Incorporate a Little French into Easy Weight Loss Programs

There are many aspects of diets in other countries that contribute to their lesser rate of obesity and health issues, and in turn, less pres...

There are many aspects of diets in other countries that contribute to their lesser rate of obesity and health issues, and in turn, less presence of weight loss clinics and quick weight loss centers. For example, if you’ve read the best seller French Women Don't Get Fat, you understand the paradox of how French women consume butter and cream without gaining weight. It’s actually easy, and in fact, a premise throughout all of our easy weight loss programs: French women stay slim by eating petite portions. Portion control is key to losing and maintaining weight and if it’s a part of your culture, it’s a lot easier to live with. However, there are many elements of the French lifestyle that are easy to integrate into ours.

All of us can benefit from portion control, as well as some other essential aspects of the French lifestyle—eating small amounts of fresh, whole foods and lingering over the courses, taking the time to savor each bite. Eating quality food is a no-brainer, and the slower pace is another element we recommend as part of our easy weight loss programs. The longer you take to eat, the more time your stomach has to send the signal to your brain that it’s full.

Research shows that French women in particular have a much lower incidence of both obesity and cardiovascular disease. The French rate is 12 percent compared to our 36 percent. Hence, the need for weight loss clinics and FDA approved medical weight loss pills throughout the United States. In addition to the approaches mentioned above, the French are also active throughout their daily life, not just in respect to working out.

While increasing activity is essential to all quick weight loss programs, it’s also important to integrate more movement in every area of your life. For example, French women tend to walk everywhere and climb stairs. Many of the buildings are much older and don't even have elevators. Of course, we try to park our cars at the opposite end of the parking lot and take stairs whenever we can, but if you want to seriously boost the results of FDA approved medical weight loss pills, an easy way is to walk on as many errands as you can instead of driving—plus, think of all the gas money you’ll save.

It’s also a good practice to squeeze in a walk during your lunch hour and hoof it to lunch if you can. It’s a great way to aid digestion and boost your metabolism. If you get 15 minute breaks, take it outside as well. If the French can up the activity in their lifestyle, so can we—especially considering how beautiful the weather is in Southern California. The French weather their colder climate to walk to lunch, work or on errands, so we really have no excuse. Make the most of our weather and get out there and move!