The main stream advice will not help people with food addiction, insulin resistance, gross obesity. These need a lifestyle change, to low-carb, paleo, primal, hunter-gatherer or similar.
Calories are the accounting, they do not give good direction in a specific way. Take the supplements, they have few calories, and get rid of most cravings. Take care of your emotional and spiritual health, and that may give some relief from the desire to eat. Take care of your career, to get satisfaction. Learn to enjoy your life without excess food.
Weight loss will come as a result. No sugars, grains, omega 6 oils, manufactured eatable products.
