Need Motivated Friends Pleaze!

I am fairly new here on MFP. I love this site but I have to admit that I have been hiding in the shadows. I just now put up some "before" pictures on my page. It has been a very long time since I have seen myself in a picture. I hope that "putting my self out there" will help me be honest with myself. Accepting where I am at right now will help me to reach where I want to be. I am looking for friends that are working toward losing weight and gaining a healthy life style. I have a young daughter that is very aware of the fact that her mommy is obese. I want to show her the best possible example when it comes to making healthy choices on a daily basis. I applaud all the success stories I have observed on MFP! I am looking forward to the day when I can post my "after" pictures and revel in every little NSV along the way!