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When it comes to embracing a healthy lifestyle without sacrificing all the fun, the French certainly know a thing or two!
Click through for five easy slimming secrets inspired by the enviable French lifestyle.
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Croissants, cheese, chocolate, champagne – nothing is off-limits to French women! How do they do it? By staying conscious of portion sizes. “You can eat a little of everything in moderation,” says author Mireille Guiliano, who penned the top-selling French Women Don’t Get Fat.
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Stuck in the same sandwich rut? Eat for variety, like the French do – when every meal is a chance to taste exciting new and fresh flavours, you’ll be less likely to over-indulge.
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French women never skip meals – and that includes breakfast!
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Most French women prefer incidental exercise over sweating it out at the gym, so they’ll leave the car at home whenever possible.
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Most French meals involve a perfectly matched wine, but instead of topping up their glass, they take their time and have water in between sips – which helps them feel full and satisfied.
