I like to do my own thing, too
But a lot of people do better when someone lays it out complete with menus and recipes. We did a survey last year that showed about half of dieters preferred a diet plan prewritten, while the other half preferred to do their own thing.
Charlotte, have you tried any types of diets in the past? Were there any that you found difficult to stick to, or are there certain types of foods you prefer? Are you vegetarian? Love meat? Prefer ready made meals such as frozen dinners? There are a lot of diets to choose from, if you want to follow a diet from a book or program. Fortunately there is a wide variety so maybe one will fit your personal tastes and lifestyle