Hi, Penney!
Welcome! There ARE a lot of us here, and we "get" where you are coming from! Believe me, it really helps when you know that people understand! The before and after pix really inspire me, and I always get ideas from reading other's posts.
Take the time to read as many posts as you can. There are a lot of them, so take it a bit at a time. It sure helps to find out that so many people are succeeding at this weight loss thing and that there are those at all different stages of it, too!
For me the most important thing that I did was admit that I needed to change. You have already voiced that, too, so you are ready to come up with a plan. There are plenty of posts here that talk about different plans and ideas. Find one that sounds good to you. Some people have chosen a regular established program like Weight Watchers. Others are creating their own plan based on things that they have read/seen etc. Whatever plan you choose know that weight loss IS possible and that you have TONS of support here!
Best of luck, Penney, as you start on YOUR weight loss journey!
Cheryl