Talk to @fitnfun she has the before and after photos and isn't just re-hashing some shit she found online like other people have done on here......
She runs a very in-depth blog about exactly how she lost over a 100lb in her 50s, learnt a new way to eat and exercise and how to keep the weight off.
She does not tell you to give up sugar or chocolate completely.
Go look her up on Steemit and read all her stuff, there's loads.
Good luck with your weight loss :-)