Eat Like A French Woman

[@kathleenmathews6096]

Condolences in the loss of your parents. May your heart heal by remembering the love and laughter you shared with them.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

That is so very kind of you Kathleen 🙏

[@liddfamily10]

Slow cooker meals. Double batching. Freezing. Grilling with a salad in the hotter weather. Just some things that come to mind.

[@Nicky-Music]

We were very impressed during our last visit to France,. In a restaurant, we saw a table full of workmen who were sitting down to a substantial 2-course lunch, relaxing and chatting together. That sort of thing is so much better than grabbing a quick sandwich and gulping it down in the workplace, as so many working people seem to do over here.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

The smaller restaurants are full of workers at lunchtimes Nicky - the boss pays half of the cost 😃

[@Nicky-Music]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur Ah!

[@MegInASheathDress]

The U.S. doesn't have 2 hour lunches for workers.

[@Nicky-Music]

@@MegInASheathDress Neither does the UK. I wish we did!

[@ireneannejones7771]

I’ve visited France since 1994 and have always loved lunch time whilst out. Everyone chatting, enjoying eating and drinking ; no rowdy vulgar people. I adore people watching, admiring the way they look.

[@veronicaroy1766]

Stress is a big factor in eating too frequently.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

It certainly is Veronica and that stress greatly affects digestion and gut health 🙁

[@MsBuffalopoo]

1) stop snacking between meals. 2) move breakfast later or dinner earlier or both. 3) lower carbs 4) make a decision to avoid the middle of the grocery store in the US that is full of poisonous crap. 5) plan your meals 6) meal prep 7) buy the best food quality you can. 7) walk 8) sleep

[@sclose3418]

Love those things! I do them all, no weight problems and I’m 58.

[@bettypays7238]

Dear Marie Anne, I have been very slim all my life,even after 3children,& was criticised mercilessly, for being so slim,( not anorexic) I would love to put on a good few pounds,But my late husband was proud he still had a petit wife still after 40 years,you inspire me as another petit lady.Xx

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

I was the butt of everyone's jokes when I was young for being slim Betty so I know what you went through 🙏 well done for keeping your figure 😘

[@gwcclips]

I get some flack for that as well, Betty!

[@a.williams.scorpiopower]

I can totally relate as I went through the same, being heavily criticised and bullied is not nice. Congratulations for keeping your figure, Betty⚘

[@bettypays7238]

@@a.williams.scorpiopower thank you so much ladies for your lovely words,xx

[@josephineflanagan9762]

You suck

[@gwcclips]

Bringing a high energy dog into my life has been a very good way to get exercise for me. We walk at a brisk pace for about an hour unless he is sick or injured. He keeps fit and so do I and I am spending time bonding with my best friend!

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Brilliant 🐕

[@Laura-wb2se]

That’s great! My strategy too!

[@baydreamer01]

I hope many will take you up on your generous discount for the course. I was raised by a French woman and grew up eating in that traditional way. I strayed from it as an adult, much to my regret, but got back on it when I saw what poor diet and lifestyle did to me after the age of 50. I'm 70 now but feel like I'm 30!

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

That is wonderful Bay Dreamer 👏

[@gudrunbayer5142]

I’m from Montreal canada

[@palomino5223]

Stress causes cortisol release and that really packs on around the middle.

[@eunoia1016]

I agree I find Gyms very boring. I would rather walk, take a class, ride a bike…..You look lovely Mary Anne . Blessings to you with the tough years you have had, you handle it with grace.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Merci Eunoia 🙏

[@paulaiimaus]

Thank you for your interesting video, Marie-Anne! I have been extra slim for my whole life but started putting on weight in my early forties as I went through menopause quite early. I got a tummy, too, but I got rid of it by exercising with a fitness hula hoop for 30 minutes every day. Actually I don't like sports, but I do enjoy this exercise. I like to watch videos on youtube while I'm exercising. In fact I just did my 30 minutes while watching your video.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

That is brilliant 😃 a great way to make exercising fun 👍

[@lizpanettamelone]

Thank you, Marie-Anne! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and heart. It's like you're the friend next door because you're so genuine. I found you online just about a few weeks ago and have learned so much from you. ♥♥♥

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Merci Liz and a Big French Chic Welcome to you x

[@fraudebs8786]

You are such a beautiful soul Marie-Anne, and give us women such inspiration! Thank you from London 🇬🇧🙏❤

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@lorrieorr3753]

Merci, Marie-Anne, for this livestream. I watched bits and pieces over a couple of days. Your advice is always so practical. And you look extra-beautiful in the this video. Thanks for your encouragement. Lorrie

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

You are very welcome Lorrie x

[@ireneannejones7771]

I love your non judgemental advice and enthusiasm to help all shapes and sizes. I’m so happy to have found your site. Thank you xx

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Merci Irene 🤗

[@MinkaSchlossberger4ever]

Dear Marie-Anne, a great video again! You just explained , how ,,Baby- Steps" works, and this is so important!!! Achieving our goals step by step is good enough! We can stop to shame ourselves for not being able to optimize our lives, our bodies, relationships, our minds or our houses in an instant! To change habits for the better takes time! Thank You for pointing this out!!!

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

You are very welcome Minka 😘

[@tuijapeltonen8075]

Merci Marie-Anne, I have kept my weight quite well during these years. I'm 70 and still quite fit. I have walked a lot in my life and also do still jogging/walking at least 3 times a week weather permitting of course and then 2 times a week yoga for an hour. I love my exercises and also housework and little bit of gardening are good. After my husband passed away about an year ago, I listen lots of music and dance around the house. I buy organic produce and do all meals from scratch. I still bake sometimes too but not so much what I used to. I usually postpone my first meal as much as possible and I enjoy my black coffee with collagen powder. I have red wine with my dinner and I like to keep my meals small and healthy. One thing I do, what many people don't agree with, yes I sun bake, I keep a tan and get my vitamin D from Sun. I'm not any more wrinklier than people of my age, actually some say I look at least 10 years younger. Positive attitude to life and nice French Chic outfits makes my life totally worth living.❤❤

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Bonjour Tuija - I am so sorry to hear of your loss 🙏 I am glad to hear I am not the only one that dances around the house 😃 French Chic totally makes life worth living and living well 🤗

[@gillmolony6781]

Yes, last year was a difficult one for you. ❤ Thank you for your sage advice, given with care and warmth.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Merci Gill 🙏

[@JudyShepherd-z4p]

Hi Marie Anne, just caught up with your talk about weight and style. Some really commonsense advice,which is easy to understand. I am always going to start a diet-' tomorrow' which never actually comes because the thought of rigid, strict diets is not very inspiring! I will look at portion control, drinking more water, and eat at a more leisurely pace! I think I can go with this advice from you because it's less daunting! Thanks as ever Jx

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

You are very welcome J x

[@krassiable]

I missed you live post, however catching up…thank you 👏🏻😀

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@eubelk]

Thank you for putting this on KZbin. I’m sending it to my sisters too. I have been obese most of my life. At the age of 77 I learned about intermittent fasting, tried it, and lost 150 lbs. At that point I began to look at fashion videos, and I found YOU! I learned so much, it made so much sense! Regarding my weight loss, there were other benefits. First, I learned to love food…real food. And now I understand when you hear French, Italian, other cultures, drool over the food of their countries, I understand how delicious that food is AND what a satisfying and satiating experience it is. Second, when I start my fast after dinner, I have had two delicious and satisfying meals, and I’m fine for 16-18 hours. A friend who had been to Paris talked about French ice cream in a tiny cone and how delicious it was. I’m still watching your video, but I had to,stop to comment. Thank you for all your excellent advice.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

You are very welcome Karen 🙏

[@veronicaroy1766]

The phenomenon of homeostasis means that the human body returns to its habitual weight after periods of under or over ingestion of food. This is controlled by our hormones! Weight is not a question of "calories in/calories out". Exercise does not lead to weight loss. It is good for muscles and bones but it does not make any difference to weight.

[@rosej9686]

I respectfully disagree. If you keep your food intake the same but increase your activity, you will lose weight. I am a testament of this.

[@cherylburke3226]

I agree. Check out the work of Jason Fung (The Obesity Code). Calories in calories out is an antiquated idea and the science is just not there, yet this is what all the MDs push. There is way more to the equation. Dr Benjamin Bickman has a great book entitled Why We Get Sick that blew my mind. As a pharmacist this is not info I learned in school. Who knew INSULIN is what we should be watching for metabolic health.

[@shihtzuluvrtwo6386]

I do not agree. Hormones can add to the issues but not everybody has the hormone issue. I had a weight problem my entire life. At 38 @220lbs I woke up and ate less, better and worked out. In 18 months I weighed in @119lbs. Building muscle burns fat, cardio burns fat. To date @almost 63 I still weigh 119lbs.

[@rosej9686]

@@shihtzuluvrtwo6386 wow... good for you! 👍

[@reina3729]

Thank you for such an honest q&a. It's great to know that all of us share the same problems!❤

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

I can honestly say that all the problems women are struggling with are shared by many others - we just all think we are going through it alone 🙏

[@wendygerry9567]

Thankyou Marie Ann for all your inspiring inspiration, comments and advice. I think you are really great. I enjoy all your advice.😊

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

You are very welcome Wendy x

[@a.williams.scorpiopower]

This is a fascinating and very important topic, Marie-Anne. Also stress (cortisol), lack of sunshine (vit D) and lack of sleep (melatonin) will increase anxiety and food cravings while snacking constantly will spike insulin levels as well. Healthy meals, physical activities and good habits promote good health and well-being and love the fact how French people sit and enjoy their meals with family/friends/colleagues taking their time rather than eating junk/ultra processed foods full of synthetic ingredients like Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), maltodextrin, high fructose corn syrup and modified starches among others that are detrimental to health. This was an amazing live video and would love more on healthy habits since they promote better quality of life, health and style, please. Merci 🙏🏻⚘

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Meal times are very special to us AW 😃

[@lauraholland347]

High stress does horrible things, I hit menopause spiralled into depression,being very anxious and stressed. I lost so much weight my doctor thought I was seriously ill. When I miraculously recovered I was so happy, I could eat with pleasure-I put all the weight back on and some extra, I am now tackling it but it's slow, but I'll crack it- I never found a diet as effective as clinical depression, but I couldn't ever recommend it-I would rather be larger for life than go back there.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Bonjour Laura - I am very happy that your health is back on track - do take care depression is a silent epidemic in the world right now 🙏

[@chrisparkes7395]

It’s always a pleasure listening to you. Especially with your “ooh”s and “whee”s! You’re so funny! Love it!!

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@Diniecita]

To people eating junk food I would say you have to want better for yourself. If you are eating it everyday then try adding something good into it or drinking a large glass of water first. I know that when I try to take my restricted foods away I feel worse. Then move from every meal to just once a day. Then to 3xs a week, then 2 and 1 then move to once a month if you are really struggling with that.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

👏 wise words

[@KristenShuman]

Merci for your great tips! I appreciate good food more when I don’t snack. Living on a lake, I always have a relaxing view when I eat and enjoy meals. It makes a difference.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

No snacking makes a huge difference Kristen 😃

[@walbiramurray5762]

Bonjour. Thanks again for such a wonderful and caring video. I was 110 kgs + for most of my adult life, because I ate my feelings. I have been a healthy weight for more than a decade now, but I wish I had lost the weight years before. I hav long term health issues as a direct result of being so obese for so long. The biggest change in my food is I only eat when hungry and stop when satisfied. I have always loved clothes, and have always felt beautiful fat and slim. Now I just feel healthier and enjoy clothes even more. And I totally agree with prepping food for the fridge and freezer, freezing onions, celery and peppers saves me so much times. We rarely eat take away food, and having food prepped is a big part of that.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Stopping when satisfied is brilliant Walbira - many just can't do that 😘

[@ElaineGodfrey-z9e]

Thank you Marie Anne for this very popular subject. You have wonderful advice. Have a great weekend. ❤

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

You too Elaine x

[@melaniecox3751]

So lovely to have you teach us such good things. I'm from West Virginia in the US

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@1579list]

What a beautiful jacket! I love things with piping trim! Thank you for your ALWAYS lovely information and presentation. LaDonna from Minnesota in north central US.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Merci LaDonna 🩷 I am very happy you enjoy my videos 😘

[@cherieestbien1902]

Bonjour, Marie-Anne, from Istanbul, European side! When I was a senior in high school, my bestie and I decided to go on a diet and we gained 5 pounds. We would decide to go off our diet and go get pizza and then say that we would start our diet the next day. We did this several times a week and went to get ice cream sundaes, homemade chocolate fudge, half-moon cookies, eclairs, Boston cream donuts, hamburger and fries, etc. We would also try to make ourselves feel better by saying that we would start the diet the next day! We would have been better off just eating regular meals like we normally did.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

You and your Bestie are not alone Cherie 😃 this is very common it does take a certain amount of stick-to-it-ness which is why my Eat Like A French Woman program is so helpful as there is a support network 😃

[@rosemariejanssen7790]

My mama had a friend who is from France. And she told us that French people can eat anything they want because they only eat three bites of anything. And so when it’s something fattening, I use the three bite rule from my mom‘s friend. Now my question is: is that true? Was she telling the truth? ❤

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

I haven't heard of it Rose Marie 🙁 not to say your friend isn't correct it may be a family thing 😃

[@revagreen2303]

I have found adding considerably more protein to my diet has really helped to stabilize my food cravings. Yes I make omelettes or fry up a small steak, very easy to do, and feel so much better than anything else I have tried.

[@ld3418]

During COVID, did strict keto/carnivore diet with no sugar, no food I did not cook at home, kept to under 30 g carbs per day only from cooked non-starch vegies. Finally got back to weight I long wanted without exercising, without starving, without energy loss. Hard now I am out of COVID isolation, but trying to get back to it since I ballooned up agains and went for all those foods I did miss. But it worked superbly.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Let me know how you get on 😃

[@monicali2608]

I agree and recoment it for everybody twice a year for health.

[@alexak3327]

Hello from Victoria BC Canada! Sorry I missed this but now I can watch it and learn.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@Diana-yx8dh]

Thank you for your great advice . I am determined to try to watch my food intake. I know i eat too much out of boredom or sadness. I too lost my parents. I am sorry for your loss . Thank you for your motivation.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

You are very welcome Diana - I am sorry for your loss too 🙏

[@lisalindberg9980]

I thought you had an equestrian air about you! I was thin when I had horses, now 62 and chunky. I need to lose about 30lbs. I do not eat junk but I like to eat a lot. Thank you!

[@CynthiaAva]

Same here...Soon to be 58 and I notice I feel better when I eat high volume of food...not really junk food, just food. My weight is going up and up! I find the higher protein portions, the better I feel and less I want to eat over time.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

I have two horses Lisa and ride Western Style 🤠

[@cynthiajohnston424]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur As a lifetime equestrian , wonderful way to be healthy , both mentally & physically . 🥰

[@lisalindberg9980]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur I miss riding so much! When I get back to it I will just do trail riding.

[@josefalawson3049]

Hello, thank you for your great suggestions. Before COVID, I was a 4 petit since working from home, I gained weight (10 lbs) especially on my waistline. I eat one good meal a day, coffee, yogurt, and berries at breakfast, good lunch, and a very small dinner, i.e. bre, crackers, fruits, and a small glass of red wine. Winter is not helping, but summer is great. I am an avid gardener, and it brings me back to 4 petit. After watching your show today, I will cut on red wine😢. I walk my living and dining rooms while watching you for 1 hour! Since working from home. I wear a body shaper from 6 am to 6 pm to hopefully control the increase on my waistline. I am inspired to dress well even at home, thanks to you

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

You are doing very well Josefa and it is all about making those little adjustments 👏 you will soon be able to enjoy that glass of wine again and you know what you will enjoy and appreciate it even more 👏

[@zenithmagniez4508]

I'm from Bresil mais j'habite en France , Saint-Quentin !

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@jant4741]

Bon Jour Marie-Anne. Fab jacket today. Food in US grocery stores has changed. Keeps people hungry. I buy organic, eat high fat, anything basically and numbers are good. Pure foods not chemicals…

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

TRhere is so much processed food around Jan 🙁 well done for looking for better quality x

[@jant4741]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur It’s gotten beyond a processed problem now in the US with Gate’s nasty fruit and vegetable coating allowed unlabeled even on organics. Chemicals that kill what rots produce has todo a number on gut microbes too= obese sick, depressed people. Spotting that coating is not easy.

[@terrieseverson6346]

Beautiful suit jacket, it reminds me of a Chanel design from the ‘60’s. ☺️

[@clairesammut4187]

Hello .Clare from Malta I love how you explain thanks alot

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

You’re welcome 😊

[@jessieelliott3157]

2 hours for lunch sounds so lovely and having it as the main meal of the day is so much healthier. Working in gastroenterology there are so many people that suffer from reflux and they eat too much too close to going to bed which makes it worse. I think eating in a relaxed way as the french appear to must be so good for your health and digestion and would influence your choice of food too. I only get half and hour for lunch, but i have it all pre prepared and put thought into my lunches so i can sit calmly with collegues and eat.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

The way we eat and hat we eat is playing havoc with our systems Jessie 🙁

[@Lili-xq9sn]

This was incredibly helpful! Mercì

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@paulachambers3550]

Paula from Toronto. I love your fashion tips!

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@drnicolebeaumont7884]

Thank you for your support 🎉generosity is your style! Thank you

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@lizpanettamelone]

Thank you for your positive approach! I love that phrase "no weight shaming"! I'm a personal trainer and I share that same thing with my clients. I have a small sign in my studio gym that says "Health and beauty comes in a variety of sizes, shapes, and ages." Fitness is my expertise but not nutrition so I want to learn from you. QUESTION I have clients who have a sweet tooth and like something sweet after meals. How can I advise them so they can still be healthy but not deprived?

[@Lili-xq9sn]

Maybe a small bit of fruit.

[@a.williams.scorpiopower]

Healthy desserts like homemade cakes using natural unflavoured oatmeal instead of ultra processed flour/cake mix and dates, ripe bananas or pure organic maple syrup as natural sweeteners rather than sugar to name an example. Hope it helps 🙏🏻

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Bonjour Liz, I only deny myself a desert I want if I notice that I am gaining weight. It is all about those little adjustments to avoid big swings

[@louisetaylor6952]

Hi Liz, Fruit makes wonderful desserts...strawberries or bananas with sugar-free chocolate sauce, watermelon, berries, peaches, whatever is seasonal...

[@demetriabridges7013]

Bonjour from New Orleans, Louisiana, USA! 💙 (BTW...I've been studying French for 4 years now. Je l'aime! 💙)

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@vernakg]

Catching the replay from Pacific Northwest USA

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@TracieSmithpomeranian]

Jennifer L. Scott has talked about her intermediary fasting she's been doing for about four years. Not eating from 8 pm to 8 am is natural. It's what people have been doing this for generations. Having a balance is important..

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Jennifer is such a lovely lady Tracie ❤️

[@analiacroci]

Marie Anne: you have a wonderful heart sharing all your advice on fashion and healthy habits with us women around the world. Merci! Gracias from Argentina!🥰

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Hola Analia 😃 I am very happy you have joined us here to share you style journey with us x

[@evamosbauer2865]

Sorry missed the live, I am from Melbourne Australia so love all your videos Hugs XO

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@yvonnemasters4860]

Love your videos. Thank you. 🇦🇺Australia here.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@veronicaroy1766]

French women don't all eat nouvelle cuisine, tiny little samples of food with a flute of champagne. Most women who work struggle to eat in a healthy way outside their homes.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Most of us eat perfectly normal diets made of varied food groups in sensible proportions 😃

[@susanforet9506]

I am from Orlando area of Florida and I love your channel!!💕

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Merci Susan x

[@MZESPYI]

Hi Marie-Anne I'm from Virginia Beach US, I follow recently days and I love your style and your personality. Thank you for sharing your advices 😂❤

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

You are very welcome Esperanza x

[@jeanier7185]

Bonjour from California! Love your channel! Vive la France!🇫🇷

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@sheristrybos5831]

Quite a good program! Recommend it!

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Merci Sheri

[@jacqui.amelie]

Hello Marie anne. I am at home on a rainy day in Brisbane Australia watching some of your older videos you are a Gem so many great video's and tips I must do your courses. I am very sorry for the loss of your parents I've been through this with my parents and lost my sister years ago she was only 37 time heals but we never forget them 🌹

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Merci Jacqui - I am so sorry for the loss of your sister 🙏 yes - wed miss those we have lost every day 🙏

[@alliterationUK]

Bonjour d'Écosse! I haven't lost weight but altered my shape with weight lifting/strength conditioning, Pilates and yoga.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Great job!😃

[@alliterationUK]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur I started doing Pilates for back pain and it's magical! I did ballet for years as a child/teen so I prefer skirts and dresses as my legs are my best feature.

[@juliasierra8805]

I am From Toronto, Canada.

[@MsBackstager]

Hubby and I luv the 50% solution to eating both at home and at restaurants. This way, we always have leftovers for the next day and only have to warm them up.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@Tina-gn8rw]

It's great to talk about how toeat. But most women who complain about excess weight do not want to change their habits. I am more interested in how you manage to look so great at the age of 60. You don't have wrinkles on your face and neck. And your hands are just wonderful. That is, you look 20-30 years younger.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Merci Tina - it is down to following my own advice and perhpas good genes from my parents 🙏

[@susangavaghan]

I have noticed that people who eat junk food regularly tend to be overweight. I eat it occasionally as a special treat.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Processed food is very, very bad for your health Susan 👍

[@susangavaghan]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur Yes it is.

[@lizpanettamelone]

QUESTION-What do you do for a late night snack?

[@a.williams.scorpiopower]

Natural unflavoured full-fat Greek yogurt or Kefir are probiotics that your gut will love, both promote a good night's sleep. Pumpkin seeds are full of Magnesium which will help you sleep better. Hope it's helpful 🙏🏻

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

I don't snack Liz 😃

[@monicali2608]

Nothing, it's bad for health. To have it is still a sign for bad health means insuline resistance.

[@cristinesaunders2428]

Oh, thank you Marie Anne, that was very interesting. I enjoy really good food. I love watching cooking shows , and in my late 20's watch the wonderful Julia Childs. She was so funny at times but would try to duplicate a few of her recipes. Enjoy watching Gorden Ramsey as well. I love fresh vegetables, especially roasted vegies, such " baked parmesan zuchinni crisps". Perhaps you have made them, if not, I bet you will enjoy them. I'm retired Aesthetician, teacher of Metaphysics, Minister of Spiritualism, have several degrees in the arts..but now I'm 76 yikes! And I love wearing my jeans. I refuse to dress like a little old lady! Wishing you a Blessed day, hugs from Florida:))

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Merci for the hugs Cristine and here are some from France 🤗

[@cherylburke3226]

I love all your videos Marie-Anne❤ The book Fast.Feast.Repeat by Gin Stephens changed my life and I will never go back to eating/snacking all day. I lost 30 lbs and have sustained it for 2 years now. I feel better than I did in my 30's. I'm 55. Many blessings to you!!

[@veronicaroy1766]

In fact France there are more MacDonald's restaurants than in any other European country!

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

and the one in Paris is sit down table service with cutlery 😃

[@BrendaWill-n1x]

Bon Jour I love your channel your styles are spot on I am curvvy girl 70 years young :D I am from Indiana by Lake Michigan.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

70 years young is a great age to be Brenda 😃 love your curves ma chère and enjoy your style journey 😘

[@elisabethvedier8529]

Bonjour Marie-Anne de Lexington, KY.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@kristymarie6065]

Thank you!!!!

[@franrogers946]

Doing core exercises at home will pull in your waist without losing weight. Lower back, abs, and obliques. This is a neglected area many times. I’d rather look firm than skinny and flabby. On the upside, your face looks much younger with your small weight gain😊.

[@chrisparkes7395]

Im from Australia… always catch up later. We sleep whilst you’re live!

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Hi Chris - so glad you got to catch up 😃 One of these days I must flip the time so I get to be live with my Ladies from the southern hemisphere 😘

[@kathybriscoe1474]

Will you be doing any more cooking videos? I would love to see some of your recipes.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

I am looking at how to get back into my other channel Kathy - right now it is difficult

[@francinef9884]

Your pink blazer looks beautiful on you!

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

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[@persona1incerta]

In my opinion (have done a lot in this topic, believe me) the most important thing - to love yourself (some are learning it the whole life) and what NOT TO EAT and WHEN TO EAT. Sorry, do not know anything about diabetes (only that it is possible to reverse with the right eating habits too). DON'T EAT BREAD, PASTA AND POTATOES, and do those breaks between meals - 12-16 h over bight. That is my best practice and I can eat whatever I want:-). Just to mention - I am not the spring chicken:-) Best wishes to all in this endeavor!

[@Reina12375]

You look amazing!

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Merci Thelma x

Hello from Cornwall UK

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[@kathleenmathews6096]

Bonjour from Baja CA, Mexico

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[@trixieknits]

Unfortunately, in America we have far too much hyper palatable non foods. It’s made to be addictive. I went low carb six years ago and lost weight but have more to go. I also struggle with yummy things friends bring when they visit. 😢

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

It takes a little self discpline at first Trixie but once you get the habit you will find it gets easier and easier and you get the reward of seeing and feeling the benefits 😃

[@susanadavila8295]

I’m from Ecuador South America

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[@Nicky-Music]

Drinking water!! Essential!

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[@zenithmagniez4508]

Bonjour de la France!

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[@phantomkate6]

Salut from Canada!

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[@dis2art]

Bonjour Diane from Pennsylvania

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[@AllisonPayne-rg3sz]

I am overweight by 15 pounds as i get 73 years older and drinking 1-2 small drink of white wine most day. I do not move as much.

[@ElizabethTheunissen-pi3vi]

Hi Chic lady I'm from South Africa

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[@nicolekerling6655]

Hello from the baltic sea, Germany 😊

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[@martina.710]

Dear Marie-Anne, thank you for your wonderful and inspiring videos. I am german and also lived in England for over 11 years. Both diets rely heavily on bread. What do you eat instead? I would really like to reduce the amount of bread in my diet. Love and thanks Martina

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

Bonjour Martina I never skimp on bread - the bread in France is delicious. If I my clothes are feeling a little tight I just ease back until they tell me I am back to my normal weight 😃

[@martina.710]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur Wonderful! Thank you so much for reconciling me with bread. 💕

[@heidismith3678]

What helps me, chewing gum, it prevents me from snacking... I do love my chocolate!

[@elizebrasler7378]

Hi from Johannesburg , South Africa ❤

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[@sarahholland667]

Bonjour from Mont St Michel, love your vlogs ❤

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[@SueAustin-qb9jz]

From Mount Juliet, Tennessee.

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[@jangreene7805]

Janice, from Northern Arizona.

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[@LauraDavison-i2v]

Hello Marie Anne, I'm joining you from county Durham, England 😃

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[@barbarahunter6375]

A food diary helped me lose 20 kilos in 6 months.

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[@Bonnieuxful]

Thank you Marieanne for your good advice. It would be interesting and educational for Americans to see what you eat in a week❣️🥰💕 🫕🥘🍮🍷🥗🍇🍒

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

I can do that Bonnie 😃