Will this diet work for me?
 

I'm a 20 year old female. At 5'5", I currently weigh 135 lbs. My goal weight is 125 lbs.

I lost 40 lbs on Atkins when I was 16 and have been up and down between 125-145 for the past 4 years. It's time for a change. I want to slim down and tone up the healthy way and change the way I eat so I can keep it off!

Here's a sample day of food I'd like for you to look at:

BREAKFAST-
1 light fat free strawberry yougurt
1/4 cup berries (strawberries, rasberries, etc)
Small handful of Special K low fat granola cereal
[mixed together like a parfait-type thing]

LUNCH-
Sandwich with...
2 pieces of whole wheat bread
1 serving of lean turkey or chicken
1 piece reduced fat provolone cheese
1 small piece of avocado

SNACK-
1 apple or banana
1 low fat string cheese

DINNER-
1 serving lean meat (beef, chicken, etc)
1 1/2 cup veggies (broccoli, green beans, etc)

SNACK (only if still hungry)-
1 serving of fruit OR 1 small baked red potato

It adds up to be between 1240-1410 calories, depending on if I eat that last snack or not.

I also plan on drinking at least 5 bottles (16.9 oz each) of water daily and nothing else. I'm going to do 30-45 minutes of cardio five times a week (either power walking or Tae Bo) along with 100 crunches, some arm workouts with light dumbbells, 60 leg lifts, and 30 squats about 3 times a week.

Does this sound like a decent diet plan? Of course, I won't be eating the same thing every day, but this is just a sample of what I think a normal day would look like.

I'm a very picky eater (not big on veggies, as you can see), and I'm also a very busy nursing student. I really want to lose these last 10 lbs, so I'll take all the help I can get!

Any responses are greatly appreciated. :)

Mmm, reduced at provologne, i didn't know that existed!

Sounds like you're doing a lot of exercise, so you may or may not find yourself getting hungrier :) Some people ind that they DON'T lose when eating cals that low and exercising heavily. On the other hand, you're on your last 10 lbs :)

It sounds balanced! You'll have to try and see! Good luck!