Eat less
Exercise more
No Booze. Ever.
No Soda. Ever
No white bread. Ever
No visible sugar. Ever
Butter in very small amounts and only for breakfast
Drink water. A quart a day.
Good Breakfast.
Moderate lunch.
Light healthy snack at 3 or 4pm
Simple, good dinner between 6 and 8pm
Fruit. At least one piece a day
Stress management. Whatever works.

Best of luck. You can do it.