Track your progress
Yes, this is a very important point. Track your progress, such as the amount of weight and inches lose a week.
Whatever works best for you, do it. Also, many studies have shown that keeping food tracking calories can aid you to lose weight. It is a bit hard to track your progress for those who are just starting or beginners.
I would recommend you train under expert if you find it something wrong by training alone, find out a good nutritionist and training for you who will give you the right guidance and help achieve your goal.