Maybe it is just indicative of how negligent I was beforehand, but with just using MyFitness Pal to track calories in an exercise, I have been able to easily drop weight. I started 4 weeks ago and am losing 2lbs per week with portion control and exercise. I still eat the same stuff, just less of it. And I find that as I want to eat more, I am switching to healthier options.
Started at 330, down to 315 in 4 weeks...90ish miles of riding per week (75% commuting) and about 2400 cals per day. Feels good to be seeing improvement. So long as I don't eat into my exercise calories, the simple adage of "eat less, move more" seems to be working. Long ways to go however...and this is my first real attempt at dropping weight in my adult life.
I appreciate having this forum as a point of encouragement. Many of your stories inspire.