Nutrition is going to be a big part of achieving results on your Fitness Journey, but there’s no need to over complicate things.
Ignore Fad Diets or Restrictive Diets. What will work best is a Nutrition Plan that works in foods you enjoy in moderation.
I recommend Flexible Dieting with the focus on hitting daily Protein and Calorie Goals.
I suggest using a Food Journal or an App like LOSE IT to track your Daily Calorie Goals.
Use the Tool below to get an estimate of what your daily Calorie Intake should be, dependent on your Fitness Goals:
Calorie Budget Tool: