i hate my body :(

loveplayer33

hey guys im new to the forums , hope to meet some cool people that could help me get motivated !

long story short i got hurt ( back )a year ago and had to stop all sports during that year off work. i gained 50 pounds
and now i really am starting to hate my body . i look at myself and get depressed. i signed up at the gym for first time of my life planning on going 3 times a week to do cardio ( is that beat thin to do to lose weight? ) i weight 180 right now( looks like a beer belly ) and my goal is to get to 150-155. i just need to msdg some people to keep me motivatrd cuz all my friends are top shape and i can not keep up to them if u have any tips feel free to share ! thank you !