Retired and loving it...but need to lose lbs.

I don't live in a retirement center but I just retired because our managers wanted me out due to age and I was on the job too long, too much vacation, too much money. Having just gained 15 pounds over the last year and free choice to food is going to be difficult. I'd love to have a support buddy in what I know will be a successful journey toward losing that weight and keeping it off. MFP is the best. I've used it for years and only gained weight when I didn't track.