I've never been ambitious.
People are unhappy when they are on diets, because it's 'don't do this, don't do that, do this, do that.
Nothing but beauty and douceur
Once a day, take some 'Beach Time.'
Since the pleasure of most foods is in the first few bites, eat one thing on your plate at a time, at least at the start of the meal when you can concentrate and enjoy the full flavors.
Being and working in America, it's very important to work hard, work smart and work in a certain way. France and Europe has, with the tradition and culture, it's slow-moving and it's not always good.