I'd say first off take a look at what your favorite go-to foods (especially snacks) are. They are the most likely culprits. Banish them. 86ing a food item is far easier than "cutting down". Ever try to "cut down" on smoking? It flat doesn't work.
Look up South Beach Diet. The first 2 weeks are a bear but you'll shed pounds. I was about 20 pounds over normal, 200 vs. 180, and I lost 30lbs. in 6 weeks. Otherwise, do some studying on the glycemic index and start getting rid of high glycemic foods. If it's in a box, you probably shouldn't eat it with the exception of high fiber cereal. Do NOT start eating "fat free" replacement type processed foods. I've kept the weight off.

Follow Michael Pollan's advice: Eat real food, not too much, mostly plants.

__________________
You're a daisy if you do.
__________________________________
84 Euro 240D 4spd. 220.5k sold
04 Honda Element AWD
1985 F150 XLT 4x4, 351W with 270k miles, hay hauler
1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4
1993 Toyota 4wd Pickup 226K and counting