New and looking for friends!!

Hey I'm new at this and could use some help, if you cheer me on I will cheer for you! I have 60 lbs that I need to loose that that i gained while surrogating for my cousin who cant have children on her own; as someone who had always been skinny, this has been a new experience. Now that I am back on my feet i feel that I need to tackle this weight problem. All my friends are quite slender and don't really get what a battle this is. Any support or tips on healthy dieting would be great!!
Thanks and Good Luck Everyone,
Rachael :)