Congrats on making the decision and taking steps.

I am a big believer in the mfp way. It really isn't that new - just track everything, everyday, keep your total calories under your limit and try to hit the macros. I'm still using mfp and for the last 4 weeks, I have been tracking for maintenance! I am continuing to track and will for sometime, to some degree maybe forever. I have yoyoed in the past. I was 60 pounds heavier last summer and I am now just below a BMI of 25.

Today, I made a commitment that I am staying the course and not gaining it back. The Goodwill pile I donated earlier today: