I definitely recommend calorie counting and eating lots of fresh fruit, veggies, salad, lean meat and yoghurt. Have the odd treat but track it, being more conscious of what goes in your mouth ( I was mindlessly nibbling) exercise is helpful, I generally put music on and dance like an idiot in the house, walk more and don't be too hard on yourself! One bad day of eating isn't going to ruin your plan, everyday is a clean slate!