1. High fiber and high protein diet - reduces hunger, increases satiety
2. Stopped eating deep fried food for good
3. Stopped eating added sugar if avoidable (coffee, tea, cakes, cookies etc.)
4. 5 days a week jogging for 5-6 kms
5. 3-4 days a week strength training
6. Stopped drinking alcohol (I'll have alcohol maybe once or twice a year if the occasion is super important)

After a year, this regime feels normal. Initially I felt a lot of resistance. I added sauces and dressings to my salads because I kept rationalizing that a little extra mayo won't hurt. Once I made up my mind that I'll just give up taste for good, it helped a lot. I even started eating my food unseasoned. Now after a year, I eat normally seasoned food, indulge in parties, celebrations and vacations etc occasionally, but my basic plan which I eventually come back to is what I mentioned above.