Having become a general practitioner, Marine Loiseauwhich you had the opportunity to discover as Miss France 2013, has just published In great shape (ed. Marabout). Much more than a former beauty queen, she is now leaving her profession as doctor guide their career choices.
At a time when taking care of yourself has never been so important, Marine Ltemporel aspires to share her keys to a daily life towards better health. “To prevent before curing, because that’s what I believe in the most“, she explains.
If foodTHE sleep and the sport are mentioned by the former Miss, she focuses her advice just as much on solutions to overcome the stress and keep morale up. Its goal : “May you feel good in your body and in your head“, she adds before recalling that physical health and mental health are closely linked. Discover her exclusive interview with Top Santé.
Top Santé: Why this book?
Marine Lorgues: Today, there is a wide range of books on nutrition, sleep, sport, but ultimately very few that cover everything at once and are accessible to everyone. I wanted everyone to be able to benefit from varied advice to take care of their health on a daily basis.
Top Santé: In your life, how do you take care of yourself and stay in shape?
LM: There are several things…First, my positive mindset. I know how to satisfy myself and please myself, which is very important. Then, I have a hyperactive personality! I move around a lot. I need to be physically active to feel good. Sport is therefore part of my daily life: I practice running, fitness and pilates. The latter is a gentle sport that works a lot of muscles. Finally, I pay attention to my diet so that it is as varied as possible.
Top Santé: How would you describe your daily diet?
LM: My diet hasn’t always been ideal. Like everyone, I have professional constraints, a schedule… which is not always conducive to a perfect diet. I sometimes go to restaurants and cook myself when I can. But I always try to vary it. It is important to seek balance. You can treat yourself to a dessert at lunchtime, in which case, in the evening, you will compensate with a lighter dinner. I also tend to adapt my plate according to my activity of the day. For example, when I plan a workout, I know I’m going to need to eat more. I will then favor proteins to promote muscle repair with a good balanced diet.
Top Santé: Exactly, what do you think a balanced plate should look like?
LM: It ideally includes all food groups: vegetables which should represent half of the plate, proteins for a quarter, and carbohydrates for the last quarter. You can also add a little fat with a vinaigrette sauce for example. In practice, this gives white meat, brown or wild rice or quinoa, grilled vegetables, dried fruit, all accompanied by a fillet ofolive oil. Remember that to stay healthy, you have to eat everything!
Top Santé: Have you always had the same diet?
LM: I didn’t always pay attention to what I ate. Like all young people, when I was a student, I focused on fast and efficient! I also tended to snack. My Miss France year was the worst in terms of nutrition. I went to restaurants regularly, to aperitifs, to alcohol. As a result, at the end of the year, I had gained weight. Today, with age, I feel that I tolerate junk food and fats less. I learned to listen to my body more. I feel much better physically when I eat a balanced diet and my digestive system thanks me.
Top Santé: How do you deal with overeating today? Certain practices such as fasting are becoming more and more widespread. Do you ever follow them?
LM: We must combat preconceived ideas that we need to detox with juices or supplements. It’s wrong. No study has proven that the liver should be helped to regenerate. It’s his job! On the other hand, we are not obliged to follow an eating rhythm such as has been imposed on us since childhood. Some people aren’t hungry in the morning or evening, so they don’t need to force themselves to eat. You have to know how to listen to your body, identify its needs. It might feel good to make a intermittent fasting if you have eaten too much, as long as it does not last too long. I sometimes practice it when I feel the need.
Top Santé: What do you want to say to our readers who want to feel better in their bodies and in their minds?
LM: There is no miracle recipe but everyone must find their keys to being better psychologically. It’s not just about food, but having time for yourself. Take time for a hobby, a little reading, a sport that you enjoy… In our society, we tend to feel guilty when we take time for ourselves, but we shouldn’t! This is often easier said than done. When you have a demanding job, a family…it requires availability. However, you will perform better in all areas of your life if you take time for yourself!
