Moving the scale….

I'm 100% in agreement with Mtaratoot: Accountability is a solo sport, predominantly.

That said, surrounding ourselves with people who are on a similar course can be helpful to keep our heads in the game.

Other people differ, but I found the "MFP friend" thing to have some downsides, in that context. So, so many people start here with all the enthusiasm in the world, often armed with a revolutionary plan for all-good eating and lots of intense exercise . . . then burn out quickly, after a honeymoon period, and disappear from MFP. For me, that was dispiriting, fed my doubts that the process could work.

But it can work! As Mtaratoot said, gotta STICK WITH IT. That puts a premium on a personalized, realistic, sustainable plan, rather than an extreme and difficult one, IMO.

For the support/friendship side of it, can I make a suggestion?

There are a bunch of groups or threads here in the Community that have been going on for a long time, that can help keep us in the game. Yes, some people still join and leave, but the overall group/thread keeps going, almost has a life of its own, and people stick with it. There are "check in" type threads/groups (mostly reporting progress) and challenges (of various types, i.e., to accomplish certain goals or stick with certain practices).

You can find a lot of those in one or the other of these two areas, read the intro post to learn what that option is all about, then follow the instructions to join in (some, you just need to post):

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/categories/motivation-and-support
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/categories/challenges

Maybe consider that option for getting friends/support?

Best wishes!

Happy to be your friend! Have been here for 10 years. You can do this!!