Will I lose weight like this?
Cookie Diet December 26th, 2009Today I’ve had 3 bowls of Special K strawberries and chocolate cereal, which is approximately 400kcal and 2.7g fat altogether. I then had a plate of steamed vegetables (carrots, green beans, broccoli and sweetcorn) for dinner and I’m not having anything else for the rest of the day. I’ve had quite a lot of iced water today and 5 cups of green tea.
I know 3 bowls of cereal was way too much but I was hungry. :S
Apart from the fact I ate too much today, if I removed one of those bowls of cereal and did more exercise, should I be able to lose weight? I’m 14, 5’5 and 8 st 4 (116 lbs). I’m a UK size 8-10 (US 4-6). 
I want to be about 95 lbs or so, and I’d kill to be a UK size 4 (US size 0).
When I get cravings for chocolate/cookies etc, I sometimes chew the food, then spit it out because it satisfies my cravings but I don’t take in the calories and fat. Do you have any other tips for not letting my unhealthy cravings take over?
And also, what are some good exercises I can do that tone my body and burn lots of calories? Is walking good?
Thanks so much. 
I’ll pass, Jos, I’m not a big fan of cheese. It’s very fattening, and I’m sure looking good is a much better feeling than having a full, bloated belly.
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Your diet seems like a slightly unhealthy way to become a size four. Depending on the width/height of your skeletal frame and your ‘ideal/healthy weight’ (which you can ask your dietitian or GP about), obtaining a size four might mean making too many sacrifices health wise.
I know that ‘A balanced diet’ and ‘good regular exercise’ is easier said than done, but why not try eating normal food- in healthy portions. But make everything balanced. Cereal once or twice a week in the morning, but something like an orange or slice of toast and an egg for protein on other mornings can be a good example. Walking is a perfectly good way to get excercise. Jogging in the park with your friends or walking your dog (if you have one) can be a good time to do these things.
For losing weight, simply cut down the amount of fat in your diet, but still eat healthy portions. Drink juice once or twice a day and replace every other drink with water. Drink milk once or twice a week if it’s full fat, and eat plenty of seeds, nuts and beans. (dried fruits and nuts are actually real tasty, and pumpkin seeds are a personal favourite of mine.) cut down on any red meat. Any fatty food at all. You might find that junk food is only best eaten occasionally, and healthy food is much tastier. Fish is good, and white meat is ok, but remember there are a wide range of tasty non-meat dishes you can try cooking at home by yourself, or go to a restaurant to try. Don’t always go for things that say ‘low fat’ or look small. They could just be full of a whole load of sugar.
Most of all: Sleep regular hours and if you get thirsty during the night, always go for water. Ice or food late at night can be an aid in weight gain by slowing down your metabolism, so eat regular hours, too.
If you have anything else you want to ask, then feel free, these are just examples of things you can do.