Either you want it.
Or you don't.
=What began in June ended today. By God's grace, I've reached my desired body fat goal.
If you're wanting to get leaner, it will take work. Heavy people aren't likely to be physically active or, if they are, are not exercising with enough consistency to make a real difference. They are also probably eating and drinking whatever they want, whenever they want it. The biggest change is in the incorporation of strength training (weight lifting) 3 times a week, as I did today.
Your workouts will not just make a visible impact, they will increase your body's metabolism so that you are able to burn more calories at rest. Nutrition, however, will likely make the biggest difference as always. Caloric deficit + nutritious diet + regular exercise + sufficient rest = fat loss.
Just sharing some thoughts. Hope this can help you in your own health and fitness journey!