I agree. I think you could definitely swap out some foods for lower calorie foods. That will allow you to eat more.
Definitely get rid of the chex mix and the fruit snacks. Neither one offers you ANYTHING nutrition wise.
Also, unless these noodles are whole wheat they're doing absolutely nothing for you nutritionally as well. Plus, you're on the weight loss track right now. Perhaps when you go to maintenance you can introduce the noodles back in your diet, but I'd consider avoiding them for the most part right now. And, if you have to have them, have only 1/2 cup cooked. (And if that's the case, what's the point of really eating them, right?)
Also, help yourself out with these sandwiches by using Weight Watchers or Healthy Life whole grain bread and buns. They are MUCH MUCH lower in calories. I can't tell a darn difference between Healthy Life bread and something like Wonder bread.
Veggies are a great filler and extremely low in calories. But, sometimes veggies just don't do it for you, you know? One thing I do suggest trying is the Steamfresh veggies in the frozen aisle at your local grocery store. My favorite is Asian Medley. My boyfriend and I can't figure out how in the world it's so good for you. It tastes like candy!
Why can't you pre-cut your oranges or apples and put the pieces in a snack baggie?
Here are some things I bring with me to work each day:
blueberries in a snack baggie
pickles <-- some pickles are ZERO calories!!! Most others are 5.
nuts <-- only a quarter cup. They're higher in calories but keep you full longer
light yogurt
light string cheese
vitatops <-- 100 calories and tastes like a TREAT
snack baggie of grapes
snack baggie of fresh veggies from the precut veggie bag in the salad aisle
banana
Lunch ideas:
low-fat turkey meat on Healthy Life bread with mustard
boca burger on Healthy Life sandwich bun
tuna creations in a tortilla with a melted slice of 2% Kraft American Cheese
Starkist Lunches to go
PB&J on Healthy Life bread <-- again, Peanut butter is high in calories, but does keep you full
Let me know if any of this helps. You'll find that you're WELL within your calories if you eat lower calorie foods.
Edited to add: If you have eggs in the morning try an EGG WHITE omelette with veggies like spinach & tomato. SO LOW in calories and sooooooooo good with lots of protein.