Hi Okema,
The easiest way to moderate your food is to cut portions in half, (that way you are not having to eat differently from your family) be careful of the rice and peas, steam/bake/ broil instead of frying, no sweets (but allow yourself ice cream (small) once a week (try sherbert instead of ice cream) lots of veggies, & fruits (they do have lots of sugar so moderation again), fish......no gravy/sauces. And dance, dance, dance whether it be zumba or sat night at sea star, and walk the beautiful beaches (great for the booty).....XXX