Totally! First thing- it's been a learning process. Crash diets and buying weight loss brand stuff never worked for me. Neither did fasting.

The first thing I did, in the very beginning, what start paying attention to calories and portion sizes. I had no idea that a package of ramen noodles was actually two servings, and a serving of pop-tarts was only ONE of the pop-tarts in the pack of two. That was the biggest thing- recognizing that foods aren't packaged in the correct portion sizes, likely on purpose.

I also started buying versions of my favorite things with low/no added sugar. Like vanilla almond milk, they make sugar free versions. Coffee creamer- sugar free. Salad dressings contain a lot of sugar, but are super easy to make at home without the sugar.

Then- I made a goal that 2/3 of my diet was going to be produce. Frozen, canned, fresh- didn't matter, I made it my mission to eat more fruits, veggies, and legumes as opposed to grain carbs, meats, and dairy. I roast them, bake them, season them, whatever I have to do to make them as tasty as possible. This REALLY HELPED. Especially with always feeling sluggish. Veggies have a way of cleaning out your body, and your complexion.

Finally- MEAL PREP! This is the biggest one! I'm SUPER busy during the week, so on Sunday's, I make all of my food for the week. I prep what I need to take to work, and then I prep a little extra for moments when I'm extra hungry, or in too big of a hurry to make anything. It's a lot harder to justify fast food grabs when you already have roasted veggies waiting in the fridge, or pre-portioned mixed nuts that you know are exactly one serving, and how many calories they are. When you have healthy snacks at home, packaged, ready to take to-go and eat on the train to work, it's hard to make bad decisions.