How much weight did you gain in Paris?
Sep 1st, 2007, 04:23 PM
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Getting a pedometer is a good idea, but might scare you when you see you've walked seven miles in half a day. I'd have to go back to the room and lie down for a while (kidding).
I bought a ped at Target a couple of years ago and used it religiously until it died. The one that I had gave directions to program it to your stride. I think for me about 2,000 steps equaled a mile but could be wrong. Do a search on google for pedometers and you might find an answer.
You'll have a great time. I understand about the bakery, that's my weakness too, but I didn't gain. Try Poulain if you're in the 7th, Gerard Mulot in the 6th and Maison Kaiser on Rue Monge. Yum. If you walk from one to the others, you'll work off the calories.
I bought a ped at Target a couple of years ago and used it religiously until it died. The one that I had gave directions to program it to your stride. I think for me about 2,000 steps equaled a mile but could be wrong. Do a search on google for pedometers and you might find an answer.
You'll have a great time. I understand about the bakery, that's my weakness too, but I didn't gain. Try Poulain if you're in the 7th, Gerard Mulot in the 6th and Maison Kaiser on Rue Monge. Yum. If you walk from one to the others, you'll work off the calories.
Sep 2nd, 2007, 03:32 AM
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HI tusc,
My sympathies.
the only solution is for you to move to France or Italy.
Hi Mom,
>I plan to eat a lot of cheeses and fruit during the day.<
Be careful with the cheeses. France has at least 450 kinds of cheese. You can't sample all of them in a week. You'll get sick.
>what is "the French food" that these people didn't like? <
All that stuff with strange names and sauces on it - poulet, boeuf, poisson, saucisse, oeufs, jambon, croissant, baguette, ....
What is the point of walking around attached to a pedometer?
My sympathies.
the only solution is for you to move to France or Italy.
Hi Mom,
>I plan to eat a lot of cheeses and fruit during the day.<
Be careful with the cheeses. France has at least 450 kinds of cheese. You can't sample all of them in a week. You'll get sick.
>what is "the French food" that these people didn't like? <
All that stuff with strange names and sauces on it - poulet, boeuf, poisson, saucisse, oeufs, jambon, croissant, baguette, ....
What is the point of walking around attached to a pedometer?
Sep 2nd, 2007, 04:47 AM
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<i>What is the point of walking around attached to a pedometer?</i>
It was in direct response to the poster's anticipated reluctance to "imbibe" in Paris' culinary offerings. A person who sees he/she has walked 10+ miles should be able to overcome dieter's guilt.
It was in direct response to the poster's anticipated reluctance to "imbibe" in Paris' culinary offerings. A person who sees he/she has walked 10+ miles should be able to overcome dieter's guilt.
Sep 2nd, 2007, 06:29 AM
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The first time I went to Paris, I lost nine pounds in a week, all of it from walking. I found that hard to believe but then I did the calculations: walking from morning to dusk was burning some 6000 kcal per day. I stopped to eat only once a day.
Even if you're not determined to walk a lot, it's easy to walk 6-8 miles per day while visiting Paris. If you don't mind seeing the city on food, you can walk 20 or more miles a day easily.
And yes I do wear a pedometer. And steps don't matter for burning calories: only the distance covered counts.
Even if you're not determined to walk a lot, it's easy to walk 6-8 miles per day while visiting Paris. If you don't mind seeing the city on food, you can walk 20 or more miles a day easily.
And yes I do wear a pedometer. And steps don't matter for burning calories: only the distance covered counts.
Sep 2nd, 2007, 07:56 AM
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I always lose weight when I go to France. I lost around 12 pounds without trying on my last trip there which was one month long. I considered the money I spent on the vacation a bargain compared to the cost of some very pricey health and weight reduction spas. It's a great way to drop a few pounds if you want to.
Sep 2nd, 2007, 08:32 AM
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