Hi. I started a simple challenge and it's helped me immensely. I cut out all sugars, bread, pasta, sodas and dairy. I stick to it 6 days then 1 day I eat what I want. Don't over do the junk food but it helped me lose 12lbs in 5 weeks and inches off my waist and hips. I have legumes, salads and protein, as much as I want. It's not easy but not hard you have to want to do it. Good luck to you and I hope you find something that will help and guide you properly.