I would like to lose 26 pounds but am unsure of how to do it. I don't really like to exercize but will if necessary. Keep in mind that I live in rural Kansas and don't have access to special foods or diets.

Dear member,
Well the very first step for doing such kind of things is a positive and a strong will to loose weight. What i belive in is that everything begins and stops at the mind and the mind power alone is capable to give you the desired results. If you are strong willed then go ahead make a weekly chart to track your weight and measurements. Once the will exists the urge to eat fatty foold will reduce and so for food with high carbohydrate contect. Cut out that Red meat, Cheese, Oils, fried stuff and yes include a walk of 25 to 45 minutes. As you like in rural area there are pleanty of oppurtunities for a good morning or an evening walk.
You may also like to try the oldest medicinal technique of Aryuveda to help you regulate your lifestyle and attain a healthier self. For that you may visit http://www.divyayoga.com/main.htm. Swami Ramdev has created an awareness revolution in India with millions doing his pranayam on a regular basis for a healthier self. I myself am a gezetted Govt officer and had rubissed his claims till recently when i turned to Pranayama for a healthier life. I have lost the flab from my waist in one month and am a much more active person now. I am 42 years of age and absolutely healthy.
My mantra is never be disheartned in life and always try to be hally... though i do have my faults... as i am a human too.

eat 20 times the calories of your weight, and excercise as much as you can. even if you dont like to excersise you have to if you want to lose weight unless you become anorexic, which you definately shouldnt, because its really unhealthy.