French women don't get fat
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(4.0%) "French Women Don't Get Fat" by Mireille Guiliano is a breath of fresh air where diet books are concerned. Not being among the 98% of the female population who wants to lose weight, I enjoyed reading her book as a common-sense primer. (Note: all statistics in this blog post are 100% made up.)
The dieting world today is full of impatient Americans looking for instantaneous quick fixes, which are usually drastic, unsustainable or unsafe. Almost no one can resolve to never eat bread again, and no one should have to. Guilano is a CEO who clearly works as long hours as most American women and her advice - everything in moderation, cut out empty calories where you can, drink lots of water, eat smaller portions, keep your food interesting - resonates, but would undoubtably be challenging for people who need and/or want clear-cut instructions. There is also a lot of info in this book in terms of recipes and information about foods you never thought to eat but might enjoy.
Worth the time it takes to read, but not necessarily the money it costs to buy.
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