How To Lose Weight Simply And Naturally

[@christineantonites2398]

1. Reduce portion size 2. No snacking 3. Reduce fat intake 4. Reduce sugar intake 5. Drink more water I can do this!! Merci Marie-Anne🙏🏻

[@christineantonites2398]

Marie-Anne Lecoeur will do.

[@JanGu1954]

I have lost 16 pounds, but I have another 30 that I wish to lose. These are all good suggestions. I also avoid gluten and dairy. I have cut the number of hours a day that I allow myself to eat down to 6. I will definitely incorporate your tips. Thank you again.

[@heathermarsh8757]

I wouldn't buy low fat .hidden sugars in those

[@AlanisyManny]

Excellent.

[@simplycj5460]

Well said, Marie-Anne. My mother never dieted; she just ate sensibly and taught her children to do the same. All seven of us are slim and trim. Such a blessing to have a wise mom.

[@metkaschmucker5963]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur thanks for your good advice Maggy

[@anasha1647]

Finally someone who uses a common sense approach . There is no need to go on any trendy diet that are usually so extreme that they endanger inner organs . My mom used to tell me even es a young teenager ¨ If you want to loose weight simply eat half of what you normally do ¨.

[@BeachLover6571]

Yes! Great tips. This is how I’ve stayed thin for over 50 years!

[@SometimeAgo65]

Great tips! I did reduce my fat and sugar intake and lost 15 pounds in 3 months 💜

[@cookie_dough_hangover]

Please, do a "What I eat in a day" video. Merci.

[@abbieacosta]

yes

[@susanreynolds9947]

@@abbieacosta yes, please do a what I eat in a day

[@mshart-ke4in]

Yes

[@annazmudka2967]

Yes oui

[@melissabridge5687]

Very good advise. I would add a 6th tip. On that smaller plate devided it into 3 portions... 1/2 vegetables,1/4 meat, & 1/4 starch. That way you are eating nutritionally the correct amount . 🥒🥦🍄🍆🥑🥕🍅🍓🍎

[@BroccoliFiles]

Plant based foods don't have cholesterol and SFAs, which have been shown to increase heart disease and cancer.

[@myheartisinjapan3184]

Sound advice, Marie-Anne. No frills, no fads. Just sound advice. Thank you!

[@patriciabuuck5277]

Portion control is the best one. And not going for second helpings. American restaurants serve very big portions. My husband and I will either share an entree or only eat half and being the rest home for another meal. And stay away from all you can eat buffets!!! Very good common sense advice Marie Ann especially water intake

[@CroixdeLorraine]

I know, right?! Sometimes, I go to buffets with friends, but I don't really like them anymore!! First, I don't like that almost all of the food is cold, second, the restaurants are always full of people ( personally, I have begun calling them free-for-alls!) and I especially don't like it that they're always full of fat people!! Nothing against fat people, mind you, it's just that so many of them look so miserable!! Thanks so much, Marie Anne for your spot on advice in so many areas of a woman's life!! Merci bien, a bientot, and a Happy Easter to you and your family!! P.S. How do you say, Happy Easter in French?!🐰🐇🐥🐥🌸🌸✝️⚜️

[@vivienhallberg200]

Such sensible advice, no faddy diets which make you feel deprived so you eventually revert to bad habits; I would add exercise daily with weights; I'm almost 72 and exercise at least 5 days a week with dumb bells.

[@robyn3349]

Two of these tips are valuable imo: no snacking, and remove sugar.

[@alcogito8287]

All of them are valuable.

[@chiarascura7574]

My mum managed to stay slim her entire life , even after having had 5 children . I can’t recall one single day without seeing her drink half a litre of water before meals . About 30 minutes .

[@maryodwyer9827]

your new dress looks wonderful and your pearl earrings pick up the pearls on the dress.

[@nadiahage8025]

Tht happens to me lately

[@audra2211]

Well done, simple and succinct tips.I would also add getting out of doors for physical activity. Replacing sedentary habits with a good outdoor walk, gardening, walking your dog, all easy ways to move the body daily.

[@ninakupchenko5744]

I really appreciate your tips I’m 56 and I’m so worried about my weight . I will definitely keep your tips in mind. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@kiraelli190]

It's so funny, when we were in Paris 3 yrs ago, my husband, my daughter and I would go to a Cafe for breakfast and order the big breakfast...each! The waiter would put 3 round tables together to accommodate our food! The French people would look at us while they ate their half baguettes lol! We were so embarrassed ha ha. They looked so chic and we.. nevermind, you get the picture! Yes I agree portion control! 😂😂😂❤️

[@debraleemay1058]

Reduce Sugar is #1 for me!! Great reminder that the best and long lasting results come from easy, sensible tips!!

[@FrenchTwist]

You have fine tuned your hair style once again., It is so classy, youthful and flattering. Thank you for the inspiration to adjust my short hair style

[@deniseherud]

These tips do work. Cutting sugar was the best and really made the fastest weight loss. 💐

[@davidslinger3730]

1. Smaller plate. 2. Drink water with food. Useful tips thanks.

[@amandabrown4895]

Thank you! The one I did not expect from a Frenchwoman was the fat tip. 😊 Tangentially, have you ever done a house tour video? I would love to see your 300-year-old cottage!

[@CroixdeLorraine]

Oh, how wonderful, a three hundred year old cottage!! If those walls could only talk.....🤗✝️⚜️

[@gonewiththekale]

Sensible and trustworthy advice we all need to hear! Merci!!

[@emilyhart360]

Thank you for simple straightforward lifestyle tips! ❤️❤️ So very French. ❤️❤️

[@SG-xr6sg]

I like your 5 tips and I am trying to lose some weight myself. I think reducing sugar is essential for us all. Thank you!!

[@jeanie6279]

Practical wisdom! Very good. Thanks!

[@zoraidarodriguez1761]

Bonjour Marie Anne, great advice. A detailed and simple formula. No fancy and expensive diets. Thank you

[@brigittedossor8167]

Great video and great message. Eat properly and eat sensibly especially as we get older.

[@Meinvt]

Some time ago I was at a conference for work and noticed that I was drinking more water as it was on the table served in stemmed goblets. I usually carry a water bottle. So I got a beautiful water glass to keep at work and have been drinking much more water. Even though I am just pouring it from my old water bottle! (Water from water bottle filling tap at work, not purchased water in plastic bottle)

[@gailspear2173]

Always have a glass of water next to u whatever you are doing I find helps

[@MsBackstager]

How about no sugar herbal tea?

[@JanetJayeCrochet]

Thank you for these tips. They are basic and common sense. I know them, and have used them successfully. I go through phases. I lose weight. But, I just pick up old habits, and put on more weight. It’s a downward spiral when I get started. Great reminders. Thank you! I’m now inspired.

[@CroixdeLorraine]

Ikr?! I tend to fall into the same pattern!! I believe that it's because I tend to deprive myself of things l really like, which yes, includes too much sugar!! I am going to throw away all of the confusing advice of the internet, friends, and yes, even my physician, ( who wanted me to go on an extremely low carb, high fat diet!!) I am so glad to see a common sense, adult way of eating, even without weight reduction!! Thanks so much for your as usual sound advice!! A bientot!!!🤗🤗💖✝️⚜️

[@MsBackstager]

In addition to drinking water/herbal tea before meals or snacks try a cup of low calorie/low salt broth.

[@pjd1147]

If you make your hands into fists and put them together (palm sides together), that's the size of your stomach (especially important for parents, sometimes they try to make their little children eat huge portions). Low carb is making a huge difference.

[@shirleygibbs7440]

Great idea!

[@lovespurpleflowers]

Couldn't agree with you more Pauline, I have lost 50 pounds cutting my carbs down, I do not consume sugar, flour, starches and I always did drink a good amount of water, lowering the carbs made all the difference!

[@Quebecusa]

This way i was raised by my mother. Somewhere along the way i got lost. This week my son and me started to pay attention to our food. I will encourage him along the way. Thank you Mme Lecoeur! Bise

[@Quebecusa]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur And also he is better than me at it! hahaha

[@amandamckevitt629]

This is so simple but also seems so hard to do!! I really want to try though. Thank you for such a simple, straightforward video!!! I love your channel!❤️

[@staroliva6502]

Marie Anne, Wonderful advice. I do have a question do you drink wine and if so,how often do you drink Wine? Thank you for your great tips.

[@MariaLopez-hc2nm]

Marie-Anne Lecoeur 😊 of course! A good Red to complete the meal.😊

[@carolynhollenbeck4505]

I love your new dress! Very good advice. Especially the portion size!!!!

[@junemaguire9988]

Great tips, I have lost 12 kilos over the past year, I think the big one is the no snacking, thats the one that really helped my husband and I. As always thank you for a tops video.

[@Madelyn5454]

Hello ! Really enjoyed your advice as you look great !!

[@paulalaye6428]

Bonjour Marie-Anne, always soo happy to see you, watching this video at six am on Wed 18th Sept.. Every morning I have a delicious bowl of porridge oats that I've made the night before, so half cup of oats, mixed with two dried dates, two dried apricots, some chia seeds, cup of almond or cashew nut milk, little cold water, mix well and cover with plastic bag and put in fridge overnight, enjoy in the morning after having a big glass of hot water and lemon juice which moves the digestion along very well... Lunch is two ryvitas with tuna, or houmous and half an apple.. Dinner huge salad or vegetables with fish or chicken, nothing else through the day, and drink lots of water as you say.. Have a happy day paula x

[@jaricot1056]

Thank you. Wonderful advice! 🇬🇧 🇫🇷

[@SavagePickers]

Very motivational. Thank you!

[@megangoldsney8214]

Marie-Anne, I am curious about the average French woman's wine consumption. Here in Canada and possibly the U.S. women often make drinking wine a social event and sometimes we share a whole bottle with one friend at a sitting or have a full glass before a meal. Do French women only drink wine at meals? Would they ever drink wine on its own?

[@megangoldsney8214]

I find that so interesting - thank you for replying! Likely much healthier to savour wine rather than drink as much as we sometimes do over here :S @@MarieAnneLecoeur

[@GermandaSpeedwell]

The best thing I have ever done is move to one meal a day! This is so simple, no complicated rules to follow, just one meal a day. Amazingly easy! Very quickly I got used to it and now I don't even think about food until my evening meal! Then I have a lovely healthy homemade meal with my husband and a nice dessert,fruit and yoghurt is my favourite.

[@thekingsdaughter4233]

Hello Jill Taylor, may I ask for how long you have been doing this? :-) Because of my acid reflux, should probably not have that one meal at night, but surely this could be shifted to maybe a late breakfast?

[@GermandaSpeedwell]

Hi The Kings Daughter! I have been doing this for one month and I can't see myself ever going back to the usual 3 meals a day. I think you can have your one meal at whatever time of day suits you, it makes no difference,but it helps to be consistent each day eating around the same time. When I have to eat at lunch because of a social commitment it is hard to eat again in the evening cos I feel full, so then I have to go about 28 hours before my next eating window ,which is not ideal! Obviously I am not going to starve, but it feels mentally harder ! I like to eat with my husband in the evening and I don't like to go to bed hungry so this fits in with my life. Do whatever works for you!

[@thekingsdaughter4233]

@@GermandaSpeedwell thank you!☺

[@havana2banana]

I do think I could manage on one in meal a day but I gave up three meals in favour of two and no snacks. That works fine. Late breakfast around midi day and be evening meal..

[@phillipsmom6252]

Not healthy

[@jannmint3709]

Thank you. Was watching this video many times. Would be very interesting to see your one full day of eating video

[@purplecrayons96]

Thank you, love your videos. Looking so gorgeous!

[@shirleygibbs7440]

Great tips, Marie-Anne! (1) I liked your suggestion to use a smaller plate, thus smaller portions, to reduce intake, as well! (2)You also mentioned triggers. I noticed several years ago that every time I went to the airport, even to take or meet someone at the gate (before 9/11 tightened security) I had a pressing urge to go buy 2-3 candy bars. After much thought I realized that stemmed back to a time when my husband owned an incentive group travel company when we were in our early 20's ... before the internet & booking your own tickets. And many people were reluctant to travel internationally on their own. We were fortunate to to take the same groups twice yearly for about 6 yrs. We went to countries I never imagined we'd see in our lifetimes! At the airport I always bought 4 candy bars, gum, and books for us for the flight. After he sold the agency, that frequent travel stopped. When the realization hit me, eventually that urge decreased, then stopped.❣ EXCEPT when we fly ourselves!😖 Then I make sure I have a couple of high protein bars with me. I do still want to buy 1 regular salted pretzel at Annie's Pretzels & do so if they're open! But if not, OK. I do always buy 1 piece of chocolate in case I have a low suger episode, especially with flight delays these days. It's funny what our triggers are! 😏 Thanks, Marie-Anne❣💞💞

[@emusic96785]

Taking tiny bites & savoring each bite is helpful.

[@TLpjh888]

Good sharing.thanks.

[@kittycarousel]

Spot on! Thank you Marie-Anne! It's what so many of us need to be reminded of. It's so common sense and yet, so hard sometimes when you're not surrounded by like-minded people. It takes conscious effort! Can I add a 6th tip - eat more vegetables! Any vegetable, variety is great but also pile in the favorites. Eat the ones you like, not the ones someone decided arbitrarily is better (looking at you, broccoli! I like it, but some people don't and that's ok!). Vegetables fill you up, they're so nutritious, great for your skin etc like the water. If you start every meal with a soup or salad (easy on the cream soups and dressings), you get them in before your meal. Add vegetables to the main too - tomato or spinach sauce on the pasta, instead of alfredo or pesto. When you grill some meat, also grill up veggies. They can be delicious, as well as healthy and slimming. This is my strategy, plus everything Marie-Anne says above. It's so simple, and yet, so hard sometimes! And I love how Marie-Anne focuses on the food rather than exercise - because it makes more of a difference, and it's a much easier change to make in your lifestyle.

[@isisvirginal1174]

MINDLESSLY, no eating mindlessly I think is a very key point. And on the opposite, when having your meal, eat mindfully, and that will help you when reducing your portions

[@Shiryone]

Many times when I feel hungry and a bit lethargic, I drink water, feel better and realize that I was really dehydrated. Well, you are living proof that your tips work. :) In America we have too many reasons to indulge...we're on vacation, it's someone's birthday celebration, a wedding....Our indulgences and splurges become the norm instead of being special.

[@littlelady7843]

Dear Marie Anne, you might have helped me to identify my problems after I watched this video and your other video why French Women don't get fat. Snack!!!! I am Chinese. When I lived in China, I never snacked on a regular basis. In China, only kids eat snacks. Very few adult do that. After I moved to US many years ago, I picked up this habit from my American husband who loves snack and a big portion of our grocery shopping was looking for snacks. I eat fairy healthy meals with small portion, and exercise regularly. But I still have problem to keep my tummy flat and my weight has slowed creped up over the years. I am still within healthy weight, but I don't like that i can't fit into my favorite pants any more. I blamed it on aging. But in both your videos, you mentioned about cutting back on snacks and that it is not necessary. I didn't use to snack and I was fine. I am going to try to cut back on snacks and replace the cookies or crackers with fruits. I am excited that I might be able to get my flat tummy back one day!!! Thank you!

[@ruthannemackinnon588]

I would add exercize but this is a good sensible and sustainable plan for weight loss and maintenance

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Good reminder of these sound tips. Well said!

[@carolying4340]

Your hair looks nice.

[@robcrisall787]

I think this lady is brilliant. I’m a fitness professional and she is talking complete sense. Eat less, move more. The end.

[@tracybownes7612]

great advice, great video ! x

[@jackieedwards7672]

Good advice as usual. Lovely dress by the way

[@perfumesdopedro]

I have just discovered your channel and I am in love!!!!!!

[@sujonso]

Great advice! I've heard that in France adding soup to a meal helps. If this is true do you have any good soup recipes? Thanks again.

[@sujonso]

Thanks, will try.@@BelCantoLari

[@connier.8775]

Merci pour le video Marie Anne!

[@lovehopesallthings]

You're such a lovely lady! I look forward to your videos. This is good advice, though I follow a regimen that's a bit different to lower my blood sugar. Pastries are out of the question, ha! Trying to get off all insulin. Almost there.

[@helenkay716]

Me: *eating bigmac, fries with a coca cola large cup Video: ... If your portions are large enough to feed a family of six Me: *drops burger and pushes plate back

[@susanwinson4373]

I agree with you today, thank you.

[@QueenElizabethSue]

Hello Marie-Anne, you are such a lovely lady and a delight to watch! My question is, how often to you indulge in sweets/chocolate/desserts...Specifically what frequency? Once a week? Just on holidays? Thank you for such a valuable video. 😊❤️

[@deannab9511]

Thanks for the video!

[@suzannemoogan9675]

I agree with all your tips, however I believe you can still snack on crudités best try using celery sticks, cucumber and carrot sticks no salsa just lemon juice and pepper for a dip. The truest tip ever Water is top priority everything relies on water. Water not only hydrates, increases the metabolic rate, increasing digestion and the elimination of toxins often found in trace amounts in foods. To avoid toxic overload from the agrochemical industry choose organic always.

[@BlueWren027]

Just started this today. Sadly I’m so fat that even any reduction in my portion won’t make any difference at this stage. But I will persevere and it’s got to be better than dieting and removing complete food groups or even not eating bread.

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

It is necessary to make it a habit Blue Wren but don't give up - little adjustments will lead to big changes over time - I am here for you x

[@mirandapillsbury7885]

MErci beaucoup pour ce video! J'ai vraiment appris beaucoup de choses

[@beverlybenson9981]

Cutting portions and sugar do help a lot.

[@maroulio2067]

Any GP would make the same sensible recommendations. I think the most difficult to remember is to drink water throughout the day.

[@annamichelle3248]

I'm a new subscriber to your channel, and I've been enjoying your videos! One thing that I have found that helps cut down on snacks is to have an herbal tea, green tea, or sparkling water when I get the urge to snack. That gives me something in place of a less healthy option.

[@mariolahudson1958]

Hi Marie, I am your fan from Poland but living in England. I want to be healthier and happier thank you for your advice I love it ! X x mariola

[@sharonfarnsworth3325]

Thank You for the reminder!! We do pretty well at home & thanks for reminding me about smaller plates. I do have some pretty antique ones at home. We are now on day 4 of a two week transatlantic cruise. We are having fruit & yogurt for breakfast & salad for lunch but I will remember to cut that portion down in addition to dinner. I want my clothes to look good when I get to Paris!!

[@mynewl1fe]

So I shouldn't eat enough to feed six people 😄 (I don't but you're right sometimes the portion sizes in America are large enough to feed my family of four). Thanks for the tips!

[@roseannepryor4068]

Yes! Good advise!

[@subscribetomeifyoudare7815]

When cooking with oil use extra virgin olive oil

[@madisonutube3524]

Words of wisdom! I think most women know these rules but it’s so nice to hear it as a reminder especially when it comes with a French accent! It’s hard to stay on track when you’re home now, near a refrigerator. Have healthy fruits and veggies ready to snack on. And the occasional cookie. But sugar is an addiction. So if that’s you (like myself), you may have to cut it out completely to “detox” first. Losing weight is a marathon, especially after your metabolism slows down. This lockdown won’t help, so you need to keep moving, walking or running daily. Enjoy the fresh air with your kids or dog. Once you get older, like me, it’s so much harder to lose those extra pounds, so try not to gain them. That’s what this video is about, maintaining a healthy balanced lifestyle! Good luck everyone! And stay safe!

[@امانىحسن-ت5ط]

Thank you for your care of us and I tried what you said but i feel so hungry

[@امانىحسن-ت5ط]

Marie-Anne Lecoeur thank you so much for your replay you are a beautiful smart French woman

[@vernalee5209]

Great advice!

[@adeleelzinga]

Great tips 🙌🏻

[@GracefulLiving1]

Wonderful tips, so simple and doable. I'm gonna implement all 5 tips

[@carolthomas8528]

This video is worth watching at frequent intervals - just to keep it at the forefront of one’s mind . It’s easy ....... but it’s difficult !

[@elora179]

Very helpful tips. I’m only 18 but I’m a stone heavier than I was 4 years ago. Will follow this carefully as I’m determined to kick my weight issues to the curb. I often find that at the end of the week I have very strong urges to eat a bit extra chocolate than I would if I was not dieting and unfortunately I give in. What’s your advice regarding tackling this?

[@elora179]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur Thanks very much. I’m a student studying biochemistry and I haven’t got the resources to fund this. Do you have some more general advice?

[@elora179]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur Thank you for your help.

[@MsBackstager]

It's sad that some people have emotional turmoil in their lives causing them to overeat.

[@maryokeefe5351]

Well, there are healthier ways of dealing with emotional turmoil, which we all experience. Go for a nice walk outside, call a dear friend, listen to soothing music, get up and dance to happy music, read self-help books or uplifting novels, etc. It is not necessary to turn to food, alcohol or drugs to sooth the savage beast. Wishing you good luck and healthier choices.

[@marywinn8953]

Me.

[@Marilia0601]

Thank you! It would be great if you did a "what I eat in a day" video!

[@Plainandsimple25]

Thank you Marie, such great tips.

[@MsOnitemi]

Curious about who eats all those pastries in shops in France since snacking is not ideal? I thought the French like pastries?

[@bordeauxhouse]

The pastries would be a breakfast item - le petit dejune (spelling?).

[@nildabridgeman8104]

Hello Marie-Anne 💐💕, I was looking for your salad/salad dressing video. I'm looking for healthy but delicious alternatives to the meals I've been eating. Could you please repost it? Thanks so much for sharing your best 💕

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

It maybe over on my other channel Nilda 😘

[@nildabridgeman8104]

@@MarieAnneLecoeur Thankyou 🥗

[@matimurray5078]

No snaking and no cheese!!??! Marie you are killing me!!!😄. I need to lose 10 pounds. I am seriously thinking to put a big mirror at my fridge door, I think I will feel ashamed of my self with that piece of cake in my hand.☺️

[@matimurray5078]

Jaja,😂 I totally agree with him, specially in France , famous for delicious food, pastries, wine etc.

[@purplemoon8637]

Thanks Marie!

[@MsBackstager]

Hubby and I recently went to a family event where there was a nice buffet luncheon afterwards. We had a plate of healthy veggies and proteins and a small plate of fruit. We were astounded at how teenagers had a plate of candies. cakes and lots of breads with cream cheeses. Sure, they are thin now and do lots of sports but what will happen to them if they continue to indulge as they get older?!

[@MarieAnneLecoeur]

You are what you eat Ms B and what you eat you soon become 🙁

[@donnabowen7318]

Would you do what I eat in a day?

[@mariadej.torresdelatorre1345]

I agree totally with you, this is a very wisdom video, for me, the main tip is reduced portion, I love cheese too and eat a little portion daily, less meat, fruits and vegetables every day, It make me be in a good shape with some exercise too. A step by step eat daily would be a good video. By the way, you look so chic in your beatiful dress!

[@vicwil2423]

The comments about mindless snacking are right on target. However, I would suggest that when the “munchies” hit, perhaps a small piece of fruit or some celery sticks or the like will (a) satisfy the hunger pangs, (b) add some water and fibre, and (c) increase the number of servings of fruit and vegetables, of which so many people don’t eat enough in a day.

[@bonnieoliver219]

Again, wise, practical advice! By the way you look fabulous!

[@karakol86]

“Use a smaller plate. You can’t put a lot of food on the plate.” That is why you go back for seconds 😀

[@royalnavarre1673]

I reduced carbs to 30 grams or less per day and I've lost 32 pounds.

[@royalnavarre1673]

Marie-Anne Lecoeur Thank you so much ❣

[@marywinn8953]

I stopped putting sugar in my coffee and replaced it with a little cinnamon. It tastes good to me.

[@annoldham3018]

Lemon 🍋 water 💧 in between meals 😋. Or lime water 💧 😋.

[@janecel1]

I agree with your advice but I would add a 6th tip. Increase your protein intake. Ideally aim for .8 grams of protein per pound of your ideal weight. Our protein needs increase with age (especially for women) and protein provides greater satiety than carbohydrates or fat. Also, avoid processed food as much as possible.