Being that I was a former bodybuilder, I know how dieting can be frustrating.. What used to work for me back in the day was 6 small meals a day.. First meal of the day was a little protein but a lot of carbs. The rest of my meals throughout the day was all protein. I’d do this 5 days out of the week on top of 45 minutes cardio in the morning and weight training at night.. On the weekends, no working out and Saturday/Sunday would be my carb up day with little protein.. Like I said, back in the day it worked when I was 26, now that I’m 43, different story.. I think the best therapy is cutting back, no soda, moving around not just sitting all the time and having a positive attitude.. I used to be 248lbs now I only weigh 207lbs..