Can someone help me with my diet plan?

[janiman]

I question my friend asked.

So i'm completely converting how I eat and I am aiming to lose 10-15 pounds.I weigh 107-110 right now, and before you call me anorexic know I am extremely short(I'm not telling you how short it's embarrassing) So 110 looks like a lot on me.I used to count calories but I now realize that's really not the way to go and I never lost anything.I went "health food" shopping. I picked up granola bars,the healthy kind like nature vally and kashi,for snacks.I got watermelon and strawberries.I only have carrots in the way of vegetables.I got plain oatmeal with flax,salmon,this smoothie kind of thing with antioxidants,it's like Naked but a different brand.I also bought eggs, whole grain bread and this flavored green tea(it's the healthy kind).I also plan on drinking more water.Now I have the food but I don't know what to eat and when to eat it.Could someone help me pick out a regimen to help me lose weight quickly?How much exercising should I do?Also my mom tends to leave little chocolates like kisses around the house and some times ill have a couple though out the day...is that really bad?Will it get it the way?Thanks so much!

 

[Tennisgal33]

Hi Janiman,

I know you say you're embarrassed about your height but honestly, that needs to be taken into consideration. I am currently struggling with what works, as what used to work for me isn't doing it right now. That being said, everyone is different. If you are really close to your weight goal/or what your body is set to be it will take much longer. Do you know your BF%? If you were 50lbs or more overweight, you 'usually' lose fat quicker. Are you sure you want to drop fat or re-shape/transform and look leaner? Also, be careful of pre-packaged foods claiming 'healthy'. Natural foods in their true form are best for clean eating, with of course the odd treat in there too! You say you have counted calories before but it didn't work. Again, I find this necessary at least in the beginning to know what I was eating while not losing. Then I can play with portion sizes and macros.

There are smart ladies on here that will help more than myself as I'm doing a lot of trial and error right now myself. Good luck in your healthy eating, many of the foods you listed are on the right track!