Success?

I don't know where to put this but I need ramble for a moment.
A few years ago I use MFP to lose 30 lbs. Unfortunately I somehow went by the way-side and gained that + another 10lbs. I'm here again to lose all this weight again and hopefully stay fit and healthy.
Whenever I thought of myself I never thought I was a big person, even though I've had to go up sizeS. I just didn't see it until recently. I had my ah-ha moment and am finally putting my foot down.
I just started back with 1200 calories this past Monday and I'm down 3 lbs already. I know that's not much but still, it's a victory for me. So far.
Also, I had a small piece of birthday cake today and found it very unsatisfying. Also, another victory for me.
Anyway, thanks for taking the time to read this.