I lived in France for two years in my twenties. For some reason I adopted the no snacking during the day and it has carried forward to this day. Will grab a fruit or something small – even a small piece of chocolate – if hungry at 3 or 4 pm. I do have a weakness for potato chips in the evening but otherwise have managed to maintain my weight for years with regular exercise and a well rounded diet. Interesting article and a good reminder to me of why the French look so good.
Jessica Fisher
Good for you! I need to get back my better habits. 🙂
Melissa Nassraway
Great article!! I was just informed that I have prediabetes and need to eat better and lose some weight so I really enjoyed the tips in this article. I hate dieting but this doesn’t seem like dieting. It seems more real and tasty but still healthful.
Kristin
I fell behind on your posts and have been catching up out of order. The other day I read your ramble (I think?) with the picture of you guys at the blogger event at Legoland (was that it? Geez, I’m clearly messing up the details!). ANYWAY, the point was you posted a picture of you and you look like a totally refreshed woman! you glowed! This post explains a lot of it!
Jessica Fisher
(It’s probably hard to read them in order with them on two different blogs.) Thanks for your kind words. I don’t feel glowing, but I’ll take your word for it. I served courses tonight and dinner was SO much more pleasant. Maybe i need to keep up those habits.
Brandi
Dear Jessica,
I really appreciate all the wisdom you share with is. You are a wealth of information and I have to say I have learned so much from you.
All that to say, I absolutely agree with you! We can learn from other countries and how they make meal time more enjoyable. Americans are always in a hurry and we miss out on precious time with our families. Thank you for reminding us all to refocus!
Great article!
Heather
I lived in France for two years in my twenties. For some reason I adopted the no snacking during the day and it has carried forward to this day. Will grab a fruit or something small – even a small piece of chocolate – if hungry at 3 or 4 pm. I do have a weakness for potato chips in the evening but otherwise have managed to maintain my weight for years with regular exercise and a well rounded diet. Interesting article and a good reminder to me of why the French look so good.
Jessica Fisher
Good for you! I need to get back my better habits. 🙂
Melissa Nassraway
Great article!! I was just informed that I have prediabetes and need to eat better and lose some weight so I really enjoyed the tips in this article. I hate dieting but this doesn’t seem like dieting. It seems more real and tasty but still healthful.
Kristin
I fell behind on your posts and have been catching up out of order. The other day I read your ramble (I think?) with the picture of you guys at the blogger event at Legoland (was that it? Geez, I’m clearly messing up the details!). ANYWAY, the point was you posted a picture of you and you look like a totally refreshed woman! you glowed! This post explains a lot of it!
Jessica Fisher
(It’s probably hard to read them in order with them on two different blogs.) Thanks for your kind words. I don’t feel glowing, but I’ll take your word for it. I served courses tonight and dinner was SO much more pleasant. Maybe i need to keep up those habits.
Brandi
Dear Jessica,
I really appreciate all the wisdom you share with is. You are a wealth of information and I have to say I have learned so much from you.
All that to say, I absolutely agree with you! We can learn from other countries and how they make meal time more enjoyable. Americans are always in a hurry and we miss out on precious time with our families. Thank you for reminding us all to refocus!
Great article!