Diet feedback please!!

emilyamanda2308

Evening guys

I'm back on the weight loss journey, having lost almost 2 stone back in 2012, but gradually put it all back on again having expected to keep it off without tracking anything and moving totally away from the good routine I had established. Back then, I was in a pretty active job, practically walking continuously 8 hours or more a day. Now however, I am in an office job, and so I know the weight isn't going to be quite as easy to lose.

I just wanted some feedback and tips really on what I'm eating and doing and see what I can improve on to make it better for me...

I am female, 23 years old, 143lbs as of this morning and 5ft5. I'd love to get down to 9st or a little lower ideally depending how I feel once I get there. MFP is giving me a daily allowance of 1200 and this is how I'm using it:

3-4 cups of green tea on weekdays

Breakfast:

Fat free yogurt (usually Muller Light)
Cereal bar (all sorts of variaties - about 100-130 calories)

Snack:

Fruit (different every day)

Lunch:

Large tub of salad - lettuce, peppers, carrot, tomatoes, chicken, mayo
Sugar free jelly

Snack:

Another portion of fruit

Dinner:

Some typical meals - fajitas, enchiladas, roast dinners (chicken, mash, lots of veg, Yorkshire pud, stuffing etc etc), cottage pie, chilli con carne, lasagne ... all homemade

I try to run at least 3 times a week - about 3 miles a time
I try to swim at least 2 times a week - about 30 minutes each time

Any suggestions to improve any of this are more than welcome :happy: I appreciate the support!!

1234567eeeeeee

Hi - just watch out on how mfp calculate the calories during the swimming - i think they overcalculate it - i checked it on another calorie counter and it worked out much less x

gypsy_spirit

You're 23, with only a few pounds to lose and you're only eating 1200 calories a day? Here's a really good read that might help you tweak your plan a little. Good luck.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1175494-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

emilyamanda2308

Hi - thank you - I actually use Map My Fitness for logging my swimming and you're right it does work out slightly less, so I get it to sync straight on - even thought the extra calories would be great aha :laugh:

emilyamanda2308

You're 23, with only a few pounds to lose and you're only eating 1200 calories a day? Here's a really good read that might help you tweak your plan a little. Good luck.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1175494-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

Hi - thanks for this - think I'll have a good read and re-calculate. Cheers

gypsy_spirit

You're 23, with only a few pounds to lose and you're only eating 1200 calories a day? Here's a really good read that might help you tweak your plan a little. Good luck.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1175494-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

Hi - thanks for this - think I'll have a good read and re-calculate. Cheers

You are welcome. The author of said post has a group on MFP, Eat, Train & Progress. They answer questions and are an awesome resource!