20s, have a ways to go, and looking for some friends to help with motivation!

This isn't my first time around, but I'm hoping it's the time that'll stick! Last year I did well for the longest I ever have done but ultimately got overwhelmed. I'm 23 and have almost 70 lbs to lose total but I'm breaking it down. So right now I'm just trying to get my BMI below 30, with only 13 lbs to go!

I really enjoy running. Last spring I ran a 5k and this spring I'm aiming for a 10k! With the long term goal of running a half marathon in the fall (if I like the increasing distance aspect of running). It helps me burn calories but also gives me motivation to eat right so I don't feel like death on my runs and lose weight to get my times down. And supposedly exercise is good for you. Who knows. It's also the most efficient way to exercise my dog! And it makes me feel like a superhero when we get home and he just sleeps all day while I still have the energy to do business.

I'm vegan and despite the stereotypes have found plenty of foods to eat. My natural inclination is to eat all the carbs and salty snacks, especially spaghetti, but I am trying to do better.

ANYWAY I'm really looking for friends on here to keep motivated, especially people in a similar position or who have been! Feel free to message or add me and I'm looking forward to the journey!