Here are some of my suggestions for you:
1.) Sign up (free) at
www.fitday.com You can track your food intake, activities, weight, journal, etc. Sometimes it's surprising how much you really eat a day. I have one also at:
www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=xlaurax if you'd like to look at it.
2.) Bagels are really unhealthy for you, especially if you add a lot of cream cheese or butter. Try some whole wheat toast with jelly or i use I can't believe it's not butter calorie free spray. It's yummy. Or have some healthy cereal. I love Kashi GoLean Crunch. It's low fat and high in fiber and protein. It's flavored with honey and cinnamon too, so it tastes really good. Don't use whole milk, always use fat free.
3.) Don't eat meat more than once a day. When you do, make it tuna (use light miracle whip or relish or pickles or something other than fattening mayo) or skinless baked chicken, or healthy choice deli slices, etc.
4.) Always do whole wheat instead of white - breads, rice, pastas. Higher in fiber and better for you.
5.) Healthier snacks - I eat a Quaker chewy granola bar when I'm craving chocolate (they have choc. chip, s'mores, cookies n cream, peanut butter and choc. ones). Or have a cup of hot chocolate instead. Or some sorbet or a popsicle instead of ice cream. There are lots of reduced fat/reduced calorie snacks out there but you MUST control portion sizes!
6.) Diet soda in moderation isn't bad for you. Go for the 0 calorie ones. Other than that, drink lots of water. Try water with lemon if you'd like, or buy some flavored water, or use Crystal Light 5 calorie drink mixes. I use their lemonade ones all the time.
7.) Make exercise a routine. If you only do it once every so often, it won't make a difference. Start out at least 3-4 days a week, for as long as you can take. Don't overdo it, and don't get frustrated and impatient if you can't do it long, your stamina will increase in no time.
8.) Eat veggies or a light salad (with fat free dressing used in moderation) before your regular meal, it'll help you eat less of the more fattening stuff.
9.) Stop eating when you're full and only eat when you're hungry. Don't eat for comfort.
10.) Don't go out to restaurants, fast food, etc. Even some drinks at Starbucks have 500 calories!
11.) Use your options wisely. If you can walk or bike somewhere, do that rather than getting a ride.
12.) Keep a fitness calendar on the fridge. Mark off the days you exercise and it will help keep you motivated.
13.) Eat 5-6 small meals a day. It will stop you from being hungry, speed your metabolism, and stop you from eating the junk.
I have some great recipes that are fast and easy to make if you'd like.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Hope this helps!
I was tormented all of elementary and middle school. Don't let it get to you.