New and overwhelmed

Welcome to the MFP Community. If you're just starting out, take a look at this thread:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300331/most-helpful-posts-getting-started-must-reads#latest
It's a list of the "most helpful" threads, as recommended by members of the community

Set yourself to lose 1 lb per week, maaaaybe 1.5lbs (but that would be too aggressive for some people), log accurately and consistently hitting that calorie goal, and be patient. Don't set yourself too many rules - calories determine weight loss, any other focuses should be things that help you stick to your calorie goal as easily as possible. :drinker: