Looking for some support( and veggie friends too!)

Hi, I'm 20 years old and I weigh about 165 pounds. The highest my weight has ever been, though i am 5' 7". I'm partial vegan, I only eat chicken and turkey so starches are sort of a guilty pleasure of mine, though MFP has been extremely helpful in maintaining what I eat. I've gained probably 20 pounds in the past two years and its making me miserable. I'm not looking to be a size zero. I just hate being around all my skinny friends when they complain about their weight, when I would give anything just to be able to wear a bikini in public! If there's anyone out there who is a vegetarian and has some good meal ideas(for a tight budget!) Or just anyone out there looking to have a motivational pal I would really appreciate it :)