New Here

Well, not exactly new. I've been here before but found I just didn't have the time between two jobs and working to graduate early. But now I'm back and I'm really hoping to make some progress  Any advice would be much appreciated!
As far as stats go I'm 16yrs old, 5'5"-5'6" (not realy sure), and 145lbs. Dont know my BF% or anything, just because I've just started working out again and dont have a good scale or anything. I have a gym membership to somewhere with a good cardio room and good weight machines (not so much into that) and free weights (like those more).

I could really use some diet advice if anyone can help me out, its hard for me to find time to eat so I don't really think I'm eating enough. My typical day goes like this:

IF I have time for Breakfast:
   1 Deli Express Turkey Sandwhich or Turkey Lunchables
   1 8 oz protein drink.

Lunch:
   1 Fajita Chicken salad from school (assuming it has 1 serv. of chicken? No one knows with school meals.)
   1 Banana
   8 o.z milk or protein shake

Dinner:
   Pretty much non-existant. Maybe a shake or a small sandwhich.


I dont really have anything set up in particular for a workout, but I know I want to do Cardio and Weightlifting, probably more cardio for right now until I tone and get endurance up. I go to Basic Training in september and I want to slim down body fat and really hit endurance, while still gaining a little more muscle than I have now.

Maybe I should mention I'm a girl? In case my name doesnt say it haha

While I'm still fairly new to this myself, if you want to achieve your goals, your diet is the first step.  Learn the difference between good carbs and bad carbs, good fats and bad fats.  Cut the trans fats, and HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) out of your diet, and minimize your simple carb intake.  Read the ingredients and nutrition labels on everything that you eat, as things like HFCS and trans fats will be listed there.  Simple carbs are sugars that give you an immediate boost of energy, and should only be taken pre or post workout, otherwise they will be stored as fat.  Complex carbs are found in bread and veggies, and are a much better alternative for when you're not as active.  Bananas and most other fruits are simple carbs.  Avoid hydrogenated margarine and other oils as they contain trans fats.  There are some brands of margarines out there that use non-hydrogenated oil.

Also, cut down on the shakes, and start making your own foods.  Avoid all processed foods, lunchables included.  To increase your metabolism, you'll want to try and eat 5-6 smaller meals a day.  So long as your meals are small and lean, and you do a bit of cardio, the weight will come off in no time!

Age: 28
Height: 5'8
Weight: April 2007 - 135
Currently 152

Suppliments
Testing Muscle Asylum Project Anabolic O.D.
Ultimate Nutrition Muscle Juice Shake
Animal Pak multivitamin
Flax Oil

Alot about carbs, fats, etc. I already know, partly due to the fact that I used to have a rather bad eating disorder. The only problem for me is that it is really hard for me to find a way to replace what I eat right now. Grab and go food is my god, I'm running around all the time and never have time to sit and eat a decent meal. If I don't eat what I do I wind up getting no nurishment at all, or I wind up eating Hardee's which I know has to be worse for me than that turkey sandwhich haha. I'm really looking for recipes or ideas that I can stick in a container, throw in the refrigerator, grab one and leave, maybe wraps or something 

ORIGINAL: CassyJLien

I'm really looking for recipes or ideas that I can stick in a container, throw in the refrigerator, grab one and leave, maybe wraps or something 

Funny that you mention that.

This is my recipe for saving time when you have very little, or just want more.
http://www.discussbodybuilding.com/My_new_creation/m_375459/tm.htm

Age: 28
Height: 5'8
Weight: April 2007 - 135
Currently 152

Suppliments
Testing Muscle Asylum Project Anabolic O.D.
Ultimate Nutrition Muscle Juice Shake
Animal Pak multivitamin
Flax Oil

i would get a weight routine down, the main issue i see with girls/women today is they want to lose lots of weight and be skinny, thats all fine and dandy but once you lose all that bodyfat you look sickly because of the lack of muscle.  IMO having a proper weight training routine is paramount AND it will help you lose weight for every extra pound of muscle you have you burn 50 more calories a day, it can add up very quickly.  Not to mention a woman with some muscle and definition is a rarity (coughlindacough)

As for your diet you need to calculate your resting metabolic rate to see how many calories you need minimally each day.  I'm not going to overload you with info but try to eat 6 times a day, this is very important as it keeps your metabolism up and your body in an anabolic state.  Also you said you like to grab and go with food this can be avoided by PLANNING YOUR MEALS, this way you can prepare meals in advance and then have healthy grab and go meals.

ORIGINAL: Soccerking3000

i would get a weight routine down, the main issue i see with girls/women today is they want to lose lots of weight and be skinny, thats all fine and dandy but once you lose all that bodyfat you look sickly because of the lack of muscle.

I know what you mean, and thats exactly what I don't want. I'm not saying I want to be huge like some of the girls you see in the pro circuit but I do plan on having a good career in the military so I would like to defininatly gain strenth and muscle, and tonings important to me as well. My problem is I have no idea where to start as far as getting a routine down. Typically I just go to the gym and do my cardio (elipticals, theyre my cardio god) and then work with the set of machines before I do some free weight work (Curls, Bench press, Squats, etc.)

well how often are you able to go to the gym and for what length of time?  Generally you want to do cardio after weight training or right when you wake up, unfortunately not everyones schedule is perfect for growth and or weight loss.  I can write up a simple routine for you once i know what your training schedule can be.

Well, how long I can work out is pretty open because I have a 24 hour gym, but I have school from 7:55 to 2:55 (well, until the 22nd, Graduation! Woohoo!! haha) and then I typically work from 3 or 5 to about 11 or 12. If I could convince myself to wake up around 5:30 or 6 (probably not likely since I would be getting very little sleep) I could go to the gym right away. Or I could go between 3 and 5, or after work somedays.