Reddit mentions of Salton MP1206 Multi-Pot, Boil up to 4-Cups of Water, White

Get yourself one of these. You're able to cook anything from rice to stew to eggs.

>I feel like I have to in order to be healthy and to slim down. Is this true?

Yes and no. Yes, cardiovascular health is important. Yes, you should be able to jog a mile or two. No, you do not need cardio to lose weight.

As for the food, sushi can be pretty healthy, and a burger now and then won't hurt you. Are there really no healthier options? No grilled chicken or anything? One option is to get the salad and add goodies to it. For the dorm room, I highly suggest a small George Foreman grill. You can grill meats, sandwiches, veggies, etc. and there's no exposed heating element (like how in dorms you can't have toasters or burners), so it should be fine. They're also very easy to clean. So you could always grill some stuff to add to the dorm salads. Other options are to add things like chickpeas (garbanzo beans), which you can just buy canned and they go great in any salad, or mixed with rice or veggies.

Trying to go for the healthy option and sleeping more are probably both the most important thing you can do to feel like you have more energy. So, here's what you should buy:

• garbanzo beans
  
• Any other beans really. Mix beans, veggies you steam in your new steamer (see below), add little bit of cheese and eat, or add to salad
  
• greek yogurt
  
• one-two chicken breasts at a time (I'm assuming no freezer)
  
• Canned chicken is an option, but it's heavily salted, so look for the low-sodium kind if possible
  
• george foreman grill
  
• instant microwaveable rice
  
• or a small rice cooker/pasta cooker/water boiler
  
• fruits
  
• vegetables (you can steam them, add salt and pepper and light salad dressing)
  
• hummus and baby carrots are a good snack
  
• make hard boiled eggs in your water boiler
  
• boil diced chicken in your water boiler, shred with fork, add pickle relish, light mayo, salt, and pepper, and optional walnuts and cranberries for chicken salad that you can put on salad or sandwich
  
• Essential spices: salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper.
  
• Snacks to keep handy so you don't binge on candy and soda: healthy granola bars (like kind bars), single-serve tuna packets (steal mayo packets from cafeteria if needed), apples, peanut butter
  
• protein and milk - make protein shakes, they're filling and healthy
  
  Also, check out /r/EatCheapAndHealthy for some other ideas.
  
  As for non-boring workout programs. I do powerlifting and I love it. There are a handful of programs listed in the FAQ you could check out. Also, your university probably offers different activities and classes at the Rec center!