get fat

In my lifetime, the most seminal example of this phenomenon is undoubtedly “French Women Don’t Get Fat” by Mireille Guiliano.

“French Women Don’t Get Fat” went on to become a runaway bestseller, moving over 3 million copies.

“I want to get fat. I want to eat whatever I crave. I want to be happy, fall in love.”

The more junk food was available, the board added, the more likely it was that people would get fat.

However, as Sue starts having fun as a successful and adored young woman, and the older Elisabeth basically stays in, overeats and watches TV, Sue wonders why she should be dormant for a week if Elisabeth is only going to sit around in a pool of self-pity and get fat?