I agree with most of the above comments. Find something you love doing and it wont feel like work. Keep in mind that you can't outrun a bad diet though, so try and eat mindfully. I don't believe in counting calories, or cutting out food groups it's about eating the right amount of foods so that you get the correct nutrition for you. There's a heap of free (and paid) online resources just make sure you're following someone with some qualifications.
If anyone is interested in some friendly accountability I run a closed facebook group called Blue Lounge which is just a small group of people who support each other. Anyone with a good attitude is welcome regardless of what program you are doing (or not doing).