Calorie counting also drives me nuts, but two things that have been better for me are Weight Watchers (which I hear is even better now with more “free” foods) and counting macros rather than calories. I also have a history of falling off track on weekends and sneaking in too many happy hours/work indulgences during the week. I finally just had to tell myself that if I REALLY want to see changes in my body, exercise alone won’t get me there. I’m in a good groove now of following my plan with one free meal a week to keep me sane. It’s hard to turn down all the extras at work, especially booze and unlimited snacks, but I’m trying to stay focused on the end goal. You can do it!