I am currently 63kg and 5'1". desperately wanting to go back to old weight of 51kg. weight gained after pregnancy 3 years ago. strict vegetarian diet.

Healthy lifestyle: To lose weight insure that calories burned > calories consumed. Drink at least 8 - 8 oz glasses of water per day. Try for 8 hours of sleep/night. Aim for at least 5 servings of vegetables & 4 servings of fruit per day. Use whole grain when possible. Avoid sodas, alcohol & junk carbohydrates. Get in a good mix of aerobic & weight lifting exercises.