I think they pump too many growth hormones in the food here in the us. I grew up in the Netherlands, and whenever I visit, I am eating the same amount of food and I lose 10 lbs within a week. Here in the US, I eat the same food, and exercise 5 times a week, and feel bloated and sick and cannot -sorry- go to the bathroom for three days.
Yes, correct. So have compassion on Americans as many have no idea the food is poisoned. About the 1990s we saw a change in our health and foods. The food even fruits and vegetables don't taste the same. But many are trying to educate Americans to be aware. Even our organic grown foods are gased before travel to stores or restaurants.
Visiting my daughter who lives in France, I totally agree with everything in this video. I ate the bread, the gravies, the cheese, meats, and WINE! And guess what, I actually lost weight! WALKING WALKING WALKING was the magic bullet!
The same thing happened to me, last year. I was in France and I really enjoyed the food there. I got back home and noticed, I had lost weight. We did a lot walking!!
Yes, all my life I've been such a big eater and I eat about 4 times the amount of what my siblings and mom eats, but I am not fat and they are slim. I was never slim in my younger days I was really skinny where my bones would protrude, I have always been muscular somehow and people would always think that I go to the gym rigorously, but I don't even go to the gym and just walk everywhere. If it's 30 minutes walk or less I just walk there, so it gives about an hour or less both ways.
I'm British-Nigerian, and in my Nigerian culture, my goodness...its like "eat eat eat, the fatter the better, the fatter the healthier, the fatter the curvier" and then many Nigerian people suffer from high blood pressure and diabetes. I am 5,7 and weigh like 60kg...I am UK size 8, I am toned and I have no obvious 'fat deposits'. I will eat the sauce on the sauce and the butter on the butter croissant. I will eat EVERYTHING and I will feel like dying from eating, I roll out of the chair. BUT like you said, balance. The next day after eating a lot, I'm not hungry, still like I'm digesting so I won't eat anything - just drink water and herbal tea until I feel empty again (maybe this takes until dinner time the next day). Then I will eat like normal, lots of salad and vegetables (I LOVE salads!). I LOVE to walk and hike. There's no secret diet. It's just, listen to your body, don't restrict and don't overindulge every single day. Thank you for this video! FYI: Also My husband is Italian - YOU EAT BREAD WITH PASTA, you do the scarpetta!
My New Zealand family spent 4 months in the US a few years ago. On our first day in a small NorthEastern town, I walked wirh my 3 children into the town centre. In our 20-30 minute walk, we had 4-5 cars pull over next to us and the driver asked if we were ok 😂😂😂😂. I appreciate the concern, but walking shouldn't be so alarming.
Love the video, I am from Italy but I live in the US. So this is my take: 30 yrs ago, when I moved to the US, I noticed immediately the portions, the shopping carts, the croissants size, the cappuccino size, the pantries size, the fridges size...I think you get the point.Everything is huge. I remember asking early on my US adventures for "mini" croissants because, and I had to explain it so many times, the croissants I was used to in Italy were half to 1/3 the size of the American ones. Well, I stopped asking because hardly anyone had them.
True to a point; we refrigerate everything and take less frequent trips to the grocery store. As I understand it, in Europe they do not refrigerate beverages, they don't have icemakers which take up a lot of refrigerator room, and they buy fresh meats, breads, etc. daily. But in any city that requires walking instead of driving, you will see slimmer people. I believe frequent, daily walking might be the biggest contributor to staying slim!
Same here. 25 years in the US now from the near BeNeLux area in Germany. Portions were and still are mind-blowing. Doggie bags are the usual thing and friends know and give me theirs ( they only get them to give to me🙂). A, a matter of not wasting food and eating what one paid for B, small portions make a HUGE difference. Ciao from North Texas,👋
I agree the US has gotten worse over the last 30 years. Obesity in children and adults is off the charts. It will be our downfall, if we don’t get away from the huge portions and processed food..❤
I eat butter, cream, cake, whatever I want and I’m not overweight. I walk everywhere (city living) and practice extreme portion control. It’s all about moving around and with food, how much not what it is. I also don’t own a scale, scales lead to weight obsession. Obsession leads to unhappiness.
Dont smoke, vape. Before a celebratory meal, eat light for a few days. Indukgeht bread ahd psstry based breakfasts are on Sundays, not daily. Not necessarily sporty, but go to the gym, do pressups etc at home, or other enjoyable sport like swimmimg and diving and dancing. Living in glamorous cities, public transport and walking (rather than driving) keeps people slim. Dont weigh daily, measure waist, arms, thighs intermittently. Another exercise tip... Move for at least twenty minutes a day. No snacking between meals...do not snsck! For a sweet craving, have yoghurt. Ice cream or a full baguette...Do not eat in from of tv and go for a walk afterwards. Do not keep junk food in the house. Carbs are ok, but you have to build muscle wuth ecercise if you are going to eat them and burn them off. Eat vegetables with every meal. Poop a lot by eating enough fibre.... At least once a day. Vinegars and a little olive oil snd lenon juice as salad dressing. Never drink alcohol on an empty stomach Eat healthy fats daily avacado oily fish etc Eat protein daily eg eggs etc Exercise after indulging Eat at the table Drink heaps of water Not sure you are hungry? Drink water and wait thirty minutes In supermarket, dont go down junk food Isles... Dont put yhe junk in yhe trolley, dont buy it. Track what you eat so you are aware and can balance things out. Stretch. Be consistent in your habits. Speak to a professional if you are overweight and need help eg dietician, nutritionist, doctor Keep long term healthy aging in mind. My comment: it's not hard. What a lot of common sense, thank you. Dont buy crappy foods, eat mindfully, move yoir body often, and sometimes travk what you eat so you can balance overindulgence with other days of eating light and moving more! ( Unfortunately, of you already have disbetes, obesity, prediabetes, you might need a more extreme approach initially to get weoght off). Then maintain like this. Fab video 🙏
I grew up in Manhattan. Everything you do, everywhere you go, requires walking. If you are going somewhere- you walk a brisk 10-15 minutes to your subway station, you get out and then walk to your destination, then walk back to your subway, get out and walk back to your apartment. It’s non stop. We grow up with it and accept it because it’s the only life we have- until we move to other states where every activity requires driving. Now THAT is weird.
Thank you for sharing reasonable and doable tips with your viewers! I’m now 45, but spent three years in and out of hospitals for anorexia between the ages of 12- 15. The thinking has stayed with me, but what you shared are the thoughts I use to counter the unhealthy ones and that all women should follow. I have not weighed myself in 29 years- one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Merci, Frédérique!
I weigh myself a few days before I go for a physical just to keep track. But basically, I can tell how much I weigh by how tight my skinny outfits fit. I just turned 69 (yeah) and am 5 1/2" and 110 lbs (give or take 2 lbs up or down from that point). So, my BMI is a little under 21. Of course, whenever I'm in a theater show, without trying, I can lose 5lbs -- but it comes back quickly when the show is over.
Ana is a lifelong thing not unlike alcoholism…it’s always there somewhere in the background. Sending good vibes to someone sharing that bit of my life’s path
This video was so much better than I was expecting from the title and photo 😊 Thank you for summarizing it all. I don’t think there was anything I didn’t already know but it’s so good to have a reminder and to have it all in one video 👍👍 The only tip I would add is to cook things yourself at home, meaning real food, not ready meals. I try to eat 90% things that I’ve cooked or know every ingredient is real food when eating at home. Sometimes in the supermarket I will have a craving for something junky and when I pick it up and read the ingredient list the number of ingredients that are chemicals I don’t recognize or filler ingredients really puts me off buying it 😂
I worked as a divemaster in scuba tourism for 8 years. I was in the water 3-4 hours a day with my divers and I ate like a longshoreman at every meal! Scuba diving definitely burns the calories and it’s a beautiful way to experience the underwater world.
Thank you for sharing this Frédérique! I am also in my early 50 and everything has changed with my body and ability to keep weight off. What you shared about needing a mindset change at our age and monitoring things differently than before really resonated with me. It’s an uphill battle for sure!
WOW I can’t believe you’re 50, you look absolutely amazing and very beautiful. I’m 48 and struggling to keep the weight off because of peri menopause but I gave up sugar 3 years ago and could be slimmer than I am but I don’t do enough exercise and I certainly don’t drink enough water but you have inspired me to try so thank you😘👍
I think aim to get exercise in…don’t focus too much weight…because we are all just passing through this life…it is so so short….focus on spending time with those you love and doing what you enjoy
I'm also a Frenchie living abroad and I agree with everything apart from the statement that all French food is butter-based and extremely rich everywhere. I'm from Provence (South-Eastern part of France) where we have a lighter and healthier Mediterranean diet with more grilled fish, olive oil and tons of veggies. French cuisine is very diverse, that's the beauty of it. You drive 300 km away and you'll find they eat more meat and cook with duck fat. But, it's true, all of us have a balanced diet between proteins, carbs and fiber. Also, when we indulge ourselves with a viennoiserie or a feast as described by Frédérique, we will eat less the next meals to compensate.
@@ms.frederique Sure. I was more to inform your international audience rather than blaming you. Thank you for taking the time to respond and for making these entertaining videos 😙
You look fabulous and we know, after having watched your vlogs for a few of years now, that being and looking healthy is an ongoing process and you have worked hard at it. You have taught us to live with intention. Eating with intention (carefully considering everything we put into our mouth), always including physical activity into our day, and to take our emotional health seriously. It is a holistic process. You speak with logical sense and is why I love watching/listening to you. Thank you for sharing your ongoing, holistic, health process with us ❤
No lies. I live in France as an immigrant and i took my time to understand how it works. French people eat well and healthy but the food is well spaced out and planned but walking trumps it all. It's fantastic 😅😅😅😅😅
I believe the fact is that due to the hot and cold food at the same time in the stomach, the food isn't digested well because the enzymes working on each type of food is pH and temperature specific so all the nutrients aren't received. This used to happen to me when I was younger so I ate a lot and never got thicker or get a big belly. It didn't at all mean that my thinness was healthy because all the healthy food I was eating wasn't staying in my body. Having headphones, I have known or heard from a health expert is not recommended in terms of earhealth for long periods or when exercising. What is good about ice cream? Just because it looks or tastes nice doesn’t mean it's good. The pasta can be whole wheat or healthy. Right now with gadgets you can even make your own spaghetti with vegetables.
Loved the tips, but my trainer said that thing about muscle weighing more than fat is true except most of us don’t really gain that much muscle that we would actually gain weight.
I try to keep sweet things to a minimum, ie the weekend. My type of exercise is to dance to music with my headphones and I know I do look funny and everyone laughs at me at home but I don’t care, I know that it’s something I enjoy doing 🙂
I have been to France many times. Cannes and Paris. What I love but always reminded of every time is the incredible self care and self love French have for themselves. I just adore that ! Plus I am a carnivore now so I can’t wait to go back to eat the butter meats and sauces
Thank you for this. I’m currently in a hole with weight loss. I love food. Always felt i need to starve to loose weight. This has given me a bit more motivation!
I am a French lady at heart 6:28 as I am slim and adopt these habits ! And I am slim - the key is habits 7:13 more sports needed for me but overall happy with my body shape due to consistent slim mindset abs - abs and Pilates 8:23
When my husband and I have gone to Germany to visit his family and friends. We walk all the time,drink beer,eat Spatzle,have butter,but we are not snacking,and come back to U.S. several pounds lighter or the same weight. It's the walking,smaller potions but very satisfying food,and no snacking.
We Americans have TONS of chemicals, sugar (it is actually in everything), salt filled foods, fast foods, frozen meals, etc and most cities do not have public transportation infrastructure, making it necessary to drive. In my city, I would never walk anywhere, unless it's specifically for exercise (which I do). I'm slim, but have never followed a "diet" - just have always eaten in moderation.
The most detailed part of this talk is about food and grazing between meals bcuz, as we know, great bods are made in the kitchen FIRST , the gym, the walks, the swims,weights etc support an overall healthy outlook. So, the French "secret" comes down to eating right and not snacking . The rest is icing
Great video, the other thing not really touched upon is the quality of food. In the United States our foods are loaded with chemicals, sugars ect. that other countries have banned. I've seen numerous people mention when they moved back to the states they immediately started gaining weight with little to no diet changes. Read labels, that's helpful, also try to be sos free as often as you can or low sos. ( sugar, oil, salt free)
@@kendraaraiza7039 It's quite sad, like this example> Heinz Tomato Ketchup (America): Tomato concentrate from red ripe tomatoes, distilled vinegar, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, salt, spice, onion powder, natural flavoring. Heinz Tomato Ketchup (Canada): Tomato paste (from fresh, ripe tomatoes), sugar, vinegar, salt spices. I hate to be a conspiracy person, but it feel like we are being fed bad food to keep everyone obese or sick.
My guilty pleasure breakfast is a latte and croissant. I get it every Sunday but I get a small latte with skimmed milk and one stevia. No syrup, no whipped cream. And that's after I've gone to the park with my dog. I eat healthy-ish during the week but I will indulge over the weekend. If I restrict myself too much then I will over-indulge. I don't have junk food in the house because if it's there I will eat it. If I go out I will eat whatever I want.
When I studied in Paris - and I just adored it - the weight simply dropped off on its own because I walked everywhere and ate such great food saving room for dinner with friends. Brunch at weekends was the best and always had petit fours or dessert everyday. I was tiny.
Also, lets not forget just about all US wheat is sprayed with glyphosate before harvest. MIGHT have something to do with why carbs in europe dont seem to impact people's health as poorly as in the US...
Frederique you are totally correct, but also, there are people who are just naturally fatter. Naturally thin people don't understand the struggles of the naturally fat. Even my endocrinologist does not think I eat enough. My children think I have an eating disorder ( I don't, I just don't want to die young). Yet I have always been fat, my whole life. Not obese, because I diet and exercise. I was even able to have three children without medical intervention despite hormonal problems because I was so strict with what I ate (even though I had diabetes with each pregnancy and I am diabetic now). I'm just putting this here because there are loads of people - up to 10% of the population - who do everything right yet are overweight. And there are also about 10% of people who can eat whatever they want and put five sugars in their coffee and remain super skinny. You have to account for genetic variation. The mainstream fat establishment doesn't understand that (despite studying biochemistry and physiology). Just saying.
I was always tall and skinny and hated it because I wanted curves. But I could eat anything. Then suddenly in my early 60s my metabolism ground to a halt! Now I'm putting on weight and getting bigger and bigger 😮 I am for the first time minding what I eat and getting resized for clothes.
our genetics contain all the memories of our ancestors. your ancestors must have went through alot of lack of food so their genetics tracked - alright when you've got food - put on fat so you don't starve in a famine. You are built to survive ! You will outsurvive me in time of famine- I would starve to death. I'm always hungry and my body burns everything I eat.
Maybe I was raised by a French woman? Is Clark French. this feels like how I was taught and the women in my family here in the us seam to go by this too. In my house we rarely have chips and I just dont do that area in the grocery store. I think we are Welsh and Norwegian German, but many of us here in the US where raised by moms and grandmas that talked like this also. You just will not find many of us broadcasting it, because we took up different hobbies possibly. And buying cute cloths that are a bit more $$ makes you more thoughtful about what you put in overall. PS: Loved this video so much.
When i took french language, i didn't realize it was french language AND culture! My professor claimed to be French (but who knows honestly) She said the French have a large breakfast, large lunch (though smaller than breakfast) And dinner ,if at all, must be early (like 4-430)and something like a salad.. a real salad, not iceberg lettuce lol (your metabolism shuts down around 7pm) Anyway, Im an American female and still try to emulate these teachings as much as i possible they actually work for me!
I love this. If I lived in France I would follow it to a tee but in America the quality of the ingredients in a lot of our carbs (aside from vegetables & fruit) are toxic. We even have to be careful about which butters we use because some are mixed with unhealthy oils.
But we have a huge amount of choice here, and we can choose better quality. We learn to read labels and learn where to go to find the best and do it habitually.
Salut Frédérique ma chérie. Enchantée. Je suis Alyson... By the time I revisit France I think menopause visiting me! Thank you for this pertinent information about the French food culture. It seems the frightening symptoms of menopause from your explanation can be managed with doctors care, good judgement and of course rich quality foods and ingredients! I do not want to dread getting older. I have so much life Left to live and I'm so proud of you and happy and want to share this world making friends as I explore...
I definitely think it’s the lifestyle in a big city that makes French women slim. I can say I do most of your advice except I don’t eat vegetables at every meal and I don’t exercise enough weekly. I will take these two tips into consideration for sure and see if it helps! 👍🏼
ENJOY! Merci de dire le mot enjoy autant de fois! Je suis québécoise et j’habite dans le sud des États Unis… je m’ennuie de ma culture qui ressemble beaucoup à la tienne!
I just arrived in Nice three days ago. First thing I noticed was all the walking and no obese people. Our culture in America truly sets us up for an unhealthy lifestyle. We drive everywhere, because everything is so spread out and because we have so many more people to feed, processed food is the norm and fresh food is very expensive. The easy thing to control is the snacking. We eat to eat, not because we are really hungry. Fast food just too convenient for many.
Frederique Darling, please could you do a video on what to wear, what to pack, etc for a tropical beach holiday! I'm traveling to beautiful Thailand in January with my girlfriends and would love your thoughts on how to look fabulous ❤ This video is awesome!
Its so interesting to me that you say the french eat lightly a few days before a big meal, and again after. I (American) used to do this years ago when I had clinical Anorexia, and the doctors told me it was disordered eating to do so. It always made sense to me though, to save calories for a big meal if I didnt want to gain weight. I feel like the opposite gets pushed in America these days, do not save calories for a big meal and "you dont have to eat less because you ate too much yesterday". Just a comment on cultural differences and what counts as disordered eating in America. I wonder if other countries use the DSM as well?
I lost 100 lbs and I've been keeping it for 6 years eating vegies, vegetarian protein (beans, eggs, lentils, etc), sleeping a lot, drinking lots of healthy drinks, (tea, water, one protein drink a day), eating 3 x day (Main Meals: vegetarian protein, vegies), 2 small snacks (fruit and nuts). I can't sleep without food, so I leave some for later 1/2 hour before bedtime. I eat sweets/carbs once in a while, but I compensate dieting the next week or so. Make sure you go to the toilet once a day. Extremelly important!!! Otherwise you're not eating properly (greens, papaya, etc). In this case I take senna cleansers, use glycerin suppositories (for fast relief) or colonics if it's too bad. I do a cleanse now and then, like Madonna. If you don't put out what you eat it's bad for you. And you won't lose weight. I exercise when I feel like, at least 2 x week. I do gardening, stretching, play music and dance. I follow videos of dance on UA-cam. Just immitate them. It takes a lot of practice to do their stuff nicely. Be kind to yourself. Search for peace within your mind. Ask for help if you need. Your mind is so important. Stress is a killer for putting on weight eating all the wrong things. I hope this helps someone. I have no other purpose, other than help. It's been a big journey for me. Frederique is right. In life we need balance. If it feels wrong, run the other way and ask for help. And don't forget to supplement. They are really important because you cannot get all nutrients just from food. Do the basic: one multivitamin a days, Vitamin Bs are SO important for vegetarians. Anything you add to it, add it one at a time, slowly. For example: minerals like calcium, Magnesium, etc + K2 to improve calcium absortion, as well as D3 (whenever it's winter and you don't get much sun on your skin). Go to a doctor once a year to do all major tests and if something is wrong go to a specialist and nutricionist to figure out. Don't smoke and don't drink alcohol. It kills you. If you can't do it all, at least minimize and slowly you'll get there. Change your main meal plate size to a dessert plate. Use small utensils to eat your food and eat slowly. It takes at least 20 minutes for your brain to recognise it's full. Chew your food well. Do not watch TV while you eat. Preferably never eat out, only as a treat. Try to prepare your meals ahead of time. It takes just 15 to 20 minutes to prepare a healthy simple and delicious meal. Forget complicated recipes. Leave it to the professionals as a treat once in a while. Shop for food on a full stomach and buy only the necessary. Do not leave treats, sweets, breads, candy, chocolates anywhere in the house. Do not buy more than you need. If you want to stock up on foods, make sure these are not included or you won't resist having them around. For breads and pastas I substitute them for the ones made with high protein content. Nowadays you can find them and they are delicious. Anything over 7g protein or more per serving. Empty Carbs= Sugar. Avoid them. Every time you treat yourself to something fattening, you'll have to cut down the next one to two weeks later, depending on your age, lifestyle and metabolism. Just beware of that. Nothing is for free or that easy. You gotta work for it. One step at a time. It's just up to you. No one else. You have to want it, REALLY. For a better life and a better YOU.
Once you in perimenopause, even French diet is bad for you. I stopped alcohol, caffeinated coffee and carbs. I prioritise protein: eggs, meat, olive oil, fish, etc. NO sugar, please!!! And you do need to pick up the weights to build your muscles. Once you are in perimenopause, there is only one diet: healthy one plus a good night sleep and a lot of water. Bye, bye croissants, wine, heavy cheese and desserts; I won't even mention smoking!!!
I live in Canada. What the government allows the food industry to use as ingredients should be criminalized. And yes, butter, meat and dairy has been bashed for years. Unless you live in a big city like Toronto or Vancouver etc you have a hard time walking around your city or town because everything is spread out, not made for walking and you only have the shoulder seasons where you can get out and walk otherwise it’s too hot or too cold. So people that want exercise do the gym or sports.
I love all of your videos FB, and you just keep being you! As for more content, I would love to see another 9 or 10 piece travel capsule for "One Bag" travel. Thank you for what you do.
What a brilliant video! There's so much in here that is highly beneficial and really wise. I also love your presentation and your way of talking about enjoying food, but sensibly. You are very inspiring.
Muscles and fat weigh the same but muscle takes up a lot less space when it's toned, looks better, burns more calories to maintain and keeps your body young.
Hello from Edinburgh! I loved this video, I think you are absolutely amazing! I've only visited France twice, but by goodness, did I love the food! I'm type 1 diabetic, and have had people for years telling me I need to cut carbs to reverse my diabetes (how stupid do people need to be?) But for me, the diet I love the most, is the Mediterranean diet - lots of veg, healthy fats, fruit, pulses and grains...mmm I love it! I really like your approach to this subject, though, and your humour. You seem like my type of person 😊 thank you 💜
The biggest part that Americans forget is that other countries incorporate their exercise into their daily lives. We Americans are very sedentary and it adds up! Sitting around is so bad for your health, but it is how our country is set up. We drive everywhere because sometimes we have to :/ Aside from that, thank you!! This is such a great video and wonderful advice
We eat over here. We also workout so we can eat with some abandon. A couple extra pounds are okay and it’s okay to fret about your weight, however just because this creator is thin and slender or I am buff and muscular doesn’t mean that is the standard. Find your healthy desires and there you go. Balance. ❤
Can you recommend a good red wine for a non-drinker that is not bitter or so sour. My Dr. did tell me to drink a small glass every evening to help me with muscle aches, sleep quality, digestion, my heart, etc. I have tried a few some friends recommend and I don't like it at all. They said probably because it is too dry. (Not sure exactly what that means, but I would like to find one I can drink.) The only one that I have found that I can tolerate is called, Meiomi. And I believe it is a Pior Noir. Thank you in advance, Frederique. I miss you saying, "Click, click, click, click..." ❤
That´s exactly what I have done ever since I can remember. If I´ve eaten too much the day before, I cut down on food intake for some days, until my stomach has settled. I listen to my bodies needs and I always want to feel well - not bloated. I guess that is the trick...listen to your body! Listen to your brain! ps, I am nearly 65. I take account of what I ate the day before and then I balance that out.
5 ft 2 inches is 157.5 cm. I believe you can't generalise when it comes to an entire country, wonder why and who say that French women are the thinest in Europe. Some good tips though, I live in rural Italy and I rarely see overweight people here. I rarely eat pasta and absolutely never with bread! Lots of good quality, local veg, meat, cheese and fish. Btw, try artichoke (globe artichoke) lasagna, it is delicious.
Moderation. When one deprives themselves they tend to binge and overeat. By allowing yourself those foods you love, but in moderation, you will not feel as if you are being deprived, but satisfied.
Great video, thank you. Love French food but everything with limitation, of course. 😊 American food has way too much sugar. Sweets for breakfast, lunch , dinner and snacks… I can’t even find SAUSAGE at the local store that is not jam packed with …sugar. And sugar makes you eat more. You can’t feel full. Eating savory foods instead , and making sure you get plenty of fiber is where it’s at for me. A real fruit instead of juice; a slice of savory bread instead of a cookie. And regular exercise. 😊
I lived in France, Lyon, 4 years and the French cuisine in my opinion is the best, the cheese plate are amazing and after the delicious dessert ! Wine I do want to start with it, fantastic! Yes, the gym, love it that you don't see the people in yoga pants, is because they change their clothes, so grateful for it.
Slim because in Europe they don't allow GMO modified foods and corn syrup in everything. They walk a lot compared to us Americans where distance is an issue and we have to drive. We are lab rats here in USA with what they feed us in stores.
When i lived in the town in uk i was very thin i walked everywhere now i live in the countryside i have to drive i live miles away from anywhere the public transport in rural uk is terrible as i would use if i could now i am over weight 😢 but i am going to try your ideas and try and exercise more when i get back home from work
Moving is the key and people these days don’t move a lot - I always recognize it when I visit a friend in Vienna and we eat so much great food, but we also walk like a thousand miles per day 😂
I just turned 57 and can say that much of this is how I've lived, and I regularly get surprised reactions to my true age. The one thing I'm not good about is the sugar! It is so easy to get addicted to. In fact, I find it very hard to be balanced. Either I cut out anything with added sugar entirely, or I gradually get to where I'm having it 4 times a day. Then I say, 'that's too much' and get rid of it all. Then over the next few years, inch up to 4/day again!
EVERY TIME I went to Paris, I would lose at least 15 pounds, although I ate like a Frenchwoman -- croissants, paté, cream, Chantilly, pastries pastries pastries, not to mention fromage and lots of it! I figured out how I lost weight on that diet -- if you are in Paris and do not have a chaffeur/car of your own, you take the Metro. To GET to the Metro, you walk MILES. Think about that underground maze at Les Halles -- at least 2 city blocks just to get to the proper gate. And the museums -- just a walk around the Louvre must be good for 5 of those pounds........God, if I lived in Paris, I would be a TOOTHPICK.......
These are all great strategies for weight maintenance. I would really like to see the portion sizes that you eat, I think that's a problem in America where everything is super-sized and we've gotten acclimated to eating too much. Has France won the gene lottery for thinner bodies?
Hi. I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing more from you about fashion. I like your style and taste in fashion. But unfortunately I have to say that French cuisine isn't that special for me. In my opinion, Italian cuisine is the best. By the way, fashion is also the best (I'm neither French nor Italian). That's just my opinion. ❤ 🥰
Produité = dairy. In recent years, I've become more vegetarian, but the biggest thing for me is going as dairy-free as possible - especially when on my period. I was the one who had to take time off school and work due to HELLISH cramps. I soon discovered that the milk was the culprit when I was on my period. Since going dairy free during those time = no cramps. FACTS!! Also, I'm less pissed off by everything lol.
The French and most European diets are based on whole, real food. Eating fat (butter, cream, etc) makes you feel full faster and also helps to burn your own fat for energy. They tend to eat less processed foods, and they actually use much less sugar, even in desserts than other cultures.
It is much much bigger than this, and I can swear to you. I do two weeks in Europe every year. I come back my skin glows, my hair is silky, and I drop 5 pounds easily in two weeks. I eat everything in Europe. No diets. Why this happens? Food quality. Many things in US is garbage food. Bakery is not that good. And so many things in there bad for us.
Brand new subscriber...thank you for the content! ❤ Those incredible meal items... cheese plate...that's living right. Enjoying all of that walking, too. Do you have favorite walking shoes? 😊
@@ms.frederique it is not about top smoking countries, it is about TOP FEMALE SMOKING countries! France is the country in Western Europe, with the highest female smoking percentage.
Another thing I would add is : only eat when you are hungry and don’t keep snacking. in general people eat bigger meals than there body needs. I eat small meals, I’m not a builder so I only eat what I will burn off and my weight is very steady. But I can still indulge in croissants, cheese etc as I am still only eating small amounts. Quantity is a big problem in America.
I also think, French women are the most conscious about their figure. Most europeans give in when staying in shape gets difficult. French women don't give up as easily. Even Italians, to whom appearance and fashion is also a national identity, rather dress around a few extra kilos before they get on diet. While the French refuse to get big or stay big in the first place. I wish I could be as disciplined.
I do exactly what she says not to; I eat in front of the tv, like it’s an event. I don’t think I could change my habits after all these years. My ex husband eats in front of the tv in his room and I eat the same in mine. I used to eat at the table but he doesn’t like to talk or anything so I quit. Listening to this made me realize what I’m doing wrong. And, maybe I need a new roommate- I walk a lot by the ocean…
I saw this in action when I vacationed in Paris. The 10 days I was there, I only saw one objectively overweight local. Everyone walked. I walked everywhere and lost weight. I don't know if it's still this way, but I only saw one snack vending machine and it was tucked out of sight under the bridge (thereabouts) on the Seine. I saw women eating baguettes on the go but they were walking.
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She did one a few years ago.
Greek subs please??
Thank you 💕
I’d love to see some of your go to favourite weekday meals ❤
Yes please, me too!
I think they pump too many growth hormones in the food here in the us. I grew up in the Netherlands, and whenever I visit, I am eating the same amount of food and I lose 10 lbs within a week. Here in the US, I eat the same food, and exercise 5 times a week, and feel bloated and sick and cannot -sorry- go to the bathroom for three days.
This is the real reason bc she didn’t really give any “secrets”. Walking definitely helps but it’s more so the quality of food.
they put more than growth hormones into our food!
Plus in France GMO is not allowed, so they are not having poisonous food
yes they do.@@liakogogidze2933
Yes, correct. So have compassion on Americans as many have no idea the food is poisoned. About the 1990s we saw a change in our health and foods. The food even fruits and vegetables don't taste the same. But many are trying to educate Americans to be aware. Even our organic grown foods are gased before travel to stores or restaurants.
Visiting my daughter who lives in France, I totally agree with everything in this video. I ate the bread, the gravies, the cheese, meats, and WINE! And guess what, I actually lost weight! WALKING WALKING WALKING was the magic bullet!
Thank you for sharing x
The same thing happened to me, last year. I was in France and I really enjoyed the food there. I got back home and noticed, I had lost weight. We did a lot walking!!
I moved to major city with no car and walked everywhere. Lost more weight in this one year than ever before. Daily activity changed my life.
Yes, all my life I've been such a big eater and I eat about 4 times the amount of what my siblings and mom eats, but I am not fat and they are slim. I was never slim in my younger days I was really skinny where my bones would protrude, I have always been muscular somehow and people would always think that I go to the gym rigorously, but I don't even go to the gym and just walk everywhere. If it's 30 minutes walk or less I just walk there, so it gives about an hour or less both ways.
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I'm British-Nigerian, and in my Nigerian culture, my goodness...its like "eat eat eat, the fatter the better, the fatter the healthier, the fatter the curvier" and then many Nigerian people suffer from high blood pressure and diabetes. I am 5,7 and weigh like 60kg...I am UK size 8, I am toned and I have no obvious 'fat deposits'. I will eat the sauce on the sauce and the butter on the butter croissant. I will eat EVERYTHING and I will feel like dying from eating, I roll out of the chair. BUT like you said, balance. The next day after eating a lot, I'm not hungry, still like I'm digesting so I won't eat anything - just drink water and herbal tea until I feel empty again (maybe this takes until dinner time the next day). Then I will eat like normal, lots of salad and vegetables (I LOVE salads!). I LOVE to walk and hike. There's no secret diet. It's just, listen to your body, don't restrict and don't overindulge every single day. Thank you for this video!
FYI: Also My husband is Italian - YOU EAT BREAD WITH PASTA, you do the scarpetta!
Do you have instagram you sound lovely!!
My New Zealand family spent 4 months in the US a few years ago. On our first day in a small NorthEastern town, I walked wirh my 3 children into the town centre. In our 20-30 minute walk, we had 4-5 cars pull over next to us and the driver asked if we were ok 😂😂😂😂. I appreciate the concern, but walking shouldn't be so alarming.
That’s hilarious
The infrastructure in most of our cities for walking is terrible. I live in a suburb of Houston tx.
Ditto experience during one of my visits to Texas. I was warned not to walk, because of the dangers!😳 I think I was stir crazy by Day 2.
Love the video, I am from Italy but I live in the US. So this is my take: 30 yrs ago, when I moved to the US, I noticed immediately the portions, the shopping carts, the croissants size, the cappuccino size, the pantries size, the fridges size...I think you get the point.Everything is huge. I remember asking early on my US adventures for "mini" croissants because, and I had to explain it so many times, the croissants I was used to in Italy were half to 1/3 the size of the American ones. Well, I stopped asking because hardly anyone had them.
yes US portions are quite large compared to other countries & the food is not as healthy
True to a point; we refrigerate everything and take less frequent trips to the grocery store. As I understand it, in Europe they do not refrigerate beverages, they don't have icemakers which take up a lot of refrigerator room, and they buy fresh meats, breads, etc. daily. But in any city that requires walking instead of driving, you will see slimmer people. I believe frequent, daily walking might be the biggest contributor to staying slim!
true the portions in europe are 'normal' if you want to reduce your food intake change the plates' size :)
Same here. 25 years in the US now from the near BeNeLux area in Germany. Portions were and still are mind-blowing. Doggie bags are the usual thing and friends know and give me theirs ( they only get them to give to me🙂). A, a matter of not wasting food and eating what one paid for
B, small portions make a HUGE difference. Ciao from North Texas,👋
I agree the US has gotten worse over the last 30 years. Obesity in children and adults is off the charts. It will be our downfall, if we don’t get away from the huge portions and processed food..❤
I eat butter, cream, cake, whatever I want and I’m not overweight. I walk everywhere (city living) and practice extreme portion control. It’s all about moving around and with food, how much not what it is. I also don’t own a scale, scales lead to weight obsession. Obsession leads to unhappiness.
What you eat, you must burn. As simple as that. Plus good genes help as well. It may change when you get older because your metabolism slows down.
Dont smoke, vape.
Before a celebratory meal, eat light for a few days.
Indukgeht bread ahd psstry based breakfasts are on Sundays, not daily.
Not necessarily sporty, but go to the gym, do pressups etc at home, or other enjoyable sport like swimmimg and diving and dancing.
Living in glamorous cities, public transport and walking (rather than driving) keeps people slim.
Dont weigh daily, measure waist, arms, thighs intermittently.
Another exercise tip... Move for at least twenty minutes a day.
No snacking between meals...do not snsck!
For a sweet craving, have yoghurt.
Ice cream or a full baguette...Do not eat in from of tv and go for a walk afterwards.
Do not keep junk food in the house.
Carbs are ok, but you have to build muscle wuth ecercise if you are going to eat them and burn them off.
Eat vegetables with every meal.
Poop a lot by eating enough fibre.... At least once a day.
Vinegars and a little olive oil snd lenon juice as salad dressing.
Never drink alcohol on an empty stomach
Eat healthy fats daily avacado oily fish etc
Eat protein daily eg eggs etc
Exercise after indulging
Eat at the table
Drink heaps of water
Not sure you are hungry? Drink water and wait thirty minutes
In supermarket, dont go down junk food Isles... Dont put yhe junk in yhe trolley, dont buy it.
Track what you eat so you are aware and can balance things out.
Stretch.
Be consistent in your habits.
Speak to a professional if you are overweight and need help eg dietician, nutritionist, doctor
Keep long term healthy aging in mind.
My comment: it's not hard. What a lot of common sense, thank you. Dont buy crappy foods, eat mindfully, move yoir body often, and sometimes travk what you eat so you can balance overindulgence with other days of eating light and moving more! ( Unfortunately, of you already have disbetes, obesity, prediabetes, you might need a more extreme approach initially to get weoght off). Then maintain like this. Fab video 🙏
She's really nice , tres sympa as they said but thanks for getting into trouble and writing the tips down, it's much easier 😊
I grew up in Manhattan. Everything you do, everywhere you go, requires walking. If you are going somewhere- you walk a brisk 10-15 minutes to your subway station, you get out and then walk to your destination, then walk back to your subway, get out and walk back to your apartment. It’s non stop. We grow up with it and accept it because it’s the only life we have- until we move to other states where every activity requires driving. Now THAT is weird.
& it is quite rare to see a fat person in Manhattan
Thank you for sharing reasonable and doable tips with your viewers! I’m now 45, but spent three years in and out of hospitals for anorexia between the ages of 12- 15. The thinking has stayed with me, but what you shared are the thoughts I use to counter the unhealthy ones and that all women should follow. I have not weighed myself in 29 years- one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Merci, Frédérique!
I weigh myself a few days before I go for a physical just to keep track. But basically, I can tell how much I weigh by how tight my skinny outfits fit. I just turned 69 (yeah) and am 5 1/2" and 110 lbs (give or take 2 lbs up or down from that point). So, my BMI is a little under 21. Of course, whenever I'm in a theater show, without trying, I can lose 5lbs -- but it comes back quickly when the show is over.
merci love xxx
Ana is a lifelong thing not unlike alcoholism…it’s always there somewhere in the background. Sending good vibes to someone sharing that bit of my life’s path
This video was so much better than I was expecting from the title and photo 😊 Thank you for summarizing it all. I don’t think there was anything I didn’t already know but it’s so good to have a reminder and to have it all in one video 👍👍 The only tip I would add is to cook things yourself at home, meaning real food, not ready meals. I try to eat 90% things that I’ve cooked or know every ingredient is real food when eating at home. Sometimes in the supermarket I will have a craving for something junky and when I pick it up and read the ingredient list the number of ingredients that are chemicals I don’t recognize or filler ingredients really puts me off buying it 😂
merci x
I worked as a divemaster in scuba tourism for 8 years. I was in the water 3-4 hours a day with my divers and I ate like a longshoreman at every meal! Scuba diving definitely burns the calories and it’s a beautiful way to experience the underwater world.
Fabulous! And we eat so much after diving! lol. Do you still dive?
Thank you for sharing this Frédérique! I am also in my early 50 and everything has changed with my body and ability to keep weight off. What you shared about needing a mindset change at our age and monitoring things differently than before really resonated with me. It’s an uphill battle for sure!
Wonderful!
WOW I can’t believe you’re 50, you look absolutely amazing and very beautiful. I’m 48 and struggling to keep the weight off because of peri menopause but I gave up sugar 3 years ago and could be slimmer than I am but I don’t do enough exercise and I certainly don’t drink enough water but you have inspired me to try so thank you😘👍
You can do it!
I think aim to get exercise in…don’t focus too much weight…because we are all just passing through this life…it is so so short….focus on spending time with those you love and doing what you enjoy
I'm also a Frenchie living abroad and I agree with everything apart from the statement that all French food is butter-based and extremely rich everywhere. I'm from Provence (South-Eastern part of France) where we have a lighter and healthier Mediterranean diet with more grilled fish, olive oil and tons of veggies. French cuisine is very diverse, that's the beauty of it. You drive 300 km away and you'll find they eat more meat and cook with duck fat. But, it's true, all of us have a balanced diet between proteins, carbs and fiber. Also, when we indulge ourselves with a viennoiserie or a feast as described by Frédérique, we will eat less the next meals to compensate.
True but in one video I don’t have enough time to talk about the different cuisines et specialities of each area. 😊
@@ms.frederique Sure. I was more to inform your international audience rather than blaming you. Thank you for taking the time to respond and for making these entertaining videos 😙
You look fabulous and we know, after having watched your vlogs for a few of years now, that being and looking healthy is an ongoing process and you have worked hard at it. You have taught us to live with intention. Eating with intention (carefully considering everything we put into our mouth), always including physical activity into our day, and to take our emotional health seriously. It is a holistic process. You speak with logical sense and is why I love watching/listening to you. Thank you for sharing your ongoing, holistic, health process with us ❤
thank you so much x
We ( in the US) , use to never wear exercise clothes out in public either.
Indeed, just have to look at archives to discover that.
The laid back attitude started in the 80s and never went away; it's like rap music.
Toasting loaf white bread reduce sweet carb by 35%
If you freeze before then toasting it's 65%.
great tip x
No lies. I live in France as an immigrant and i took my time to understand how it works. French people eat well and healthy but the food is well spaced out and planned but walking trumps it all. It's fantastic 😅😅😅😅😅
I believe the fact is that due to the hot and cold food at the same time in the stomach, the food isn't digested well because the enzymes working on each type of food is pH and temperature specific so all the nutrients aren't received. This used to happen to me when I was younger so I ate a lot and never got thicker or get a big belly. It didn't at all mean that my thinness was healthy because all the healthy food I was eating wasn't staying in my body. Having headphones, I have known or heard from a health expert is not recommended in terms of earhealth for long periods or when exercising. What is good about ice cream? Just because it looks or tastes nice doesn’t mean it's good. The pasta can be whole wheat or healthy. Right now with gadgets you can even make your own spaghetti with vegetables.
Loved the tips, but my trainer said that thing about muscle weighing more than fat is true except most of us don’t really gain that much muscle that we would actually gain weight.
But if you turn your fat into muscle, you might weigh more but look slimmer.
I try to keep sweet things to a minimum, ie the weekend. My type of exercise is to dance to music with my headphones and I know I do look funny and everyone laughs at me at home but I don’t care, I know that it’s something I enjoy doing 🙂
i love it xxx enjoy and never stop to have fun! xx
I have been to France many times. Cannes and Paris.
What I love but always reminded of every time is the incredible self care and self love French have for themselves. I just adore that !
Plus I am a carnivore now so I can’t wait to go back to eat the butter meats and sauces
Thank you for this. I’m currently in a hole with weight loss. I love food. Always felt i need to starve to loose weight. This has given me a bit more motivation!
I am a French lady at heart 6:28 as I am slim and adopt these habits ! And I am slim - the key is habits 7:13 more sports needed for me but overall happy with my body shape due to consistent slim mindset abs - abs and Pilates 8:23
When my husband and I have gone to Germany to visit his family and friends. We walk all the time,drink beer,eat Spatzle,have butter,but we are not snacking,and come back to U.S. several pounds lighter or the same weight. It's the walking,smaller potions but very satisfying food,and no snacking.
I’m French American and I love rich food, but I eat mostly raw fruits and vegetables so it balances out. 💚
We Americans have TONS of chemicals, sugar (it is actually in everything), salt filled foods, fast foods, frozen meals, etc and most cities do not have public transportation infrastructure, making it necessary to drive. In my city, I would never walk anywhere, unless it's specifically for exercise (which I do). I'm slim, but have never followed a "diet" - just have always eaten in moderation.
The most detailed part of this talk is about food and grazing between meals bcuz, as we know, great bods are made in the kitchen FIRST , the gym, the walks, the swims,weights etc support an overall healthy outlook. So, the French "secret" comes down to eating right and not snacking . The rest is icing
Great video, the other thing not really touched upon is the quality of food. In the United States our foods are loaded with chemicals, sugars ect. that other countries have banned. I've seen numerous people mention when they moved back to the states they immediately started gaining weight with little to no diet changes. Read labels, that's helpful, also try to be sos free as often as you can or low sos. ( sugar, oil, salt free)
Interesting!
Yes, our food quality is frightening and embarrassing.
@@kendraaraiza7039 It's quite sad, like this example>
Heinz Tomato Ketchup (America): Tomato concentrate from red ripe tomatoes, distilled vinegar, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, salt, spice, onion powder, natural flavoring. Heinz Tomato Ketchup (Canada): Tomato paste (from fresh, ripe tomatoes), sugar, vinegar, salt spices.
I hate to be a conspiracy person, but it feel like we are being fed bad food to keep everyone obese or sick.
@@amyharris2121 I completely agree.
My guilty pleasure breakfast is a latte and croissant. I get it every Sunday but I get a small latte with skimmed milk and one stevia. No syrup, no whipped cream. And that's after I've gone to the park with my dog. I eat healthy-ish during the week but I will indulge over the weekend. If I restrict myself too much then I will over-indulge. I don't have junk food in the house because if it's there I will eat it. If I go out I will eat whatever I want.
love it
That is completely reasonable and it’s good to treat yourself ❤ too much deprivation leads to trouble
When I studied in Paris - and I just adored it - the weight simply dropped off on its own because I walked everywhere and ate such great food saving room for dinner with friends. Brunch at weekends was the best and always had petit fours or dessert everyday. I was tiny.
Also, lets not forget just about all US wheat is sprayed with glyphosate before harvest. MIGHT have something to do with why carbs in europe dont seem to impact people's health as poorly as in the US...
Seed oils too. Stick to Italian pasta and olive oil, French cheeses and bread lots of in season fruits and vegetables.
Frederique you are totally correct, but also, there are people who are just naturally fatter. Naturally thin people don't understand the struggles of the naturally fat. Even my endocrinologist does not think I eat enough. My children think I have an eating disorder ( I don't, I just don't want to die young). Yet I have always been fat, my whole life. Not obese, because I diet and exercise. I was even able to have three children without medical intervention despite hormonal problems because I was so strict with what I ate (even though I had diabetes with each pregnancy and I am diabetic now). I'm just putting this here because there are loads of people - up to 10% of the population - who do everything right yet are overweight. And there are also about 10% of people who can eat whatever they want and put five sugars in their coffee and remain super skinny. You have to account for genetic variation. The mainstream fat establishment doesn't understand that (despite studying biochemistry and physiology). Just saying.
I was always tall and skinny and hated it because I wanted curves. But I could eat anything. Then suddenly in my early 60s my metabolism ground to a halt! Now I'm putting on weight and getting bigger and bigger 😮
I am for the first time minding what I eat and getting resized for clothes.
thanks for sharing and i clearly explained in the video we are all have a different metabolism :)
@@ms.frederique you did. I just want to emphasize that for some people they do everything right and still stay fat(ish) and it’s not a character flaw.
our genetics contain all the memories of our ancestors. your ancestors must have went through alot of lack of food so their genetics tracked - alright when you've got food - put on fat so you don't starve in a famine. You are built to survive ! You will outsurvive me in time of famine- I would starve to death. I'm always hungry and my body burns everything I eat.
@@ah5721 only I don't think there's a chance of ever hitting a famine in the USA, or any of the places I routinely visit.
Maybe I was raised by a French woman? Is Clark French. this feels like how I was taught and the women in my family here in the us seam to go by this too. In my house we rarely have chips and I just dont do that area in the grocery store. I think we are Welsh and Norwegian German, but many of us here in the US where raised by moms and grandmas that talked like this also. You just will not find many of us broadcasting it, because we took up different hobbies possibly. And buying cute cloths that are a bit more $$ makes you more thoughtful about what you put in overall. PS: Loved this video so much.
When i took french language, i didn't realize it was french language AND culture!
My professor claimed to be French (but who knows honestly)
She said the French have a large breakfast, large lunch (though smaller than breakfast)
And dinner ,if at all, must be early (like 4-430)and something like a salad.. a real salad, not iceberg lettuce lol
(your metabolism shuts down around 7pm)
Anyway, Im an American female and still try to emulate these teachings as much as i possible they actually work for me!
I love this. If I lived in France I would follow it to a tee but in America the quality of the ingredients in a lot of our carbs (aside from vegetables & fruit) are toxic. We even have to be careful about which butters we use because some are mixed with unhealthy oils.
Thanks for sharing!
I feel bad for Americans... The food environment is so difficult there :(((((
But we have a huge amount of choice here, and we can choose better quality. We learn to read labels and learn where to go to find the best and do it habitually.
That's awful. I'm thankful I live in the UK.
It's easy to make excuses
Salut Frédérique ma chérie. Enchantée. Je suis Alyson... By the time I revisit France I think menopause visiting me! Thank you for this pertinent information about the French food culture. It seems the frightening symptoms of menopause from your explanation can be managed with doctors care, good judgement and of course rich quality foods and ingredients!
I do not want to dread getting older. I have so much life Left to live and I'm so proud of you and happy and want to share this world making friends as I explore...
3 to 5 hours around the table with family is terrific
I definitely think it’s the lifestyle in a big city that makes French women slim. I can say I do most of your advice except I don’t eat vegetables at every meal and I don’t exercise enough weekly. I will take these two tips into consideration for sure and see if it helps! 👍🏼
thanks for sharing x
ENJOY! Merci de dire le mot enjoy autant de fois! Je suis québécoise et j’habite dans le sud des États Unis… je m’ennuie de ma culture qui ressemble beaucoup à la tienne!
Merci ma belle x
I agree with the walking thing. I lived in Paris for 5 years and OMG I walked like crazy
What causes sugar addiction? I have friends who just can't stay away from junk food and it's adversely affected their health.
these days industrials put sugar in everything especially junk food!
Frederique you are such an inspiration for me, you are so beautiful, funny, authentic and I would subscribe every advice you gave. Thank you so much.
Wow, thank you
I live in centre of Brussels. I don even have bike. I walk 10-12 km per day.
I just arrived in Nice three days ago. First thing I noticed was all the walking and no obese people. Our culture in America truly sets us up for an unhealthy lifestyle. We drive everywhere, because everything is so spread out and because we have so many more people to feed, processed food is the norm and fresh food is very expensive. The easy thing to control is the snacking. We eat to eat, not because we are really hungry. Fast food just too convenient for many.
This was great. This is what UA-cam was meant to be used for. Thank you! Following!
Frederique Darling, please could you do a video on what to wear, what to pack, etc for a tropical beach holiday! I'm traveling to beautiful Thailand in January with my girlfriends and would love your thoughts on how to look fabulous ❤
This video is awesome!
Great idea!
Its so interesting to me that you say the french eat lightly a few days before a big meal, and again after. I (American) used to do this years ago when I had clinical Anorexia, and the doctors told me it was disordered eating to do so. It always made sense to me though, to save calories for a big meal if I didnt want to gain weight. I feel like the opposite gets pushed in America these days, do not save calories for a big meal and "you dont have to eat less because you ate too much yesterday".
Just a comment on cultural differences and what counts as disordered eating in America. I wonder if other countries use the DSM as well?
I lost 100 lbs and I've been keeping it for 6 years eating vegies, vegetarian protein (beans, eggs, lentils, etc), sleeping a lot, drinking lots of healthy drinks, (tea, water, one protein drink a day), eating 3 x day (Main Meals: vegetarian protein, vegies), 2 small snacks (fruit and nuts). I can't sleep without food, so I leave some for later 1/2 hour before bedtime. I eat sweets/carbs once in a while, but I compensate dieting the next week or so. Make sure you go to the toilet once a day. Extremelly important!!! Otherwise you're not eating properly (greens, papaya, etc). In this case I take senna cleansers, use glycerin suppositories (for fast relief) or colonics if it's too bad. I do a cleanse now and then, like Madonna. If you don't put out what you eat it's bad for you. And you won't lose weight. I exercise when I feel like, at least 2 x week. I do gardening, stretching, play music and dance. I follow videos of dance on UA-cam. Just immitate them. It takes a lot of practice to do their stuff nicely. Be kind to yourself. Search for peace within your mind. Ask for help if you need. Your mind is so important. Stress is a killer for putting on weight eating all the wrong things. I hope this helps someone. I have no other purpose, other than help. It's been a big journey for me. Frederique is right. In life we need balance. If it feels wrong, run the other way and ask for help. And don't forget to supplement. They are really important because you cannot get all nutrients just from food. Do the basic: one multivitamin a days, Vitamin Bs are SO important for vegetarians. Anything you add to it, add it one at a time, slowly. For example: minerals like calcium, Magnesium, etc + K2 to improve calcium absortion, as well as D3 (whenever it's winter and you don't get much sun on your skin). Go to a doctor once a year to do all major tests and if something is wrong go to a specialist and nutricionist to figure out. Don't smoke and don't drink alcohol. It kills you. If you can't do it all, at least minimize and slowly you'll get there. Change your main meal plate size to a dessert plate. Use small utensils to eat your food and eat slowly. It takes at least 20 minutes for your brain to recognise it's full. Chew your food well. Do not watch TV while you eat. Preferably never eat out, only as a treat. Try to prepare your meals ahead of time. It takes just 15 to 20 minutes to prepare a healthy simple and delicious meal. Forget complicated recipes. Leave it to the professionals as a treat once in a while. Shop for food on a full stomach and buy only the necessary. Do not leave treats, sweets, breads, candy, chocolates anywhere in the house. Do not buy more than you need. If you want to stock up on foods, make sure these are not included or you won't resist having them around. For breads and pastas I substitute them for the ones made with high protein content. Nowadays you can find them and they are delicious. Anything over 7g protein or more per serving. Empty Carbs= Sugar. Avoid them. Every time you treat yourself to something fattening, you'll have to cut down the next one to two weeks later, depending on your age, lifestyle and metabolism. Just beware of that. Nothing is for free or that easy. You gotta work for it. One step at a time. It's just up to you. No one else. You have to want it, REALLY. For a better life and a better YOU.
Absolutely! I actually use chopsticks to eat now, after living in Asia.
Once you in perimenopause, even French diet is bad for you. I stopped alcohol, caffeinated coffee and carbs. I prioritise protein: eggs, meat, olive oil, fish, etc. NO sugar, please!!! And you do need to pick up the weights to build your muscles. Once you are in perimenopause, there is only one diet: healthy one plus a good night sleep and a lot of water. Bye, bye croissants, wine, heavy cheese and desserts; I won't even mention smoking!!!
I live in Canada. What the government allows the food industry to use as ingredients should be criminalized. And yes, butter, meat and dairy has been bashed for years. Unless you live in a big city like Toronto or Vancouver etc you have a hard time walking around your city or town because everything is spread out, not made for walking and you only have the shoulder seasons where you can get out and walk otherwise it’s too hot or too cold. So people that want exercise do the gym or sports.
I love all of your videos FB, and you just keep being you! As for more content, I would love to see another 9 or 10 piece travel capsule for "One Bag" travel. Thank you for what you do.
Noted!
What a brilliant video! There's so much in here that is highly beneficial and really wise. I also love your presentation and your way of talking about enjoying food, but sensibly. You are very inspiring.
Muscles and fat weigh the same but muscle takes up a lot less space when it's toned, looks better, burns more calories to maintain and keeps your body young.
Hello from Edinburgh! I loved this video, I think you are absolutely amazing! I've only visited France twice, but by goodness, did I love the food! I'm type 1 diabetic, and have had people for years telling me I need to cut carbs to reverse my diabetes (how stupid do people need to be?) But for me, the diet I love the most, is the Mediterranean diet - lots of veg, healthy fats, fruit, pulses and grains...mmm I love it! I really like your approach to this subject, though, and your humour. You seem like my type of person 😊 thank you 💜
I discovered that grilled Brie on sourdough is amazing.
try warm goat cheese over a fresh salade yum
@@ms.frederique I make a salad with cold crumbled goat cheese, baby greens, strawberries and strawberry cherry dressing.
You have described Christmas Eve dinner at my Mother in laws home in Bordeaux.
I love that you put butter on butter croissant❤️ my kind of lady 😂
I love all your tips!
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The biggest part that Americans forget is that other countries incorporate their exercise into their daily lives. We Americans are very sedentary and it adds up! Sitting around is so bad for your health, but it is how our country is set up. We drive everywhere because sometimes we have to :/
Aside from that, thank you!! This is such a great video and wonderful advice
Walk, talk, laughter and much love, no food, no stress, you will be fine😅❤. Just fall in love again, girl! 💃🏻💫🌞
love it xx
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We eat over here. We also workout so we can eat with some abandon. A couple extra pounds are okay and it’s okay to fret about your weight, however just because this creator is thin and slender or I am buff and muscular doesn’t mean that is the standard. Find your healthy desires and there you go. Balance. ❤
Can you recommend a good red wine for a non-drinker that is not bitter or so sour. My Dr. did tell me to drink a small glass every evening to help me with muscle aches, sleep quality, digestion, my heart, etc. I have tried a few some friends recommend and I don't like it at all. They said probably because it is too dry. (Not sure exactly what that means, but I would like to find one I can drink.) The only one that I have found that I can tolerate is called, Meiomi. And I believe it is a Pior Noir. Thank you in advance, Frederique.
I miss you saying, "Click, click, click, click..." ❤
Pinot noir
That´s exactly what I have done ever since I can remember. If I´ve eaten too much the day before, I cut down on food intake for some days, until my stomach has settled. I listen to my bodies needs and I always want to feel well - not bloated. I guess that is the trick...listen to your body! Listen to your brain! ps, I am nearly 65. I take account of what I ate the day before and then I balance that out.
5 ft 2 inches is 157.5 cm. I believe you can't generalise when it comes to an entire country, wonder why and who say that French women are the thinest in Europe. Some good tips though, I live in rural Italy and I rarely see overweight people here. I rarely eat pasta and absolutely never with bread! Lots of good quality, local veg, meat, cheese and fish. Btw, try artichoke (globe artichoke) lasagna, it is delicious.
Eggplant lasagne is Greek 🇬🇷 "MOUSSAKA"
Moderation. When one deprives themselves they tend to binge and overeat. By allowing yourself those foods you love, but in moderation, you will not feel as if you are being deprived, but satisfied.
Avocado oil is a wonderful alternative to any other oil, hight smoke point for sautéing and tasteless. Love your info. Thanks so much
You are so welcome!
Olive oil and Argan oil are the healthiest oils on the planet, avocado oil is commercial and is not good for the environment!
Great video, thank you. Love French food but everything with limitation, of course. 😊
American food has way too much sugar. Sweets for breakfast, lunch , dinner and snacks… I can’t even find SAUSAGE at the local store that is not jam packed with …sugar. And sugar makes you eat more. You can’t feel full.
Eating savory foods instead , and making sure you get plenty of fiber is where it’s at for me. A real fruit instead of juice; a slice of savory bread instead of a cookie. And regular exercise. 😊
Thanks for the tips!
I lived in France, Lyon, 4 years and the French cuisine in my opinion is the best, the cheese plate are amazing and after the delicious dessert ! Wine I do want to start with it, fantastic!
Yes, the gym, love it that you don't see the people in yoga pants, is because they change their clothes, so grateful for it.
J’adore ton accent, tu es superbe, lumineuse ✨
merci x
I always loose weight when I visit France from the US, even indulging in some amazing food and wine. I walk everywhere!
I would love to go to France, although I don’t know any French but you make me wanna learn
Slim because in Europe they don't allow GMO modified foods and corn syrup in everything. They walk a lot compared to us Americans where distance is an issue and we have to drive.
We are lab rats here in USA with what they feed us in stores.
When i lived in the town in uk i was very thin i walked everywhere now i live in the countryside i have to drive i live miles away from anywhere the public transport in rural uk is terrible as i would use if i could now i am over weight 😢 but i am going to try your ideas and try and exercise more when i get back home from work
Moving is the key and people these days don’t move a lot - I always recognize it when I visit a friend in Vienna and we eat so much great food, but we also walk like a thousand miles per day 😂
I just turned 57 and can say that much of this is how I've lived, and I regularly get surprised reactions to my true age. The one thing I'm not good about is the sugar! It is so easy to get addicted to. In fact, I find it very hard to be balanced. Either I cut out anything with added sugar entirely, or I gradually get to where I'm having it 4 times a day. Then I say, 'that's too much' and get rid of it all. Then over the next few years, inch up to 4/day again!
EVERY TIME I went to Paris, I would lose at least 15 pounds, although I ate like a Frenchwoman -- croissants, paté, cream, Chantilly, pastries pastries pastries, not to mention fromage and lots of it! I figured out how I lost weight on that diet -- if you are in Paris and do not have a chaffeur/car of your own, you take the Metro. To GET to the Metro, you walk MILES. Think about that underground maze at Les Halles -- at least 2 city blocks just to get to the proper gate. And the museums -- just a walk around the Louvre must be good for 5 of those pounds........God, if I lived in Paris, I would be a TOOTHPICK.......
These are all great strategies for weight maintenance. I would really like to see the portion sizes that you eat, I think that's a problem in America where everything is super-sized and we've gotten acclimated to eating too much. Has France won the gene lottery for thinner bodies?
@Frederique I love today's video. Love you too
lots of kisses xxx
Hi. I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing more from you about fashion. I like your style and taste in fashion.
But unfortunately I have to say that French cuisine isn't that special for me. In my opinion, Italian cuisine is the best. By the way, fashion is also the best (I'm neither French nor Italian). That's just my opinion. ❤ 🥰
I must have a French relative. I love love love cheese! I’d love to visit France!
Spot on. Walking is key.
I could listen to you talk all day long! A big hug from Salem, OR...
Produité = dairy. In recent years, I've become more vegetarian, but the biggest thing for me is going as dairy-free as possible - especially when on my period. I was the one who had to take time off school and work due to HELLISH cramps. I soon discovered that the milk was the culprit when I was on my period. Since going dairy free during those time = no cramps. FACTS!! Also, I'm less pissed off by everything lol.
Unfortunately most places in the US are not made for walking 😐
The French and most European diets are based on whole, real food. Eating fat (butter, cream, etc) makes you feel full faster and also helps to burn your own fat for energy. They tend to eat less processed foods, and they actually use much less sugar, even in desserts than other cultures.
I do think the smoking is the biggest reason French women are thin. But it is not a good habit. They tend to have dry, leathery skin because of it.
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It is much much bigger than this, and I can swear to you. I do two weeks in Europe every year. I come back my skin glows, my hair is silky, and I drop 5 pounds easily in two weeks. I eat everything in Europe. No diets. Why this happens? Food quality. Many things in US is garbage food. Bakery is not that good. And so many things in there bad for us.
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Those incredible meal items... cheese plate...that's living right. Enjoying all of that walking, too. Do you have favorite walking shoes? 😊
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Frecch women do smoke enormously! France has one of the highest female smoking rates in the world!
What would be interesting to know, is do they suffer from lung cancer and other side effects as much as Americans did back in the day… ?
it's actually not correct! please google the top smoking countries in the world, France is not on it :)
@@ms.frederique it is not about top smoking countries, it is about TOP FEMALE SMOKING countries! France is the country in Western Europe, with the highest female smoking percentage.
@@монак-с2зtrue! Smoking, starving and laxatives. That's their secret.
I love you! So easy going and sweet. Subscribed instantly, and everything is so doable.
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Another thing I would add is : only eat when you are hungry and don’t keep snacking. in general people eat bigger meals than there body needs. I eat small meals, I’m not a builder so I only eat what I will burn off and my weight is very steady. But I can still indulge in croissants, cheese etc as I am still only eating small amounts. Quantity is a big problem in America.
Love your videos!❤
merci love xxx
I also think, French women are the most conscious about their figure. Most europeans give in when staying in shape gets difficult. French women don't give up as easily. Even Italians, to whom appearance and fashion is also a national identity, rather dress around a few extra kilos before they get on diet. While the French refuse to get big or stay big in the first place.
I wish I could be as disciplined.
I do exactly what she says not to; I eat in front of the tv, like it’s an event. I don’t think I could change my habits after all these years. My ex husband eats in front of the tv in his room and I eat the same in mine. I used to eat at the table but he doesn’t like to talk or anything so I quit. Listening to this made me realize what I’m doing wrong. And, maybe I need a new roommate- I walk a lot by the ocean…
It’s because France doesn’t put all the GMOs and process their food like the US. The food in the US is making people fat and unhealthily
Agree wholeheartedly! Thank you!
Fabulous video and content Freddy, comme d’habitude! 💖💖😄
Merci x
I saw this in action when I vacationed in Paris. The 10 days I was there, I only saw one objectively overweight local. Everyone walked. I walked everywhere and lost weight. I don't know if it's still this way, but I only saw one snack vending machine and it was tucked out of sight under the bridge (thereabouts) on the Seine. I saw women eating baguettes on the go but they were walking.