I like to practice portion control and more movement. Heavy on protein, fruits and veg and light on sweets. I cannot exclude anything or I will just binge later.
I like 3 meals and 3 snacks a day. Something every 3 hrs, because I will binge if I get to hungry. My best to you. Experiment with what works best for you.

Life style or life time.
the body seeks and only wants what. ready for this: PROTEIN
the body has to have:
Protein
water
fiber
and we half to move
and sleep.

I have 40oz protein drink, 2 packs of oat meal with banana or apple slices.3 times week I have leaf salad.
I snack on green seedless grapes diced celery and shred carrot slice apple.
I love grouper ( fish ) whitting ( fish ) is good to.

That is all the body wants and has to have.

Oh I almost forgot. I have 1 fiber one 90 cal brownie 3 to 4 times week. sometimes I toss in banana original fiber one cereal 5 non processed nuts 1 scoop of sugar free ice cream. Blend in I sip on that most of morning.

It ok to have chemicals process man made food once in a while.

My body requires 90 oz of water. my protein drink 40 oz when I add fruit I make 30 oz. I also use Crystal light water flavoring. I detest the taste and smell of water. I know better but It must do.
I drink 20 to 30 oz of water
coffee
diet coke.
sorry I won't give up my coke nor coffee.
Oh II use 1/2 cup water in 1 pack of oatmeal it liken to soup. I after fiber and water.
Oh almost forgot this to
I keep box of cherr'o and raisen cereal. instead of chips I have dry cereal.
I love summers tis season for fresh and lots of veggies available.

PS all we half to do is walk. I do 500 steps. I have bad legs so most days I half to use walker. I do laps around my block.

I ordered the 21 Day Fix program , which is a measuring portions based diet. It is working for me, I have lost 5 lbs in a week. I realize that I will need to keep this going for a lot longer than 21 days and I modify the exercise portion as it is really intense and I am way too heavy to do what they are doing. But, a little at a time and I have so much more energy than I did when I was eating so much junk. The program includes lots of veggies, fruit and whole grain. You also get to eat nuts, nut butters and avocado as well as protein shakes if you choose to. I am happy with the plan.

I've always lost the best and most consistent and kept it off the longest when I stick to strict calorie counting. Find the range that is best for you, that keeps you satisfied, yet you can still lose weight with and stay in that range every day. Be very mindful of every single bite you put in your mouth and every sip you take. There are hidden calories EVERYWHERE!!! Learn how to read labels! Very important! I don't deprive myself of any foods. I just use my calorie limit the best way I can. The most food that I can get for my limit.

In the past I have lost quick on Atkins but it's hard to stick to!

Whatever works best for you is going to be the best FOR YOU. It doesn't really matter what works best for me.

Good luck in your efforts!