God, no. Reducing the number of calories you consume each day, eating less sugar and fat, not eating before bed, getting at least 30 minutes of exercise each day (even if just walking). Do all that (is it really so hard???) and you will lose weight. Heck even without the exercise you will lose 1-2 lbs per week.
Tracking nutritional intake by hand is a big drag. Get a great program to track your intake. I recommend CalorieKing.
This is how I lost the 80 lbs and keep it off.
It is the HUNGER that is maddening to deal with! It is a daily BRUTAL struggle. Somehow I do win most days which is why I have kept the weight off all these years.
Personally, I am EXHAUSTED by the struggle!