Ok gals.........I need some help!

How does a person keep off the weight during this Heinous time in a woman's life. I swear I look at a donut it attatches itself permanently to my hips, belly. Never ever had I had these issues. For the most part I have always been average for my size (5'4" small body frame) no super model body but ok. Typically I wore a size 7/8 with the highest a 9/10. But now damn I swear I am Dolly Parton with a 40D bust and hips as wide as goal posts. A new job last year caused me to put my workouts on the back burner and the weight crept back up this past year. I am working out again but was wondering what others may have done, did, or are doing that helped them through this. Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks So much. ~Sandi~:)