Trying to get back into it

As said above, after 8 yrs on here, people often start very gung-ho, full of motivation, cut their calories low (OF COURSE you need to lose that weight as fast as possible), and start to exercise like crazy. They either start a cycle of dieting and binging, or just burn out and disappear. Don't do it.

Start making new habits. Eat the correct portions for you. Use counting calories to learn this--not too much, not too little. If you can, start exercising and pick something you like. This should also become a habit. Walking to start is good and you can build up from there. The gym is a great place, but not all have the funds or the time. When you find yourself missing your exercise and feeling "off" you'll know you've got a good habit down.

It'll just take patience and consistency. If you mess up, get back to it the next day. Enjoy special days with family and friends--learn the strategies to deal with them ( lots of threads on this topic). Don't be afraid to change things if something isn't working anymore, or you aren't happy with it, but do give new things time to work. Read the success threads for inspiration, and take your measurements and keep a weekly journal, because the mirror can lie. A tape measure is reliable. Good luck.