New Beginnings

Hello, I am new to this online forum. I have tried to diet and exercise for so many years, but nothing ever works for long. Although I have a great family, I often feel alone when it comes to diet and exercise, mostly because none of them have to diet or worry about their weight.
I have great friends, but my friends are in the same boat as my family, they are not concerned with diet or exercise.
I guess some of my problem is that I am afraid or too proud to ask for help or support. I would love to say I lost weight and got healthy on my own... I am admitting this....I can't do it on my own.
I hope there is someone(s) out there that I can create a bond with that can help, and offer me support, that I can also be that support system for them
I am desperate to lose weight, as my health is starting to show its age, and I am not willing to live the other half of my life fat and miserable.