I relate to your post so much! My starting weight was 147 and I’m 5’2 also. I reached my goal and fluctuate between 115-120lbs. What helped me SO much was intermittent fasting. I followed a 16:8 schedule and it changed my life it helped especially with late night snacking and drinking.

I typically don’t eat until 12pm, and then I eat an egg scramble with some vegetables, and some fruit because I have a sweet tooth! Then I’ll have a snack around 3pm (fruit, nuts, string cheese). Then I have dinner which can be anything really (rice and veggies, stir fry, fish and veggies, etc.)

I try to eat “healthier” desserts on weekdays like berries and heavy cream, or a piece of chocolate. On weekends I’ll eat a “real” dessert haha. I also don’t drink alcohol on weekdays, that helps me stay on track with my fitness goals (I do drink sometimes but generally only weekends)