Finally getting the hang of this

I started using myfitnesspal on my phone about a week ago today, and have lost about 5 lbs. already. I didn't initially input my beginning weight, which was 244 lbs. I use to lift weights and play basketball daily, and since a serious life change, I stopped playing basketball. I then began to lift weights heavily and went from 195 lbs. to 220 lbs., which was my goal. Unfortunately, due to a serious of injuries and a foot operation, my weight continued to climb. I have only been minimally successful at times in trying to get my weight back down to 200 lbs., and hit a low of about 217 lbs. Now 40 yrs. young, I'm sick of being this heavy and would like to return to a slimmer, yet muscular me. The information that I've used so far has been fantastic in motivating me thus far! I look forward to keeping an eye on what I eat, exercising regularly, and knocking off inches & weight.