@ms7dc So a couple things I've learned from competing in strength sports and losing 40+ lbs (stopped weighing myself after a certain point, but know I kept ballooning up) and keeping it off for 4 years.
Consistency matters more than intensity, programming, etc. Especially when starting out. Find a system you like and just stick with it for a while. Personally I like 531, but I know people who have ridden the 5x5 train to some impressive numbers. (while you can't LP your way there, step loading works fantastic with that)
Second, focus on changing habits. If you eat more veggies and lean proteins every meal, you are going to feel fuller on less calories. Which is a great way to lose weight while not having to worry about counting calories, weighing food, tracking macros, etc.
Lastly, log your workouts. If its been six months weight lifting and your numbers haven't increased, its time to switch things up. I've had success on a ton of stuff from Pavel's Power to the People, 531, Tactical Barbell, Purposeful Primitive, etc. find a system that you enjoy and work at it for a while. Learn the ins and outs and how to progress and troubleshoot issues.
There will always be people talking about how whatever you are doing is "sub optimal". If you are making progress, ignore them. Jumping trends is the fastest way to spin your wheels in perpetuity. Reg Park got jacked from 5x5. Doug Young was a beast doing "junk volume".
Some resources that I've found helpful:
Lean And Strong by Josh Hillis. Probably the best fast loss book I've ever read.
Dan John's Easy Strength Omnibook: Fantastic resource on long term training.
Pavel's Power to the People: For a book about two exercises, sure has a ton of stuff widely applicable to getting stronger in general.
Tactical Barbell II: Conditioning, This is the book that made "cardio" click for me.