I'm not sure if you have ever watched this tv show, but the people that have appeared on it have had nice results. Maybe it's something you would be willing to try.
http://www.youarewhatyoueat.tv/index.asp

Yes. I've lost 25+ pounds this year. Eat less. Cut your portions. Choose what you want to eat, not what you want to avoid. Start to substitute more vegetables for pastas, meats etc. Eat more fruits and vegetables. No soda, little juice, dark chocolate, no sweets.
These two sites help you make good food choices:
www.nutritiondata.com
www.calorieking.com
When you go out to eat, eat only half your meal. Eat the rest later.
Eat often and move more. Drink plenty of fresh water.

Check out this site. They offer a free E-book on weight loss that might be able to help you.

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The best, most effective way to lose weight and keep it off is to simply eat right and exercise. Good diet, minimize saturated fat, use monounsaturated fat-->Always check in gradients of everything you are buyingRelaxation, stress and strain never allow people to be slim.

Eat natural, whole, healthy foods. Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins. Minimize sugary or salty processed foods like cookies, chips, and crackers.
Exercise at least 30-60 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week. Exercise should be intense cardio activity like running, brisk walking, biking, etc, and combine it with weight training to build muscle mass.

all i know is dieting does not work. not on its on anyway. cause you would always have to stay on that diet to keep the wight off which is unlikely. you have to exercise and this should be done after meals. get into a habbit of going to gym or going for a walk. start up a new hobby like maybe boxing to tone your upper arms and make exercise more fun

Yes.
Eat 6 to 8 small, nutritious meals throughout the day, such that your total intake remains the same but is spread out over time. This keeps your metabolism going.
Also...run/walk/swim long distances EVERY day you can. The faster and farther you go, the better your results will be.
This is not that hard, and will make you lose weight.
Alternatively, you can hike the appalachian trail.

Don't eat for three weeks. I promise you will lose weight.