Hi Nyree!! You have come to the right place. Surf around - you will find a plan that fits you. Maybe just try tracking your food to start. That way you get a kind of a baseline to work from. I find it easier to have a fairly set plan, I use calorie counting.
Good for you trying to get some exercise in - bad weather is a good time to try some DVD's for an indoor workout. Lots of chicks here swear by Leslie Sansone Walking off the Pounds....maybe you can find something at the library? That way you can try different ones without coughing up tons of money.
We're here for ya, girl!!