Newbie

Hia!
I started using MFP about a week ago so I am new to this. I have about 50 lbs to loose, and I have until may to get rid of 30-40 of it. I have struggled with weight ever since I was a teenage and went through treatments for thyroid cancer. Since then gaining weight was always excused on the fact that my thyroid was off, of course some of that may be true but not to the point that I am at now. I no longer like being in my own skin and I cant stand looking at myself. I am hoping to meet some new friends along with finding some encouragement and inspiration on my journey to transform myself in to a healthier happier me.