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If you walk around any major European city, it's hard not to notice that most people look fit and slim. Yet, you also can't ignore the fact that many are walking around with a baguette sandwich or ice cream cone in their hand.

When I first noticed this, I wondered if there was some unwritten rule that overweight people have to move out of the city and are not permitted to return until they shape up. But joking aside, everyone seems to be in good shape and in good spirits. And after observing their eating habits at restaurants during lunch and dinner, I became rather envious.

So what Go For Nose Surgery Beverly Hills Europeans eat that keeps them so slim and trim? You'd be surprised!

My usual lunch consists of a small salad with a piece of fish. If I plan on working out later in the day, I might treat myself to a latte with a piece of Breastaugmentation chocolate. Or if I was really good the day before, I might have a piece of toast with jam for breakfast. Either way, I'm always conscious of the carbs, fats, or whatever else we Americans are supposed to be counting at the moment.

Europeans eat very differently. Their morning begins with espresso, and moves slowly to a very heavy lunch that consists of a sandwich and always a dessert. All of which Bad Plastic Surgery How To Prevent It chased by a glass of wine. Dinners are even heavier, with rich sauces, very rare meat (dripping with blood!), potatoes or pasta. Wine is consumed like water. And don't forget the salad, appetizer and breadbasket that get devoured at every meal.

If Europeans can regularly enjoy such luxurious meals and get away with it, what are we Americans doing wrong? Why do so many of us seem to be losing the never-ending "battle of the bulge?"

The answer is simple -- they walk, we drive.

I pride myself on walking four miles a day at least five days a week. And on a good week, I will throw in a few weight-training sessions as well. Twenty miles a week may seem like a big accomplishment. But when you get down to it, for women over 40 it's not enough to prevent weight gain if you aren't careful about what you eat. And it's definitely not enough to stay fit and toned or to shed unwanted pounds.

Most European women do not go to the gym. Yet, most of them don't have cellulite, and most don't stress or obsess over their bodies. They eat only when they are hungry, stop when they are full, and walk all the time. Now that is a formula that works.

In addition, European foods don't contain as many hormones, pesticides and preservatives as American foods. I once met a French baker who Plasticsurgery in San Diego for a while before returning to France. He used the same ingredients to make his baguettes every morning when he lived in San Diego, yet he claims they tasted different.

Another thing I like about Europe is the untouched faces of women. You rarely see evidence of Botox injections or plastic surgery of any kind. The older generation proudly displays their wrinkles, and in doing so shows the younger one how to age gracefully.

I'm not saying all is right with Europe and everything is wrong with America. But when it comes to taking care of ourselves and getting comfortable with our bodies as we grow older, it seems we could learn a few things from our friends across the sea.

All the best,

Yana

Yana Berlin is the founder and CEO of http://www.fabulously40.com, devoted to the celebration of all things, primarily women and the challenges and joys they face juggling their careers, children, relationships, and life's other issues. Fabulously 40.com is a social network for women that catalyzes its members to celebrate and embrace their life. Since launching http://www.fabulously40.com - Mrs. Berlin has been connecting, and supporting women all over the world.

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