How do I start to lose weight?

Good morning all! I once again hope this is seeing you all healthy and happy. It's been a busy morning here in our home as we have DH off to work and DD off to school. That leaves me and my DS home with me watching his favorite PBS show.
So, throughout my teenage years and into my adult life I have tried many many things offering a 'healthy lifestyle.' From classes, books, infomercials, and meetings, I feel like I've tried it all! It seems like every month some new thing comes along and tempts us with 30 days money back, or guaranteed weight loss in so many days. How can they promise that to someone when they don't know them or their heart???? I am at a point in my life that I'm sick and tired of being an out of shape, overweight mom trying to keep up with her little ones. I'm not a skinny person at heart but by golly I can try! :-)
So, here is my question. What is the proper way to go? All meat, no carbs? No meat all fruits and vegis? Is there a magic drink or pill out there? What piece of exercise equiptment or video do I have to buy to make me 40 lbs lighter? Does it happen quickly or am I looking for a long term fix here? There are sooooooo many things out there to choose from but where to begin?

Well, I tell you where I'm going to start. My heart. I know I can't do this on my own and I need an unfailing team mate. A leader that will always listen and give advice in love. God! He has the only program that will not fail. So, I'm giving him all my measurements and I don't have to take a picture cause he sees me as I am. After that, I can't fail!
Many women are afraid of the word submit because it sounds as if we are giving up or it makes us less of a 'tough cookie.' However, how much more power can we gain by admitting we need help. (isn't that part of the 12 step program?) There is power in numbers and boy I'd like God to be one of my numbers!

In his love,
Lisa