Hi LynneB! Unlike another poster, I am not going to assume I know your lifestyle nor your diet. Nor do I wish to get down on you for either one.
Congrats on trying to lose some weight. Half the battle is figuring out why we eat more than we should, start to change our eating habits, and be determined and positive about it. There are TONS of weight loss programs out there...some that require you to buy their meals, and some that don't. Some that are expensive and some that aren't.
Personally? I did Weight Watcher's some years back, started daily walking, and lost 62 pounds. I'm not recommending you join them, because apparently their program has changed and I'm not familiar with it.
But a couple of things I learned from them were that food portions, and reading the contents in every package will help make you aware of what you are eating and what it contains. Once you start reading the calorie and fat contents, you will AMAZE yourself with what you've been eating.
For me, it was a real eye opener! Another thing that surprised me was how you can substitute one thing for another and still enjoy what you eat. I LOVE chocolate! But a candy bar usually has around 340 calories. I could substitute that with a chocolate protein bar for 120 calories and still get my chocolate fix without piling on the calories. Or I could eat fresh fruit for an afternoon snack
as a "pick me up" when my energy level started suffering.
Please don't give up! If you stick to it, it's going to come off, and give you lots more energy and a better sleep! Wishing you the best!