There's a considerable difference in vegetarian and vegan diets. The latter greatly restricts your eating choices and requires very careful attention to nutrition. The former is not as bad, but can still be difficult for those just starting out. Both require attention to proteins, but Vegan is especially bad for many essential minerals and vitamins.
For weight loss and health your overall calorie intake and exercise are more important then what specific foods you are eating. The primary reason to reduce fats and simple sugars is because they provide very little 'fullness' compared to the calories they supply, leading to greater consumption and more calories.
My diet revolves around lean meats (fish, lean poultry, lean pork, etc) interspersed with whole wheat rice/pasta /bread based dishes. Two servings of vegetables and fruits per day. No sugary drinks (or diet sodas), and severely limited fried or sweet foods.
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