Getting started

Put your stats in to MFP set to lose 1-2 pounds a week and eat the calories MFP gives you.

If you weigh and measure all your foods accurately, log them in your diary and stick to the goal then you will lose weight.

don't go crazy when you start, go gradually. You need to eat the way you want to eat once you reach your goal weight. If you start eating salad and protein bar as 90% of the time, I doubt you'll continue that for the rest of your life, same thing it you are a massive pasta/bread fan right now, cutting it out of your life for 6 months is not a long term solution.
Learn how portion control, fit what you enjoy eating in your calorie goal.
Measure correctly, I would strongly suggest a food scale. It is tedious, but at least for the first few weeks/months, it's the best thing that will help you learn portion control
Pay attention on how you feel. Days where you are hungry all the time, did you eat less carbs, less protein, less fat? Try to find a trend, that how you'll learn what works the best for you.

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Start small like other said. Make sure you set small goals you can achieve quickly to reinforce the new behaviors.