How can I lose some weight for track?

I run the 400m & 800m in track and I'm a good, solid runner for our team. I was on the A teams for 4x4 and 4x8 last year. I was hoping to stay there this year, but I knew there would be some good competition from my teammates (my cross country teammate went to state - as a freshman!). As it turns out, the majority of our top mid-distance group is not even participating in track this year. So, while I thought there was going to be competition, now it's likely that I will be a necessary part of both teams.
The best three runners also run in both events, and they are all exceptional runners. I've got talent, but I also tend to have too much fat for the distances I run. While I am very muscular and strong, I usually feel very bulky until I get in shape. Even then, I run with a very powerful stride; I'm fast, but not necessarily "quick." I really want to get to my peak running weight so I can support my amazing team.
What kind of diet plan can I follow to start losing fat now so that I'll be prepared? Also, I tend to eat a lot when I get stressed, which often happens right before a race!! It's awful!! Are there any stress-eating management tips I can try?

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Losing weight is about 80% what you eat and 20% exercise, so look at what you're eating. Eat less junk/fast/fried foods, less soda pop and focus on eating a variety of foods including fruits and vegetables, but also lean proteins (chicken, turkey, fish, lean beef, plain greek yogurt), healthy fats (olive oil, avocado, nuts, hummus), brown rice, oatmeal, milk, low fat cheese, whole wheat bread, etc. Go grocery shopping with your parents to ensure they skip the junk and get some of the items I listed above. If the junk's not in the house to begin with, you won't eat it when you're stressed.

If you feel hungry, ask yourself, "Do I want some vegetables or just junk food?" If the answer is junk food, then you're not really hungry. Drink a big glass of water and wait 20 minutes. If you still feel hungry, but not for vegetables, then go do something else to keep yourself busy. You probably feel sick if you eat a lot and race, so keep that in mind too. You always want to be at your best to run, so staying away from junk and soda will really help. Good luck!