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Slimming down isn?t always a walk in the park?unless your doctor literally tells you to walk in the park. But when Michel Cymes, France?s favorite TV doctor, shares his secrets for avoiding weight gain at 65, you can bet even skeptics are listening up. Fresh from a candid interview with French magazine Femme Actuelle, Michel reveals habits that let him enjoy a burger without regret?and he swears by a no-nonsense routine that might just work for the rest of us mere mortals too.

Pleasure on the Plate?No Diet Required

It comes as a relief to learn that Michel Cymes, renowned TV host and former otolaryngologist, doesn?t deprive himself when it comes to food. Quite the opposite, actually! He confesses without shame that pleasure is still very much on the menu:

“I can enjoy a steak tartare with fries and burgers whenever I feel like it?”

But there?s a catch?Michel is the first to admit he balances out these culinary indulgences. As he told Femme Actuelle:

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“But after overeating or drinking too much?on the following day and the day after?I compensate with healthier food and more physical activity.”

So, while he?s not counting every calorie, he is paying close attention, especially after a particularly hearty meal (or night out).

The Everyday Routine: The Scale Doesn?t Lie

Michel Cymes doesn?t rely on magic to keep his figure at 65. Instead, his method boils down to a simple daily habit that anyone can try. He explains:

“But I also know that from the age of 50-55, you just can?t afford to put on weight anymore, because it?s much harder to lose it. So I weigh myself every day.”

For him, keeping track is key. What?s more, he openly shares his personal threshold:

“As soon as I go over 82 kilos (about 181 lbs), I cut back until I?m back at my target weight.”

His advice is as pragmatic as it gets: keeping an eye on the scale is a great way to prevent those sneaky pounds from settling in. And, as always, it?s worth noting that everyone?s ideal weight varies, especially depending on gender.

Pro Tips from the Presidential Palace

Michel Cymes is always ready with a word of advice, and his counsel is in demand?even at the highest level. On October 5th, while appearing on the TV show “C ? vous” (the French equivalent of a lively talk show like The View), he shared a little behind-the-scenes detail about advising none other than former French president Fran?ois Hollande. Invited to the ?lys?e Palace, Michel discussed the art of keeping in shape. He recalls:

“I told him: just do 6,000 steps.”

It turns out his suggestion was taken very seriously. He went on to explain:

“Not long after, someone told me his advisers had asked who the heck it was that suggested Hollande do 6,000 steps?because he?d started pacing around the ?lys?e Park just to reach his step count.”

Let?s just say the presidential sneakers got a workout.

Still Full of Energy at 65

Now 65, Michel Cymes is living proof that staying active pays off. Despite retiring from medicine in 2021, his media career is going stronger than ever. Between releasing a new book and presenting the TV show “C bon ? savoir” on France 2 (a major public broadcaster), he needs to stay energetic?another reason, as he puts it, to keep his weight in check.

Enjoy your favorite foods (even burgers!)?as long as you balance them with healthier choices after.
Step on the scale every day, especially after the age of 50.
Set a personal target weight, and don?t ignore when you cross the line.
Physical activity helps, even if it means taking a presidential stroll in the park!

Life may not always be a feast, but according to Michel Cymes, it?s all about balance?and a little daily discipline never hurts.