I was unable lose any weight in my 40s and most of my 50s despite a severely calorie-restricted diet (800/day). I tried many commercial diets, including the ones that deliver the food, but on each one, I gained an incredible 2 lbs. per week! My doctor told me my blood sugar was high, so first I gave up all sugar. Then, all simple carbohydrates like grains, potatoes, etc. But what finally took off 45 lbs. was a simple daily walk, 60 minutes and straight up steep hills. I began walking to clear a stubborn chest infection, then noticed that the excess weight was just coming off naturally. I do eat fresh fruit, which has simple sugars, but the benefits (fiber, vitamins and minerals, anti-oxidants, water content) of it outweigh this drawback. I eat mostly berries, which are relatively low in sugar compared to other fruits. Berries, like all the other foods I love, nuts, pre-washed salad greens, fresh fish, etc., are expensive, but we only get one body, we have to take care of it!
Carbs are sugar…. A high level of glucide but a lot of people are not aware. I read ton of books about nutrition even I was raised with mum cooking and eating vegetable when I was a kid.
Gluten is not sugar! It is actually a protein. It does have inflammatory properties but only if you are intolerant. It is assiciated with carbs because it is a part of grains however it is not a carb or a sugar at all. Dietitian here 🤗
Gluten has high glucide level. It has inflammatory property EVEN you are NOT intolerant because it does spike your blood sugar level. Carbs are sugar for me most part because of the level of glucide.
Why do you never accept criticism or admit that you're wrong? It seems to me that you want to hang up this fantasy image of a Parisian, which is based on all the myths Americans have made from it through the years.... It's too obvious that you are playing dress up, to be something you're not. Be yourself. I'm letting this channel go as it's more of a mockery than an actual life of a real Parisian.
Thank you for your honest video about what a lot of Parisians eat. We get so much information about how the French eat croissants and cheese everyday and stay so slim! Thank you for the honesty. Love your videos…
I'm French and I don't know anyone who does intermittent fasting or drinks detox juices... I mean no offense, but it seems like a "privileged trendy Parisian" thing (saying this as a Parisian myself - albeit an atypical one). IMO what most people - not just women - practice is eating a very varied diet, a little of everything in moderation.
Years ago when I first started visiting Paris, one of the things I noticed while walking the streets all day was… almost no overweight people. Literally… I started searching for them to prove myself wrong. Another thing I noticed was how difficult it was to find plus size or big/tall clothing. It was eye opening. I realized that your lifestyles directly lend itself to your body types… walks to buy fresh groceries a few times a week, loads of time outside, meals heavy on the veggies and desserts heavy on the fruits. Plus I believe the quality of food here in the US is different. If I eat here the way I eat in Paris, I get a lot digestive issues.
@@Keesha Things are changing though, the number of overweight/obese people is increasing in France, although it's still nowhere near US levels. Good point about the clothing sizes - and there are no "petite" sections in France either.
@@mgparisDo petite women in France just have to have all of their clothing altered? That’s unfortunate because petite clothing is proportionately sized for smaller women, not just shorter sleeves and pant legs.
This is so short sighted… I’m French, I’m overweight and I don’t like junk food and hate greasy food… Being overweight is not only about eating rubbish… Too many shortcuts in your video. France hates big people… More than 30% French people are obese and it’s very difficult for us to find clothes in shops here… A lot of discriminating comments everywhere… A lot of misunderstanding and biased ideas… Maybe the same video with less stereotypes would be better…
please consult a nutritionist she will help you more than me and my "shortcuts". Meanwhile, I lost 10 kg in 3 months just by cutting few things in my diet and doing sport...also I never said in my video your words and I never mention what you said! but yes I do not eat what I want and if you open my fridge there is mostly vegetables and fruits. No biscuits, no sweet... this is basic common sense.
@@Aliceinparisofficial I consult a nutritionist, an endocrinologist and I’m followed closely by the hospital for an autoimmune disease. I also walk around 20 to 30 km/week and go and see a fitness coach every Friday. As stated, not all « BIG » people are eating rubbish junk food and it’s not always about not exercising or eating the wrong type of foods. People in France think that it is just a matter of will and if we’re fat it’s because we eat like pigs. Not always that simple!!! But it lets them believe that they can insult us regardless as it’s « our » fault… Not great! I loved your video on what not to wear in Paris. Very true… But this one was a little too blindsided on the idea that if you are big it’s because you eat junk food and drink soda… A disclaimer would have been nice… 😉
@@DeboraBee I understand and again I never say something like that. I am tired to put 50x disclaimer before saying anything. I am sharing my Parisian diet and again in the video I said I wasn't a nutritionnist. My video is not made for people who have issues that go beyond simply food or macro. And again, I never say that if you are overweight it is because that and that...
@@Aliceinparisofficial You do whatever you want at the end of the day. There are your videos and your choice of words. I was merely pointing out that it is because of shortcuts like the ones in your videos (even if you don’t mean to and you don’t believe you do, that’s how it comes across unfortunately) that people in France treat people like me the way they do… I do not experience the same in other European countries and it’s a pity.
@@Aliceinparisofficial you are describing the composition of typical gluten-containing wheat - mostly carbs, some protein. gluten itself is the protein molecule that makes up the majority of the protein component of typical wheat.
C'mon Alice, Parisian women don't eat carbs, butter, and sugar🤭?!!!! I think the real reason is the portions are small in France, and people walk, walk, and walk some more everywhere. Also, the French savor food and enjoy eating, where as America has a love/hate relationship w/ food, and most of us are neurotic emotional eaters! Also, without a doubt the French eat more fresh and quality foods than we do!
hello this is the cliché and also the biggest lie that "we eat everything we want but in small portion". No we don't and Parisian are the thinnest in Franxe. Yes we don't eat what we want and a Parisian who does diet don't eat sugar, croissant, butter and carbs. I know many like that in Paris. You don't loose 10kg and fit an XS by walking and enjoy foods everyday. Can we be honest with common sense. And the French girl who made this video also admitted in an other one that she lost weight with intermittent fasting....
@@Aliceinparisofficial Yes, if you want to lose weight, you can't eat everything you want, nationality is irrelevant. But if there are cliches around the French way of eating, they are exported by France itself. Take a look at this "expert" video on the French way of eating on TH-cam: The French Paradox: How rich food and wine could help you stay healthy | 60 Minutes Australia.
Gluten is not sugar it's a protein. just a simple search can tell you that. also it's is found in some whole grains. When you go to a Non-gluten bakery they will use more sugar than your average baked goods. since they are not using gluten, which is a binder, they add more sugar so it becomes the binder. you will gain more weight eating gluten free pastries than the ones with gluten because of all the added sugar. People who are actually allergic to gluten can have sugar because it's easy for them to digest and its gluten free. Gluten is also in medicine, lipsticks, vitamins and the list goes on and on.
I love this video! My mom grew up in France (I grew up in the US but live in Europe now), so everything you say matches the way I eat (but without any juice cleanses). One diet secret I have is that the only sweets I ever eat are those that I make myself, using coconut sugar and other non-inflammatory sugars instead of regular cane sugar, and without any cow dairy. Avoiding cane sugar and cow dairy simply ensures that my skin doesn't break out (it doesn't do anything for weight loss). Otherwise, the time and effort that I have to put in to make the sweets are a good deterrent from eating them every day or eating too much at one time. Besides, homemade results tend to be better than store-bought, and when foods are more satisfying, people tend not to overeat as much.
You looked just as amazing when you lived in Miami, your face was a little more plump but you looked so youthful and healthy. You still look great, but you looked great with the extra weight too. ❤❤❤
This was very interesting. I didn't know Parisian women do not eat eggs, cheese and meat. It will be great if you do a 'What I eat in a day in Paris' video. That will be very nice to see. Very insightful when you mentioned you had to lose weight when you returned from the US as I had put on weight whilst I was in the US. I think it's due to portion sizes as American portions are so much larger compared to European ones.
@@AliceinparisofficialI also thought the French diet included meat, eggs and cheese. Is reducing or omitting these foods a newer approach to the French diet to maintain weight?
Sorry, but low-fat is the worst thing, cooking with oil is the second and plenty of other wrong-isms in this video. In this case people should really do their own research. Otherwise very nice young lady and I watch time to time. Best wishes! 🙂
I agree with absolutely everything you said in this video. People basically need to look two generations back and will find a perfect way of eating. Only thing I want to point out: Gluten is a protein complex, not sugar.
Wow---great topic, Alice! When I lived in France, I walked everywhere, a minimum of 2 miles each day. I ate what I wanted, sensibly, and always kept the same weight and fitness level.
Walking in great cities like Paris is wonderful therapy for the soul and body. And if you get too tired you can always hop on the public transport, easy-breesy . Only make sure your cross-body bag is in front of your body where you see it best.😅
Keep in mind there is very small difference in calories in whole grain vs white bread. Flour is nothing but carbohydrates so you will still gain weight with whole grain or wheat
Advising people to not eat carbs is irresponsible. Not all carbs are ‘bad’. Also, your body does a very good job of detoxing itself. No juice detox required if you generally have a good diet. Poor and misinformed advice. Thumbs down for this one. Gluten is a natural protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Not a sugar.
Thanks for the tips. I was recently in Spain, and I noticed that people don't walk around eating and drinking like in America. It's easy to overeat when you are snacking and not mindful. I eat similar to your suggestions and have found intermittent fasting to be a good tool for health and weight control.
Great video! I also like to add that according to Yuval Harari overeating is an addiction like alcoholism or a drug use. Sugar is killing with diabetics more people than a war. I realize that eating habits are a family example. We follow what we use to do in our early years. My tip that helped me a lot is intermittent fasting and no food after 21:00. French people are the thinest after the Ethiopians! (I read it on a survey)😂 PS Idea : a video with what perfume we wear in a formal dinner? 🤔
It's not sugar killing them or causing diabetes mostly, it's beige carbs & carbs in general. Humans mostly cannot eat carbs in moderation - they get addicted to carbs (but some ppl love a lot of sweet things, it's true, I've never understood any of that - & the whole fizzy, sugary drinks - obvs it is NOT good, never will be I agree re not eating for a while - basically only eat between 10am & 6 pm - yr body thanks you for it (& you'll sleep better🙏🇬🇧
@@connieb.6061but the Italians I stayed with in Rome had small plates throughout the meal, a salad, meat, pasta and vegetables all in small plates and no sugary desserts or drinks. Plenty of water and just smaller meals and portions generally than the USA who have huge portion sizes.
I buy 2 baguettes, 2 packs of bacon and ration it for 7 days of the week. I eat 3 slices of bacon with a 6th of a full baguette (no spread like butter, because the bacon grease I usually dip my bread into) for breakfast Mon - Saturday at 6 am and I drink a big pot throughout the day of black green tea until 6 pm and at that time I have yogurt with honey and then I sleep at 11 pm wake up and repeat. I jump 500 times and 300 leg lifts each day. Incorporation of high fibre and then a coffee once a week on a Sunday and then vitamins and minerals come from my 500 mL of fruit juices and i do that 3 times a week.
This was very intriguing and useful, Alice. I like the kinds of foods you listed, largely because I have been a vegetarian/vegan almost my entire adult life now, and have never gone back to eating animals ever. I do a lot of these things. We have fresh green juices every day. I have fresh fruit juice in the morning. I do like cheese, but just white cheeses. We eat mostly legumes and vegetables, pulses, etc. but I do slip in some dairy like sour cream. We never eat bread any more, even though I love it. I adore dark, whole grain pumpernickel bread for example but try not to eat it. I love dark, dark chocolate and that is my one sugar indulgence -- I try to get the best. I love coffee, and espresso that we make at home. Every once in awhile we will have a little gourmet ice cream, locally made. One thing I loved about Europe -- especially France -- were all the little fresh produce markets like the one you describe and show. We have those only in NYC (where I am from) for the most part. I am 48 kg and 5' 6" so I have maintained my slimness for my entire life, only a few kilos more than I was in secondary school and actually lighter than I was at university. We have our own elliptical and rowing machines for extra exercise. You, of course, looking amazing so you are a great advertisement for your philosophy! 😍
Hello Liz I started a vegan diet during my time in USA. Very easy to find vegan option in wholefoods or even a general grocery. I still like bread but only wholegrain and non gluten option. I do indulge myself time to time something sweet or cheese. I know there are few fresh market in NYC and it is something I really liked there. I remember a big one in manhattan selling french products but I don't remember the name. I know it is very famous
"Parisian women don't eat meat, eggs, dairy, cheese" and eat fruit, veggies, grains, legumes and nuts, this is an excellent diet but I would also recommend staying away from fish, which is polluted and not needed to get omega 3s. This way of eating would resemble a whole food plant (vegan) diet and is extremely healthy and conducive to weight loss without suffering, as you can eat big portions BUT stay away from all oils, including olive oils, they're a processed food and the most fattening on the planet. You can cook, sautee, etc. without oil, just use water or broth. Re: cycling, it makes your thighs bulky and unfeminine, so not for me, I prefer stretching, strengthening and elongating exercises for my legs, so they become slim and look better in jeans, etc.
A vegan lifestyle is where you dont consume animal products because of you dont want to contribute to animal cruelty and suffering, please get your information correct , you mean a plantbase diet
I love your channel and I have maintained my weight and wear the same size I have worn for over 50 years. I am in my 70's and still working. I eat a lot of vegetables, fish, and organic chicken. I exercise at the gym 5 days a week. I would love to hear what older Parisian women say about weight and whether they remain lean in their later years.
Exciting ... 💥. Since I don't tolerate gluten that well, I tend to get fewer carbohydrates. Despite that, I also have little desire for snacks and sweets. I suspect it's because I eat, along with vegetables and fruits, more fat to get the energy: cheese, butter, bacon, meat, etc. I'm not gaining weight, which is a good sign, isn't it ... 😇❤
Oh wow! We really get the wrong idea that French eat a lot of bread, pastries, butter, sugar products so I had no idea that a lot of Parisians avoid these things!
Yes a lot of detox juice :a blenf of celeri, green apple, lemon, ginger, cuncumber, brocoli or spinach. Add some superfoods like psyllium or moringa. Eat vegetable and fruits. Take some detox supplement also at the same time. for fruits focus only on red berries there are the best and less sugar
The stats on eating disorders in France are disturbingly high. The "secret" is sporatic starvation. Just bc they aren't using the phrase "intermittent fasting" when they live on espresso for 3 solid days doesn't mean that isn't what they're doing.
Losing weight is not rocket science by the way. All you need to do is burn more calories than you eat. It really does not matter where these calories come from (fat, carbs, protein). Usually your body will burn more calories when digesting proteins. Your brain is made of fat and your muscles need carbs to work and are made of protein. A low carb diet will make you feel tired after a few days. And it doesn't make sense to diet and only eat 1000 calories a day. You have to change your eating habits permanently and be able to eat without restricting yourself to be physically and mentally healthy.
What ypu said here completely different to what other French saying 😂😂they all say we don’t go gym a lot but all the time walking we eat butter but not alot we eat baguette every day and we don’t snack
Hola Alice, a líneas generales he de comentarte que tu vídeo puede ayudar a crear buenos hábitos a algunas de las personas que te siguen y les interesa el vídeo, describes sin más, lo que nutricional y médicamente hace muchos años que se promociona a toda la problación; la dieta mediterranea. Aunque creo que no eres nutricionista e imagino que no te has informado correctamente porque hay dos recomendaciones que das que no son correctas. Primero que la miel es básicamente lo mismo que el azúcar, nutricionalmente no hay prácticamente ninguna diferencia entre servirte azúcar de mesa corriente o miel. Y segundo estás muy mal informada sobre el gluten, no es un azúcar ni tiene ninguna relación con él, es una proteína (que logra que el pan sea esponjoso), claro que el gluten es la proteína que contiene algunos cereales (que se usan para fabricar pan, pasta, galletas, etc), por lo que tu recomiendas no consumir alimentos hechos con harinas refinadas pero no por el gluten sino por las harinas (que son carbohidratos lentos). Hay personas alérgicas al gluten, que es una enfermedad llamada celiaquía, que absolutamente nada tiene que ver con el azúcar, ésta causa inflamación y otra sintomatología propia de la enfermedad. Por lo demás no veo ninguna novedad, propones la dieta mediterranea, ejercicio e hidratación...bien podría ser una recomendación de una persona francesa, griega, española o portuguesa...(entre otros).
Lol the answer is French women smoke away the appetite. Was there again in Sept and its like te smoking has even increased worse than before especially in the teenagers whle the teenagers in the states have dailed back on it
Hmmm French yes but not a Parisian thing. Again there is a difference between a French living outside of Paris and a Parisian. I have friends who live outside in the countryside they eat so much cheese all the time. Cheese give me a lot of break out and poor digestion. I only eat goat cheese and small portion. If I want real cheese -and it's a dessert- I go to the best in Paris called Aleosse. Their truffle cheese are wonderful. But again not on everyday basis
Sounds to me like diet culture in a different culture, and projecting your own (again, very diet culture coded misinformed) food choices on your whole nation. Ugh.
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I was unable lose any weight in my 40s and most of my 50s despite a severely calorie-restricted diet (800/day). I tried many commercial diets, including the ones that deliver the food, but on each one, I gained an incredible 2 lbs. per week! My doctor told me my blood sugar was high, so first I gave up all sugar. Then, all simple carbohydrates like grains, potatoes, etc. But what finally took off 45 lbs. was a simple daily walk, 60 minutes and straight up steep hills. I began walking to clear a stubborn chest infection, then noticed that the excess weight was just coming off naturally. I do eat fresh fruit, which has simple sugars, but the benefits (fiber, vitamins and minerals, anti-oxidants, water content) of it outweigh this drawback. I eat mostly berries, which are relatively low in sugar compared to other fruits. Berries, like all the other foods I love, nuts, pre-washed salad greens, fresh fish, etc., are expensive, but we only get one body, we have to take care of it!
Carbs are sugar…. A high level of glucide but a lot of people are not aware. I read ton of books about nutrition even I was raised with mum cooking and eating vegetable when I was a kid.
I would love more information about teas you recommend. I got a teapot for Christmas! I would also like more tips on planning menu notebook!
Well done! You are an inspiration to others!
Gluten is not sugar! It is actually a protein. It does have inflammatory properties but only if you are intolerant. It is assiciated with carbs because it is a part of grains however it is not a carb or a sugar at all. Dietitian here 🤗
Gluten has high glucide level. It has inflammatory property EVEN you are NOT intolerant because it does spike your blood sugar level. Carbs are sugar for me most part because of the level of glucide.
Why do you never accept criticism or admit that you're wrong? It seems to me that you want to hang up this fantasy image of a Parisian, which is based on all the myths Americans have made from it through the years.... It's too obvious that you are playing dress up, to be something you're not. Be yourself. I'm letting this channel go as it's more of a mockery than an actual life of a real Parisian.
@@AliceinparisofficialGluten is not sugar. You’re welcome ☺️
Thank you for your honest video about what a lot of Parisians eat. We get so much information about how the French eat croissants and cheese everyday and stay so slim! Thank you for the honesty. Love your videos…
I'm French and I don't know anyone who does intermittent fasting or drinks detox juices... I mean no offense, but it seems like a "privileged trendy Parisian" thing (saying this as a Parisian myself - albeit an atypical one). IMO what most people - not just women - practice is eating a very varied diet, a little of everything in moderation.
Years ago when I first started visiting Paris, one of the things I noticed while walking the streets all day was… almost no overweight people. Literally… I started searching for them to prove myself wrong. Another thing I noticed was how difficult it was to find plus size or big/tall clothing. It was eye opening. I realized that your lifestyles directly lend itself to your body types… walks to buy fresh groceries a few times a week, loads of time outside, meals heavy on the veggies and desserts heavy on the fruits. Plus I believe the quality of food here in the US is different. If I eat here the way I eat in Paris, I get a lot digestive issues.
@@Keesha Things are changing though, the number of overweight/obese people is increasing in France, although it's still nowhere near US levels.
Good point about the clothing sizes - and there are no "petite" sections in France either.
Yeah I lived also in the states. Used to buy only in Whole Foods but cannot find the products I used to find here in Paris.
@Keesha Yes. The chemicals we have in our food in America is insane. Just unnecessary disgusting chemicals.
@@mgparisDo petite women in France just have to have all of their clothing altered? That’s unfortunate because petite clothing is proportionately sized for smaller women, not just shorter sleeves and pant legs.
This is so short sighted… I’m French, I’m overweight and I don’t like junk food and hate greasy food… Being overweight is not only about eating rubbish… Too many shortcuts in your video. France hates big people… More than 30% French people are obese and it’s very difficult for us to find clothes in shops here… A lot of discriminating comments everywhere… A lot of misunderstanding and biased ideas… Maybe the same video with less stereotypes would be better…
please consult a nutritionist she will help you more than me and my "shortcuts". Meanwhile, I lost 10 kg in 3 months just by cutting few things in my diet and doing sport...also I never said in my video your words and I never mention what you said! but yes I do not eat what I want and if you open my fridge there is mostly vegetables and fruits. No biscuits, no sweet... this is basic common sense.
@@Aliceinparisofficial I consult a nutritionist, an endocrinologist and I’m followed closely by the hospital for an autoimmune disease. I also walk around 20 to 30 km/week and go and see a fitness coach every Friday. As stated, not all « BIG » people are eating rubbish junk food and it’s not always about not exercising or eating the wrong type of foods. People in France think that it is just a matter of will and if we’re fat it’s because we eat like pigs. Not always that simple!!! But it lets them believe that they can insult us regardless as it’s « our » fault… Not great! I loved your video on what not to wear in Paris. Very true… But this one was a little too blindsided on the idea that if you are big it’s because you eat junk food and drink soda… A disclaimer would have been nice… 😉
@@DeboraBee I understand and again I never say something like that. I am tired to put 50x disclaimer before saying anything. I am sharing my Parisian diet and again in the video I said I wasn't a nutritionnist. My video is not made for people who have issues that go beyond simply food or macro. And again, I never say that if you are overweight it is because that and that...
@@Aliceinparisofficial You do whatever you want at the end of the day. There are your videos and your choice of words. I was merely pointing out that it is because of shortcuts like the ones in your videos (even if you don’t mean to and you don’t believe you do, that’s how it comes across unfortunately) that people in France treat people like me the way they do… I do not experience the same in other European countries and it’s a pity.
I'm sorry you're made to feel that way by your own people. @@DeboraBee
Gluten isn't sugar. Gluten is a general name for the proteins found in wheat. Nothing at all to do with sugar.
hello gluten does have 70% of carbohydrate (wheat and sugar) and only 12% of protein. So yes it is basically glucide so sugar
@@Aliceinparisofficial you are describing the composition of typical gluten-containing wheat - mostly carbs, some protein. gluten itself is the protein molecule that makes up the majority of the protein component of typical wheat.
C'mon Alice, Parisian women don't eat carbs, butter, and sugar🤭?!!!! I think the real reason is the portions are small in France, and people walk, walk, and walk some more everywhere. Also, the French savor food and enjoy eating, where as America has a love/hate relationship w/ food, and most of us are neurotic emotional eaters! Also, without a doubt the French eat more fresh and quality foods than we do!
hello this is the cliché and also the biggest lie that "we eat everything we want but in small portion". No we don't and Parisian are the thinnest in Franxe. Yes we don't eat what we want and a Parisian who does diet don't eat sugar, croissant, butter and carbs. I know many like that in Paris. You don't loose 10kg and fit an XS by walking and enjoy foods everyday. Can we be honest with common sense. And the French girl who made this video also admitted in an other one that she lost weight with intermittent fasting....
@@Aliceinparisofficial Yes, if you want to lose weight, you can't eat everything you want, nationality is irrelevant. But if there are cliches around the French way of eating, they are exported by France itself. Take a look at this "expert" video on the French way of eating on TH-cam: The French Paradox: How rich food and wine could help you stay healthy | 60 Minutes Australia.
fresh food whie smoking 90% of the time.
Gluten is not sugar it's a protein. just a simple search can tell you that. also it's is found in some whole grains. When you go to a Non-gluten bakery they will use more sugar than your average baked goods. since they are not using gluten, which is a binder, they add more sugar so it becomes the binder. you will gain more weight eating gluten free pastries than the ones with gluten because of all the added sugar. People who are actually allergic to gluten can have sugar because it's easy for them to digest and its gluten free. Gluten is also in medicine, lipsticks, vitamins and the list goes on and on.
I love this video! My mom grew up in France (I grew up in the US but live in Europe now), so everything you say matches the way I eat (but without any juice cleanses). One diet secret I have is that the only sweets I ever eat are those that I make myself, using coconut sugar and other non-inflammatory sugars instead of regular cane sugar, and without any cow dairy. Avoiding cane sugar and cow dairy simply ensures that my skin doesn't break out (it doesn't do anything for weight loss). Otherwise, the time and effort that I have to put in to make the sweets are a good deterrent from eating them every day or eating too much at one time. Besides, homemade results tend to be better than store-bought, and when foods are more satisfying, people tend not to overeat as much.
Helpful! Thank you!
You looked just as amazing when you lived in Miami, your face was a little more plump but you looked so youthful and healthy. You still look great, but you looked great with the extra weight too. ❤❤❤
This was very interesting. I didn't know Parisian women do not eat eggs, cheese and meat. It will be great if you do a 'What I eat in a day in Paris' video. That will be very nice to see. Very insightful when you mentioned you had to lose weight when you returned from the US as I had put on weight whilst I was in the US. I think it's due to portion sizes as American portions are so much larger compared to European ones.
I Will do what I eat in a week
@@AliceinparisofficialI also thought the French diet included meat, eggs and cheese. Is reducing or omitting these foods a newer approach to the French diet to maintain weight?
Sorry, but low-fat is the worst thing, cooking with oil is the second and plenty of other wrong-isms in this video. In this case people should really do their own research. Otherwise very nice young lady and I watch time to time. Best wishes! 🙂
I was going to request a video on the Parisian diet so thank you for this video. Very helpful.
I went to a French restaurant where I live and I noticed that the portions were not huge.
I agree with absolutely everything you said in this video. People basically need to look two generations back and will find a perfect way of eating.
Only thing I want to point out: Gluten is a protein complex, not sugar.
Wow---great topic, Alice! When I lived in France, I walked everywhere, a minimum of 2 miles each day. I ate what I wanted, sensibly, and always kept the same weight and fitness level.
Walking in great cities like Paris is wonderful therapy for the soul and body. And if you get too tired you can always hop on the public transport, easy-breesy .
Only make sure your cross-body bag is in front of your body where you see it best.😅
Keep in mind there is very small difference in calories in whole grain vs white bread. Flour is nothing but carbohydrates so you will still gain weight with whole grain or wheat
Advising people to not eat carbs is irresponsible. Not all carbs are ‘bad’.
Also, your body does a very good job of detoxing itself. No juice detox required if you generally have a good diet.
Poor and misinformed advice. Thumbs down for this one.
Gluten is a natural protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Not a sugar.
Are all those Boulangeries in Paris for the American Women/American Tourists?
Helpful! Can you share tea recommendations? I got a new teapot! I also Would love more menu plan/notebook tips for busy days.
Watermelon 🍉 is also a nice snack makes u full and healthy and hydrated in this summer 🏖️👒
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Do you drink only mineral water? In Italy water from the tap is generally very good and controlled. And this means less plastic
Thanks for the tips. I was recently in Spain, and I noticed that people don't walk around eating and drinking like in America. It's easy to overeat when you are snacking and not mindful. I eat similar to your suggestions and have found intermittent fasting to be a good tool for health and weight control.
Great video! I also like to add that according to Yuval Harari overeating is an addiction like alcoholism or a drug use. Sugar is killing with diabetics more people than a war. I realize that eating habits are a family example. We follow what we use to do in our early years. My tip that helped me a lot is intermittent fasting and no food after 21:00.
French people are the thinest after the Ethiopians! (I read it on a survey)😂
PS Idea : a video with what perfume we wear in a formal dinner? 🤔
It's not sugar killing them or causing diabetes mostly, it's beige carbs &
carbs in general.
Humans mostly cannot eat carbs in moderation - they get addicted to carbs (but some ppl love a lot of sweet things, it's true, I've never understood any of that - & the whole fizzy, sugary drinks - obvs it is NOT good, never will be
I agree re not eating for a while - basically only eat between 10am & 6 pm - yr body thanks you for it (& you'll sleep better🙏🇬🇧
@@Seraphine07F unless you're Italian; we love our carbs
@@connieb.6061but the Italians I stayed with in Rome had small plates throughout the meal, a salad, meat, pasta and vegetables all in small plates and no sugary desserts or drinks. Plenty of water and just smaller meals and portions generally than the USA who have huge portion sizes.
@@viviennedunbar3374 it's because of the economy because i went to a restaurant in rome many years ago and ate an 18 course dinner.
I buy 2 baguettes, 2 packs of bacon and ration it for 7 days of the week. I eat 3 slices of bacon with a 6th of a full baguette (no spread like butter, because the bacon grease I usually dip my bread into) for breakfast Mon - Saturday at 6 am and I drink a big pot throughout the day of black green tea until 6 pm and at that time I have yogurt with honey and then I sleep at 11 pm wake up and repeat. I jump 500 times and 300 leg lifts each day. Incorporation of high fibre and then a coffee once a week on a Sunday and then vitamins and minerals come from my 500 mL of fruit juices and i do that 3 times a week.
This was very intriguing and useful, Alice. I like the kinds of foods you listed, largely because I have been a vegetarian/vegan almost my entire adult life now, and have never gone back to eating animals ever. I do a lot of these things. We have fresh green juices every day. I have fresh fruit juice in the morning. I do like cheese, but just white cheeses. We eat mostly legumes and vegetables, pulses, etc. but I do slip in some dairy like sour cream. We never eat bread any more, even though I love it. I adore dark, whole grain pumpernickel bread for example but try not to eat it. I love dark, dark chocolate and that is my one sugar indulgence -- I try to get the best. I love coffee, and espresso that we make at home. Every once in awhile we will have a little gourmet ice cream, locally made. One thing I loved about Europe -- especially France -- were all the little fresh produce markets like the one you describe and show. We have those only in NYC (where I am from) for the most part. I am 48 kg and 5' 6" so I have maintained my slimness for my entire life, only a few kilos more than I was in secondary school and actually lighter than I was at university. We have our own elliptical and rowing machines for extra exercise. You, of course, looking amazing so you are a great advertisement for your philosophy! 😍
Hello Liz I started a vegan diet during my time in USA. Very easy to find vegan option in wholefoods or even a general grocery. I still like bread but only wholegrain and non gluten option. I do indulge myself time to time something sweet or cheese. I know there are few fresh market in NYC and it is something I really liked there. I remember a big one in manhattan selling french products but I don't remember the name. I know it is very famous
@@Aliceinparisofficial Le District, downtown? Fantastic. NY is almost as great as Paris.
Yes I think so !
Paris and NYC are almost twins in lifestyle. The architecture is different maybe and I may add Barcelona to the party.
@@e.h-v.8070 I think of Rome in this category, but I do love Barcelona.
My only tip is to never get full, eat small portions and I don't even need to exercise
got you on the small portion. I do that for sweet or non healthy stuff. I like large salads
France& Italy are centers of Europe n cuisine but they are so thin..😅. I think they have to keep in fit for wearing their fashion clothes.
Salut Alice ! These are also my healthy eating habits . My trip to le Marché d'Aligre every Saturday is a must 🍓🥕🍎
Please send a link for the infusion tea
"Parisian women don't eat meat, eggs, dairy, cheese" and eat fruit, veggies, grains, legumes and nuts, this is an excellent diet but I would also recommend staying away from fish, which is polluted and not needed to get omega 3s. This way of eating would resemble a whole food plant (vegan) diet and is extremely healthy and conducive to weight loss without suffering, as you can eat big portions BUT stay away from all oils, including olive oils, they're a processed food and the most fattening on the planet. You can cook, sautee, etc. without oil, just use water or broth. Re: cycling, it makes your thighs bulky and unfeminine, so not for me, I prefer stretching, strengthening and elongating exercises for my legs, so they become slim and look better in jeans, etc.
A vegan lifestyle is where you dont consume animal products because of you dont want to contribute to animal cruelty and suffering, please get your information correct , you mean a plantbase diet
I enjoyed this video. I would love to see a "What I eat in a day" video. Thnx
Lol this is the 2015 LA diet
I love your channel and I have maintained my weight and wear the same size I have worn for over 50 years. I am in my 70's and still working. I eat a lot of vegetables, fish, and organic chicken. I exercise at the gym 5 days a week. I would love to hear what older Parisian women say about weight and whether they remain lean in their later years.
Exciting ... 💥. Since I don't tolerate gluten that well, I tend to get fewer carbohydrates. Despite that, I also have little desire for snacks and sweets. I suspect it's because I eat, along with vegetables and fruits, more fat to get the energy: cheese, butter, bacon, meat, etc. I'm not gaining weight, which is a good sign, isn't it ... 😇❤
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MANY THANKS!!!!
Ok be truthful is this diet because of how expensive life is in Paris? So rent over food?
I can afford both.
Oh wow! We really get the wrong idea that French eat a lot of bread, pastries, butter, sugar products so I had no idea that a lot of Parisians avoid these things!
Yes !!
You will become an elephant if you eat everything that is sold and advertised in France, instead concider it a special treat, occasionally.
They eat everything in moderation and they walk everywhere.
Do you have a detox recipe to recommend?
Yes a lot of detox juice :a blenf of celeri, green apple, lemon, ginger, cuncumber, brocoli or spinach. Add some superfoods like psyllium or moringa. Eat vegetable and fruits. Take some detox supplement also at the same time. for fruits focus only on red berries there are the best and less sugar
do you have a brand you recommend for detox supplement and also tea?@@Aliceinparisofficial
Lean protein, fruits and vegetables!
The stats on eating disorders in France are disturbingly high. The "secret" is sporatic starvation. Just bc they aren't using the phrase "intermittent fasting" when they live on espresso for 3 solid days doesn't mean that isn't what they're doing.
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Gluten is type of protein actually, Mademoiselle😮😮😮
I always assumed it was because they smoked like chimneys
thats exactly the reason lol.
Losing weight is not rocket science by the way. All you need to do is burn more calories than you eat. It really does not matter where these calories come from (fat, carbs, protein). Usually your body will burn more calories when digesting proteins. Your brain is made of fat and your muscles need carbs to work and are made of protein. A low carb diet will make you feel tired after a few days. And it doesn't make sense to diet and only eat 1000 calories a day. You have to change your eating habits permanently and be able to eat without restricting yourself to be physically and mentally healthy.
I lost 22 lbs doing intermittent fasting over 6 months
What ypu said here completely different to what other French saying 😂😂they all say we don’t go gym a lot but all the time walking we eat butter but not alot we eat baguette every day and we don’t snack
Parisian and French two different things. Parisian are thinnest
Hola Alice, a líneas generales he de comentarte que tu vídeo puede ayudar a crear buenos hábitos a algunas de las personas que te siguen y les interesa el vídeo, describes sin más, lo que nutricional y médicamente hace muchos años que se promociona a toda la problación; la dieta mediterranea.
Aunque creo que no eres nutricionista e imagino que no te has informado correctamente porque hay dos recomendaciones que das que no son correctas. Primero que la miel es básicamente lo mismo que el azúcar, nutricionalmente no hay prácticamente ninguna diferencia entre servirte azúcar de mesa corriente o miel.
Y segundo estás muy mal informada sobre el gluten, no es un azúcar ni tiene ninguna relación con él, es una proteína (que logra que el pan sea esponjoso), claro que el gluten es la proteína que contiene algunos cereales (que se usan para fabricar pan, pasta, galletas, etc), por lo que tu recomiendas no consumir alimentos hechos con harinas refinadas pero no por el gluten sino por las harinas (que son carbohidratos lentos).
Hay personas alérgicas al gluten, que es una enfermedad llamada celiaquía, que absolutamente nada tiene que ver con el azúcar, ésta causa inflamación y otra sintomatología propia de la enfermedad.
Por lo demás no veo ninguna novedad, propones la dieta mediterranea, ejercicio e hidratación...bien podría ser una recomendación de una persona francesa, griega, española o portuguesa...(entre otros).
Low fat dairy ? Hard pass
Lol the answer is French women smoke away the appetite. Was there again in Sept and its like te smoking has even increased worse than before especially in the teenagers whle the teenagers in the states have dailed back on it
Really ? Heard that in the early 2000s french women with espresso and a cigarette. Didnt realise it was still a thing 😯
Surprised you don’t eat cheese. I thought that was a Parisian staple….
Hmmm French yes but not a Parisian thing. Again there is a difference between a French living outside of Paris and a Parisian. I have friends who live outside in the countryside they eat so much cheese all the time. Cheese give me a lot of break out and poor digestion. I only eat goat cheese and small portion. If I want real cheese -and it's a dessert- I go to the best in Paris called Aleosse. Their truffle cheese are wonderful. But again not on everyday basis
@@Aliceinparisofficial I appreciate your detailed reply!
@@Aliceinparisofficial interesting thank you
Fresh food is the best 🙂
Gluten is protein. NOT sugar.
No carbs? I though you all ate bread non stop?
baguette cliché
Sounds to me like diet culture in a different culture, and projecting your own (again, very diet culture coded misinformed) food choices on your whole nation. Ugh.
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Oh boy my recent problem🤫😅🤣😏❤❤❤
So much nonsense!
wow parisian women do not eat meat, diary and cheese, huge surprise actually
What's everyone's take on the recent trend on weight loss drugs (aka what Oprah is taking)?
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Thank you for this 😭🩷🫶🏻
Gluten is NOT sugar, gluten is a protein fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten