Junk Food

I have been back in England for a few days now and I am starting to realise the incredible difference in food compared to France. Having spent the previous three weeks in France, I had lost four kilos in weight. This was without even trying! This was just by eating nice food, at regular intervals and doing the gardening.

I wouldn't say that I was a fussy eater. On the contrary; I like most of the food that fast food addicts would cringe at. I like salads, fruit and all the other stuff that is supposedly good for you. I know that this exists in England but so does all the other convenience food. It is astonishing how easy it is to find fast food here. It exists in France of course, but in my opinion, on a very smaller scale. The downside to finding this convenience food is that it is very convenient to eat it! It is not that convenient when you have to buy bigger clothes to accommodate it though!

I have had that feel good time just lately and my belt should be thanked for that. I am at least one hole smaller than I was before I left for France a few weeks ago. It is an amazing feeling when people tell you that you have lost weight! Compare that to the comments you get when you put weight on: "Jesus, you've banged the weight on", "I didn't recognise you with that extra chin" or the classic, "has your thyroid packed up". I have found that the tried and tested excuse to explain this weight gain does not work. The "I have a slow metabolism", does not seem as effective as it once was.

When you are managing to use holes on your belt that you didn't realise existed, you can't help feeling good. Except of course when you hear the words, "are you alright? You have lost loads of weight; are you ill?"

Since I arrived in England on Monday, I can honestly say that I feel like I have less energy. Why is that? Do I feel better in France because of the food, the wine or just the almost stress free life? At this moment in time, I don't know and I am too tired to think about it. I am starting to get hungry and as I am tired, I cannot be bothered to cook. Maybe I should try some of that convenience food? That new hole on the belt I have discovered is starting to strain so I might just give it a miss! Not eating by not having to cook; now that is very convenient!