waitressing question

Yes. You probably should be eating more.

If you want, check out this link by MFPer Heliotsdan - It'll give you a detailed walkthrough (with pictures even) on finding your TDEE and calculating what you should be eating.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

Or for a different version to figure out your TDEE, as well as some great advice...check out:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833500-what-do-i-do-common-sense-cliff-notes


Also, if you are worried about the calorie intake, I also suggest you read this thread that has numerous people who met their goals and are maintaining. Some for years and they also provide their calorie intake and how often they work out.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/816542-let-s-hear-it-for-maintainenance


For more information about fitness and nutrition, I highly suggest checking out and joining this group: (Read all the stickies. It's great information to know.)
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/10118-eat-train-progress



For those eating below their BMR (which I think 1200 is below your BMR to be honest), not going to preach at you, but here's something you might want to look at:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/81391-starvation-mode-myths-and-science
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/859495-if-only-i-had-known?page=1#posts-12919931


Yes, this is can all be overwhelming and complicated , but you are more than welcome to ask questions on the post.
One of the things that I have found that has been one of the best methods for me to get fit is to understand fitness. To understand where all these figures, etc come from.

The good thing is once you get the hang of it - it is something you'll be aware of constantly and you'll get a better understanding about your eating habits.

So I HIGHLY suggest making the effort to take every chance to educate yourself. Even if you don't end up going with any of these methods, calculations, etc - at least you understand what they are, where others are coming from, and maybe they will still be able to help you figure out what is best for you.

I am a part time waitress at a bar/grill and a full time student. On weekends I work 6-16 hour ****s and I do nothing but walk around.. mostly pretty briskly on weekend nights. My question is should I eat more calories then my 1200? I'm starving when I get home, and if I should add calories how should I track them? I don't want to change my settings to active because on M-Th I mainly sit around in a class room or study.
Please let me know your opinions!

On MFP settings for your non-exercise activity level - Sedentary doesn't really apply then. Considering majority with FitBit's and BodyMedia's find their non-exercise days on desk job or really Lightly Active, you are easily that if not next level up for non-exercise days - if your weekly total is averaged back out daily.

At least do Lightly Active, and select 1 lb weight loss goal.

I am a part time waitress at a bar/grill and a full time student. On weekends I work 6-16 hour ****s and I do nothing but walk around.. mostly pretty briskly on weekend nights. My question is should I eat more calories then my 1200? I'm starving when I get home, and if I should add calories how should I track them? I don't want to change my settings to active because on M-Th I mainly sit around in a class room or study.
Please let me know your opinions!

On MFP settings for your non-exercise activity level - Sedentary doesn't really apply then. Considering majority with FitBit's and BodyMedia's find their non-exercise days on desk job or really Lightly Active, you are easily that if not next level up for non-exercise days - if your weekly total is averaged back out daily.

At least do Lightly Active, and select 1 lb weight loss goal.

She's a waitress doing 6-16 hour shifts. I would say that if you work at least 3 times a week - you probably should pick at least moderately active...unless you are also getting workouts in then I'd probably consider yourself very active. But definitely evaluate your activity level honestly and go with that..don't pick lower because you think that will help you lose faster.

Or invest in a FitBit.