I still want to know how 8893 lost 50 pounds.
Slow and steady. I started in earnest in August last year.
Moving more, eating less and eating better more consistently.
If you have health insurance you can probably see a nutritionist as part of your preventative care coverage as often as you like with no co-pay and no deductible. That's a good place to start because you can figure out what works for you and come up with a realistic plan.
I try to get 60 minutes of exercise at least 6 days a week. Two 3o minute sessions most weekdays (early morning and after work) and one long session most weekend days. Jogs, brisk walks, elliptical, stair machine, bike, treadmill...whatever you'll do.
I used the MyFitnessPal app pretty religiously for the first few months to track calories in and calories out. I use it much less now that I have a better sense and am more mindful, but if I start to creep back I put the training wheels on again for a few days.
I limited a few problem foods: pizza, beer and cheese. And I really never eat fried or greasy crap at all anymore except for French fries.
Step on the scale often. As Fishy preaches, what gets measured gets managed.
