JudyGirl,
My secret to weight control has been "no white foods." You know, no white bread, pasta, potatoes, or desserts made with white flour and refined sugar. These foods are loaded with calories but don't contain much nutrition. You can still eat foods made with whole grains like whole wheat bread, crackers, and oatmeal. These foods are better for you, and they fill you up because they contain a lot of fiber. So think brown foods, not white!