So you're wondering how French women stay slim? Especially over 40 ?
. Bonjour Girls!
Here are a few of my French diet secrets as a born & raised Parisian!
Yes, I’m the real deal! 
It’s Spring! Here we are! Short dress may be green! To extend Earth Day celebration! ;) or a pair of short with a nice top, a Gold heart locket necklace, a designer purse and sexy slipper. An absolute "Must" this Spring.
I just named "one basic outfit" to walk around Paris, Santa Monica, or Soho in NYC ready for Happy hour! L’aperitif in French! Pronounce {A-pay-ree-teef }.
First French diet Secret today?
So we want to look good! Yes, we can! What's the secret French diet secret for summer to come? First of all, the good news is that it's easier than in winter!
Why? A skeptical is asking. Because in Summer we usually need to eat less! ;)
Go to the outdoor market and embrace the power of fresh vegetables and fruits, eat salads and slow down on the bread. Yes especially the “French baguette” get half! and slow down on the French Fries.
If you really need to have some! have a lettuce with them. (Haha! extending Green Earth day!)
Right there that's a Parisian Diet secret. 
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But only a small portion, that's a key! Sometimes we needs to reeducate our stomach to be satisfied with a smaller food quantity. The food portions in United States are incredibly too large compared to France. It's about modifying progressively your eating habits. I am talking about the fries! ;) No limit on the lettuce.
Lettuce will help to digest & absorb a little bit of the fat ( vinaigrette sauce: meaning Olive oil + balsamic or any king of vinegar or lemon.) That works for me! Not to mention that fried food is not very good for your health anyway.
Another fast and easy French beauty tip to boost your motivation is to Get Tan!
Be cautious on natural sun at the beach. Vitamin D is always good but again with moderation.
Don't do the (French) crepe! Meaning don’t stay for hours under the sun, turning back and forth like a crepe on a skillet.
Otherwise you'll like a burned one in ten years! I mean a burned crepe! Haha!
And don't forget sunscreen. it doesn't prevent you to tan, it is protecting you!
The best and the safest in my humble Parisian opinion is self -tanning lotion!
Guess what! No limits!
Being tan not only will give you a nice glow but it will make you look slightly thinner!
Now the laziest are smiling. ;)
I am not saying that to feel good you have to be skinny! it’s about what works for you to make you feel good but also to keep you healthy!
Another simple tip: “ C’est simple comme Bonjour”! Exercise everyday:
Regularity is the key to success!! Don't sweat at the gym for 3 hours every two weeks! It's better to walk 10mn everyday than sweating for 3 hours at the gym every 10 days!
So a very simple French beauty secret: Instead of using your car put on comfy shoes (flip flop or real sneakers not fashion ones) and walk or bike or electric bike under the sun and breathe! Instead of driving!
I have to admit! “Mea culpa” ( My old Latin from French high school). It means, I’m guilty of that too!
So, No excuses!
Don't forget to drink water! Stop sodas that’s the worst! especially “diet” ones it’s even worse!
Sugar substitute is worse than regular sugar. it’s totally unhealthy!
Go to the park! Watch the trees and breathe! Contemplate the nature. We're running so much all year long that we don't watch at anything or anyone anymore except our phone!
Guess what! Spring cleaning ! let’s change that!
It’s all about habits!
So stop watching at your phone every five second, don't text!,
Yes, even if you're watching the stocks. Get out after the market close then, or set up stop-losses.
Have a break for at least half an hour.
Technology is great but sometimes we may miss some nice simple moments, forget to enjoy life and end up being driven by that all day long and even at night sometimes!
And yes! you can savor an ice cream but one scoop not two!
Please, skip the whip cream or the candies topping! It's not necessary anyway, if you're having a quality ice cream!
I know we're not in Italy! but you can find some very decent Gelato in US!
Mais oui bien sur! Moderation is the magic tip! one of our most precious secrets to look effortlessly fabulous!
My Parisian word! The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth!
In France we take time to savor good food, good wine, and enjoy every moment especially with your loved ones company. That’s precious!
My definition of a French girl style: To feel good and enjoy life!
If you feel good, you'll look good! A healthy body in a healthy mind!
One more thing! Keep ‘on smiling, no matter what! Always!
Keep your "joie de vivre"! Au Revoir girls!
See you soon! A bientot!
Marielle
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