I recommend a book called "The Body Sculpting Bible for Women". Can't remember who it's by (it's packed up in a box atm). Don't be fooled by the title, it's not designed for body sculptors! It shows you all sorts of exercises and diet plans and even has 2 week and 14 week weights and exercise programs. All you need is a pair of adjustable handweights to do it at home. I did the program in the book a couple of years ago along with using my cross trainer and lost 10kg in about 3-4 months. I didn't follow their diet plans because I thought they were just too plain but instead just ate sensibly and cut out all the junk food.