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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Most people choose hobbies based on what looks fun or helps them pass the time. But hobbies do much more than keep us entertained. Over time, they shape the way we think, influence who we’re becoming, and even affect how others perceive us. In fact, some hobbies come with surprisingly powerful benefits. They improve cognitive […]
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In every interaction, you try so hard. You monitor how you come across, overthink what to say, adjust your tone, and shape-shift depending on who you’re in front of. Yet no matter how hard you try, you still walk away feeling like something isn’t quite clicking. Here’s why… The more you try to show up […]
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Last year, I received an invitation to speak at TEDx, and I spent the next 6 months learning how to be a better speaker. But what I didn’t expect to happen during that time was to rewire my entire relationship with self-doubt. In fact, I realized that what was holding me back wasn’t my lack […]
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Let’s be honest: learning something new as an adult can make you feel incredibly vulnerable. Whether it’s starting a YouTube channel, learning a language, taking up public speaking, or walking onto a golf course for the first time, there’s often an unhelpful voice in the background whispering: You don’t belong here. That’s exactly what I […]
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