Comments on Weightless Hypnosis: Why French Women Don't Get Fat

I have the book but haven't had the time to read i...

2009-02-26T23:25:00.000-08:00

I have the book but haven't had the time to read it yet (full-time college student, I have to read textbooks right now, lol). I will read it asap, however, I would like to know your opinion on the "French Paradox?" Do you feel that red wine should be taken with lunch and dinner, or just as an occasional treat?

I liked this book and many of the ideas in it, esp...

2008-09-21T15:02:00.000-07:00

I liked this book and many of the ideas in it, especially the "food snob" part. lol

I've found lately that with eating smaller, slower meals and listening for my full button to go off, that I'm enjoying food more. We went to a new restaurant yesterday, and because I'd had a small, healthy breakfast, I was really hungry at lunch time. I enjoyed the meal 10 times more than if I'd still been full from breakfast.

Just to comment, another reason is that French wom...

2007-01-27T08:16:00.000-08:00

Just to comment, another reason is that French women don't really build muscle mass. I lived in France, and yes they walk, but they don't run. They don't play sports, ride bikes, and the gym scene there is non-existent, especially for women. When I would ride my bike down the street, the men would holler at us because it was so unusual to see women who were "sportif". By contrast Americans tend to build more muscle mass which contributes to overall mass structure, and then, we also tend to accumulate more fat as well. I think part of it is particularly in the portion sizes. American portions are about bigger, better. French portions are smallish, but very full of flavor, and the sauces--oh, to die for!

I think it was over all a good summary of the book...

2006-05-15T12:02:00.000-07:00

I think it was over all a good summary of the book. But I disagree with some comments you made. One of my grandmothers is French, and she has spoken English for most of her life, but her accent is still strong. It was rude to have made that comment about the french author. And i disagree about having to go to the gym. That is not necessary. French women walk every where, and when they go grocery shopping(which is almost every day) they carry there bags home.