Can I lose weight without giving up foods I love?
Usually, yes. Fat loss requires a sustained calorie deficit, not a joyless food list. The practical question is whether the foods you love can fit in a way that still leaves enough calories, protein, fiber, and meal structure to keep the plan repeatable.
Some foods are easier to fit than others. A favorite dessert once or twice per week may work well. Keeping a large supply of highly palatable snack food in the house may make adherence more difficult. The same food can be either a planned pleasure or a repeated trigger, depending on portion, frequency, context, and your current goal.
Build the plan around defaults first: mostly filling, nutrient-dense meals, enough protein, and predictable eating times. Then intentionally include foods you enjoy. A plan that makes you feel deprived often creates rebound pressure; a plan with no boundaries often fails the deficit. The useful middle is structure with room for real life.