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Please re-think your 800 cal diet. It can be devastating to your health. So many posts of people that regret it and wound up in the hospital with lasting effects for the rest of their lives--just not worth it. Get a healthy weight loss goal and be patient and persistent. That way you'll keep the weight off and not risk a…

I've been waiting.......Yahoo!

Oh---my favorite here in Italy is a brand called Novi. I have some of their 72% chocolate everyday. There are more expensive and famous brands (looking at you Lint), but this one is fantastic. I stick it in the refrigerator and break a piece off the bar.

Many threads over the years on this subject. DO NOT SAY ANYTHING TO HER. You do you, no matter how difficult it is. She knows and will start when she wants to. Any attempts at motivation will just cause resistance. When you start losing that may get her started. Good luck with your weight loss.

Those who can't give it up use the sugar free versions. If you want to cut it out, it's like anything else --or cold turkey or gradually cut back. Regular soda or pop, will use up your daily calories fast. So, it's best to cut if you can.

All I can tell you is that here, in Italy, it is tradition to go for a long walk after holiday meals. I can remember when the cousins and aunts and uncles all went walking after, all together--chatting all the way. This after a huge meal at my MIL's. We would see lots of others doing the same. The walk would last at least…

I agree, don't get anxious. MFP is like anything else, you need to get accustomed to it. There are lots of in's and out's, but just take your time and --start. Get your daily calorie goal and a digital food scale. Start weighing and measuring all your food and drink. Stay within your goal everyday. Be persistent and…

Well Bart, if someone doesn't know there's fiber in beans--there's not much hope, correct label or not. With the internet one can find high fiber foods if that's what they need. I find labels interesting, but not the Bible and I double-check if it's important to me. Irritation is everywhere. I wouldn't let food labels bug…

We eat lupini a lot in Italy. One thing I'm noticing is that it says "raw dry" on the package. This would give you the difference in calories if they are dry.

These all look super.

I'm asking "Did you read the OP?" She is asking for help balancing cooking for family and then herself. She didn't ask about a personal trainer, or getting a "physique" to "spice up her marriage". Perhaps her marriage is spicy enough? Her "goal" is organization. How is investing in that going to work? This is the most…

Everyone is different. You will have to experiment and see what works best for you. It will also depend on how much you eat. You could try a little something light---yogurt, or a coffee before, and your major breakfast after.

I have a similar situation. I have 4 males in the family and I make pasta or risotto for them everyday for lunch, and a protein and vegetable for the evening meal. I plan something else for myself. I always have leftovers, so maybe for me, protein with a salad or a little pasta and a leftover vegetable. Today, I have a…

I agree with @lietchi. Work more on building good habits. Then you cruise on automatic, and don't use other mental resources.

Trying to lose too much, too fast. Your deficit would have to be too large and this causes health problems. The minimum daily calorie goal for women is 1200 cal--for males 1500 cal, and this before exercise calories. I'd rethink my plan. Good luck.

Well, I cook legumes a lot. My husband is pescatarian and so I make pasta and risotto with vegetables and beans. I cook for a family--I have 3 grown sons who are often here for meals, plus my DIL and 2 grandchildren. Most I buy dry, chickpeas, lentils, white beans, black beans, pinto beans, etc. Buying dry, and in bulk is…

You do not have to exercise, but you do have to have a deficit to lose weight. Most on here weigh and log all food and drink on a digital food scale and try to stay within their daily calorie goal everyday. That's it. However, exercise is good for your health. It doesn't have to be fancy or expensive. Many take up walking…

I'd just throw out the cookie jar---or pack it away for awhile, or make sure there's nothing in it.

Fine---but what does your employer think? THAT'S what counts, because they issue your paycheck. Between 2 young women that worked for me, equal competence and the only difference being the way they dressed (one classy and the other your above comment), well, I'd pick the classy dresser by a long shot. Reality is what…

You don't give your height. However, MFP counts daily activity, but not exercise, in it's calculations. This means you add your exercise in and it gives you more calories for the day. That's the "fitness" part of MFP. To lose, you don't need to exercise, but your daily calorie goal will be lower. Also, how much weight did…

Exactly what @Sinisterbarbie1 said. When newbies are all motivated and gungho, they tend to run out of steam and then are disappointed. You will have more success creating new habits (like brushing your teeth, showering, etc..). First off get your daily calorie goal and a digital food scale. Start weighing and measuring…

Time to dry your tears and buck up. You can make a new life---make new friends, do new activities, etc. It's time to try new things. There's so much out there. There are book clubs, cooking classes, art classes, dancing classes, fitness centers with all their activities and classes,.....the list goes on and on. Going for a…

There can be lots of reasons why it's not working for you. If you want help, you'll need to give more information---your stats (height, weight, age, how much exercise, etc.... Then, how much you want to lose, and your daily calorie goal. Are you using a digital food scale to count your calories? How long have you been…

Agree with the other posters. Just get used to counting calories and staying within your daily goal. You can branch out when you're ready.

I am another that is very thrilled that you decided to stick around. Your story has value and will inspire and help many. Wording the message correctly is necessary for the newbies that are searching for their road to weight loss. Some will try your way and it will be a good fit with them. Others will fail and it's…

Weight loss is a learning curve. I think that you'll find it easier to work with macros later.

I guess I was surprised at the "hopelessly" too. 30 lbs isn't a lot. However the last 25-30 take more patience---that's all. Start weighing and measuring all your food and drink on a digital food scale. Get your daily calorie goal and stay with it everyday. You'll need consistency. Give it a month to 6 weeks to see how it…

I live in Italy and make pasta or risotto everyday for my family. My husband has been pescatarian since he was a child and I use a lot of vegetables or seafood in my recipes.

What a nice New Years story! Congratulations and all the best with your goals for the New Year.