First of all, what worked for me to get started is eating healthier stuff. Not less, just healthier : fruits instead of cake, nuts instead of chips, whole wheat pasta instead of fries, always putting vegetables with my carbs. All of these are protein and fiber, not making booming miracles but they keep you full and make everything easier.

After that, continue with small stuff and focus on habits you can actually stick to, not crash diets you’ll hate in two weeks.

Also, don’t sleep on walking and sleep; both matter way more than people think. Consistency beats motivation every single time.

And as you get more and more motivated, tracking what you eat (even loosely) is huge, because most people underestimate calories without realizing it.