Need some advice on my calories

Break up your food more so that you are eating 6 small meals (about 200 cals each) instead of having all of your calories done with by lunch.

From what you've said, my advice would be to up the calories but work out with cardio and light weight lifting.

I think you need to start with a lower calorie breakfast, most people who are on the 1200 calorie try to keep their breakfast at 300 or below, think yogurt, fruit, whole grain toast, small bowl of cereal ect... and I agree about exercising, its much easier to stay within your calories when you have more to use! Your new to the site so it will take a little while to work out the numbers but you'll get there don't worry.

~Leash

I am in the same boat as you. Try getting snacks that are better for you to eat through out the day. I start every day when yogurt instead of McDonald's now, I have incorporated more fruits in as snacks, like bananas and strawberries, both of which are great to tide you over without using a bunch of calories. You can still eat the things that you want, just budget for them in your calories. It will help you to make smarter choices in the long run so you can maintain your goal weight. It's hard at first, but i have already lost 11 pounds - keep at it!

Hi there, I just looked at your food diary, and totally agree with the other posters here. Being a weight watchers member, we concentrate on Calories AND Saturated Fat. I noticed with your diary that alot of foods are quite high in their fat content. I know you posted about advice in calories, but I would suggest looking at your fat content too. I have found quite often foods that are lower in cals can be considerably higher in fat, and vice versa.

Im an avid Macdonalds fan too, and I havent had one for over two months, and its haunting me!!! I drive past one every morning and evening for work, and would love to just swerve in the drive through, but I cant!!! Its not worth all the calories and fat.

Keep going huni, Ive been tracking on here for about 2-3 weeks now and already Ive seen errors in my choices and have adapted them and lost 8.5lbs in 2 weeks (including very much increased exercise).

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Try planning out your meals for the week so you have an idea of what you'll be eating. It's a lot more work but totally worth it in the long run. You're eating a lot of processed foods too, so maybe try cutting that back to one meal a day. Think small changes first. There's a wealth of information on the web and this site that can get you on the right track. Good luck!

I would try aiming for lower calorie meals with healthier options.

Try a bowl of all bran flakes (1 cup) with some raisins sprinkled in it (not many) and half cup of skim or 2 % milk and 1/2 cup strawberries. That whole meal is under 200 calories or right around and very filling.

Two or 3 hours later, have another fruit and a serving of almonds. Again, right around 200 calories.

I usually have 5 meals a day around 200 - 250 calories. I am your age, your height and your weight exactly...it seems to be working for me.

Also, try upping your protein and cut out fatty meats and limit fast food and 'bad carbs' and processed foods that are full of sodium. If you can, stick to whole grains while getting your carbs. They are also full of fiber, so you get kind of a 2 or 1 deal with them.

Also, the raimen noodle cups are so full of calories and sodium. If you have to eat soups, try the Progresso light or low sodium ones. You get the whole can for 160 - 250 calories and probably a lot less sodium.