Trying to lose weight in college... HELP!

When I lived at college, I made sure to always hit the salad bar first in the dining hall! I'd fill up a big plate there, eat that...and then almost always found that I wasn't hungry enough to go eat any of the hot foods (which were always unhealthy options). My school also had a 'grill' section where you could orders burgers, of course, but they also would make a nice grilled chicken breast! A sliced grilled chicken breast is a really nice addition to an otherwise boring salad. I also think it's a good idea to try to eat at least 2 [healthy] meals a day in the dining hall, rather than going back to the dorm and snacking.

For late night snacks, I would always have baby carrots and radishes in the fridge (they don't spoil quickly and don't require much prep except washing), small granola bars (like Kashi TLC), and organic fruit snacks or fruit leather (good for a sweet tooth, and they're pre-packaged so it's hard to over-eat). Apples are in season right now, too, and they last a pretty long time on the shelf! If your problem is opening a box of cheez-its and eating the whole thing (that's still my problem and I've already graduated!), buy the snack-pack ones. It's more expensive per ounce, but really it's worth it since you'll know when you've had your serving.

I actually lost 10 pounds my first semester of college, because I didn't have the luxury of grocery shopping whenever I wanted (didn't have a car), spent most of my money on drinking anyways, I was on the varsity equestrian team, and used the gym ALL the time since it was totally free, and within walking distance to my dorm! Use the gym that is most likely free to use since you pay tuition!