Stuart, forgive my raining on your parade...Calorie counting, in my opinion Stuart, is the worst. I would be forever hungry. Just the thought that I would have to count, would be enough.
We're all built differently, and some people can eat mountains of food and remain skinny, whilst others are shamed for putting weight on.
I have long advocated for reading the Swedish group, The Diet Doctor. Link below.
Also, author and journalist Garry Taubes, Such a great read.
https://www.amazon.com.au/Why-Get-Fat-Gary-Taubes/dp/0307474259
https://www.dietdoctor.com/weight-loss/how-to-lose-weight
Am I forgiven???