Unemployed and overweight

Well, I am a medical assistant here in the Chicago area looking for work and didnt realize how much weight that I have gained in the past few weeks. Right now, I am at 215lbs and stand at 5'7". I am slightly obese. but still didnt know how much calories that I was eating everyday with cookies, soda, ice cream, burgers and fried foods. Now, I am writing down how much I eat everyday which is helping me remember what I eat and to stick to a good and safe diet plan.

Please keep me encouraged.

Thank you.