Someone has probably mentioned this but Intermittent Fasting seems like the simplest way. (Or at least here are some links besides just mentioned) It doesn't require tons of 'counting' and is rolled up with all kinds of other "discipline" and motivation feedback loops. Combine it with semi-regular exercise and possibly Keto etc and you can't go wrong.
Intermittent Fasting
Lots of background at https://www.reddit.com/r/intermittentfasting/, basic descriptions here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/intermittentfasting/wiki/index
http://www.burnfatnotsugar.com/WhenToEat.html (then open PDF)
The forums end up with lots of questions ('does X break my fast?') and versions, but quite straightforward, and the many ways "work", for the simple reason that it naturally restricts your calories a bit and reduces the extra snacking, esp at night. For example, 16:8 (pick 8 hours to eat, noon-8pm) seems simplest, then some get into 20:4 or 'one meal a day'. There are other versions like 5:2 which is two low calorie days per week but again, seems more tricky as things will come up ('I need to skip today', etc) Pick an 8-hr window, focus on protein and vegetables.
Re exercise, I've been persuaded that cardio is pretty optional or inefficient compared to other compound-lifting weightlifting (e.g. Stonglifts 5x5 or push-pull-leg, etc), since those (squat, bench, deadlift) work large muscle groups and have a cardio benefit. Again, those are good bc they are simple and manageable for disciplined routines. At least not cardio as the 'primary' method. https://stronglifts.com/5x5/#gref
Re Keto I watched the Magic Pill on Netflix and while a bit melodramatic it was persuasive if you want to use that as a restriction to keep you on straight and narrow.
Good luck man!!
Intermittent Fasting
Lots of background at https://www.reddit.com/r/intermittentfasting/, basic descriptions here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/intermittentfasting/wiki/index
http://www.burnfatnotsugar.com/WhenToEat.html (then open PDF)
The forums end up with lots of questions ('does X break my fast?') and versions, but quite straightforward, and the many ways "work", for the simple reason that it naturally restricts your calories a bit and reduces the extra snacking, esp at night. For example, 16:8 (pick 8 hours to eat, noon-8pm) seems simplest, then some get into 20:4 or 'one meal a day'. There are other versions like 5:2 which is two low calorie days per week but again, seems more tricky as things will come up ('I need to skip today', etc) Pick an 8-hr window, focus on protein and vegetables.
Re exercise, I've been persuaded that cardio is pretty optional or inefficient compared to other compound-lifting weightlifting (e.g. Stonglifts 5x5 or push-pull-leg, etc), since those (squat, bench, deadlift) work large muscle groups and have a cardio benefit. Again, those are good bc they are simple and manageable for disciplined routines. At least not cardio as the 'primary' method. https://stronglifts.com/5x5/#gref
Re Keto I watched the Magic Pill on Netflix and while a bit melodramatic it was persuasive if you want to use that as a restriction to keep you on straight and narrow.
Good luck man!!