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But, by far the thinnest, I think, are the Italians.
Why do you think that is? A friend from work went to Italy for vacation and she said the same thing. And it's not that they don't eat carbs!!
Cindy
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funny you should say that about Italian women... I think I know the secret  When I was working in Italy, one of my (male) Italian friends told me that "le donne devono far finta di mangiare" transl: women should pretend to eat... implying that they shouldn't eat at all! Basically he made a comment on my healthy appetite, I should not eat as much as I do (I am by no means overweight, so needless to say I was a bit offended, but when I think about that comment now, it just makes me laugh!).
Anyway, that's probably the big secret (just kidding). However, older women, after they've been married and had some kids, do get more overweight though.. that's what I've always noticed.
But all kidding aside, balance, smart choices, enjoying your food, no "forbidden" foods, are key elements that the author points out in her book, and focusing on those rather than obsessing like a lot of us here do, will help with accepting your body and eventually losing whatever extra weight you might carry around.
And the comment some people made about how Europeans walk a lot more is sooo true! Before I came to the US, I didn't exercise, and sure, I carried a few pounds extra that I didn't really need, but wasn't considered overweight by any means, but I walked.. tons. just to get from point a to b, most of the time I'd either walk or ride my bike, because for the longest time I didn't have a car, and I did not live in the city. Unfortunately, because everything in the US is so much bigger, it's harder for people who don't live in the city to walk without it being an intentional walk. I live now 20 minutes walking distance from work, and I walk at least once a week to work! And I looooove it! And I don't consider it exercise, it's just part of life..
ok.. I'm gonna stop now, before I start ranting about quality of life and the rush-like lifestyle of too many people I know...
Just wanted to share my little story about my Italian friend's comment.
Have a GREAT FRIDAY!!!
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I know this is kind of risky and not the most IBS-safe thing to do, but I was intrigued so I gave it a try. Plus, I've been really stable for a while, and I had a feeling I could get away with it ...
To kickstart getting in shape, the author reccommends doing a Miracle Leek Soup weekend. Weekdays work better for me so from Wednesday at 6pm to Friday at 6pm, I did the Leek Soup diet. I know it sounds cheesy and a lot like the cabbage soup diet, but it's only supposed to be done a couple times a year. I boiled 2 pounds of leeks (actually a combo of leeks and ramps) for 30 min and reserved the water. For meals and whenever hungry, I ate 1/2 cup of leeks. In addition, every 2 to 3 hours, I drank a cup of the leek broth. Mid-day on Thursday my tummy got too rumbly, so I did have a piece of whole wheat toast, dry. Oh and a teensy bit of cheese because it looked yummy. Today I followed the diet again, but also had a piece of whole wheat toast again, and some dry honeycombs. I figured being an IBS patient entitled me to fudging the rules just a bit. I have been gurgly and gassy, but it's not terrible. I had two huge BMs, one this morning and one yesterday. I must have been C and didn't even notice it. Also, since leeks are a mild diuretic, it encourages your body to get rid of a lot of water. So I also peed my brains out for the last few days.
I'm not weighing myself (It's simply not French to do so!) but today I went shopping for work clothes and bought several pairs of pants in sizes 4 and 2. I can't remember the last time I fit into size 2 dress pants, but they look great. I know a lot of it is probably water, but I also like the idea of retraining my belly to expect less food at each sitting. Hopefully the last two days accomplished that. Tonight I'll break the fast and have a small piece of chicken with two veggies.
Anyway, I don't reccommend the leek soup thing unless you are incredibly stable (and living alone -- lots of gas) but I do think it did the trick to make me feel slimmer and also in control of my willpower!
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Amanda
I live in the Big Apple, but I don't eat the skin
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i eat the Wildwood Organic SoYogurt too!! the probiotic one?? i *really* like the vanilla one and theres a brand, WholeSoy that makes a lemon flavor too only, the lemons arent organic so sadly, i must discontinue  but the vanilla works just as well! have you ever tried making a fruit-smoothie using this yogurt?? it works really well as a base b/c its pretty thin! unlike reg.yogurt---heres a recipe: easy soyogurt smoothies!!
what is that book about? b/c it sounds interesting! tell me more if you can!!
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VEGAN ASHLEY~IBS/C
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Panda, when did you morph into the mona Lisa? I much preferred your other pic!
I heard the author of this book speak on the teev, and it sounded quite good, the gist of it seemed to be enjoying small quantities of good food instead of pigging out on junk, is that it?
Ralph
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~~I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell-I know right now you can't tell~~Matchbox 20
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So far so good. I haven't weighed myself, but I've worn suits the past two days (summer job) and the definitely fit differently than they did when I bought them a month ago. Old habits die hard though -- I'm still eating in front of the tv or computer now and then, and I've been too busy to sit down to nice meals. I'm trying to pay attention to variety and all of that, so we'll see. I'm hoping a desk job (at a law firm) won't make me fat!
I saw in your other post that you decided not to do the Zone afterall. I looked into it too and it just seems like a lot of work. I hate measuring -- it's not how I learned to cook. This French Women book seems to be a lot more sensible and a lot more livable.
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Amanda
I live in the Big Apple, but I don't eat the skin
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so much that I bought this book on Amazon and will get it Friday!! I'm looking forward to reading this woman's perspective.....
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Great!
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Let me know what you think!
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Amanda
I live in the Big Apple, but I don't eat the skin
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Awww. Well I got kind of annoyed with my old pic. I have a love-hate relationship with my nose (okay, mostly hate) and I think it looked kinda long and crooked in that picture. I can only deal with that for so long! I have some better pics from a recent trip that I will try to put up soon, but for now, the old one just had to come down. I picked this one because I just saw the Mona Lisa on my last trip to Paris, last summer, and because I had an english springer spaniel growing up. So, I thought it was cute. Plus sometimes I worry about freakish stalker types online, you know?
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Amanda
I live in the Big Apple, but I don't eat the skin
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