VOILA, I DID IT! SHARE YOUR SUCCESS
Joanne Czarnik
POSTED: Mon, 09/12/2011 - 9:46am
Hi everyone - I have lost 5 lbs - it took me over a month but I did it!!
Un peu, un peu, I am becoming a French woman. Thanks to all of you with all of your wise advice and support. I just wish I could thank Mireille in person!! My sister and my sister-in-law have also bought the book, "French Women Don't Get Fat" and are following it also. I realize there is no diet, just lifestyle changes. I am trying to drink Perrier water as opposed to drinking too much wine and I am just trying to sip my wine! I am 20 lbs away from my goal weight but I know that I can do this!!MIREILLE'S CALENDAR
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Nikita
POSTED: Wed, 09/14/2011 - 4:33pm
great!!
this is so wonderful and inspiring. I kind of strayed from "ze french way" lately, and it helps to hear stories like this. Thanks for sharing. NettaViva la Diva
POSTED: Wed, 09/14/2011 - 12:22pm
Congratulations...and yes you
Congratulations...and yes you can do this...we are all here to support you!miamoki
POSTED: Tue, 09/13/2011 - 11:44pm
Good for you!!
I have lost a couple...I was down almost five but quickly gained back 1.8 due to over indulging and mindless eating. Sigh. It is a process. I am having the biggest challenge with football season upon us. I have learned a few things and am trying to make our tailgates more friendly. In fact last night - even though we lost miserably, we had a great tailgate. DH and I shared some champagne, and had lobster tails and fish on the grill other than your usual burgers and chips. When I have wine inside the stadium - I put it with soda water and it's more refreshing than just drinking wine or beer. Baby steps :)vickie2
POSTED: Mon, 09/12/2011 - 8:10pm
Hi Joanne
That's wonderful news! I bet you feel and look wonderful :)kit
POSTED: Mon, 09/12/2011 - 4:17pm
Way to go Joanne!!
Pick up a 5 pound weight, feel its heft, and you'll realize what an accomplishment you've already achieved. Continued good wishes on your journey. I can already see you languishing in France, sipping champagne!!OUI! xo TinaMarilyn
POSTED: Mon, 09/12/2011 - 11:48am
Well done
You have got it right. A lb a week is good, baby steps and it will stay off. You go girl.Joanne Czarnik
POSTED: Mon, 09/12/2011 - 12:21pm
Thank you Marilyn!!
So glad to share my sucess and get positive comments!! It definitely keeps me going!! My goal when I retire(in less than 2 years), is to go to Provence and look and act like a French woman. I am going review my French language lessons and I will be "good to go!"Marilyn
POSTED: Tue, 09/13/2011 - 2:42pm
Good to go
You so will be. Provence is where my heart lies. We have had many happy holidays near Mont Ventou. You will love retiremnt as well, once you get used to it. I retired 18 months ago and am settling into it nicely having adjusted to the loss of salary!!!!!meneia
POSTED: Mon, 09/12/2011 - 6:54pm
Tres Bien!
Slow and steady. Definitely the way to go. And what a nice thing to look forward to. Are you planning on moving, or just taking an extended vacation?Joanne Czarnik
POSTED: Tue, 09/13/2011 - 11:24am
moving tio Provence??
Don't I wish - no just a 2 week vacation!!Joanne Czarnik
POSTED: Tue, 09/13/2011 - 11:25am
just realized I did not spell the word "to" correctly
Oh, well, the time cannot get here soon enough!!