Finding My Inner French Woman

I finished reading F.W.D.G.F. last night, I was sad to be done it but I'm eager to get Mirielle's other books now!

Do you ever feel, after reading a really good book, that you are almost in withdraw of having that "reliable, old friend" to go to for comfort?! Well I do, I feel like I need Mirielle's number so I can call upon her for advice!

If I haven't already said this a million times this book is definitely on my recommendation list!
I believe we all need to learn how to eat properly and this book delivered the perfect amount of narrative story that you can relate with as well as great advice on how to change your ways little by little to reach a higher sense of pleasure from food and the ability to maintain your health, happiness and hunger!

Once you make changes in your diet and start giving yourself indulgences that are WORTH indulging in your body will no longer crave the empty caloric crap you were once consuming.
If you want chocolate, coffee, ice cream, pastries... at least have the ones worth eating!
High quality products are usually richer and therefore you won't be over indulging in them as you would with a chocolate bar from the grocery store or a pint of ice cream a la Bryers.
Experiment with baking when you have the time, show yourself the difference between the ho hum foods you're used to and the great tasting kinds that are out there for you to explore!
Have fun with food and most importantly ENJOY it!

A few French things I am going to implement into my diet/life are:

Eating (homemade) soups 2-3 times a week
Limiting meat to only 1-2 times a week
Drinking more water (ensuring to have one glass at the start of my day and one at the end)
Going to the market weekly for FRESH food
Making sure I get 30 minutes of walking (or another type of exercise in) at least 3 times a week.

Don't deprive yourself and don't get down on yourself for enjoying something that you do everyday just be sensible and start giving your food more attention.

So go out there and try eating like a French woman for a day, or two or three!
Please share any yummy discoveries along the way...

P.S. I have still not eaten any red meat! :) I feel skinnier and Derek even said I look like I've lost a few pounds! YES!