15 things the French get right that Americans get wrong

Have you ever envied the French for their laid back lifestyle or wondered how they eat amazing French food but still remain slim? Valerie Orsoni gives us the inside scoop in her new book LeBootCamp Diet: The Scientifically-Proven French Method to Eat Well, Lose Weight, and Keep it Off For Good.

The French native, who shares a number of helpful tips and recipes for living well in the book, noticed many differences between American and French lifestyles upon moving to California. And from Americans' concept of the gym to our 'humongous' portion sizes, she challenges readers to rethink the status quo.

Check out the slideshow above to find out which cultural differences stuck out to her the most and tips that can save your wallet, waistline and overall well-being.

For more, check out this video: