Portion control, and resisting the urge to eat when you're bored and not hungry, are two very important things. Of course, eating the right foods and exercising are equally important, but without the aforementioned losing weight is extremely difficult.As a 27 year old female, you need eight servings of fruit and vegetables, seven servings of grain products, two servings of milk and alternatives and two servings of meat and alternatives. I'd advise sticking to eating a well-balanced meal if you want to lose weight, and limit (but not eliminate!) junk food. If you eliminate chips, sodas, chocolate etc. completely you're more likely to binge on it. So every once in a while, as a treat for yourself, eat something you limit yourself to (within reasonable proportions, mind).Exercising is a must as well. Running is most popular, but if you (like me) hate it, swimming does wonders as well, and you can do so much more in a pool then on a treadmill.Just don't starve yourself, or over-exercise or do anything stupid that may harm your body. You'll regret it in the long run. Reduce your calorie intake gradually, start incorporating exercise into your routine, portion control (i.e eat 5-6 small meals a day every three hours as opposed to 3 large meals - it not only keeps you fuller longer, it helps you're body manage the weight), EAT breakfast (it starts up your metabolism earlier in the day, which burns your calories) and overcome the urge to eat when you are simply bored and not actually hungry. Good luck!

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