Hi, I am new to myfitnesspal, and counting calories, and doing any special diet, and joining any groups for dieting. I started Myfitnesspal and SparkPeople on Mother's day weekend. They are both free apps to help you track calories and more, but both have a little something different to offer so I am using both of them along with some diet groups on Facebook. I am 53 and have about 35 Lbs to lose. And I live in Escondido, CA.