Hi! I think it's great that you're using this site for help. With respect, I'd love to put a more balance menu up next to yours to show you haw to still get carbs but more balanced. I agree with the other poster that you're not getting enough protein. You're eating VERY carb heavy. Let's see if this helps!
Breakfast:
Multi-Grain Cheerios with Skim Milk
1/2 Cinnamon Raisin English Muffin (which will soon be substituted with Multi-Grain ones as soon as the CR ones are gone!):
I would omit this muffin & add some friut. They give you carbs but in a more whole way.
1/2 tbsp whipped cream cheese:
OMITTOTAL: 332 Cals, 60 G Carbs, 4 G Fat, 15 G Protein.
Mid-morning Snack:
Sam's Choice Indulgent Trail Mix - BOO, I need to get rid of this stuff, it may be the death of me! - 170 Cals, 18 G Carbs, 9 G Fat, 4 G Protein
: This is good but what about this makes it indulgent? Can you snack on plain almonds or Trader Joes has some great nut mixes that would incorporate some "fun stuff" like raspberries, choco chips etc.
Lunch:
Arnold's Select Multi-Grain Sandwich Thins
Healthy Ones 97% Fat Free Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Sara Lee Muenster Cheese - 1.5 slices (the "slice" is actually 1/2 slice of cheese, so in actuality I had 3/4 slice of cheese)
1 cup of red grapes
*Usually I eat a yogurt, but I was out and about today and didn't want it to get warm in the car!*
: This is a good lunch. But what about cooking up some chicken breast and making a great salad instead? Just to give yourself some extra protein. Or just make it tuna fish. You'll get so much more protein.
TOTAL: 321 Calories, 49 G Carbs, 8 G Fat, 18 G Protein.
4 PM SNACK:
Jif Reduced Fat PB on a Chocolate Crunch Rice Cake (bad idea w/ the choc crunch, I could have saved major calories there had I just used plain!):
Hard boiled egg and some carrots. Or some veggies & ranch.
TOTAL: 155 Calories, 20 G Carbs, 7 G Fat, 5 G Protein
Dinner:
4 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
Spinach leaves
1/8 cup feta cheese (Ran out of the Reduced Fat kind)
Wishbone RW Vinagrette dressing (I ran out of my "light" stuff so I have to use what we have - cant you tell I need to shop?)
1 cup steamed broccoli
TOTAL: 296 Calories, 18 G Carbs, 9 G Fat, 4 G Protein
This looks like a good menu! I just think you need to tweek it and maybe think outsie of the carb world/processed foods for snack. Think veggies, fruits, eggs, dry roasted edamame, steamed edamame, greek yogurt w./ a bit of honey. More whole foods. it's easy to get into a "diet food" trap.I eat about 1400 calories and would encourage you to up yours. I also try to eat about 40% carbs, 30% fats, 30% protein and that seems to work.
How does that look to you? I hope it helps! Calorie counting is totally a journey isn't it? But these forums can really help! I hope this did.