Joyce S. reviewed on 8/18/2011 + 4 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 4

I found this French perspective very common sense and refreshing in contrast to our many American bad habits in eating and living. The idea that one should feel "bien dans sa peu" (good in one's skin) and that it's worth discovering the health-promoting and enjoyable eating habits that promote that seem such a contrast to the diet mentality of America where you are either suffering with "being good", or letting yourself eat whatever you like and getting sick, tired, and FAT!!! Mireille has got me off my treadmill and walking in my "day clothes" to the post office a mile away as a much better-for-the-soul way of getting in necessary exercise, as well. This, combined with Atkins/low-carb knowledge as supported in most excellent research based Why We Get Fat, has me happily approaching my goal weight and fitness levels for the first time since my teen years! Enjoy chocolate, wine, carbs ...judiciously. And you don't have to be French to think like a French woman!

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