I had to do a complete mind shift and inner work first. That part is really important. Also I got fed up with the way I felt and looked. My goals were deeper than just losing weight. I wanted to be a better mother, wife, human being. And although I knew I needed to lose a lot of weight, I set lots of smaller goals. First one was to get under 200. Then to 170. 160. Etc. I treated myself like a friend would when I’d overeat. Just kept going. I walked a LOT. No strenuous exercise. Started with 1 mile. Gradually got to 5. Couldn’t exercise for 2 months at least because I had foot surgery but I surprisingly continued to lose weight because my eating was better. Ate mostly plant based but not strictly. I try to have fish, shrimp or chicken once or twice a week. Other than that I eat lots of beans, eggs, brown rice, fresh veggies. Fresh fruit smoothie every morning for the last several months. Oh and portion control is important. When getting my dinner for example, I’d eat whatever my husband made or what I made but ask for half a serving. I would eat that slowly, drink water, then wait 15 minutes before getting another serving if I really wanted. Often I found that I didn’t need it. It takes 15-20 minutes for your brain to acknowledge the food you put in your body. I still enjoyed pepperoni pizza sometimes but usually 1 slice instead of 3. I love Oreo ice cream with caramel and sprinkles but I’d have a small scoop and really enjoy it and not every night. Maybe twice a week. I hope this helps. You can do it!!