A few years ago, I lost 20lbs by running 1-2 miles twice a week and eating better. It wasn't a rigorous diet or exercise regimen, so it took about four months. Well, I lost motivation in the end, so I gained some of that back. -____- ... but now I've been running some and eating less. I also got back into fencing.

And yeah, the portions here in the U.S. are huuuge. I usually skip combo meals and get smaller sizes. But I try not to eat out too often.

I'm having trouble dropping alcohol out of my diet, though. D;