So I finished French Women Don't Get Fat. And I was not impressed. I thought the tone was very snobby and "if-you-are-reading-this-you-are-stupid-and-have-no-common-sense". She takes ages to tell you to do things we already know to do: make compromises, drink water, walk more, take the stairs, pass on the bread basket before dinner, cook your own food, eat yogurt, avoid processed foods... But her undertone was really "stop being stupid. when you are just like me, you can be skinny and fabuous like me". She finishes off the book by telling you how to maintain a relationship and how to raise your kids. I thought she was overstepping herself a little bit too far.
She really missed the main problem that I have, and I bet I'm not alone here. For me, I just like to eat. I KNOW about all those things she kept yammering about. I know it when I'm stuffing my face. So repeating to me how I shouldn't do those things isn't going to help. For me portion control is not innate. I'm not one of those people who eats a smaller dinner because my lunch was big. No matter how much I've eaten, or what little movement my body has had, I will want to eat 3 hours later. I feel like I either have to be in CRAZY WEIGHTLOSS MODE or eatwhateverifeellikeandtaketheevelvator mode.
However, reading her book did prompt me to start taking the stairs (I work on the 4th floor). And, the book reminded to try and enjoy a few bites of something instead of the volume of something. I'm trying to get used to not needing to be full/stuffed after a meal.
So I recomment French Women if you want to feel stupid or if you might need a reminder about a of the basics that you aready know. Either way, save your money and get this one from your library. Spend the $$$ on Fage instead.
Today was also a SVD: ate 26, exercised 5, flex left 20. I'm trying to figure out what I can eat that is 20 points in the next hour before my points reset....hmmmm...cheesecake? chipotle? >2 L of vanilla soy milk? Ewww. It's a good thing, I suppose, that I'm having trouble coming up with something that calorie-ridden.
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" I feel like I either have to be in CRAZY WEIGHTLOSS MODE or eatwhateverifeellikeandtaketheevelvator mode."
That's totally Molly! (Sorry Mol, if you're reading this) but it's true! The problem is CRAZY WEIGHTLOSS MODE never lasts an entire lifetime ya know?
btw- loved your take on the book!
I read a study somewhere out on the web that said that people tend to eat the same weight of foods each day, and that the real weight management part came into play by balancing the densities of those foods to your advantage.
I don't know if that's true - but I do that it is dang hard to crave bread after eating 2 pounds of vegetables. However, there is always room for chocolate.
Crazy weight loss mode only drives you crazy. Just focus on healthy habits - it's a lot more doable. Best wishes to you.
Katie - Yep - That's why I'm back for a second time around. Maybe it'll stick this time.
Salma - thanks for the info and the encouragement!
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