Newish and Looking for Support

I joined MFP as part of an exercise class in early June. Through that class, dieting and exercising on my own, I've lost 13 pounds out of 40 so far! However, it's been very lonely here - my best friend recently joined, but otherwise I've been pretty much on my own. A little about me: I'm a 23-year-old married freelancing illustrator from the Midwest. My interests include art, metaphysical and new age, retro gaming and pets (I own a dog and three cats! Yeesh!). I have a track record of being highly determined to lose weight. Feel free to add me!