New to MyFitnessPal

I've started and stopped both. I've had pretty good success when I'm on both. Fitness pal is great for counting calories, better than anything I've looked at. I also like the ease of Venus. It works in shedding the inches. I have about 30 lbs to go but it didn't all come on in a month or two so I don't expect it to go off in that amount of time.

What I found really works is the 12-16 hour fast.

Good luck

Welcome Ashley,
I love this app and recommend it to all my friends - but what I have found is that nothing works perfectly for everyone. I think you just have to find your "Niche" and go with what works for you.
Here is what I love about MFP: (I've lost 60lbs and kept it off for nearly two years)
1. Counting calories works even without exercise.
2. I refuse to give up any food group. I love all types of foods including carbs and will eat them every day. I just have to count them in my daily calories
3. HUGE database of foods with calories/nutritional values already broken down for me.
4. I make most all my food at home from scratch so I can put the exact ingredients in the system and know precisely the calorie and nutritional values without guessing.
5. I plan my meals a full day ahead usually, so I add all my meals at the start of the day and it's easier to stick with the plan.
6. When having leftovers (which I do often) I don't have to add each thing again and be tied to the app. I just click, the quick add from the day before.
I hope this helps.
Good luck with your weight loss. Dieting is not fun, but I think MFP at least makes it a little easier.