Just started my weight loss journey

Hi , very excited to be here and would love some tips on to stay on my journey, so a little background about me is I gain about 30 pounds in three months 156 to 186 ( currently 195) , from being depressed and birth control . I have tried to lose the weight several times since then but I get discouraged and it turns into a self pity party . But I got my mental health on track and I’m exploring different forms of birth control with my doctor , now I just need to stick to following a healthy diet I’m thinking 1200-1300 calories a day cause I’m 5’2 so that is what my deficient looks like and exercise 5 times a week . I have the goal of losing 50 pounds in a year time so come next May 1 I want to weight 145 . I’m excited to be in this community and support my fellow members :) .