French Women Don't Get Fat: The Secret of Eating for Pleasure Audiobook

" Guiliano's book contains advice, recipes, and child hood stories, resulting in a work that is both humorous and useful. I love it! "

" This is the best book I have ever read concerning diet. It helped me focus on eating for the rest of my life, not dieting. There are so many American eating thoughts that we need to get away from, and this book definitely helps. Plus, you can still eat desserts, cheese, and wine! "

" I enjoyed this book, even though I didn't agree whole-heartedly with every concept. However, I do agree that America has a problem with obesity and the consumption of food. This book is great if you don't want to be on a "diet." The book speaks more to the adaption of lifestyle changes. You can read the book and accept the concepts that work for you. I found quite a few ideas that I really took to, for example increasing my water intake. I feel that this book really speaks to health first and foremost and that is the reason that I enjoyed it. I also got some great fruit and veggie recipes from the book. Since I have spent a lot of time in Europe (particularly Italy) over the last 5 years of my life, I can say that Europe does have an understanding with food that I hope that has rubbed off on me as well. They have a love for the pleasures of food and the simple joy it brings without overindulgence. There are some concepts in the book I already adapted to my life but others that made me think back to my time in Europe and remember experiences I may have forgot and re-adapt them back into my life. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking to shed some weight but not looking to deprive themselves. I do agree with the basic concept of the book, sometimes only a few changes in behavior can help you reap the benefits that crash dieting will never help you attain. You change a behavorial pattern for the better and you have a healthy, better you for a lifetime. "

" Since I read this so long ago, I cannot recall enough detail to write a proper review. What I will say is that I enjoyed it immensely and found the theories espoused both sensible and practical. I will be reading this again. "

" While it may not be the best book I've ever read, I have to give this book 5 stars for its content. It focuses on teaching you to change your attitude about food in order to lose weight. It's an easy read and just makes plain good sense. "

" Loved it- it makes snese, so why don't I apply it!? Love the recipes as well- some are so simple. Makes me want to travel to Paris, sans kids of course!!! "

" "French womn typically think about good things to eat. American women typically worry about bad things to eat." "

" Some good recipes, but geez, does this woman have all day to spend preparing and eating food? She most decidedly does NOT have young children. To not get fat, you drink water, eat vegetable soup for a weekend, and then eat tasty, diverse meals in small portions when you are hungry and hold yourself back from nothing. Good advice. But she's also a champagne exec and probably spends most of her time eating in chichi french restaurants. Not at 3 in the morning after being up with the baby for 2 hours and making do with whatever's there. No way. "

" This could just as easily be called "Common Sense." Moderation in all things, use calories equal to what you consume, drink lots of water. "

" a pretty good read with some humor and easy to follow recipes. I will be trying the 2 day Leek Soup "diet" next weekend. "

" Good reminders to drink more water, eat smaller portions, enjoy your food rather than inhaling it, eat in season, don't eat junk, savor your pleasures, bigger is not always better, quality over quantity and move more. It's worked for me for the last forty years. And I'm not even French. "

" Cute book, full of common sense tips that American women totally ignore. I didn't find the recipes appealing. "

" So far, this is a great inspiration for me. I have already noticed a difference in my eating... Guilt-free chocolate and wine! "

" Mireille is a bit full of herself, but charming. She has some good tips. "

" I enjoyed reading this book, but realize I've not cooked from it. Common sense advice about portion control, not feeling guilty about not finishing your dessert, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, and snacking on dried soybeans instead of potato chips. "

" interesting. makes sense. some good recipes... "

" Being French, I felt compelled to read this book. I enjoyed it. The author is very witty and funny. Very good read! "

" Lovely book complete with common sense, lots of recipes, good stories. It's not a diet book. And it shares my hatred of the gym. A must read. "

" Marvelous - well worth the time for anyone wanting to remain healthy and wise. "

" A great book with fun French charm. One of the best diet books I have ever read! Very realistic and easy to follow diet advice! The recipes are amazing too!! "

" I loved this book! Take it with a grain of salt and its a new outlook on daily habits. "

" Loved listening to this book. Lots of great ideas, reminders and simple concepts. The French accent made it fun to listen to also! If nothing else and if only just for now, this book got me drinking water again. "

" There are alot of good tips for healthy living in this book. "

" Probably 3.5. Very interesting take on how french and american women differ on how they approach food. Quick read and worth it. "

" ...well, because we DON'T get fat...it's interesting to read this and think about food. The French love food and I for one LOVE food, but us Frenchies don't get fat, thanks. "

" I easily lost 5 lbs the week after I read this book! "

" I liked this book alot. I am still practicing some of the ideas she talked about. It is a healthy balanced way of looking at food and the way we eat.And she made it fun. I tried some of the recipes, very good. "

" I picked this up at my library in the fiction paperbacks. I was expecting a comedy/mystery. I was surprised to find it a diet book. Much was a repetition of things I've heard before, but it was explained it a fun, easily understood manner. "

" Best non-diet book that actually works ever. Someday I'll learn to stick to it... "

" An in-depth look at the French paradox. "

" I enjoyed the passages on different foods and drink the best. Some of the "French Women do and don't" got a bit old. But it was an enjoyable read -- especially as a "listen". Her accent and presentation are quite charming. "

" Interesting and intriguing. Includes recipes of great low fat foods to make. "

" Basically a common-sense reminder to drink water and move your butt and devote your attention to the pleasure and ceremony of food. I actually have a little bit left to read but I'm sick of seeing it up here. "

" Pretentious is the word that kept popping in to my mind as I read this. So much of what she says is obvious. She must really think we Americans are morons or at least she just treats us that way! Don't waste your time! "