Hi, @barbarajane,
I also struggle with my weight. I have found it helpful to go see a nutritionist one-on-one. They will help you figure out how many carbs, fats, proteins, sugars, et cetera that you can take in. I exercise doing weights and elliptical now in the winter and love walking outside in the nicer weather (Minnesota). I also have learned to do interval training. I have CAD and another diagnosis, and yes it is a struggle and some days it is so hard. But know this also, it is okay to have a "bad" day sometimes. As if you completely cut out all the "bad" foods, you may have less success. So yes, occasionally, I will have a piece or two of pizza for a meal, but not in my diet on a regular basis. I have learned to not keep snacks in my house. I make a protein energy ball that lets me have my "sweet" but yet a fair healthy snack. The one thing I would like you to get out of my reply is " One day at a time, and sometimes you have to take it one hour, one minute, one second..at a time" Stay positive and know you are not alone!!!