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I know it might seem intimidating, but try some abbreviated Crossfit workouts ( http://crossfit.com/ ) to get in shape quickly and then stay there.
So: I stopped eating crap out of habit. Ate less at each meal. Started walking/jogging/running ~2.5 miles 2 out of every 3 days.
Much improved. Not that hard (once I get my ass out the door), doesn't take a lot of time, good results. Now at 190.
I also occasionally play Wii games as well, often wearing wrist weights (depend on the game), jogging in place.
Jogging in place, 3-4 hours a week, 15-45 minutes per session It doesn't have to involve jogging pants and running shoes -- you may do it barefooted and pajamas in the bedroom, before dinner.
Over the last two years, I've done: rollerblading, soccer, jogging, P90X, tennis, frisbee, golf (driving range), swimming. I'm far from good at any of them, and I do occasionally go for a couple of weeks or even months without doing much, but I figure every bit helps. Fun is the key - as well as doing as much as possible with friends.
P90X is great for someone looking for a hardcore solution - it's hard, but it WORKS, if you actually stick with it (it's not a small time investment). I only did it for about a month, and I could feel the difference - now that winter's coming, I might start it up again.
Summary: Eat clean 6 days a week, run/cycle/swim at least 2-3 days a week, and take a multivitamin daily.
I've never been big on exercising for the sake of exercise, but I do regularly go to a rock climbing gym. It's good exercise, but more importantly it's fun, unlike lifting weights. It requires the use of your brain: a good climb is like a puzzle you solve with your whole body. Great way to meet people, too. The only concern for hackers would be strain on the wrists. If you have wrist problems climbing probably isn't…
On top of that, I am pretty sure climbing is the best full body workout you can do. I am in the best shape of my life at 25.
Jogging in place, 3-4 hours a week, 15-45 minutes per session It doesn't have to involve jogging pants and running shoes -- you may do it barefooted and pajamas in the bedroom, before dinner.
But I'd bet jogging outside is a heck of a lot more fun than staring at a wall
Learn to be comfortable eating while walking, spend your lunch time walking around exploring and observing... This happens to be good for the mind as well