Thread: Please help Newbie get started!

I would really like to get started on a new lifestyle and change my body!
I have read through many threads and stickies. However, all of this information can be quite overwhelming. Can you please help get me on the right track? THANKS!!!

Female
5'8"
176lbs
estimated body fat = 30% (based on an online estimator and a home, cheapy, hand-held electronic reader)

Primary goal = LOSE THE FAT!

Based on the High Fat/Protein, Low Carb Cutting program; here's where I think I should be (AND PLEASE CORRECT ME IF I'M WRONG!) 50/20/30

Total calories for the day = 1760 (my weight x 10)
880 cals of protein = 220g
352 cals of carbs = 88g
528 cals of fat = 59g

Basically, I should get 37g protein and 10g of fat per meal and 88g of GOOD carbs for the day.

I need to purchase some flax oil & heavy cream... So, for the next day or so, I will have to get all my fats through food and olive oil.

Yesterday was my first attempt at reaching the above goals. However, I didn't quite get there.

I consumed 1690 calories, 158g protein, 71 net carbs, 78g fat

Went to the gym first thing in the morning, didn't eat anything before hand.
Leg workout for about 45 minutes.. leg press, leg extensions, squats, hamstring curls, inner/outer thigh machines, calf raises. Then took my dog for a 20 min jog.

MEAL 1:
1/3C Oat Bran (toasted oat bran)
1.5T Almond Butter
1 scoop Whey Protein

MEAL 2:
2C raw Spinach
topped w/
2 servings shrimp (total 140 cals, 34g protein, no fat)
1/2C Wild Brown Rice Medley
1T Olive Oil
6 large strawberries

MEAL 3:
1/2C Low Fat Cottage Cheese
2T Almond Butter

MEAL 4:
5.5oz cooked salmon
Asparagus
1/2C Wild Brown Rice Medley

MEAL 5:
2oz Chicken Breast
1oz Salmon
1/2C Raw Almonds


TODAY (TUESDAY)

5:00am wake up & drive to the gym
5:30 - 6:15 chest & tri's
6:15 - 6:30 Precor
7:00am first meal....

Meal 1:
1/2C whole oats
1 scoop Isopure whey protein
1T Almond Butter
1/2 small grapefruit
(took a multivitamin, calcium supplement, 1 fish oil capsule)

Meal 2 will be:
1 scoop Isopure whey protein
12oz calorie countdown milk
1/8C almonds
6 med strawberries

Meal 3 will be:
4oz Chicken Breast
1/4 of an avocado
1/2C Wild Brown Rice Medley

Meal 4 will be:
2.5C raw spinach
topped w/
2 servings of shrimp
1T Olive Oil
1 small Pear

Meal 5 not planned yet..
but, probably just lean meat, veggies & a fat or a higher fat meat & veggies

Meal 6 not planned yet..
but, probably 1/2C cottage cheese, 1T almond butter


Does it sound like I'm on track?
I need to workout first thing in the morning, or I will never do it! Is it bad that I'm not eating anything before my workout? What is best to eat for my last meal of the night?

I do drink a lot of water; not sure how much I'm taking in. But, I have to use the restroom every 1/2 hour or so and my pee is clear!

How many of these fish oil capsules should I take in a day? And is this even a good one to take?
Kirkland Fish Oil concentrate softgels
1 softgel:
calories = 10
totat fat = 1g
sat fat = .5
poly = .5
cholesterol = 10mg
Natural fish oil concentrat 1000mg containg
EPA 180mg
DHA 120mg

I just take 2-4 capsules whenever i dont get fish in my meal. I think i take 6-10 a day, dunno if its right but thats what i do . I eat a ton of fish tho........mmmmmmmm.....fish. Had some Mahi Mahi last night....it was ok. Halibut for lunch today . I love walmart they make frozen fish superaffordable, and its prepackaged 4 oz all the time woohhoooo i dont have to weigh it !!