How much should I be worrying about food?

bounceoff

I'm completely new to all of this - I'm currently 144lbs, 5 foot 5 and just looking to lose weight really.
Have been reading for ages and ages about free weights and finally bought a set of adjustable dumbells to get started.

My question is how much should I be thinking about what I'm eating? I'm following slimming world at the moment and according to the scales the weight is coming off so should I just continue as I am food-wise for the moment?

Everything seems to get so confusing when you start talking about carbs/protein etc.

Thanks!

giusa

Here's great informative posts to read (without the fluff) to get started...the OP in each thread is very nice and will answer any questions you may have...

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1308750/so-you-want-to-start-lifting-great/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1