JustBananas's Journal, 05 Apr 21

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Went to the grocery store today and used some of the food budget for orchids instead. Feelin' purty good 'bout that decision! Am making some self-luv tweaks to my day, like putting on fun music to dance around my living room and morning mud mask facials alongside my black coffee to ease my way into life.

A slim friend at work recommended a diet/WOE book that she used when faced with stubborn baby weight pounds in her 30's. She said it was the only diet that she could do long-term and not cheat on (out of a whole bookcase of diet books that she plowed through with limited success). Since it's decadent and non-depriving, I bought my own copy to try out. Always keeping the body guessing!

French Women Don't Get Fat by Mireille Guiliano:

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The orchids are stunning. I love that choice! I am sure I have a seen that book but can't place where/ when. Going to check it out.

05 Apr 21 by member: jengetfit123

Lovely, both the orchids and book. We can always keep learning and use new techniques to stay healthy. 💕

05 Apr 21 by member: _bec_ca

Those orchids are astounding!

05 Apr 21 by member: she_loves

Wow! I’ve never seen orchids like that. Beautiful!!

05 Apr 21 by member: Gib_GJ

Obviously I'm not French. I enjoyed the book years ago, but couldn't stick with it. I didn't have enough discipline.

05 Apr 21 by member: Snowwhite100

its pretty

05 Apr 21 by member: cstrutz

I passed up the orchids last month and opted for buying olive oil and whatevers that I could have gone without. This time I bit it. They will live waaaaayyyyy longer than any foodstuff I could have bought. Plus they just bring me joy!

05 Apr 21 by member: JustBananas

Snowwhite -- the book's basic principle is CICO, but insists on French staples like soup, organic fruits & veggies, fresh bakery bread, cheese and wine! on a daily basis. Regular exercise -- especially walking for errands -- is mandatory. Big emphasis on adopting the French/European entire lifestyle. It would be hard to follow if one cannot shrink those portion sizes.

05 Apr 21 by member: JustBananas

Beautiful orchids!

05 Apr 21 by member: Diana 1234

I once.had a friendship with a French couple who were both great cooks. What they did that was so unAmerican like was to linger over their meal slowly eating, chewing well, pausing briefly to speak and savoring the meal. I remember not small portions but sort of normal, but, when they started to feel full they just STOPPED. often did not clean their plate but did not pile it high to begin with. And, they most often had a very small tasty dessert when I was there. I agree the joy of the flowers will outlast the food.

05 Apr 21 by member: Kenna Morton

I think I read that book many years ago... very inspiring, I still eat only tiny deserts if at all

06 Apr 21 by member: cindylynnwho

Kenna -- your French mates sound typical of Europeans. I am probably the slowest eater in America; it takes me 2 hours sometimes! Most people I've eaten with take huge bites and act as if they will catch on fire if they don't clear their plates in under 5 minutes. 🏁🏁⚡⚡