The most important thing is to be persistent and to do what you planned to do every day. But it takes time. Even a year or so. I have a Xiaomi Mi5 wristband and I can count my steps + running + a few more sports. As for food, no more bread and cook it yourself if you can.
Audiobooks. No, I don't have any advice I mostly listen to music. 😎
What about rye bread? :P
It's ok, but better no bread at all and no pasta and no beer. Terrible, huh? 😎 but I'm drinking beer for #beersaturday 🍺