I'm really new to caring about what I eat. I cared about eating too much or eating fatty foods but it was from a weight standpoint and not a nutrient one. My evil ways are catching up to me and I've gained weight that does not want to go away! I've also been tired and my performance hasn't been what it could be so I thought I'd look seriously at my diet.

I've ordered a sports nutrition book. While I'm waiting for it, I used a computer program to input what I'm eating and what I need for my activity level. I learned:

I am low on calories, for the most part.
I'm also low on carbs, fiber, and potassium.

I'm WAY high on protein. I tend to eat turkey bacon, egg beaters, chicken breast, etc. This wasn't an Atkins thing or anything, I just thought egg beaters, turkey bacon, and chicken was good for me.

I'm low on assorted vitamins so I need to eat fruit. I'm ok with that.

I imagine the book will give me food ideas but for you active people, how do you fulfill dietary requirements? I know bananas have potassium and I'll have to research what else does but are there quick and easy ways to get the things you need?

I'm on thyroid medication so that might need to be checked also but in the meantime, I should get this diet stuff down a bit better.