Looking for friends to help me stay on track

I just started my weight loss journey, will taking it seriously. High Cholesterol and a family history of Stroke.
I have 25 Lbs. to loose. I'm 5'2 and the weight is in my gut and upper body. NOT HEALTHY.
I hate my body but Love food and eat out of depression and boredom. I lost my brother due to a stroke in Jan. I ate and ate and ate. Mother of 3. I cant seem to even loose and ounce.
I walked on the tread mill today for the very 1st time. 1.25 miles I HURT everywhere.
Can't seem to do this alone so I joined a dietician weight loss class at the local grocery store for 10 weeks @ $20. Not bad. I need to be held accountable.