College dilemma: Uncertain calorie counts

rainandwood93

Hi everyone. I just wanted to post an update and thank everyone for their advice. I'm doing better. Made an appointment with the dietician on campus and meet with her every two weeks. As suggested, I try to estimate my calories using MFP, though I think the counts are WILDLY off, as I lost 3 pounds the first week of class and only 1 this week, even though my calories consumed and burned were almost identical (by estimation, of course!). I've been consistently working out 6 days a week and have just started week 5 of couch to 5k, with a scheduled Warrior Dash one month after I finish the program. Even though it's difficult, I'm looking to have a MUCH healthier and happier semester than I have in the past, and hopefully shrink steadily (even if it's not as quickly as I'd like)