I'll admit it: I weigh more now than I ever have in my entire life. Two kids, stress, death of a close relative and hormones have all played a role in it. There's no way around it.
I really have tried many diets:
1) Atkins - lost 10 pounds, stopped, gained 15
2) Slim4Life/Diet pills - Not a pleasant experience
3) Weight Watchers - lost maybe 5 pounds, just not for me
4) Jenny Craig - not really into the prepackaged meals
Like I said, I know diets left and right. What has worked, and I'm 15 pounds lighter in 2 months, is journaling.
Here's how you journal:
1) Grab a notebook. It doesn't have to expensive...