New to and enjoying MFP!

Hello everyone! I just started using MFP about a week ago and I have to say that it is completely awesome! But then, I'm sure most of you already knew that... :laugh:
I gained most of my weight in 2004 when I was pregnant with my son. I had severe pre-eclampsia and gained over 75lbs during the pregnancy. In addition to this, I was born with Spinal Bifida. Needless to say, I have issues when it comes to exercise and being able to just get out of the house and go for a walk. BUT! I still want and need to lose weight. Right after the pregnancy, I was able to lose about 30lbs but I gained it right back because of my inactivity. So now, 8+ years later, I am still overweight and in need of getting in shape. My current occupation is only part-time and does not require a great deal of exertion on my part to do it. So, it comes down to needing to jump start my weight loss through my daily diet. I want to be able to not only lose the weight but keep it off. I do not believe in these 'shake for breakfast, shake for lunch and sensible dinner' diets as they do NOT teach you how to maintain your weight. So, I wanted to be able to use a tried and true method of weight loss... Counting Calories. I went online and Googled 'calorie counter' and the first thing that popped up was MFP! I checked it out and immediately decided it was exactly what I needed!! I loved it! My first day, I put in everything I had for the day and was in shock to see how many calories I was taking in! Almost twice what I should be consuming! Scary... I saw what items had the most calories and where I needed to make adjustments in my daily diet. I have to say, being able to see my daily calories counts is incredibly motivational! I have been rounding up my calories a bit and rounding down my exercise/calorie burn and in just one week I am again shocked! But for good reason this time! I have already lost 3lbs and I have every intention/desire/plan/goal of continuing on!! So... Here we go!!