[Danzig]

first, no sodas in the house. it's doable, we don't ever have that stuff around.
no prepackaged stuff (if it's heat and eat, throw it out!) full of preservatives and such, very bad for you. go all fresh, or frozen veggies.
cut transfats.
read all labels on all products--i heard this on the radio the other day--if the first four ingredients on the label are a sugar-throw it out. too much sugar for you.
use whole grains, brown rice, no bleached flour or white rice. whole wheat pasta.

i found a web site (hate to sound like a commercial) but it's call net-rition dot com. lots of sugar free products on there, but then again, you can find a lot of sugar free in the grocery store any more.

basically, eat like a caveman! and of course cookies and cakes didn't exist. berries, especially strawberries are a better fruit choice. they're higher in fiber.

you have to change your lifestyle, not just go on a diet. it'll take some time, but you have to give yourself a new routine. once you get used to it, it'll get easier.