New and wanting to meet some friends

Hi I am Jenni, and I am new to the site and wanting to make some big life changes. I have gained about 45 lbs in the last 2 years, but was already overweight. Mainly due to lack of exercise and over eating. It has made me very depressed and I am now battling PMDD and I think its mainly due to being unhealthy and overweight. My goal is losing 70 + lbs and I am also converting to Buddhism, I believe these things will help me be the person I want to be in life.