If you really want to lose weight, follow this nutrition plan:
Take Control of Your Health With My Nutrition Plan
You dont need to go on a diet, if you truly want to lose weight and be healthy, you need to change the way you eat forever. There are many ways to eat healthy. The problem with diets is that everyone processes food differently. Some people can eat carbs and not gain weight, while others cannot. You blood sugar is a good indication of this. If you have over say 10-12% bodyfat and are a guy, you are eating incorrectly. Technically, your bodyfat should be below that regardless of how much you exercise. But remember human bodies are meant to eat meat/veggies/fruits and exercise (hunt) for food.
I really suggest you read the above nutrition plan.
Anyway, a very very simple diet strategy - STOP EATING PROCESSED FOODS. That is the best diet in a nutshell. You will lose weight and your bodyfat will drop.