Oi! I'm way behind here.
OK so with my figuring and your 1000 cals of food .... you probably use around 2000 cals a day. Simply put, you need to eat less than that.
I absolutely agree that 700 cals per day is not enough. It's really hard to get a healthy array of nutrients into you at that amount.

I try for higher protein breakfasts, too..lately I have been mixing 1/2 c lowfat cottage cheese with 1/2 nonfat plain yogurt and 1 T sugar free fruit jam. It looks nasty but it tastes good! It comes out to like 150 cals, 19g protein. Or when I have no time at all like this morning...I always have Zone bars on hand. 210 calories, 16 g protein....too much processed food isn't good...but a Zone bar beats drive thru breakfast!

I agree with the others - going below 1200 cals a day is not a healthy plan. Add some peanut butter and avocados and nuts to bulk up your cals even if you aren't "hungry"....(I can't say as I have ever had this problem..) We want you to be healthy!

Thanks for everyones input! I think I got my diet on the right track I had a protein shake for breakfast this morning, and I am going to add in an orange between my breakfast and lunch. I think that my total # of calories for today has been in the 1200's. I felt like I was eating all day.
Another questions then, What percent should your Carb/Protein/Fat be?

Oh honey, you are going to get many different answers to that question.
My best advice is to get your calories under control first. Try for a few good days at your chosen calorie level and then see where you're at.
Let's see what the others say.

I am just a bit of an over-acheiver. I want to do it the right way and hope the weight stays off. I am going for 2 pounds a week. (I would like instant gratification but I know that it is a long term commitment). My main concern right now is calorie counting. I think I have gotten pretty good at it with help of my food diary. I don't feel hungry and my focus isn't on food all day. All week I have eaten the same thing So this week (21-27)I am adding the protein shake with extra fiber plus I am adding in broccoli and an orange.
I don't want to go above 1300 calories so I just have to figure out which foods do the best for me.

Doing what works and feels comfortable to you is very important. Smart choice! I think you're going to be just fine!

The main reason I am shooting for 1200-1300 calories is because I was only eating approx 1600 calories before when I was maintaining my weight at 187 (I was at that weight since I had my son 10 months ago). My biggest problem was making the wrong choices in food. Now, I am eating healthier, eggs, chicken, fruits and veggies (and now) a protein shake for breakfast. I am trying to stay away from the red meats, saturated fat and sugar. Counting calories helps me keep tabs.
I had Gestational Diabetes both times I was pregnant and the nutritionist who I saw was big on Carbs and calories. She said that 1200-1300 calories a day is okay as long as you are making healthier food choices. I am starting week 3 of my diet, I lost 3 pounds in the first week and 2 pounds last week. My goal is 2 pounds a week, If I start loosing more than that I will definately increase my calories.
When I plateau I will try something new. Probably not exercise wise but I may switch my meals around (that worked for a friend of mine), or I may try Zig-Zaging my calories, which I have read works for some people. I don't know really.

Different people process different ratios better - I aim for 40% of my cals from carbs, 30% each from fats and protein....I think South Beach uses the same ratios...I got it after taking a survey in Jillian Michael's book "Winning by Losing". I think keeping your fats around or below 30% is pretty standard...the rest is what makes you feel good when you work out. I find the higher protein level keeps me feeling energetic. Maybe play around with it and see what works for you?