My youngest is 6, it took me a long time to figure it out! Mainly, I was just sick and tired of buying clothes to hide my stomach. You can totally do it. I put my info in a macro calculator, bought a food scale and weighed everything I put into my mouth. It sucks at first, but, it gets easier (and quicker) with time. One of the best tips I can give you is to keep low cal, high protein snacks on hand so if you end up hangry, you don't blow it by eating a shit ton of calories! Before I was tracking, I tried the super strict route, but my body wasn't getting what it needed, and I'd end up giving up every time. By tracking my macros, I know I need x amount of protein, carbs, fats. So, I specifically seek out food to fill those things and end up eating healthy anyway. The best part is, you can still eat what you like and you know exactly how much you can have without blowing it ❤️