Here is what we all need to do and I can tell you from experience, it works just fine. Eat breakfast. Find something healthy to eat. Eggs are very high in protein. Eat 1-2 in the morning poached or hard-boiled. With that, have a piece of wheat toast with a small pat of butter. Have a smoothie made from low fat yogurt and frozen berries. If you fuel your body in the morning, you will eat less during the day. It's true! The rest of the day, just make a few changes to the things you like. Wheat bread tastes just as yummy on a sandwich as white bread. Try it. Instead of slathering your sandwich with mayo, add a smaller amount. Snack on nuts or some light popcorn. If you like ice cream, have it. Either eat smaller amounts of the premium or have a normal portion of the sugar free variety. I tried it. It really is good. If you love macaroni and cheese, by all means, have it. Just try not to overload your plate with it. I even use smaller plates sometimes so it looks like I have a full plate, but I'm eating about 50-60% of what I used to. Enjoy your meals and try not to rush. Chew each bite and drink plenty of water. I also enjoy unsweetened tea, but if I am in the mood for sweetened, I go for it.
Eating right doesn't have to mean starving yourself. A combination of this and 30-60 minutes of exercise three times per week will give great results. If you don't have a gym nearby or cannot afford one, go walk. Don't let your neighborhood be an excuse. If you hate your neighborhood, drive to another one, park your car, and get out there. No excuses, ladies! You can do it.