They don’t diet.
“While it is true that French women are less likely to follow the latest faddish diet regimes than American women, they are constantly aware of the need to ‘pay attention’ to their figures, and to keep slim,” the author said. “A very common saying amongst French women is ‘il faut souffrir pour être belle,’ which means ‘you have to suffer to be beautiful.'”
This typically involves following a balanced diet and indulging in moderation, according to Eatwell.