The main reason I eat VLC is to avoid being hungry. I wouldn't count calories even if I had to do it to lose weight. Luckily, you don't have to worry as long as you're not eating anything that messes up your hormones. For some people, dairy does that, and for some people, carbs do it.

It's quite possible that if you find the right foods for you, you'll be able to stop being hungry AND lose weight.