25f near Atlanta looking for motivational friends!

I've been wanting to lose weight since I started gaining (I've gained 40 pounds within the past 5 years) and just never can get motivated! I'm sick and tired of being self conscious and I'd really like to connect with a few people who are close who I can complain to on my bad days, and visa versa! I am 25 years old, single, love to have fun and try new things (yes I know, it sounds like I'm trying to date lol). I'm really just exited to make some new friends