Honest suggestions, please

Right - I am soon to be 47, morbidly obese, have ben for almost 20 years. Been fighting obesity my entire life. Thyroid is shot (according to doc), and I am sick and tired of being sick and tired!

I have looked into bariatric alternatives - no, thank you! Aside from the many complications that can (and, do) arise, it's not the answer to obesity, in my unschooled opinion.

Tried the Atkins method (along with every other conceivable program) for a couple of months - worked well, though it became very tedious and very expensive. Type B rh Neg blood, and I would appreciate any suggestions, at this point!!!!

PLEASE, do NOT POST ADVERTISEMENTS FOR SALES PRODUCTS!!!!!!!! I am interested in holistic, alternative, herbal, natural steps that I can take to control my weight, thank you!