GERD is an individual problem

I have been researching acid relux/GERD for a couple years now.  At first I sought relief for a very sore esophagus.  The pain did not go away until my nurse practitioner suggested an over the counter acid reducer.  I continued to eat cakes and pastries and chocolates which of course aggravated the relux problem.  The other day I decided that the goodies weren't worth the pain they caused.  I needed to become proactive and do something.  Professionals agree that fat puts pressure on the stomach and causes reflux/GERD.  I decided to lose 25 pounds so that I will be a healthy weight.  I have to eliminate certain foods, delicious foods--chocolate, cakes, muffins, pastry, citrus fruits, spicy vegetables, flavored teas from my diet because  these foods cause pain.  I can enjoy unbreaded meat and fish, most vegetables, berries, cheese, milk and water.  I am adding strength training, yoga, riding and walking to my daily schedule.  My relux/GERD problem is unique to me and consequently so are the solutions.  For years I was searching for an easy solution but there isn't one.  I have to devise a plan that works for me, one step at a time.