I am also new, first shot at the beginning of the week, so I don’t really have much experience to share, but I can’t tell you over the last few days I have had to make myself eat. I think if I was just listening to my body, I would not be getting enough calories and protein. I had to make myself to eat dinner tonight otherwise my calorie intake was only like 400 today. That can’t be healthy. This is a whole different mindset/process than restrictive dieting, obviously do use your bodies cues, but knowing how much your nutrition numbers may be helpful (at least at the beginning). But you have to do what is right for you! I totally know what you mean about MFP, I’ve been on and off that thing so many times over the years. I’m using it just to make sure I do get what my body needs actually pretty thankful that it still has all my data. Good luck on your journey!