I bake lots and lots not only for myself but also for my neighbors, friends and family and sometimes I make some extras for ourselves, but like I mentioned, it's really all about moderation. I ate one piece of toast with a smear of jam, not 3 or 4 pieces and loaded with jam, one small slice of marbled cranberry bread (a thin slice) and half of a waffle. Keep in mind that I didn't say I eat oatmeal everyday. Moderation and portion control is important and I also workout a lot!

You are right Laura.. I use my diet regalement like you.. And it works.. Very simple.. Just do not eat junk food, always moving your body like jogging or cardio, drink alot of water to keep hydrated and think about the portion when you eat something.. Better to eat BEFORE you Very hungry and Stop eating BEFORE you completely full.. And thats the way to get healthy and stay in shape.. I love food and I love eating.. But I know what should be my portion and I know When i have to stop.. :) I lost 28kg from 89kg to 61kg just for 6 month.. And it really helps! I dont need to drink a diet drugs or Workout like crazy or gym like you wanna be an underwear's models.. LOL.. Until now I stay in shape and feel so healthy and happy because I made it And it becomes my lifestyle :) *Sorry for my bad english :)

Thank you so much for all your insight and honesty this video is so helpful.

I truly admire the way the Italian culture loves food and allows it to love you back. You are so right on with balance, whole real foods and really enjoying your food because its delicious AND because its good for you. America could use a little Italian Food 101. :)

Laura, thank-you so much for sharing. Very helpful.

Thank you! It's sooo nice to hear lil tips and alternatives

This was the best Laura's topics ever! Thank you so much for sharing ur personal routine on how to stay fit!! Excellent tips and they're easy to follow! Thank you!!!

Thank you so much Laura! you have no idea how much I needed this real advice..

This is SUCH a good video, thank you! I think this is a very healthy attitude an plan - it's easy, it's simple, and if people really think this through, it will help and be effective in maintaining weight. This is really how we SHOULD be eating.

Awesome video!!! Thank you laura

Great pieces of advice, Laura! Love it! Thanks for sharing! :)

This really does help. Thanks Laura

This was by far the most helpful video on this topic I've ever seen. You covered all the bases and I can tell you put time and effort in what you were gonna say.

you are awesome for sharing so much of your life with us.

ow I just discovered this channel now! It's amazing because it answered the question I've been asking for so many time! lol You are great Laura, you are beautiful and funny and sweet and talented! I love you :)

Thanks For sharing and taking the time to explain :-) Its much appreciated

This is the best post of Laura's Topics in my opinion. It's takes out that stress about my weight and calories out of my head. Thanks Laura for sharing this with us!

Thank you so much for this video Laura!

God bless, this was very sweet and honest! When God blesses with my own home with my hubby ditto to what Mrs L said. 😃

I'm very glad you made a video of this kind, Laura! You are a true role model to look up to! Love you!! =)

I am subscribed to your laura in the kitchen channel and I can not believe I didn't know about this channel! I love itt! I love how you are doing a video of almost all topics...I enjoy so much your videos and the humbleness that comes across it.

Great video Laura! Your advice is spot on!

I am glad that I found this channel. I love the one where you are in the kitchen cooking, and I go to your website for your recipes, and I just love them...

Finally someone with a reasonable diet! Mostly, diets KZfaqrs have are so extreme! I can totally relate to you, I love food too.

I really like this video because you don't make it complicated, you make it imple to grasp and hardhitting. Thank you!

LAURA!!! I ADORE you!!! I discovered your cooking channel a month ago and you're my go-to at least 3 times a week for recipes!!! Thank you for being you =) Keep on keeping and bless you and your family! =D

U r such a inspiration Laura, I have noticed u recently, when I searched for Boston cream donuts. Really amazing, keep going.......

Thanks for the tips. They were all very helpful.

Love you laura and all your awsome vidoes! Such a beauty and inspiration to us women :)

You are such a wise woman, Laura. I've never thought about it this way. You are my lifestyle inspiration! Smack down information, helpful, and equally entertaining. No wonder you're a KZfaq sensation! I love you!

Thank you so much Laura, you've inspired me to finally get in shape!

you speak so much sense laura,and you are perfect in everything you do!

I'm a complete foodie just like you, but I've always struggled with my weight, counting calories, and over-exercising. I'm recovering from exercise-bullimia and I just wanted to say that your philosophy on food and staying healthy is super inspiring. Thank you for making this video!

That's WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Laura you are seriously the best! :)

Thank you for sharing this Laura, can't wait to see your workout video :)

Thank you I loved this, you gave me good information.

Great video, Laura. I love your honesty and how you dont try and make things sound more complicated than it really is :) Thumbs up!

Thanks Laura! It was also really inspiring. Common sense above all was the best advise. Really love all your videos. :))) God bless u and ur family..

great to see an updated version of ur diet laura=),i saw the other one not long ago...and u are soo right i just wish i was passionate about cooking haha,i started eating more real food last year though and i mean organic fresh produce and yes ur body does respond to it,look forward to ur workout video and btw thank u for being real and having such a positive energy=)!!xx

thanks Laura, my Mom says the same about the junk food!! Really love your videos, keep 'em coming!!

You're awesome Laura!!!

You literally got everything right, every single word you said is a spot on.

Great tips!

Great diet advice. Thanks.

She mentioned water is important at the end guys. Great video and tips Laura. I like how you're realistic about things. I'm a mom who just had a baby 8 months ago. I've been struggling getting back into shape, but as I watched your video I realized it all begins in my home. You gave me that extra boost & I'm going to look into those videos. Thanks Laura!

great advice!! i love your videos...you make cooking look so easy!

all my life I was trying to figure out how to balance my eating habits and with this one video it changed everything .. thank you laura you really helped me !! my sis and I adore you

thank you sweet @laurainthekitchen you inspire.me alot and make my life easier!!! :)

So so helpful ! Thanks for the tips Laura , yes workout routine please:)

So awesome! You are totally right. Counting calories and eating small portions are the key of a good body!! Of course with workout!! Looking forward for the next video about your workout routine. Thank you

This is all dead on! You're so right about everything, living healthy can be such an easy thing, but it's do easy to go nuts! Hehe Good for you Laura :) and great tips!!

I was so stressed about losing weight that I became anorexic and I'm trying to get better and find a healthier way to lose weight so thank you for this idea

Thanks Laura!

I'm a big fan of you laura....and I tried your every single recipe. ...

Precious Laura, Thank You for sharing this. I am a avid Coffee Lover, though I do not put sugar in my coffee, I do use the Powdered creamer. So you have seriously given this Ole Girl something to think about. I appreciate your honesty. I have just realized that even though I don't put sugar, SUGAR in my coffee, I usually have to have something sweet to go with it. Your a Blessing and I thank you for helping me finally figure out what my issue is. Your a sweetheart, thank you!

Can't wait for your exercise routine Laura!

Great video Laura!!

Thanks for this video, Laura! I found it very helpful and I wish that everyone shared your philosophy. If we were all moderate and sensible, there would be no overweight people!

You have a lot of wisdom for a young lady. Great advice.

thank you laura im going to try this you are awesome thanks

I already love your cooking channel and am so happy Kristin Gehm mentioned that you have a second one. I loved this video and agree 100% with everything you said. Looking forward to more videos. XO! Sandra.

Such a great Video!!!

God bless! Dear Mrs L! Exciting News! bum Bum! lol! I have lost Very Noticeable weight with your helpful tip on health! Water plenty and eating proportions and work out! Thanks for sharing! Means alot!

Thank you laura

i agree with you 100%. thanks so much for sharing your diet... hihihi!

Thank you Laura this was really helpful for me

Thanks for the video Laura. You are so lovely! I read somewhere that a huge percentage of the time we think we are hungry that we are actually thirsty. Our brains mix the sensations up so I love that you emphasised drinking plenty of water:)

You live the life, Laura!

This is great. Thanks

Just lovely ,, lots of help

Laura you are great! really good video i love it :)

When your nose itches, someone you love is thinking about you, my Gma from New Zealand used to say! You are so awesome, I just subscribed..and I am picky who I subscribe to. You said it all, and so adorably.. Thanks so much!!

You must be some kind of a nut. She explained herself very well. The way she eats is healthy and balanced. No cutting out this or that, or eliminating whole food groups. I think it is good.

Wow opened my eyes to the Coffee thing! I eat relatively healthy but I drink coffee by the gallons. Thanks a lot Laura!

Wooops.. I'm trying again! Dear sweet @Laurainthekitchen :) thank you so much for inspiring me and help me, even without knowing it ;) these topic videos about your diet and work out routine has really helped me a lot! I'm 17 years old, and a couple of years ago I fell in love with cooking and baking. It resulted in a weightgain of appx. 10kg over 2-3 years. Recently I serously considered stopping what I love, but then I discovered both your youtube channels and they have shown me that it's poss

I'm going to try this out. I know it won't be easy since I'm a big time food lover as well but its worth a shot. Thanks for the tips Laura! :D

I drink ice tea, tea and coffee (all black and no sugar) really love tea and coffee. I do not drink any sweetened drink except for green peace tea as a treat.

This was so helpful. Thank you, Laura! I mean, you are the real example for enjoying food w/o having to worry about weight-gain ;)

Wow Laura! I like your way of thinking about food. About REAL food actually. I dont believe in chips and packed stuff like that either. When I stopped eating those things my body started to feel much better and since I make your recipes food passed from boring to fun and tasty. Thank you sooo much for your work, your passion.. its like a contribution to the people who follow you. You just can't imagine how much you do from where you are!

so true i cant seem to stay away from sugar its a big problem for me.. thank you so much for sharing!!!

Thank you VERY MUCH.

That beginning was so funny!

thanx for the tip Laura..

omg im so glad u made this video, it really helped! :D

I luv this vid it was really helpful

when I was 14 I didn't move or workout had junk food, but my 2012 resolution was to create my own diet and live healthy, and there came the portion controlling, i did exactly what you showed in this video, i cut down on the junk food, and started having real food, and that was actually when I discovered your channel and started cooking. Now I'm almost 17, I live and eat healthy and cook 3-4 days a week. Thank you for teaching me how to cook and make me love and appreciate it (: I Love You ♥

great video Laura!

love the video laura.. very inspiring.. btw. i would like to request for a tutorial on your daily supplement intake.. thnks.

very helpful thanks

Thank you Laura :)

thanks for the video Laura :)

I love your videos Laura! I grew up in a Sicilian family and many of your dishes remind me of my childhood! Thanks for your tips on dieting. I have lost 112 pounds through diet and exercise by doing almost exactly what you posted, even giving up coffee and man was that hard! =) I still have issues with portion size and knowing exactly what it should be. Hoping you can do a video on the portion sizes that you eat!

KEEP MOVING FORWARD

I think that most people are visual, and would respond better to actually seeing the food you would normally eat that day.Or even pictures of the food you would typically eat for the week. I guess that's what I was expecting.

thanks Laura, very helpful! :)

Great video. Fellow Italian here love food. Great video.

OMG her shirt looks wonderful!

Great video!

Your right Laura,about drinking lots of water.I drink 8 big glasses of water every day.I weigh 118 pounds and I feel great.And like you said keep the body moving,which really does help.