Secrets of slimming French women

All the girls have repeatedly wondered how French women manage to maintain their figure. After all, being slim is a distinctive feature of their nation, which completely contradicts the abundance of pastry shops and bakeries, big names of French confectioners, and national culinary masterpieces. Meanwhile, gastro tours are increasingly being organized to France. And mademoiselles soar over the pavements just as easily. I WANT tells how they succeed.

Everything should be fun

All food should be fun. Most French women have never been on a diet and consider it very stupid. You need to eat what you want now, and, of course, with pleasure. The same goes for sports: you can’t force these girls to put on sneakers against their will, but nevertheless in Paris you can meet runners at any time of the day. This is because they just love to run. Do what you love when you want it - the first, and perhaps the most important secret.

Diversity

While Parisians traditionally prefer coffee and fresh pastries for breakfast, lunch and dinner include a variety of dishes. During one meal, residents of the most fashionable country can eat several dishes in small quantities. They have a special love for vegetables and fruits.

Naturalness

Every day in Paris, food markets are held in different areas, where, in addition to chefs, you can meet crowds of Parisian women. They all look for the most delicious cheeses, the ripest fruits and the freshest milk. A French woman will never drink a cup of cappuccino with sweetener or dry cream - because there is nothing natural in them.

Bread

Yes, they will never refuse a fresh slice of baguette or a crispy croissant. The main thing is not to overeat, and - see the first secret - eat for pleasure.

Breakfast lunch dinner

From childhood, all girls get used to eating three times a day and never miss meals. At the same time, they do not overeat, because the first pieces are always the most delicious.

Do not be distructed

You can read while enjoying a morning cup of coffee, but you need to eat while concentrating on the process. It is necessary to observe the lunch ritual and slowly chew each bite, and not absorb food mechanically. But this prevents you from overeating!

Water

In French restaurants, water is always served first, and everywhere it is of excellent quality and free. Drinking a glass of cool water 10 minutes before a meal will help you feel full faster, and everyone has long known about the benefits of the notorious two liters a day.

Leisure

In addition to gatherings in cafes, French women like to walk a lot, visit exhibitions with friends, and relax in parks and squares. In their opinion, it is monotony and boredom that make women overeat and gain weight, so they try to spend all their weekends very actively.

Alcohol

With characteristic snobbery, the French do not recognize any wines other than dry ones. However, this also helps them stay in great shape until old age. Cocktails are popular only in tourist places; a true le femme will always prefer a glass of good dry wine. It is also worth considering that French wines are considered standard throughout the world.

Scales

Scales are not a popular product at all in French stores. Why look at numbers when you can look in the mirror?

Cooking

French women love to cook. This is a whole ritual: first you spend a long time choosing the products, then you cook them beautifully, enjoying the smells, then you set the table and serve a beautiful dinner.

All these secrets are not at all difficult to implement, and, as it seems to us, they can make your life a little happier. Love yourself and do everything with pleasure!

Illustrations by Inslee Haynes