If you can go see a Nutritionist, I sat down with one about 3 weeks ago and he was a HUGE help for me. Finding out its not only how much I eat but what kinds of Lean Proteins and Carbs Im getting are a big advantage as well. Currently Im eating at 7am-9:30am-12:30pm-3:30pm-6pm-8pm with a Protein shake after work outs and Ive been on about a 4-5lbs a week weight loss pace right now. The most important meal of the day is actually your post workout meal that allows you muscles the proteins they need to rebuild. Quicker rebuild=more muscle=more weight loss.
If you'd like to see what my meal plan looks like I can actually email you a copy, Im 6'2" and was 245lbs but am now a slender 236lbs
If you around that body size or even larger it should work quite well for you.
As for Thermogenic fat burners, they can aid in weight loss yes. But thye are most so a short term kick in the pants rather than a long term stepping stone. Do some research on side effects of using Ephedrine/Caffeine stacks. I personally have used a couple over the counter types Stacker & Hydroxycut and they may have helped abit they more so had me wired and sweating through the day and I felt very blah for a couple of weeks after stopping them. I have used a couple "other" types as well Clenbuterol and Cytomel and stay away from that crap they do nothing but make you a jittery sweaty mess.