French Women Don't Get Fat : The Secret of Eating for Pleasure

from m_dow

I appreciate a lot of what she says, and I appreciate that the book is not glossy with large bold type saying "LOSE WEIGHT NOW . . . 3 MONTHS TO A SLIMMER YOU!!!" But she has an annoying style, and clearly lives an upper-class lifestyle. My worst criticism, though, is the hypocrisy of her leek so...

from InDreamsAwake

This eating philosophy is quite similar to that of Bob Greene and Dr. Phil, enjoy your food, in moderation, get moving, don't "diet", but change your lifestyle and the way you think about food and eating, make it an experience, don't scarf down your dinner at the kitchen sink and never eat in fro...

from m_dow

I appreciate a lot of what she says, and I appreciate that the book is not glossy with large bold type saying "LOSE WEIGHT NOW . . . 3 MONTHS TO A SLIMMER YOU!!!" But she has an annoying style, and clearly lives an upper-class lifestyle. My worst criticism, though, is the hypocrisy of her leek so...

from samantha464

I liked this book more for it's study of French culture than it's diet tips, though every recipe I've tried from it has been excellent. I never lost any weight by trying to follow her suggestions, but I was introduced to the marvels of both leeks and homemade yogurt. A much better read overall th...

from SarahEBear

I must be honest and state upfront that I found the style of writing a little irritating. Having said that, the suggestions given in the book are - for the most part - sound: eat less, exercise more, establish a positive relationship with food, eat for the season, enjoy what you eat, throw diet b...