I was in France this summer and it’s something I notice every time I’m there: the slimness of the French people. It’s really quite incredible. By now, I suspect we’re all familiar with the French Paradox. It’s the fact that the traditional French diet is filled with goodies we North Americans tend to view as […]
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This was one of my very first posts…and since I happen to be in France right now on a family vacay I thought it a good time to re-run this favorite of mine: Wouldn’t it be fabulous to indulge in buttery croissants and triple crème brie, all while maintaining a size four silhouette and the blood […]
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North Americans may be many things, but one thing we’re not? Svelte. Not on average, anyway. And certainly not compared to the rest of the world. Are there things we could learn from our friends in other countries around the globe? Why, yes. Yes there are. Join me on a little tour. Japan In Okinawa, […]
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I’ll admit it: I’m a little obsessed with Europe. In the past I’ve written about the French Paradox , and there’s a big part of me that would like to be reborn in this life as a French woman (and not only because spa treatments are considered part of the French healthcare system). Also, I […]
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One of the best ways to lose or maintain weight is to become a portion-control pro. It’s one of the secrets of the French Paradox, and one of the reasons why a lot of women throughout the world (Europe in particular) are able to enjoy the wonderful food they do, yet stay slim. This is definitely […]
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In honor of the French National Day today, I thought I’d share some links about the French lifestyle and the French way of eating (um, and also because I’m a little obsessed with this topic): Health Lessons from the French (on Blisstree) Mireille Giuliano on Summer and Rituals (on Treat Yourself Well) Kate Middleton and the Dukan […]
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Wouldn’t it be fabulous to indulge in buttery croissants and triple crème brie, all while maintaining a size four silhouette and the blood pressure of a 25-year old? The French enjoy a famously rich diet. They shun exercise as gauche. Yet, on the streets of Paris, everyone appears thin and gorgeous. More importantly, France’s low rates […]
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That voice in your head that keeps whispering: “You’re not ready,” “You’re not good enough,” Wouldn’t it be nice to destroy it… permanently? Well in this article, I’m sharing exactly how you can… and it doesn’t involve confidence tricks or positive thinking. No matter how skeptical you are, or how much that inner voice is […]
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Morning routines have gone from helpful to strangely worshipped. CEOs and entrepreneurs share their rituals, and the self-development world treats them like guaranteed formulas for success. Like if you wake up at 5 am, drink celery juice, and jump in an ice bath, you’ll achieve all your hopes and dreams! As someone deeply interested in […]
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Life is like a movie where each of us is following a different script. Yet many of us aren’t happy with the one we’ve been given and secretly wish we were living someone else’s story. While we didn’t consciously choose our scripts, they are a result of our past experiences and repeated choices, which means […]
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Ever walk away from a conversation thinking, Why did I say that? Or replay it later in your head and think, “Gosh, I sounded awkward” or “Why didn’t I say something smarter?!” I used to do this all the time. But once I figured out a few key shifts, that awkward, second-guessing feeling basically disappeared. […]
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When it comes to goal-setting, many people think that once we choose and set a goal, everything just magically falls into place. Well, spoiler alert; it doesn’t. You don’t rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of what you feed your mind. Every thought, every input, every idea is quietly […]
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Do you worry that people find you boring? Do you feel awkward in social situations or struggle to express yourself the way you would like to? If you’ve ever wished you could be more confident, more charismatic, and more magnetic, this article will help you become just that. Because here’s the thing… You’re not boring […]
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