Does it often seem like this? I do feel this way sometimes :)
Seriously, though, losing just 5% body weight can lead to very significant health improvement. It definitely does not require us to go in for a variety of fad diets, which end up leaving us unhealthy, depressed and frustrated.
A simple principle, if followed, will serve us well : Any food we eat should pay for itself in nutrients. Meaning, if we avoid eating empty calories, we’ll be fine.