I just finished reading all of the posts, and I wanted to second the poster that pointed you to the paleo diet resources. The website, http://thepaleodiet.com/, has good resources.
I'm not super strict, but I have noticed that by cutting out all grains, including rice/whole grains, beans (including soy), corn, and processed foods, it is easier for me to lose weight, maintain the weight, and my headaches have disappeared.
It is all about moderation, and obviously take all "nutrition plans" and diets with a grain of salt. I think eating "cleaner" and cutting out the processed stuff will be a big help to you. I exercise about an hour a day 6 days a week - and with that I basically only maintain my weight unless I am being VERY clean with my eating. I'm short, 5', and if I don't do anything I hover around 135-138. I should be at 125! But I can only do that with the exercise and the diet, and when I fudge on one the scale lets me know!
I'm not super strict, but I have noticed that by cutting out all grains, including rice/whole grains, beans (including soy), corn, and processed foods, it is easier for me to lose weight, maintain the weight, and my headaches have disappeared.
It is all about moderation, and obviously take all "nutrition plans" and diets with a grain of salt. I think eating "cleaner" and cutting out the processed stuff will be a big help to you. I exercise about an hour a day 6 days a week - and with that I basically only maintain my weight unless I am being VERY clean with my eating. I'm short, 5', and if I don't do anything I hover around 135-138. I should be at 125! But I can only do that with the exercise and the diet, and when I fudge on one the scale lets me know!