1) Eat for satiety and, as a rough proxy, focus on things high in fiber (beans, lentils, grains, vegetables, etc). You will likely eat a larger volume of food b

1) Eat for satiety and, as a rough proxy, focus on things high in fiber (beans, lentils, grains, vegetables, etc). You will likely eat a larger volume of food but that’s ok. 2) Don’t diet, switch lifestyles. 3) Still take time to enjoy in moderation that which does not fall into these categories. 4) Give calorie counting a go for 6 months or so as it will give you a good intuition on some surprising sources of calories; personally I would not do it too much longer as it can take the joy out of eating. 5) Check in periodically on a scale. 6) Exercise regularly if you’re not already; it’s helpful both physically and mentally. It’s OK to start small and work from there.