Welcome
I am not new but today is my start over day after a year away! I agree with the other posts! I like calorie counting too. I have had allot of success with it in the past and have not regained! Some things I have done in the past and plan to revisit this go around that really helped were eating a protein rich breakfast! As a matter of fact its my biggest meal of the day! Some thing like an egg white omelet (one whole egg 2 whites if you don't like the idea of just whites). I put a handful baby spinach mushrooms and onions and a tiny sprinkle of shredded cheese in mine and a piece of whole wheat toast no butter. Fold some of your omelet into the toast if you can't eat it dry
. A good protein rich breakfast will help you stay full longer and you wont over do it at lunch! I try to have a snack before lunch too. especially if I ate breakfast very early, I am in the habit of eating every 4 hrs. I do fruit or raw veggie for snacks. If I am real hungry I pair it with cottage cheese, yogurt or a cheese stick.
Any way the calorie counting apps are great! some of them factor in your exercise too and if you get it on Ur phone or i pod you have it with you and can improvise throughout the day! I have found life is unexpected and you can plan all you want but something is bound to throw you for a loop so be prepared!
The best advise I can give is start small. There is a ton of info out there and it can be overwhelming. Figure out how many calories you need to eat to lose (apps for that too) and try to divide that into at least 4 meals for the day! Oh and I would figure your calorie to start with for a loss of no more than 2 lbs a week! I know that sounds small but you don't want to set your goal to unrealistic levels. after a week or so if you feel like your not hungry approaching your next meal you can readjust
Good Luck