tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post33885899295036962..comments2023-12-23T20:39:16.612+01:00Comments on A Femme d'Un Certain Age: Petit Dejeuner: Part I, The Rehab SeriesTish Jetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08865177127050648489noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-59740057156553904152014-06-28T12:03:13.539+02:002014-06-28T12:03:13.539+02:00The biscuits come in a box and inside they are ind...The biscuits come in a box and inside they are individually wrapped two or three to a package. In rehab, mine are made out of white bread, but in the grocery store there are all sorts of options from whole wheat to cereal breads. And, yes, they are basically dry toast.<br /><br />As I vaguely recall there were, at least when Andrea was a baby, those biscuit-like things that babies sort of teethed on and then they got all soggy and disgusting. They're a bit like those.<br /><br />The great thing about them is that the hard surface makes for easy scraping of the butter, just enough to make me happy and not too much to make me feel guilty.Tish Jetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08865177127050648489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-15146247179759030532014-06-25T23:12:37.344+02:002014-06-25T23:12:37.344+02:00Interesting stuff. I think I remember from my one ...Interesting stuff. I think I remember from my one year of French classes when I was 13 that French tend not to eat much for breakfast. We had a class breakfast of croissants and hot chocolate(cos we weren't old enough for coffee). <br /><br />What are these biscuit things you mention? Like small bits of dried toast? I do find it weird that you can buy loaves of toast in Europe. Eleanorjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15458995916551328770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-25004249490796625382014-06-24T02:59:31.826+02:002014-06-24T02:59:31.826+02:00You are emboldening me to get that left hip done. ...You are emboldening me to get that left hip done. I do think that the post operative care is much better in Europe than here where you are, basically, just sent home. Get well and mobile ASAP.<br />MaryMJH DesignArtshttp://mjhdesignarts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-79772705771391489062014-06-24T00:24:09.781+02:002014-06-24T00:24:09.781+02:00So many people are getting knee replacements....ou...So many people are getting knee replacements....ouch!! I love the small size pastries. That's all you really need. It's been proven after about 5 bites you're not really tasting it anymore due to the way taste buds work. The thing I notice in France is the weights down, in my opinion, due to how many people still smoke A LOT over there. Even dining outside I get a sore throat from the smoke. That's not a healthy option for staying slim. It all boils down to less everything and keep moving. I'm sure you'll do very well.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992265910653421978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-71079372382185243602014-06-23T23:58:49.061+02:002014-06-23T23:58:49.061+02:00Tish it sounds like you are on a great regimen. I ...Tish it sounds like you are on a great regimen. I have 15 pounds I would love to shed, and am certainly planning to continue making better food choices.<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />The Arts by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-89457476524971246062014-06-23T21:37:28.665+02:002014-06-23T21:37:28.665+02:00Oh goodness... Les genoux! Je ne me rendais pas co...Oh goodness... Les genoux! Je ne me rendais pas compte!<br /><br />Heal quickly, eat mindfully, enjoy that cafe au lair and Bisous.D. A. Wolfhttp://dailyplateofcrazy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-71046450318345282612014-06-23T19:41:35.956+02:002014-06-23T19:41:35.956+02:00love hearing about your portions. Good luck will c...love hearing about your portions. Good luck will continue reading this blog. xxpeggybraswelldesign.compeggybraswellhttp://peggybraswelldesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-39224252153027851472014-06-23T19:20:27.366+02:002014-06-23T19:20:27.366+02:00GOOD MORNING TISH, GLAD TO SEE THAT YOUR KNEE IN H...GOOD MORNING TISH, GLAD TO SEE THAT YOUR KNEE IN HEALING WELL ? I AM FOR FIRST TIME EVER AM WORKING WITH A NUTRITIONIST WHO IS TEACHING ME ( OR TRYING TO ) THAT `NOTHING ` IS OFF LIMITS ! IT IS ALL ABOUT PORTION CONTROL AND KNOWING WHEN YOU A SATISFIED AND NOT FULL ? AND YES, OUR PORTIONS ARE WAY TOO LARGE !<br /> SOO ENJOY YOUR POST! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073654493070161730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-51203990034188230762014-06-23T18:10:17.939+02:002014-06-23T18:10:17.939+02:00You are giving us a first-hand look into French th...You are giving us a first-hand look into French thinking about food and nutrition. I love it, although I'm sorry for your knee situation. Now, however, you'll be able to start moving again. Your posts are always enjoyable. Love the idea of no foods off limits.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-41799056627902486542014-06-23T17:17:58.687+02:002014-06-23T17:17:58.687+02:00Tish, I am so thrilled every time there is a new p...Tish, I am so thrilled every time there is a new post on your knee surgery recovery!<br />Even though it's been a few yrs. since both mine where done, I'm learning new things I can still apply because of you!<br />You are a gem, thank-you so much.<br />Hugs, LorraineAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08904397209729661617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-66700498116283731462014-06-23T16:06:00.199+02:002014-06-23T16:06:00.199+02:00I have been trying to lose the same 10 pounds for ...I have been trying to lose the same 10 pounds for the past few years, and trying to find satisfaction without deprivation and without obsessive calorie or Point counts.<br />Thank you for these timely posts, and for the info you are sharing.<br />Best with your recovery,<br />Diane in Canadadianespaintinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00690383870139779250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-3680518105298359492014-06-23T16:03:07.501+02:002014-06-23T16:03:07.501+02:00Hi Trish,
You are an inspiration - bringing style ...Hi Trish,<br />You are an inspiration - bringing style and grace to joint replacement - exactly what many of us femme d'un certain age need right now. Thanks for writing.Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12320713818026980750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-34993739638913544612014-06-23T14:28:52.987+02:002014-06-23T14:28:52.987+02:00I don't eat croissants very often as I'm a...I don't eat croissants very often as I'm aware how fattening they can be. I have to say that the best ones I've ever tasted have been in France and I plan to indulge when we visit Toulouse in September for my birthday! I've put on weight during my recent holiday in northern Spain, so will be following these posts with great interest. I should confess that I did eat croissants several times on our holiday, but they were the tiny ones (so don't count?)!!! Good luck with your recovery.Suehttp://over60andoverhere.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-67644989409835549662014-06-23T13:40:26.529+02:002014-06-23T13:40:26.529+02:00Dear Trish. I am following your blog for quite som...Dear Trish. I am following your blog for quite some time. And I love your news about living in France. I am also struggeling with my weight due to pain in my knees. I already have one replaced and next year the other one will be done. So I know what you are going though right now. Therefore I wish you all the best for your recovery. I keep on reading your blog with plaesure. <br /><br />All the best<br /><br />MarionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-63226924614843534802014-06-23T09:17:04.459+02:002014-06-23T09:17:04.459+02:00I adore croissants and have one a few mornings a ...I adore croissants and have one a few mornings a week, the difference I've noticed here in Europe is that ours are a third of the size of US ones, everything really is bigger there. Last time I ordered a mixed alcoholic drink it was so strong that I had to ask for three glasses and three more mixers!<br /> I have to battle my weight every day, but it's better than the misery I felt being fat. Looking forward to reading the rest of your menu, I have some post holiday pounds to shift - French butter what can I say?<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8632687405116920387.post-50145159617359265312014-06-23T08:25:16.378+02:002014-06-23T08:25:16.378+02:00I am interested in what the nutritionist suggests ...I am interested in what the nutritionist suggests as in France I would think they have a good idea of how to keep all the French femmes chic and slim.<br /> <br />I am not sure if you are familiar with the Weight Watchers regime and no foods are off limits but the program trains you to make better food choices. I tried for years to lose 30 pounds and walking and WW helped me succeed. <br />You might not be able to start walking too far or fast for awhile but even 20 minutes each day can make a big difference. <br />You can do it!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.com