Always Eating Over Calorie Limit

There's been some good advice posted above. Personally, it helps me to only eat meals and to cut out snacks completely (or for the most part). I know that snacks are good for you, but I find that I lose control, and it's easier to maintain my calories better when I eat only well rounded meals instead. If I keep snacks in the pantry, I'll be tempted to eat them when I'm bored, but cooking a meal takes much more effort. Also, sometimes it simply takes a few weeks of failure to get into the habit of eating a certain amount. I've been on and off the wagon several times, and it always takes a little while to get past that bump and back into the habit of things. Once you get there, smoother sailing.

If you are serious about losing weight--really serious--then you need to sit down and talk to the dietician who plans the meals for the college. That person will work with you, explaining which meals are coming up, explaining how to know how much is in a portion, explaining what to do if you need something different from what is on the menu, etc. They will cooperate with you. Then you can talk to the person who is the head of the kitchen. They will also cooperate with you. They will even cook things for you that aren't on the menu if you need something different for dietary reasons.

If you are If you are serious about losing weight--really serious--then you need to stop eating things like ice cream cake and brownies for your meals. You are pretty much living on snack food. The college isn't responsible for that. Every college provides healthy meal choices. The problem is that you aren't choosing the healthy meal choices.

Every college has salads, cooked vegetables, fresh fruit and yogurt available, in addition to meats. Make the right choices. Skip the junk food and have real meals. You don't need to have dessert with every single meal. Fill up on healthy things so you won't need to fill up on crap.

If you want to have junk food for a snack, limit it to once a day. And choose wisely. Have a cookie or a scoop of ice cream instead of 600 calories worth of ice cream cake.

The main thing is that you need to stop blaming your circumstances and start realizing that it's up to you. And that you can do it. Then, do it.

My daughter is in college, and I make a point of sending her food that I know she likes, but that aren't too "junky" (almonds, mini bags of microwave popcorn, the Kashi granola bars that she likes to have for breakfast). It's easier for her to limit the real crap that's close at hand, if she has better choices right there in her room. Maybe you can ask your family for such a care package to help you out.

She will try to get into town when she can (she doesn't have a car on campus) to get granny smith apples and some cheese sticks.

As for her meals, she eats at Subway a lot (seems that many schools have a Subway right on campus where you can use your "food dollars"). She limits the cheese and sticks to protein and veggies as much as possible. It's not ideal, but she's doing the best she can with what's available.

Of course, there's a restaurant near campus that delivers and serves ONLY junk food. That's who she calls when she wants her deep fried Oreos. But at 4'10", she knows that treats like that has to be few and far between.

I didn't have to go far back in your diary---too many treats, not enough fruits and vegetables. I don't know if you know what a "well ballanced" meal is? Everyday you should be eating alot of veggies, some fruit, protein, some carbs and a treat if it fits in your day. And be very careful of sauces and condiments since they have alot of hidden calories. That's what your "macros" at the bottom of your diary are for--to track these things. If you distribute your calories correctly among your macros, it's easier to hit your calorie goal, and you will be healthier. I agree that if you can contact your school dietician (any food service must have someone that figures out their menus) they can help get you on track. It's hard to lose weight if you don't distribute correctly. Otherwise it's a shot in the dark. I wish you well, and really hope you will do this, or at least read up on it, since it's important information for the rest of your life. Best.

Surely there are healthier options in your uni canteen? I lived on campus for my first year of university (in England) and I mainly ate salad, or a jacket potato with tuna or similar. I don't remember there being a huge choice though, and definitely not loads of desserts. At breakfast I usually got a yogurt and some fruit (when I could be bothered to get up in time lol). I finished university a LOT thinner.

Could you get some salad, and something like chicken and veggies, then yogurt and fruit for dessert if you're still hungry?