I'm a mom of 3 boys at 40, struggling to shed off my extra weight, lol!
I have tried some of dieting techniques like no meal after 7PM, calorie counting, low-carbs intake, fasting, etc. Calorie counting was ok but if you have a frequent home-friend-visitors who's hobby is eating it will be a disaster :D :D You will be left with no choice but to eat and eat.