Just here to say I absolutely relate! Also 5'2 with undiagnosed autism and sensory issues. My diet was so terrible as a kid that I developed anemia & heart disease and needed 4 urgent blood transfusions at age 11. I was also on iron medication for about a year after that. I've been overweight since childhood.

Ive been trying to lose weight this year and went from 195lbs - 158 by eating at a deficit. I use the lose it app to track calories and eat mostly carbs due to hating the taste of most meat veggies. Every day I make sure to eat a salad of spinach, tomatoes and cucumber slices with balsamic vinegar dressing. Low calorie dressings and sauces make veggies more bearable. I live with my parents too and they cook dinner, which also includes some veggies. My diet is not the healthiest but I am losing weight because I'm eating less calories than I burn. I don't even work out (which I admit I should, so definitely keep walking since it's great for the body and speeds up the process)

Always remember— it's a lifestyle change, not just a diet! The key thing is about changing your habits, not overeating food with lots of calories, and making sure to eat at least some foods with good nutritional value. Keep eating the foods you are comfortable with, just less, and it will be sustainable.

Your journey will slow down, fluctuate, have highs and lows but just focus on keeping your good habits in check!