Welcome to the board. First of all it's muscles that are the fat burner in our bodies. Women can gain muscle without looking bulky. It's called lein muscle mass.

The problem you're having is you're consuming too many calories a day. It doesn't matter if you're eating rice, the problem is you're eating too much of it.

A balanced diet with fruits and vegis is good for you. Calories are calories regardless if you get them from rice or fruits and vegetables. But to get the proper nutrients in your eating habits you should incorporate all of them.

Make your plan based on your goal weight. You can do this by uploading a free app to your computer or smart phone called myfitnesspal. Be faithful about entering the food and the amount you're eating, to give you an accurate picture of how many calories you're consuming in a day.

I would strongly suggest you find fruits and vegis that you like, and lay off the rice. White rice has very little nutritional value, no protein in it, that you find in lean meats and fish. Protein is something that builds muscle so you can burn more fat.

Good luck to you, you've got a lot of changes to make, and a lot of learning to do. The good news is, you've come to the right place.

Hi, Maggie! I hope you find all the support and encouragement you need here at 3FC...Good Luck!