Only 400 cal for dinner??

I've noticed from reading your diary that you pretty consistently go over on carbs and fat, but are under on protein...this will make maintaining a calorie deficit REALLY difficult, because the carbs (especially the refined ones) pretty much mess with your blood sugar and make you hungry for more food, and protein on the other hand (as well as the fiber you get from eating lots of fruits and veggies ), will help to fill you up. I agree with the others who said eat lots of veggies...I eat about 1300-1400 calories a day, mostly (not perfectly but I'm working my way there) whole plant foods, and I don't feel deprived at all. Not that I'm saying you need to do what I'm doing, but that it's an example of how eating lots of veggies really helps keep hunger away when trying for a calorie deficit. So, just some good things to remember: making sure you get lots of protein and fiber, and keeping the carbs (especially refined carbs like white bread, white rice, white potatoes, and pure sugar) moderate to low. I hope that helps.

A lot of times if I know that I want a certain meal for dinner I will add it to myfitnesspal diary in the morning. This way I have already accounted it for the day when deciding what I want for lunch. Just helps me, especially on nights when its something special happening or I have to eat out.

I do this, too, and it works quite well.

yep usually do that as well

For the 40 cal bread...I buy "Nature's Harvest Light" you find it at target or walmart, it has half the calories because it doesn't have as much fat or sugar as regular bread, that way a sandwich fits your cal budget

Snack less?