All carbs are not evil. Dogma is.
Last spring I weighed around 150#. This morning I weighed 119 (am 5'5").
I pretty much eat what I want, but it doesnt include processed or junk foods , large servings, or sugar. A rare glass of wine, since alcohols just empty calories.
My diet consists of whole foods cooked simply, fruits, veggies and nuts. I prefer to buy local and organic. And my own sourdough bread that I bake every week or so, made with water, flour (whole grain), salt and levain.
Thirty to 45 minutes (or more) a day at least five days a week doing interval walking (walk at i.e 3.7 MPH for five minutes, then at 4.2 MPH for a minute, then repeat). Weight training with hand weights, and core exercises with and without a stability ball.
I feel great and have lots of energy. My cholesterol and BP readings are excellent. No meds needed or taken.