Weight loss is a challenge for nearly everyone. There is no simple fix and different approaches work for different people.
Good Calores, Bad Calories is a fascinating book that is a valid criticism of our general impressions of what is healthy and what is not in the area of foods, and also, gives a strong analysis of various diets and the challenges they pose.
Below, is a SYMBLOO collection of websites that can provide a starting point for looking into weight loss for yourself. Of course, there are many other places to get valid information, but I wanted to provide a simple place to look.