that it is enjoyed (but not in excess). I never saw a French person pass on dessert because they were watching their weight. I love that. I miss my time there. The French know how to live...
Amy Ramsey They don’t eat junk food or fast food or eat all day long like Americans do. They eat healthy whole foods. Junk food and fast food and soda are full of chemicals and empty calories. Many Americans have terrible eating habits, and eat huge portions, They are fat but their nutrition is terrible. That’s why there are so many cases of diabetes and cancer and heart disease. These are lifestyle diseases. It’s mostly the poor who eat this way because junk food is cheap. You rarely see a rich obese person here. They eat well and exercise and do the right things for their health.
Lovely video. Thanks
This sounds so beautiful and idyllic.
Mineral water should not make the difference. But drinking water instead of the (diet) soda that kills your microbiom does.
You are spot on about all of this! I’m American and with my ex we would eat such huge meals! I realized that when I was little and my family was financially struggling we had a very similar way of eating to the French. We never had junk food in the house, ate fresh veggies and fruit for snacks and dessert, and my favorite meal was a small bowl of pinto beans for dinner or oatmeal 😂 I was so thin eating simply. As I’m older I am trying to get back to eating smaller portions and re-incorporating fruits and veggies. This has helped regulate bathroom breaks... I would go 4+ days without #2. You start to feel sick, sluggish, and like your body is breaking down. Now my current partner and I split meals, eat small portions, and encourage staying active. It gets better a little bit everyday. Even 15-30 minutes of barre work everyday helps.
Very similar to the Italians. I was raised this way. Thank you for posting this. Good nutrition is like medicine.
Italian people eat a lot of pasta, it makes get fat
@@pat2398 same
Take time to eat, is what I recall why, the food is chewed properly, the full feeling has time to develop, all that chewing and taking ones time allows for more stomach acid concentration, this allows to maintain a fast digestion and metabolism. Just that in itself let alone good music and socialization gives one good health, good energy levels.
totally agree :) take your time and enjoy. thank you for watching and liking x
@@ms.frederique et merci aussi
I grew up in Paris and I totally agree with you. I moved to Canada few years ago and gained so much weight. I really miss my long walks in Paris. But I'll take your advice and change my eating habits. Merci!
Don't give up xx
Walking makes huuuge difference...
Walking makes all the difference. When I lived abroad all I did was walk and never had a problem with weight back in the states in an office job and all the carb loaded foods and it comes back overnight.
I'm Canadian too, and I think that a large part of why we don't walk as much is due to the weather extremes. It's just not practical to walk 20-30 minutes each way for groceries when the weather is -15°C for the winter and +30°C in the summer, with rain in between. Plus if you have kids (I have 8) you can't carry it all. I suggest that you find a few workout styles that you enjoy and can do at home! I love to bike, but when the weather is crummy I do TRX workouts, dance workouts, lift weights and do bodyweight tabatas. I am an average size, but healthy. Cook your own food, exercise at home, and you'll feel like your best self again in very little time :)
@@katrinam2309 Katrina, here in the US (cities and suburbs) it's too violent for a lady to walk too much . I used to walk 4 miles a few times a week but not anymore... too much crime / shootings.
Your straight forward, common sense is So refreshing. All guidelines we have heard over and over. The portion size and gentle fasting are just the best for me. Not automatically eating when the clock says you must be hungry.
The balance and smaller portions helped me. Divide your plate in 4 parts. Lunch: 1/4 platter of protein, 1/4 cereals (including potatoes or corn) 1/2 plate of vegetables. Lettuce or raw green leaves will go on the side and the portion is a dessert plate.
Dinner: 1/2 cereal, 3/4 vegetables.
Drink Water 1,5L and exercise!!
Hope it helps!!
What a fresh and fun video - It's so good to see a woman like you with a real genuine personality - don't change and more videos please!!!! xxx
you are so sweet - thank you don't worry I won't change - take care x
Linda
Really enjoyable to listen to her.
Super vidéo ... alimentation saine a 85% et 15% alimentation plaisir avec un peu d exercices et c est parfait 👍
You look stunning and youthful. No sagging goose neck most woman seem to develop here in the US. YOU inspire me! Thank you for sharing your beauty secrets!! Secrets from an actual beauty! 😘
Thank you Jamie sweet xx
nothing wrong with a goose neck :(
C’mon be fair. She’s not that old. Early 40’s at the most. Sagging necks come later.
Touché!
Regardless of this beautiful woman’s age - her skin and eyes are clear and shiny. Her skin overall looks healthy, total health not just one area.
Frédérique: Don't eat in front of a screen.
Me watching this: Eating... Oh...🙄
hehehe cute :)
yeah
me in a restaurant: half a plate after -> I am full, half an hour later I am ready and really full
me at home in front of a screen: one plate -> oh I am still hungry, two plates later-> now I am full and can´t move, fall a sleep at the couch O.o
Me too!
Me too. I live alone so hard to eat daily with friends.
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What a lovely life affirming video, thank you. Due to grief I ate myself up to 12st 8lbs and I’m only 5’1”, and then it became a habit to eat lots of sweet stuff and I couldn’t get out of the cycle. I missed my forties and most of my fifties feeling bad about myself. I’m not sure what happened but I started eating more fruit and veg, drinking water, cutting down on biscuits cake all the usual suspects and very very gradually at 70 I’m back to 8st 6lbs and I’ve been there for about 10 years. It’s hard not to regret the wasted time but I feel fit healthy and so much happier, I rarely think about food, love cooking entertaining and now it poses no problems. I often wonder why I suddenly could get it together but I feel it was a mind reset but how or why I have no idea. Thank you for the most valuable video, I shall recommend it to friends and family.
Thank you for sharing I’m going to post a video soon about my weight loss don’t miss it x
@@ms.frederique just found you on here x dim 51, a little too plump but Love my Boobs! I'm Disabled so Physical Workouts are a Struggle. I'm part French, Years ago....I should and DO knowrbe Benefits of your eating patterns. Thankyou for re starting my Eating Habbits. I'll not eat Breakfast bit WILL eat soup for Lunch&tben Loads of Veggies for Tea and sone Protien xx xx Bless you Sis xxx
Yes, our portions in the US are an exaggeration. I usually have enough for my next day lunch when I eat out. Unfortunately most people associated the sense of fullness when you can barely breath with eating well and that’s another mistake. All your hints are good and common things that can be applied easily.
It also depends on region, I notice forging is making a comeback
I am horrified when I visit the US. Its shocking sizes and the doggy bags
Yes in America is believed that you should have to loosen your belt after a meal and is even a common practice among men. It's disgusting. as children were brought up to think that we should eat everything off of our plate before we can get up from the table even though the portions given to us were most likely an adult size. It comes from generations of not knowing anything about food and nutrition. Our parents and our country contribute heavily to the fatness.
Your stomach should be the size of your fist. True story.
@@kayla3618 we were taught to clean our plate too but my Nana lived through the depression and mum was born during WW2. Money was scarce and so was food. They never got used to having enough so fed us up big. The habit just stuck. I'm Australian born in the 60's.
Thank you for sharing this! My favourite little secret (that you've shared) is to curb cravings with a glass/bottle of water.
Usually, our brain sends the same signals for hunger as for thirst, where we often satisfy the hunger without considering satisfying the thirst first!
So true, sometimes we are just dehydrated and not hungry.
SHE IS RIGHT THERE IS NO QUICK FIX, BUT TO EAT BETTER WHOLE FOODS AND LESS PROCESSED FOODS.
Great advice Frédérique . My Maman instilled pretty much the same advice I think as I’ve naturally adapted to this type of diet without having to think too much about it. I’ve never been concerned about my weight a a result. I don’t eat processed food , but luckily I’m so used to fresh food, processed food doesn’t appetise me at all!
The sensibility around food is more of a pleasurable event in France. They dont have this compulsive behavior around food and snacks that is more prevalent in the US.
Yeah. This way very sensibly and healthfully, but don't deny themselves indulgences.
And I think they make a point of eliminating the stress around eating.
US likes to eat in front of the 📺. Mindless consumption.
I am so excited to find your channel. I read the Mirielle book series French Women Don’t Get Fat and loved it at the time (early-mid 2000s) and I would have benefited from your videos so much then! But not to despair! I was just thinking last night how I have let my body go when I became widowed two years ago, and quarantine has not helped this. But you have reminded me the French method (and Italian method to a degree) has been what has taught me the true passion for life and for food without burdening ourselves with mindless eating or stress eating which results in burdensome bulk and health issues and lack of energy. The French method is the regime without deprivation. I am going to watch all your videos and get back to my roots I forgot in grief. Thank you! Merci!
romepix I feel so with you - the same happened to me, my husband died suddenly 22 months ago. I am able to start to pick myself up again little by little. I'm sending love and best wishes for your further journey.
I’m an American man but I still found this video a great watch-so much common sense. No fads or tricks, just a healthy, balanced approach to life. I’ve only been to France once, but I so admired the French approach to living, eating, culture. They take living well very seriously. It’s a priority not just marketing or trend watching. The fasting is interesting. That’s relatively new here in America. When I first heard about it, as a Texas boy, I thought it sounded insane. But more Americans are learning about it, including me, and it’s catching on in popularity. Thank you for the French wisdom!
Thank you,Frédérique, As I am an American, happily living in Paris for many years, The whole French attitude to eating is a part of me--so much of it is
about pacing--If you know you are dining in a gastronomic restaurant --you automatically eat very lightly all day--and then splurge at night I delight in
the many markets in Paris--fresh produce --and seasonal---Here,, It is true, meals are a ritual, a celebration of life....
Lucky you, thank you for your comment, don't forget to subscribe! xxx
Just discovered your channel and I do agree all the tips you gave to us. I lost 6kg during covid-19 work from home period and I do exercise 5 times a week. It took 2 months for me to lost 6kg and now I feel so good😀
Great job! 6 kilos! wow good for you! and welcome to my channel don't forget to subscribe more to come xx ❤️
@@ms.frederique subscribed and will try to watch your previous video first❤❤❤
@@Thomasfrohwitter hello Thomas 😊
@@Thomasfrohwitter exercise and cooking, I love nice food and good wine 🍷
Great tips! And your very beautiful! It seems like French women have this grace and sophistication to them.
We Americans definitely don’t take time to appreciate our meals, don’t eat enough vegetables, and our servings are too big. Being raised this way, it’s sooooo hard trying to change.
Just remember the mantra "You are what you eat". That should help you stay on track. Eat healthy, you will feel healthy. Eat crap and you'll feel like crap.
Thank you for such a wonderful video! And these are absolutely the reasons I love living here in the south of France near the Spanish border in the foothills of les Pyrénées. It’s all in the lifestyle of the French. My husband and his family are French and I’ve loved the lifestyle I’ve adopted for years and years now. La vie ici à côté les Pyrénées est magnifique et j’adore ma vie ici dans mon petit village! Merci encore!! Bisous
I love this! You should do a cook book for us with your soup and salad recipes
When I was vacationing in Montreal and Quebec City, I did noticed that no one ate on the bus, street or on the Metro. People sat down and enjoyed their meal at restaurants, cafes and dining areas. They took their time and enjoyed the food, the company and conversation, and everyone looked slim and fit.
That's funny. I was based in France for many years, but spent one year in Minneapolis as my husband was offered a job there. Coming from Europe, it struck me that so many people in Minneapolis were eating on the move, either holding a burger or a sandwich walking in the streets or on public transport and it's very common to see people walking around holding a cup of coffee or a huge drink cup. This is something your rarely see in Europe. The meal (or even a coffee break) is seen as a social thing done between people and if you live in a family, you almost always eat at fixed times and always together.
She said Montreal not Minneapolis 🥖
@@wellwell_well Well, in my case it was Minneapolis, so I guess people in Montreal and Minneapolis have similar eating patterns. Different countries, sure, but similar behavior and culture when it comes to food.
@@veronika70638 Oh, thanks for clarifying. I must have misunderstood!
Those were great tips! I grew up in Israel, where there is plenty of fresh fruits but we eat A LOT, But the food is high quality and fresh, and we cook with lots and lots of herbs. There is also every fruit and vegetable under the sun. I noticed that when I moved to Canada I gained so much weight so quickly, and I think it’s because the food is so modified, and way more processed. It took me a while to go back to cooking the way I grew up eating, and the weight fell off. I have to say that Saying no to wine and chocolate everyday is hard because I love wine and sweets, but that’s what we have to do. Also, I found that doing excercise daily really helps, even if it’s just 20 minutes of yoga. In the past I thought that I had to kill myself in the gym to see results, but now I understand the consistency is more important than overworking yourself, and then not wanting to work out again for another week. The same thing goes with food, being consistent is more important than eating lots and then doing a diet.
Yes! I lost sooooo much weight when I lived in Israel!
I’m not sure where in Canada you are living but we have access to every fruit and vegetable under the sun. Readily available and I shop every day to cook dinner.
Unless you are in a very isolated area I simply cannot understand why you can’t find what you need.
@@LinA-it9vd I didn’t say that I couldn’t find fruits and vegetables… I said that the food here is way more modified and processed than in other parts of the world. Also, the quality of the produce is very different when it’s locally grown and when it’s imported. Canada imports a tone of its produce, especially in the winter.
@@irinalektser4706 I disagree if anything the imported fruit is better than most we get locally grown.
The only exception I have found is peaches and strawberries. Ours are superior to anywhere else in the world grown in season.
We have green hothouses that grow vegetables year round.
I went to France when I was 15. It changed my life and how I looked at food. Culturally speaking I realized Americans have a really sincere disconnect with ritual and tradition. It’s just not impressed here like it is in other countries which also happen to be healthier and slimmer. It’s a complex psychological issue I’ve come to address in my Therapeutic Eating program - and largely a huge part of that mission has been influenced by that first trip to Bordeaux.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video (twice)❤️❤️❤️❤️. Refreshing and I love your sense of humor. I’m African, and as you can imagine, I love to cook, I loooove to eat. Our meals are supper heavy and portion sizes are out the window 😂. Thank you for this light hearted take on eating and enjoying food. Merçi.
My two thinnest Sisters would splurge on weekends, & almost fast during the week. Obviously it worked, & now we know it was the French way!
Hello from NorthEast USA. My husband and I have been doing intermittent fasting for weeks now. However, we are just recently improving our diet. We definitely need to be more active. I am 5'5" and about 245 lbs. Years of damage done to my body because it was a way for me to insulate myself from trauma and low self esteem. I have a long way to go. I'm tired of being heavy, exhausted and in pain all the time. I only eat from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and fast from 7p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. I'm 42 years old and I really want to know what it's like to be lean and limber.
You are fabulous thank you Trisha xxx
i think your honesty is beautiful and I relate to the issue. Try to lower carbs and continue with fasting and exercise. The weight will come off. Be patient.
💜@@ms.frederique
Dr's now recommends this! (Intermittent Fasting)
Fasting works wonders! I've been fasting 18 hours a day and the weight is coming off slowly and surely. Cleaning up your diet will help even more. :)
I’m American and I feel like we are always looking for convenience. We are rushing and grab the easiest thing we can and run out the door . There’s something so simple and Beautiful about the way the French make it a event , they take time to prepare the food and savor it . I am going to try to make a point to do this more
I just adore Fredrique! Her smile is so genuine and infectious 🤗
you are so kind xxx
I think respecting yourself and respecting the food that you eat also play a big role in loosing weight.
Respecting myself means waiting until I am really hungry before eating, instead of eating "by the clock" (lunch at noon, etc.). This form of "intuitive eating" is working very well for me. It may be helpful for others.
Eating well is a form of self care.
@@barbarakelly1916 i love that... "intuitive eating"
Whatever you eat, something had to give up its life for you. No guilt trip here; just a reminder to eat mindfully, to slow down and savor your food. Too many people continue to eat after they're already full. Other clean up everything because they "don't want it to go to waste." How could it be more wasteful than settling on your body and compromising your health!?
What a pleasure this video was to watch Fredierique. I'm glad I found your channel. Look forward to more videos.
I think the sitting down to eat is key. I stopped eating fast food and in my car (I know, the horror) and I lost 15lbs without trying. Also, when I do eat out, I don't rush. I don't go to place that likes to rush you or with people who rush. If they eat fast, they can leave, I will keep eating, slowly and enjoy the food. Bon Appetite!
What a joyful, balanced, healthy approach to food and life!
Thank you very much. Feel free to share my video 😘
Such good advice I just started on a weight loss journey and I love this. I feel like you are my long lost French mom giving me such well balanced sage advice. Thank you!
At 58, I recently went vegan. Menopausal years have certain requirements and I believe a Plant based way of getting protein, vitamins and minerals from fresh fruits and veggies while avoiding processed foods is best. No dairy. No wine. No fun? No! I have a great, silly sense of humor and enjoy my own company(am single). Understanding my body and what works best exercise-wise is also key. Having a good, positive attitude and the joy of family, especially my smart, fun, beautiful Grandson. 😃
Great move I was vegan for 5 years!
Thank you for these wonderful tips! I'm from the Philippines, where our meals are rice based, and the influence of other countries is a bit hard to change....but we always admired the french for staying slim. Wonderful!
You're so welcome!
This is all such common sense. If you keep eating eating eating you will put on weight - simple. You have to give your body a fighting chance. Watch high fibre foods (bran flakes) and dairy if you have IBS. I regularly fast from 8pm to the following midday or for at least twelve hours. Thank you Frederique!
No worries x
Thank you for such informative, positive and sensible video. It is a wonderful contrast to American hard selling slimming & fitness (often with products and lots of hype). I have been educating slimming/fitness instructors my whole life in the same philosophy (and creating how-to menus, recipes, body shaping programs etc). I just had to tell you it was a blessing to see and hear a beautiful, stylish woman talking about the pleasures of fresh food - and keep a slim, healthy body at the same time without a lot of fuss! Vive la France! I am from Norway, living in the Canary Island, currently writing New You - New Life books and blogs to inspire grown up women to eat & live well. Again: Thank you!!
Since I have aged, I have found processed food, restaurant food, fast food tastes awful. The best way to eat is home cooked, fresh, and at a table, being mindful and enjoying every bite. You have a new subscriber!
Over a year and a half, I have lost 56 pounds. One of the things I do is cook the vast majority of my meals at home with fresh ingredients. If a friend wants to go out to lunch with me, I will just have coffee for breakfast, eat half of what is on my plate at the restaurant, then have a soft boiled egg (I love eggs!) with toast for dinner. I prefer to have friends come to my house for a luncheon because I can control the menu. I'll make quiche and a green salad and serve mixed fruit for desert, for example. I'll use a nice tablecloth, silver, and the good china to make it special.
I've also noticed over the years that the ingredients for the same store bought meals have changed. Things that used to comprise of just a few ingredients now contain so many non-essential fillers just to make them cheaper for manufacturers. Eg. bread used to be flour, water, salt, yeast. Now it's 100,000 additives, colours, flavours, chemicals, transfats, etc. No wonder it's become a minefield! I agree with you - I hate cooking but I hate takeaway more!!
The information is great. I really appreciate it.
And all this wisdom has been passed to us Indians by our ancestors and elders but most of us follow none . We need to get back to basics. I have been following what is being explained in this video for many years and there was a time when I didn't follow anything being a very busy mom . And I can tell the difference.
You are very correct about the over big portions in US restaurants, but I think most people eat only half or less and eat the rest for lunch the next day. However eating out all the time is a great way to put on weight easily. Eating at home with whole food is the best.
Absolutely! because when you eat from home you know how it was created and inside! xx
So happy I happened upon your video! I fell off my intermittent fasting habit and this made me remember how much it did help me in the past! All your points are true and simple. I feel my worst when I forget to do the simple things!
You're so welcome!
intermittent fasting is 10 hours or more (ideally 14-16 hours)...french do not do intermittent fasting...but many do not eat snacks between the meals...
Loved this video! I think the way you are describing eating patterns is very intuitive and you’re right, most people in the rest of the world are not taught this. Thank you for sharing this! ❤️❤️❤️
As an American I feel like my soul yearns to be from Europe lol. The way I value and enjoy preparing, cooking and eating my food. I love cooking for others and esp love feedback about my food lol.
I lost 40lbs with the simple mentality that if I eat a heavy meal in the morning, then I'll eat light for the rest of the day. If I have a big dinner, I'll eat lighter the next day. So easy and sensible. And I don't skip exercise if I eat a heavy meal.
I have been trying this strategy too...it is beginning to work..
Thank you for sharing this insight.
I agree.
I have chosen intermittent fasting (16:8) with a low quantity (but quality farm reared) meat up to 3x per month, fish 3x per week and largely plant based. Look up the Blue Zone diet!
I avoid technology and electronics where I can and move throughout the day. Gratitude based meditation and yoga in the evening.
My favourite snack is a square of 85% dark chocolate and a small glass of red wine.
Thankyou, everything you are teaching us just resonates with me. I love how you laugh at yourself. You inspire me to the moon and back. 🌺🌼🌸🌻
Wonderful!
I often use cottage cheese in lieu of salad dressing, thus getting the moisture and a protein.
olive oil, walnut oil, coconut oils and butter or lard are very necessary for us
I am of french heritage, and, have always walked a great deal. I had a high metabolism, I could eat anything I wanted and never gain a pound. However, since aging, gracefully, I might add, I am more aware about what I eat, when, and how much. And, I spend a great deal of time in my garden, it makes me happy. Merci d'avoir partagé vos conseils.
Love this advice!
I live in America and it’s true...the portions are huge...and the sugar intake (of one form or another, in almost every bag, can, box, or jar) in our diet is insane...Really! High fructose corn syrup is even in our baby formula! BABY FORMULA!!!
Many of us rely on trust...trust that the food we’re about to consume is safe and healthy. It’s easy to see how sugar additions begin at an early age here...
Thank you for these useful suggestions!😁
I’m French and have been to the US many times, in different areas. It was shocking to me how everything was sweet, to the point you don’t even notice it anymore. Your bread is sweet. Your tomato sauce, well pretty much any sauce. In some stores I couldn’t find ham, pepperoni or any other kind of sliced meat to put in my sandwiches that wasn’t sweet. Your cheese is sweet. Every. Single. Thing. When I point it out, people look at me like they don’t know what I’m talking about and can’t feel the sweetness of it all. And the things that are supposed to be sweet are too sweet. I have always had a sweet tooth but it was too much for me. My favorite breakfast cereals have more than 20% sugar in the US, whereas the same brand in France is around 10%. I can’t eat the equivalent of birthday cake every morning haha
Just found your channel! So happy to hear your health recommendations… I started doing (drop preservatives)low carb eating and including intermittent fasting most days a couple years ago, and have dropped most of the weight needed, PLUS!!! I have so much more energy and my mind is clearing up, not so foggy! 🎉❤😁
I love your grace and dignity around your food and eating. im saving this video. thank you.
So nice of you
Wonderful video, thank you! 🥰 Lisa
Hi honey where are you from
Love you ❤️
Thank you Lisa xx
@@ms.frederique hay where are you from honey ❤️
@@Sofiqul365 France & Australia :)
@@ms.frederique it's okay
And I am from India
Are you single or married ❤️
You talk about eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, but when I’m in a restaurant in France they rarely have them. It’s all the rich foods with lots of sauces and meats.
At home french people don't eat like in restaurant but like it's explain in this video. I live in France.
I did not find French cuisine particularly healthy or well -balanced when I was on a cultural exchange many years ago although Europeans in general eat more fruits and vegetables. I believe the main reason the French and other Europeans are generally slimmer is that they do not all own cars therefore they walk more and take public transit or prefer to cycle to work or school. North American lifestyles are dependent upon the car. Also, North Americans snack between meals, Europeans do not do so.
@@annacoulter5138 French cuisine is a lot with vegetables and we eating a lot of fruits or pastries with fruits this is one of the reason we stay slim
One of my little tricks is to use smaller plates. I got rid of my large dinner plates and now we use smaller ones and that helps with portions. Thanks for sharing.
Intermittent Fasting 16/8 is my MAGIC wand!
You’re so right about portion sizes here in the US. It’s ridiculous! I never go hungry when in France and the food is so much better than the processed crap we have here. Great tips! Thank you! No more eating in front of the TV for me.
Yes! I'm also American, and frustrated that our food culture is this way: huge portions, overly processed and lacking real, balanced nutrition, rushed, etc. It's not just the portion size we struggle with here in the USA, but the quality, chemicals, ingredients, processed convenience foods, etc. (Apparently my approach to food is similar to the French/European way. We visited the Netherlands, Germany and Paris last year and I noticed it then). I have always eaten small portions, my whole life. I have always considered it a blessing, and attribute it to my ability to stay somewhat fit. I usually eat two good meals and two "snacks" per day. As an adult, it is difficult to go out to restaurants because I cannot stand to waste food, but the portions are often huge. I will order from the kids menu when allowed, but in most places, those options are not healthy or interesting. If we're going home immediately after dinner, I will always take leftovers home. But often, the meal is at the beginning of a night out, and it is impractical to do so. I wish more places offered a "small portions" option.
You’re talking about the eating out I don’t know anyone that eats like that at home As for “ processed crap” no one forces you to eat it You can eat healthy in the US if you’re not lazy I really get tired of people thinking that we are all lazy and eat junk food all the time
Americans also have tough time constraints and that begins in elementary school. Almost all foods are marketed for busy people. Our lunch times differ depending upon the job. Chemical food is cheaper (but costlier in the long run). We over-farm everything and deplete the soil etc. It’s our big business, almighty dollar, maximize every moment lifestyle that is killing us. We need to slow down but it’s nearly impossible.
These are good tips especially for Americans because it can help us to intermittently fast. But so would say that our culture of stress is the biggest strain.
I don't think I'm French (lol), but I definitely apply the principles you've highlighted. My friends/family use to tease me about eating small portions, eating slow, taking time to truly enjoy my food by "tasting" every bite, not eating at my desk, not talking on the phone while eating (especially if I'm eating with someone), and my grandmother would have a FIT if I were to "eat in the street"/on the go!...so I'm very mindful about "grabbing food" and walking out the door, or eating in the car...That's a NO NO!. Plus I REALLY ENJOY RED WINE! So, Thank You for reminding me and encouraging me so I can get back on point!
I have researched food and diet for years, my sister is a dietician. You explained proper eating precisely. I do 16 hours between meals. I don’t snack, because, the blood sugar needs to get used up before replenishing at the next meal. There should be 5 hours between meals. Drink plain kefir, drink lots of green tea.
Great video, thank you. I was raised to believe it was impolite to eat in public when others were not sharing. The fresh veggies and fruit shop are twice a week with opportunities to socialize. Mixing up what you buy for variety each shop run is important to me. Variety is important to avoid boring menus but also help body intake to create balance. If I see a veg that interest me but no clue how to use, I like searching recipes before my next shop.
I traded my plate with a small inexpensive set. Split in fourth-quarter servings. Always have fruit for fourth serving with meal.
Thank you for sharing and liking xx
A beautiful piece of lean fillet. Green beans, buttered and still crunchy. Button mushrooms. Utter bliss x
Or substitute swordfish for the fillet 😊
One small glass of red or white wine.
French cuisine is typically clean and whole. That’s the difference.
EU food standards are much higher than those in the USA. Fewer chemicals used on crops as they grow, or in treating food ( as with the US' "chlorinated chicken") make a huge nutrition and health difference.
Living in Canada, I buy local, unprocessed food as much as possible; and avoid what I know is of a lower health (and taste) standard.
Happy to be a new subscriber! Already, I have learned good things.
What do you mean by clean?
@@foulmouthjapanese6316 Fresh unprocessed or minimally processed foods. Basically you don't have to ask "what's in it?" Haha. You can identify exactly what is on your plate, no hidden additives, sugar etc. Easy to google!
And a lot smoke too
@@barbarakelly1916 unfortunately it’s not only this- I used to be slim when young so till mid 20s, being born in 80s, there were none processed food, being teenagers there was no access to take aways. Moving to Uk from Poland and being less active lead me to be overweight, but thyroid hormones doesn’t help although I do not give up ;) I still eat a lot of veggies and fruit although sugar is not welcome 🍓🍓🍓She is totally right that snacking is very unhealthy!!
My cousin lives half year in Canne, and when I visit, I love meal time as it's so fresh, and it's a lovely time talking to each other, and REALLY enjoying the meal and conversation. 💜
Great video!!!! I do the same and I've been slim over 2 decades, it has become my way of life: balance. Thanks so much for this video, finally a real woman talking true!!! Au revoir 😉
@@Thomasfrohwitter hello
They walk most everywhere they go. They live is areas that have all the essentials for living in walking distance. They shop every day. Only fresh food is used.
they shop every day? when do they work??
Yes Europeans walk a lot, though maybe not as much anymore. Everything in Europe is much, much shorter distance than in the U.S. for instance. I remember growing up in Eastern Europe we didn't have a car. Actually at that time few people had cars. We walked everywhere. Or we used and still do Trams, which my city had- for longer distances.
The UK is very stuck up about public transport and a car is something of a status symbol here. I never use my car when I am on holiday, choosing to walk or use bus, train or tram. Then the same people ask how I stay slim and don't always like the answer. You WALK?
@@RedLikeWine You never get out of work ?!
Ann Oldham that’s the reason I got fatter since I moved to the UK from Germany haha...Stuck in a new development of houses and you need your car for EVERYTHING with a poor bus service. I hope the planning of villages will change sometime for the benefit of people’s well-being.
Just same in Spain it's all about the home cooking take time to eat and eat fresh food, fruits and veg👍.Thanks for sharing.
Same in Italy, too.
@@mimmiblu6138 super !
Its pretty much the same in Greece 😊
Love this one, thank you for sharing! A few years ago my doctor advised me to be gluten free so for the most part I am and I’ve noticed a huge difference. It helps a lot, I know it’s not for everyone but I think cutting back on gluten and not eating late at night are two things that really help me.
Wonderful!
Loving the Channel, since 2021, I have been on a healthy eating habit that continues to this day. I dropped from 210lbs to 170lbs at my lowest. At 185 now and cut fast food entirely. Instead, eating out on the weekend and at restaurants with better food quality.
I’m a mid 30s American guy that always been overweight; right now my weight fluctuates between 350-400lbs.
After reading and watching a lot of material about health / fitness / weight loss, I finally figured out my issues:
*although I don’t eat much junk food, my portions are too big.
*too many carbohydrates (mainly starch)
*not enough sleep to recover from my workouts
Lost about 15 lbs since COVID19 started about 3 months ago (and that’s without a gym).
I feel I finally solved the puzzle of my weight!
You might have undiagnosed sleep apnea. That will make you gain weight
@@blueskythinking8312 I’m starting a new job with really good insurance benefits so I’ll definitely get a sleep study done on that
Check Chef AJ and Dr. McDougall. He is the potatoe doctor. You could loose more weight in 3 months for sure, if you knew the right way to do it.
Chef AJ has many guests on her channel and she is obsessed with healthy weight loss. I lost 15lbs during Covid and my weight fluctuates a bit but usually always go down. I hope you figure out your recipe.
I eat a lot of potatoes, vegetables, fruits. Some meat and some breads. Some cheese too, because my workplace supplies it. Otherwise I would eat barely any cheese. Although I work there from then end of Feb, 2022 and I didn't gain any weight.
Check it out.
Chouette vidéo, good tips and tricks. I am 53 and fighting to stay fit. I have also started to walk a lot, and it changed my life. Thank you, I will certainly follow your channel and subscribe. Have a lovely day. From Brussels.
Merci Cathy et contente pour toi que tu fasses du sport - bienvenue dans ma chaine et n'oublies pas de partager xx a bientot xx
Great common sense advice. When I was in Paris, I loved the food--everything was fresh and delicious. I walked everywhere and lost weight. The red wine was amazing!
Hii I'm new subscriber , I struggled with my weight , I would diet , loose weight , but it would come back again , then i started reading about french eating habits, i loved that i need not sacrifice my fav food but consume in moderation
I started with cutting out snacks and carbonated drinks , then i stopped eating while working or reading, I started eating fruits or small pieces of dark chocolate or nuts for dessert ,
I lost 15 kgs in 1 year and never put on again , and I feel really healthy , fresh active daily , I started working out because I need to stand for long times in my job , and it requires lot of stamina , now my work out time is like my meditation , relaxing , winding down routine.
Love from india 🇮🇳
Wait...did she say 'Don't go for the laxative, that's bullshit'? So true, funny and unexpected.
Just have some peppermint tea 😊
Fibre is your best friend.
Try prune juice or eat a few fresh prunes can also help.
@@venuselectrificata I've drank peppermint tea my entire life, It doesn't have laxative properties...maybe u meant dandelion tea?
Taking some magnesium is best natural laxative. Or vitamin C :)
I have just discovered your channel. I love how you talk about French culture such a passionate way. 😍I love your accent! Love from Brazil!
Obrigado 😃 and welcome to my channel - can I ask how did you find me on TH-cam? xx
@@ms.frederique Merci! Sure! I was looking for French "everyday" recipes. Then, I came across your channel. :)
Also important is to get enough sleep every night on a regular basis. The body produces cortisol and puts on pounds if your sleep deprived and stressed.
Cortisol is key, agree, apparently too much coffee rises it ( especially early morning one )
So glad TH-cam recommended this video to me😂 🙌🏼I am from Hong Kong and I do the same things you mentioned since I was 15.(except fasting……but I will definitely try it soon) And I do respect and enjoy my food and love to chew them thoroughly since I was a kid. But none of my family nor friend like me and they keep complaining 😅In Chinese tradition, especially HK, people eat very fast. Now I am 51 and this diet and lifestyle helps me to keep slim and energetic