Newbie looking for support

Hi everyone. I'm here trying to lose a significant amount of weight without getting surgery. It seems really daunting and I don't have support in person. I'm hoping that an online community can fill that role. I want to be healthier and happier with my body. I'm really interested in meeting other people trying to lose a significant amount [100 lbs or more] or people who have lost the weight and knows what it's like to be obese. Here's hoping I can find some friends.