Ex Slimming world - new to MFP

Hello , my name is Gemma I am just starting out after finally realising that no matter how hard I tried slimming world was not the right plan for me , looking to make long lasting changes to my health and fitness on MFP , but finding it difficult to shake the Slimming world rules - would love new motivational MFP friends so please add me :) looking to lose 80 pounds x