Pickleball player with 50 lbs to lose

Looking for support and motivation to lose 50 lbs. I just started playing pickleball and love it, would like to be friends with other players and I also just got a fit it Alta. Still learning how to use it. I've lost weight before on my own but am learning that I need a support group. I'm a introvert learning to reach out for help. I'm a great encourager to others but have trouble excepting it from others.