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would you say there is a healthy amount of calories in this sample diet?

Hello, I am really bad at counting calories, would you say this sample diet, assuming portions are controlled,is between 1200 and 1500 calories? Breakfast old fashioned Oatmeal 1 serving, ½ cup of apple sauce Teaspoon of smart balance and 2 teaspoons of splenda Lunch 2 eggs over easy 1 slice turkey 1 oz low fat mozzarella cheese Afternoon snack – 15 cashews Dinner 1 serving of Chicken Broccoli casserole (contains alfredo sauce, broccoli, carrots, chicken, mozzarella cheese)Sugar free Jello I know I will lose weight at least at first because I am used to eating a lot more, but I want to make sure it is enough calories and not over 1500. I am not on a low carb diet per se but am watching carbs so no white stuff in my diet. My goal is to lose 100 pounds by 2009. I have started walking 10 minutes 3 times a week and 20 minutes windsor pilates 3 times a week. I am as out of shape as you can get and according to a BMI chart, my BMI is 43. Am I on the right track to start with?

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1. I ADDED THE POINTS roughly in my head as in weight watchers, thats the reccomended 18points, perfect, and good luck, xxxxxxxxxx
2. Not to bad here..but you need to sweat for 30 minutes day. So 3 ten minute walks, or aerobics, whatever gets your heart rate up for 30 minutes a day at *least* 5 to 6 days a week..that combined with your 1200 to 1500 calories a day should have you losing about 2 to 3 healthy pounds a week ....good luck oh yeah..no egg yolks...6 egg whites instead in a veggie omelet..
3. I would say that you are about 1500 calories, but you need more fruit & vegetables in your diet. (The cashews, second egg and alfredo sauce & mozzarella cheese are questionable choices) Your diet would be more complete with some fiber (whole grain bread) and dairy products (milk). I would cut back to about 2000 calories per day to begin because you may have a hard time staying on track with such a drastic change. Also, for an easy way to keep track of your diet, nutrition requirements and exercise, check out "fitday.com" where you can open a free account. It' s a great motivation because you will actually see that your habits are paying off! Good luck!