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It sounds like you are in the right place mentally but you need to learn more about nutrition :3 There is a wealth of information on the internet, if you are at a gym sometimes their website will have information, or your local government's health department website will probably have stuff too. There's a lot to learn! I also recommend the book "Fighting Globesity" because it talks lots about the benefits of different foods in the Downsize Me chapter smile Remember there are good fats (e.g. nuts, olive oil), other ways to get iron than eating meat (which can be high calorie, you can try chick peas, spinich etc instead). And every now and again you can have something chocolatey biggrin Perhaps you can also check out the other member's food blogs and see if they are doing things differently? or ask them why they choose certain food items?

Fat and carbs are actually good things to eat, they help the body burn fat cells more efficiently. The key is a balanced diet, portion control and a balanced diet and a balanced diet. xD