When I decided to lose weight, I jump started things by doing the Whole 30 diet for a month. It sucks for the first few days, but it will change your taste buds and make you quit craving sweets. I ended up losing 20 pounds. The biggest things you can do are 1) don't drink your calories 2) cut out most carbs and sugars 3) stay active. What works for me is not even buying unhealthy foods and making sure I always have a snack on hand. If you let yourself get too hungry, you're more likely to binge on junk food.

Oh absolutely. I ran 2D when I was hitting the gym 5 days a week and eating better. Went back to the 3D, usually 4D when i gained weight. Same horse, his ability neevr changed. I just couldn't ride him like he needed anymore. 

I have 80lbs to go still. I was drinking around two 2L of diet dr pepper daily and cut back to just 8oz a day. Lost 9lbs over the span of around 3 months, probably would've been more but it was right in the middle of a busy time where all I had time to eat was fast food on the way to work and home. Now I've started cooking my own food or sometimes just pop in a frozen Lean Cuisine if I'm in a pinch. Started running again & adding in strength training. I think thats the biggest thing, the strength training mixed with eating the right things. Carbs fuel your muscles, I just try to limit the starchy carbs and eat more veggie/fruit types. I lost 70lbs years ago just being more aware of my food and starting a workout regimen. Trying to get back to it. Best of luck with your last few lbs! 

I hear ya.  The only way I could loose weight back In The day was to run or stair stepper. I have problems that prevent that now so I stay fat.  Dieting without exercise has never worked for me