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Well, since you asked...

You aren't eating enough. I'm not going to give any other advice but to eat at least 1200 clories a day.

I would switch out a lot of that bread for protein or veggies. Eat more protein anyway and add more veggies.

Also, don't slouch when you sit. (sorry, I'm a mom)

looks good to me, but just be sure you're eating at least 1200/day!! it's ESSENTIAL. and you clearly seem to be eating healthy food, which is good--don't get too stressed about all the message board conversations about what you can/can't eat (peanut butter, diet soda, carbs). If you listen to EVERY person out there, you won't be allowed to eat anything!! Just find what's right for you and stick with it.

i think u need to eat a little more. like 1200cal per day. my doctor told me i had to eat 1500 cal per day to lose weight. I think if u dont eat more one day u will be so hungry and binge. i used to do that. other than that i think u doing well.

Unfortuinitly, I LOVE bread, and it is one of my only options for lunch... But thanks anyway.

Well try to add some more protein with it then. That might help. Also try to eat whole grain type breads too. I can't eat bread but do remember the types of bread make a difference and crackers always made me hungry.

Find the healthiest stuff you like and eat more of it.

Eat 1200 Calories/day minimum.

Cut your Carbs by 75% and quadruple your protein.

1200 calories minimum and add more veggies and more protein. If you're a vegetarian, try beans, cottage cheese, and tofu. Double your cereal portions, eat the full serving of peanut butter (2 tbs) and you could quickly meet the 1200 requirement. Good luck. Sounds like you know what to do; just up the calories mainly.

EAT MORE!

I would also VERY strongly suggest consulting a doctor about your diet. It worries me that your are 2 inches taller than I am, but trying to lose fifteen pounds below my goal weight. Honestly, at this weight, you should be worried less about cardio, and more about building muscle.

Try this...Breakfast 250 calories. - high in protein. I eat 2 eggs and half a chicken sausage
Lunch - 400 Calories - lean protein and lots of veggies
Snack 150 calories - high in protein like green yogurt or a handful of nuts
Dinner 400 Calories - lean protein and lots of veggies

Make sure you eat at least 1200 calories even when you are exercising. Good luck!

I would switch out a lot of that bread for protein or veggies. Eat more protein anyway and add more veggies.

Also, don't slouch when you sit. (sorry, I'm a mom)

Do you have any lunch ideas that are cheep and do not involve bread?

I eat a lot of leftovers for lunch. My dinners usually consist of mostly beans and frozen veggies. I buy dry beans and make big batches at a time in the crockpot. When I don't have time I usually eat half a can of some sort. Last night I just had polenta with black eye peas. Not the fanciest in the world but it works for me.

I'm on a very low budget myself. I usually have very low calories days but it's still packed with nutrients. I'm not starving myself. I haven't cut much out other than ketchup and watch the coffee creamer now. Those two things were about 400 calories a day for me!

Romaine lettuce leaves can be used to wrap whatever you would put on a sandwich. Add veggies in there too if you like. I like them. It seems like you are eating more because they are big and crunchy. People think I'm strange cuz I can eat just a bowl of peas or beans. It fills me up and is good healthy.
Don't starve yourself. People think I am but I'm honestly not.

I am 5'7" and 136 pounds (currently) I would really like to get down to 120 pounds becasue tere are still rolls on my stomach and my legs are fat.

Your weight is not unhealthy so you should never aim for a fast loss. What you can lose though, is some fat mass. For that, a mild cardio~ brisk walk of 20 minutes every day and 45-60 minutes of medium to heavy weight lifting~ full body workout twice a week will be more effective for you.

Online calculators give around 1450-1500 cals for your BMR. BMR is basal metabolic rate which is the amount of calories your body needs if you were in a coma. It's the calories your body needs to properly function so you will not want to go much below that, especially since you are young and your body needs it to fully develop. Try a diet of 35% protein 35% carbs and 30% fats (40%/30%/30% or 30%/40%/30% are also good, I don't think you need a high carb or high fat diet). You can set your goals through My Home > Goals > Change Goals > Custom.

Lean meats (red meat, poultry, seafood), dairy, legumes such as beans and lentils, eggs are all good sources of protein. For carbohydrates, stick to complex carbs such as sweet potatoes, again legumes, whole grains, vegetables and fruits. For fats, saturated fats are not evil but you'll want most of your fat to be unsaturated, especially monounsaturated and omega 3. Go with olive oil, fish oil, nuts, macadamia oil, coconut oil etc. You have many alternatives here but by default you'll have the purest fatty acids your body needs from unprocessed sources so a handful of walnuts or almonds will give you a better quality fat compared to refined oils.

Briefly, this is it.