[MTK]

Definitely some good advice here.

Tracking calories is a big help, I've had success with the app called Lose It!

Remember everything in moderation. That piece of cake (reasonable size of course) is ok as long as you don't make it a regular thing. In general though try to cut out all soda (shit is garbage) and reduce sugar intake as much as possible. Water should be your new best friend.

As far as exercise try to find something you like to do. You're not going to stick with something you absolutely hate. It's easier when you have a workout partner too. Try to have a variety of workouts to rotate through, it's easy to burn out if you're doing the same thing all the time.

Working out with a goal in mind is helpful too, like training for a race. Just give yourself enough time to properly train.

Booze has always been my biggest enemy. I'm not a drunk or anything but even after just a beer or two it's tough to resist reaching for a snack. When I'm in a zone I find it best to just avoid drinking as much as possible. Easier said than done though sometimes lol

Eating out can be another stumbling block. Skip the apps and desert, and try to always bring food home. So many places give you portion sizes that are good enough for two meals. Eat half and bring home lunch for tomorrow. Try to avoid pigging out on bread and skip the fries when you can.