[MyDearSam]

It sounds like you need to add more protein and dense carbs to your diet. The veggies are pretty much 'free foods'. You're doing a great job of staying hydrated, but exercising without sufficient protein is starving your muscles of the energy they need.

The key is finding a good balance that works for YOU! Take baby steps and build good habits as part of your lifestyle. Also, try a website such as fitday.com. You can keep a food diary and it will give you a chart of the calories, fat, protein, etc. that you are eating. You can then tweak your diet to reach goals.

Some good healthy foods to consider:

Oatmeal, almonds, hard cheese like sharp cheddar, avocado (heart healthy fat!), hard boiled eggs, whole grain breads, brown rice, natural peanut butter. Replace lettuce and pickles on sandwiches with fresh spinach and sliced cucumber.

Finally, indulge in moderation every once in a while! It's good for the soul.

Good luck and don't get discouraged!