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Are you a fast food junkie? The convenience of fast food comes with a price tag -- in fat, sodium and calories. Your best bet is to avoid the drive thru and make your own "fast foods." Stock up on fruits, vegetables and other ready-to-eat snacks. When cooking meals, plan ahead and make extra to freeze for a quick meal at a later date.

But when you're really in a pinch, it's handy to know exactly how much those favorite fast food items are going to set you back. CafeMom and the Diet Detective, Charles Stuart Platkin, have some tips on how to burn off the calories from popular fast food items. Bethany has some more tips on how to survive a run in with the drive thru. And be sure to check out these weight loss tips from Charles Stuart Platkin, too.